Matthew 5:9 The Importance of Being a Peacemaker. It DOES NOT mean: a ‘peaceful’ person, a ‘tolerant’ person, A ‘peace at any price’ appeaser. This leads to a false peace – Jeremiah 6:14, Ezekiel 13:10-11. It does mean: . True peacemakers are not afraid to make waves…
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
Sermons on Gospel Centered Living (Page 3)
Matthew 5:7 The Important Quality of Demonstrating Mercy. A. The definition of mercy. Pity toward another with a desire to meet their need. Antithesis: The Pharisees – Matthew 9:13, 23:23:21-35. B. Illustrations of mercy. God – the epitome…
2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Five New Realities of our Identity for our Service of Christ Last Week: 1. New Motivation 2. New Mindset This Week: 3. New Man – Vs. 17 4. New Message – Vs. 18-19 . Justification . Reconciliation 5. New Mission – Vs. 20-21
2 Corinthians 5:14-21Paul founded the church in Corinthians – Acts 18 – he needed to instruct them about who we are in Christ. 1 Peter 2:9, Galatians 2:20, John 1:12, 15:15, Ephesians 2:10 Five New Realities of our Identity for our Service of Christ. 1. A New Motivation – Vs. 14-15. . …
Matthew 5:3-12 Blessed – A state of being approved of by God1 Timothy 1:11, 6:15 Being ‘blessed’ is a common theme throughout the Bible. Psalm 1, Numbers 6:24-26, 1 Peter 3:14, 4:14; Revelation 1:3Being blessed is not the same as being ‘happy’ – Ephesians 4:22 (Lusts of deceit) Implications:1. The Beatitudes Are True of All Believers. . …
Galatians 6:7-10 Galatians is: Justification By Faith Alone . Defended Personally – Chp. 1-2. Defended Theologically – Chp. 3-4. Defended Practically – Chp. 5-6 Imperatives1. Do Not Be Deceived – Vs. 7-8. A. Imperative – Do Not Be Deceived . Matthew 24:25-26, 2…
Proverbs 8:1-21 The Appeal Of Wisdom – Vs. 1-11 A. Her Invitation – Vs. 1-5 . Proverbs 14:15 B. Her Virtues – Vs. 6-9 . Philippians 4:8, Psalm 19:9-10, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119 C. Her Promise – Vs. 10-11 . Proverbs 3:14-15, Psalm 19:10-11 The Awards Of Wisdom A. Godly Discernment –…
Proverbs 7:1-27 Recipe for sexual disaster – 7 ways to fail in the Pursuit of Purity Ignore God’s Clear Instructions – Vs. 1-5. Deuteronomy 6:1-2 Expose Yourself To Temptation – Vs. 6-9 Excuse Your Sinful Cravings – Vs. 10-15. Leviticus 7:14 Live For Temporary Pleasure – Vs. 16-17. Hebrews 11:25, Romans 6:1-2 Assume…
Proverbs 6:20-35 The Admonition To Avoid Sexual Sin – Vs 24-25 . Compromises internally will eventually result in compromise externally . Matthew 5:28, James 1:14-45 The Reasons To Avoid Sexual Sin – Vs 26-35 . A. Its consequences are severe – Vs 26 . B. Its consequences are inevitable – Vs 27-29 . C. Its consequences are…
Proverbs 4:20-27 Check Your Heart – Vs. 23. People do what they do on the outside because of what is on the inside. Proverbs 23:7, 27:19. Wicked: Genesis 6:5, Jeremiah 17:19, Luke 5:43-45, Matthew 15:17-20, Romans 1:28-32. Godly: Ezekiel 36:26, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Ephesians 4:24, Philippians 4:8 Check Your Mouth – Vs. 24. …
2 Peter 3:14-18 Be Diligent – Vs. 14-15a . 2 Peter 3:10, 1 Peter 1:10-11 Believe Scripture – Vs. 15b-16 Matthew 7:13-23 .Be On Guard – Vs. 17 2 Peter 1:12, 2 Peter 2:18-19 . Be Growing – Vs. 18 Acts 20:19-21 , 2 Timothy 4:3-5
Proverbs 1:8-19 Pursue wisdom at all costs – in choosing your friends you are effectively choosing your character Proverbs 17:17, 18:24, 27:6; Proverbs 13:20, 24:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:33 1. There Is A Temptation To Follow Unsound Influences – vs. 10-11 . A. An appeal to the desire for acceptance . B. An appeal to…
1 Thessalonians 5:11 What is biblical encouragement? It speaks biblical truth to one another and points them to the future glories in Jesus Christ. Therefore: because of – Vs. 1-3 – The Day of the Lord. Joel 2:28-32, Zephaniah 1:14-18, 3:15; Zechariah 13:2Vs. 4-6 – Our change of natureVs. 7-8 – Our change of behaviorVs. 9-10 – Our completely…
Colossians 3:12-14 Forgiveness Is Expected – Vs. 12 Ephesians 1:4-5, 1 Peter 1:4 Forgiveness Begins In The Heart – Vs. 12 & 14 Compassion – Mark 8:1-3, Matthew 114:14-16, Jonah 4:10-1-1 Kindness Puts Feet On Compassion – James 2:16 Humility – James 4:6 Gentleness and Patience – Matthew 11:29, Matthew 18:21-22 Forgiveness Must Be Modeled After Christ Jesus – Vs. 13…
Galatians 5:13-26 About anxiety in the current situation: Matthew 8:26-27, Philippians: 4:6-7 Conflict is the sin of self-worship James 4:4, Romans 1:18 How to handle conflict 1. Walk In Love – Vs. 13-14 2. Walk By The Spirit – Vs. 15-16 3. Walk In Humility – Vs. 26 . James 4:1-10
Galatians 6:1-5 We Need To Bear One Another’s Burdens vs. 1 – If someone is caught in any trespass the goal is restoration Matthew 18:15, James 5:19-20 The Reason To Bear One Another’s Burdens To fulfill the law of Christ – Matthew 22:37-39, Romans 13:8,10 The Attitude To Bear One Another’s Burdens Stop comparing yourself to others The Balance To Bear One…
James 5:16-18 Acknowledge Your Sin To One-Another Psalm 32:1-5, 15:1-4, 7-10; John 3:19, Proverbs 28:13, Ephesians 5:8-9 Ask On Behalf Of One-Another Ephesians 1:15-16, Colossians 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:25, 2 Thessalonians 3:1