Matthew 5:33-37 . You have heard it said . . . Evidence #1Evidence #2Evidence #3 God is opposed to – HATES – liars. Proverbs 6:16-19, 12:22, Revelation 22:15, Proverbs 26:28, Malachi…
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 by Todd Dykstra (Page 5)
Matthew 5:31-32 . You have heard it said . . . Evidence #1Evidence #2 Evidence #3 – Faithful Marriage Three views of the Church on Divorce and Remarriage1. Neither divorce or remarriage ever allowed…
Matthew 5:27-30 You have heard it said . . . Evidence #1 Evidence #2 – Lust is craving sexually what God has forbidden . Flee – Psalm 5:15, 1 Corinthians 7:1-5, Song of Solomon, Ephesians 5:3, Colossians 3:5, Romans 3:13 1. Take Lust Seriously – Vs. 27-28 . Leviticus 20:10, Deuteronomy 5:18 2. Treat Lust Radically…
Four Truths About How To Be Abounding In Hope 1. God Is The Source Of This Hope Romans 15:5, 1 Timothy 1:1, 4:10, 6:17, Psalm 42-43, Psalm 73:25-28 2. Contentment Is The Foundation Of This Hope Romans 14:17, Philippians 4:7 3. Faith Is The Means Of This Hope Hopelessness springs from misplaced trust Romans 4:18, Hebrews 11:1-12 4. The Holy Spirit Is…
1. They Point Us To Christ 2. They Promote Holiness For our instruction in practical knowledge Unholiness always leads to hopelessness and sinfulness 1 Corinthians 10:1-11, 2 Timothy 3:16 3. They Provoke Perseverance Hebrews 11 4. They Provide Encouragement Psalm 119:50, 52, 56; 2 Corinthians 4, Psalm 42:5
Select Scripture John Wycliffe was born 200 years before the Reformation and was a chief forerunner 1. The Dark Landscape of Medieval Christianity 2. The Significant Ministry of John Wycliffe Areas of disagreement A. The Church Itself The papacy – Identified the true church as the elect, the redeemed Ephesians 1:22, Colossians 1:18 B. The Mass – A false gospel Hebrews 7:27,…
Romans 15:7-13 Prior: 1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith A. Because the Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 B. Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4 C. Because the Lord Is Honored By Each Believer – vs. 5-1 D. Because The Lord Will Hold Accountable Each Believer – Vs. 10-12 2. Avoid Placing Stumbling Blocks In…
Romans 15:1-6 Prior:1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith A. Because the Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 B. Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4 C. Because the Lord Is Honored By Each Believer – vs. 5-1 D. Because The Lord Will Hold Accountable Each Believer – Vs. 10-12 2. Avoid Placing Stumbling Blocks In The…
Romans 14:16-23 Prior: 1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith A. Because the Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 B. Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4 C. Because the Lord Is Honored By Each Believer – vs. 5-1 D. Because The Lord Will Hold Accountable Each Believer – Vs. 10-12 2. Avoid Placing Stumbling Blocks In…
Romans 14:10-15 1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith D. Because The Lord Will Hold Accountable Each Believer – Vs. 10-12 2. Avoid Placing Stumbling Blocks In The Way Of Each Other. A. Because It Violates The Law Of Love – Vs. 13-15
Romans 14:5-12 Last Week: 1. To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith Because the Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4 This Week Because the Lord Is Honored By Each Believer – vs. 5-1
Romans 14:1-4 To Accept Those Who Are Weak In Faith Because The Lord Accepts Each Believer – vs. 1-3 Because The Lord Upholds Every Believer – vs. 4
We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of discipline whereby more mature believers in Christ come alongside the less mature for the purpose of bringing them to greater levels of Christlikeness. This is accomplished as an organic part of the life of the church where each believer is involved in both being mentored and mentoring others in deliberate, life-on-life relationships…
We are committed to helping each member of the body of Christ grow in biblical knowledge, godly character, and ministry skills (Ephesians 4:12, Colossians 1:28), including the intentional training of equippers and elders for the establishment and edification of the church (1 Timothy 5:17, 2 Timothy 2:2). MBC Core Value #1 MBC Core Value #2 MBC Core Value #3 MBC Core Value…
We are committed to Christ-centered relationships by which we serve and build up fellow believers, especially through the regular gathering of small groups focused on God’s Word, prayer, and mutual love (John 13:34, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 5:16). MBC Core Value #1 MBC Core Value #2 MBC Core Value #3 MBC Core Value #7 MBC Core Value #4 MBC Core Value #5 MBC…
We are committed to the submission of Maranatha Bible Church to a plurality of qualified elders who lovingly serve and shepherd the church (Acts. 20:28, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-3, Hebrews 13:17). MBC Core Value #1 MBC Core Value #2 MBC Core Value #3 MBC Core Value #7 MBC Core Value #4 MBC Core Value #5 MBC Core Value…