2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 The Lord Expects His People To Be Holy Acts 5:1-11, Joshua 7:4-15. 2 Kings 5:20-27, Leviticus 10:1-7, 1 Corinthians 5:12 Three Responses To Maintain Holiness In The Church 1. Separate From The Unruly – Vss. 6-9 – . Keep away from the sinning brother – Acts 20:29-31 . …
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 Holiness
1 Peter 1:13-16 Opposition and persecution will come – John 15:18-19 How are we to persevere in the face of persecution?1. We are to fix our hope on future glory – Vs. 13. A. By preparing our mind for action. …
Matthew 6:9-15 – Part 1. Doxology (praise) – Vs. 9 & 10. …
Matthew 5:6 1. The Nature Of The Desire . A. This Is An Intense Desire . . 2 Kings 6:25-29, Psalm 42:1, 63:1 . B. This Is A Sanctifying Desire . . What It Is Not – . . 1). …
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. …
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…
Romans 12:11-14Part 1 Part 21. Understand The Urgency Of The Times2. Prepare For The Return Of Christ. A. Live In The Light 2. Prepare For The Return Of Christ B. Walk In The Day – Vs. 13 1.) Drunkenness and Carousing Galatians 5:21, 1 Peter 4:3, Ephesians 5:18 2.) Sexual Impurity and Sensuality Galatians 5:19, 1 Peter 4:3, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Matthew…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8#23 – A Vengeful Reluctance – Vs. 19 Leave room for the wrath of God. Reasons we can’t retaliate: 1. God has not given us the authority – Psalm 94:1, Proverbs 20:22, Nahum 1:2 2. God has not given us the ability – 1 Samuel 24:6-12, 26:9-11#24…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7#20 – An Evil Avoidance – vs. 17-18 NEVER – Absolutely no one ever!! Matthew 5:11, John 15:18-19, 16:33; 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12 Exodus 21:12, Leviticus 24:17-20 A. The punishment is not to be too severe, it must fit the crime B. The community is to administer…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 617. An Impartial Attitude – Continued As Christians we should be easy to get along with – Psalm 133:1 Anatomy of division within the church A. Hurt – Sows a seed of discord B. Bitterness – Dwelling on the issue C. Rationalization D. Avoidance E. Collaboration – Mustering support for yourself…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 514. A Friendly Response – vs. 14 Expect opposition if you follow Christ Matthew 10:23, John 15:18-21, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 5:38-45, 1 Peter 2:21-2315. A Joyful Collaboration – vs. 15a 1 Corinthians 12:2616. A Sympathetic Compassion – vs. 15b Can you look outside your own struggles to see that…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 411. A prayerful Devotion – vs. 12 A. Why we neglect prayer * We think we don’t have time * Lazyness * We don’t think it’s important * Discouragement * Self-confidence B. Prayer is as important to our spiritual life as breathing to our physical life Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Acts 1:16, 2:42, 6:4; Luke…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 38. A Servant’s Heart – vs. 11 Romans 12:1, 1 Thessalonians 9:1, Psalm 100:1-2, Joshua 24:15, Hebrews 12:289. A Joyful Hope – vs. 12 Before Christ – no hope Ephesians 2:12 Biblical hope – Is not tied to the present, but on the future and what God has promised. Romans 5:1-5, 8:18-25, 15:4, 13; 1 Peter 1:3-4,610. A…
The Gospel is meant to impact your relationships Part 1 – A Sincere LovePart 2 – A Holy Hatred – A Righteous Affirmation Part 3 4. A Brotherly Affection – vs. 101 Timothy 5:1-2, 1 John 2:7, 3:10, 4:7-13, 20-215. A Preferential Treatment – vs. 10Take the lead to be the first one to give up your preferences and outdo one another…