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 Transformed Living
2 Thessalonians 3:14-18 Because the gospel is a transforming gospel, true obedience must characterize the lives of those who receive it by faith Two Final Words That Lead To True Obedience 1. Word of Discipline – Vss. 14-15 . A. Responsibility of the Church . . Authority – Matthew 18:18 . …
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 3 Keys To Guarantee Growth As A Believer 1. Seek To Please God By Following His Instructions – Vss. 1-2 . Abound Abundantly – Philippians 3:14, 2 Peter 2:20-21 2. Strive In You Sanctification To Be Holy – Vss. 3-8 . A. In Abstinence From Sexual Immorality . . …
Matthew 6:2-4 Basic Principles of Giving. 1. Give Regularly – 1 Corinthians 16:1-2. 2. Give Sacrificially – 2 Corinthians 8:2-4. 3. Give Cheerfully – 2 Corinthians 9:7. Needy in the Old Testament – Exodus 23:10-11, Leviticus 19:10, Deuteronomy 15:7-11– .Needy in the New Testament – Acts 2:44-45, 4:34, 37: James 2:15-16, 1 John 3:17, Matthew 25:31-46…
Matthew 6:1 The Dangerous Pattern of Hypocrisy in Scripture. Cain – Genesis 4:3-5. Israel – Isaiah 1:10-15, 29:13; Amos 5:21-23, Matthew 7:15. Judas – Matthew 26:48. Parables – Matthew 13:21-22, 24-30. Ananias and Sapphira – Acts 5:1-9 – Hypocrisy is self-love. Simon – Acts 8:18-23. 1 Timothy 4:1-2,…
Matthew 5:21-26 Stages in Church Division1. Hurt 4. Avoidance2. Bitterness 5. Collaboration3. Rationalization 6. Division The Bible says a lot about relationships. Psalm 133:1, Romans 12:18, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:13, Philippians 1:27, 2:1-2, 4:2. …
Matthew 5:8 – Old Testament Reference: Psalm 24:3-6 !. The Features of Having A Pure Heart . A. It Involves An Internal Cleansing . . What is in your heart? . . . Proverbs 23:7, 4:23, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9 . . . The…
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. . …
Select Scripture Do our words build up or tear down? Proverbs 10:21, 14:3, 20:5 Few Words – calculated, controlled, careful, deliberate. Proverbs 17:28, 10:8, 10, 19; 11:12, 13:3, 15:28, 21:23, James 1:19 Timely Words – Words that are apt and appropriate for that particular situation. A. Words of Encouragement. Proverbs 12:25, 15:23, 16:24,…
Select Scriptures. There is power in our tongue – Proverbs 18:21. How Destructive Our Tongue Can Be. …
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
Acts 1:9-15, Acts 4:24, 32; Acts 5:12, Acts 15:25 1. The Local Church Is The Primary Arena For The Practicing of the “One-Anothers”2. Fostering A Culture Of Spiritually Intentional Relationships Is Critical To A . “One-Another” Body Life. A. Discipleship. B. Hospitality3. Modeling The…
Previous weeks’ messages: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3This week:#8 – Submission to government promotes a clean conscience – vs. 3-5 We obey the government because we want to honor the Lord. Your conscience is the servant of your value system. 1 Timothy 1:5, 1:19; 2 Timothy 1:3, 1 Peter 3:16, Implications: 1. Christians have a higher motive for obedience 2. We…
Previous sermons in this series: Part 1 Part 21. Believers must submit to governing authorities 2. All Human Governments Are Established By God 3. Opposition To Government Amounts To Opposition To God4. Opposition To Government Will Bring Punishment5. Government Exists To Restrain Evil This week:#6 – Government exists to promote public good – vs. 3-4 Acts 16#7 – Government exists to punish…
Previous sermon in the series: Part 11. Believers must submit to governing authorities – Vs. 1 Today’s sermon:2. All Human Governments Are Established By God – vs. 1-2 Which is why we, as believers, must have an attitude of submission to government. Psalm 115:7, 2 Chronicles 2:6, Proverbs 8:15-16, 21:1; Jeremiah 27:5, Daniel 2, John 9:11, Romans 9:173. Opposition To Government Amounts…
The proper attitude to government is dealt with throughout the Bible, both Old Testament and New. 1 Timothy 2, Titus 3, 1 Peter 2Principles in regard to government:1. Believers must submit to governing authorities – Vs. 1 Jeremiah 29:7, Titus 3:1-5, 1 Peter 2:13-15 The only exception is if the government commands us to do something contrary to the Bible, or not…