Canoe – Sermon Series

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Have you ever been canoeing and your nautical partners that were in the boat with you did not have the same dreams, desires, and disciplines when it came to keeping the canoe pointed in the direction that would ultimately bring you to your appointed destination? Yeah! What an experience! But not a good one nonetheless! This also happens spiritually in the dynamic of Christ’s most priceless and precious watercraft-The Church! The destination of Christ’s Church is Heaven, but there could probably be a lot of water to sail on in this life before we arrive. That’s why it is very important that we are very aware as a “Vessel” or “Canoe” of the “Compass”  the Word of God that He has given us. He has given us this tool of spiritual travel to lead us through the raging waters of life, and to keep us pointed in the direction that pleases Him, and by reaching out to those who are drowning in our path. Aboard the “Canoe” or “Church” there are many members that make up its “Rowing Team” that are equipped with many different gifts and talents that are used as the “Paddles” of the Church’s ministries. See, the problem is not that the Church is not a “Winning Team” or that it is a “Vessel” that can be sunk! The problem is that the Church is made up of a “Crew” that has a choice to make! The Church, which is made up of born again believers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, can choose to row when  Christ commands or not and that is the problem! Too many believers in the Church today have decided to become the captain of their own canoe! When we don’t paddle on His command we are hindering the overall plan, position, and purpose that He has for the Church and for our individual lives. The only way that the Church will advance for the Kingdom of God and His Glory is that they stay in the “Canoe”- The Church, remain aware of where we are, where we have been, and  where we are going by using the greatest navigational tool ever given, the “Compass)” or the Bible; by continual work with His “Crew”- The Body of Christ; by using our spiritual gifts and talents, our “Paddles or Oars”-to move when and to where He tells us. He has called us to cast our nets and fish for those who are lost at sea in the dark and deep “Sea of Sin” that we were all born into due to the sinful fall of man. He has called us to a search and rescue mission! Will we accept? People are drowning as we speak and procrastinate so get in the boat, and start paddling! Remember it is not God’s will that any should perish or “drown”, it is the opposite! His will is that everyone would believe on the name of Jesus the Son of God and place their faith and trust in Him for forgiveness of sins that they have committed against Him so that they can have eternal life in Heaven! (John 3:16)