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 . …
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 Faith
Matthew 8:5-13 The Purpose of Miracles . 1. To inaugurate new eras of revelation . 2. To authenticate the messenger . 3. To compel and reveal true faith True Faith Always Has God As Its Object . 1. The Desperate Request – Vss. 5-6 . . …
Matthew 8:1-4 . Jesus’ ministry as King introduced (Matthew 4:23-24) . A miracle is when God breaks the…
Psalm 131 1. Examination – Vs 1 . A. He is not proud or haughty . B. He is not presuming to take over God’s actions . “Too wonderful” – Job 42:3 . C. Composed and quieted my soul – Vs 2 . …
Psalm 73 You fix your feelings by working on your belief system Lost Perspective – Vss 1-15 . A. On The Wicked . B. On Himself Pivot – United what he heard with faith: Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 6:1-4 Regained Perspective – Vss 18-20 . A. On Himself – Senseless (we become like the idols we worship)…
Matthew 7:21-23 The reality of false followers: Matthew 13:19-22, Mark 7:6, Titus 1:15, 1 John 2:19, John 6:66 Three Sobering Elements of Self-Deception1. The Test That Diagnoses Self-Deception – Vs. 21. “He who does the will of My Father” “He who keeps My commandments”. Romans 10:9, Luke 6:46, Matthew…
Matthew 6:25-34Part 1 This Week:Godly Fear (2 Corinthians 11:28, Philippians 2:20) vs. Sinful Fear (Proverbs 12:25) 1. What Does It Mean To Seek First The Kingdom of God? – Vs 33. Priorities. . Seek – diligently, earnestly, intently, serious effort, ongoing, constant. . First – In singular priority constantly seeking the will of…
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. . …
Philippians 2:14-16 Commands For Holy Living 1. Protect Our Hearts And Tongue – Vs. 14 . You cannot give thanks and complain at the same time . . You will know the work God is doing in you by the words that are coming out of you . . …
2 Peter 3:10-13 The Certainty of His Coming – Vs. 10 . Malachi 4:1 The Cause For Our Conduct – Vs. 11-12 . Philippians 3:20, Colossians 3:2, 1 Peter 2:11, Titus 2:13 Our Coming Comfort – Vs. 13 . Hebrews 12:1-2
Isaiah 40:12-26 What will get us through times like this is a right view of God HE IS ABLE!! The character and majesty of God that enables us to anchor our lives in Him1. God Is Infinitely Greater Than Nature – VS. 232. God Is Supremely Wiser Than Knowledge (omniscience – infinite knowledge) – vs. 12-14. Job 38…
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
Jude 3-4If you have been granted enough faith to believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, don’t let anyone tell you that you don’t have enough faith to be healed.Fallacies:1. God’s will is for all to be healed.2. Healing is provided for in the atonement. Not all of the benefits of the atonement are realized this side of heaven. The greatest…
1. Cessation vs. continuation Tongues Apostolic gifts 2. Spiritual warfare – Jude 8-10 Binding and Rebuking Satan Generational Curses 3. Heavenly ‘visits’ 4. New revelation 5. God speaks today. Prayer is a 2-way street.