THERE IS A 70 SECOND BLANK IN THE RECORDING AT AROUND 22 MINUTES. IT BEGINS AGAIN JUST AFTER 23 MINUTES Matthew 10:40-42 Two Profound Realities That Bring Comfort In The Midst Of Opposition 1. Believers Are Identified With Christ – Vs. 40 . Vs. 11, Matthew 18:5, Luke 10:16, Acts 9:4, Colossians 1:24 2. Believers Are Rewarded By Christ…
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 Perseverance
2 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Three Marks Of A Healthy Christian In The Midst Of Affliction 1. A Healthy Christian Grows In Faith And Love – Vs. 3 . 1 Thessalonians 4:10, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 5:11-12, 1 Timothy 4:15 2. A Healthy Christian Perseveres And Remains Faithful – Vs 4 3. A Healthy Christian Keeps The Proper Perspective –…
Matthew 10:34-39 Christ does unify – Ephesians 2:14-15 – but He also divides Two Elements That Highlight The High Cost of Following Christ 1. The Divisive Nature Of Genuine Discipleship – Vs. 34 . Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:14, Romans 14:17, Colossians 1:20, John 14:27, 16:33 . Matthew 10;21, Micah 7:6, Matthew 24:10,…
Matthew 10:28-33 . The Power of Persecution is Its Ability to Inspire Fear Last Week . 1. The Certainty of Opposition . 2. The Needlessness of Fear . A. …
Matthew 10:23-44 3 Critical Perspectives to Maintain 1. The Certainty of Opposition – Vss. 24-25 . Acts 9:4, John 15:18-19, Colossians 1:24, Matthew 9:35, 12:23-24; Philippians 3:8-10, Acts 5:40-41 2. The Needlessness of Fear – Vss. 25-27 . God Will Vindicate – 1 Corinthians 4:3-5, 1 Timothy 5:24-25, Matthew 5:14-16, Acts 2:14-33
Six Markers That Characterize The Hard Road Ahead For True Disciples Last Week: 1. The Danger Of The Task 2. The Scope Of The Opposition 3. The Help From The Spirit This Week: 4. The Division Of The Family – Vs. 21 . Matthew 24:9-10, Micah 7:6, Luke 14:26 5. The Extensiveness Of The Hatred…
We are not in a ‘culture war’ – we are in a spiritual warJesus did not come to redeem ‘culture’He came to redeem sinners Six Markers That Characterize The Hard Road Ahead For True Disciples 1. The Danger Of The Task – Vs. 16 . Luke 10:3, Matthew 5:10-12, Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 3:12 2. …
Micah 4:1-5 Three Future Realities The Provide Present Hope 1. The World Will Be God-Centered – Vss. 1-2 . The Millennial Reign of Christ 2. God Will Establish Lasting Peace – Vs. 3 e. God’s People Will Prosper – Vs. 4
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 Four Truths To Show That The Word Is Working1, Our Acceptance Of The Word – Vs. 13. Received (passive) vs. Accepted (Active). . James 1:22-24, 1:21. Spiritual Results. . Salvation 1 Peter 1:23 …
Psalm 4 4 Aspects of the Psalm Articulated to Help Us Rest in the Lord. 1. Blessed Desperation – Vs. 1. . A desperation tempered by years of experiential knowledge. . A real hope based on of God’s previous action, not a false hope – 1 Kings…
The concept of Perseverance is found throughout the Bible . Psalm 37:28, 1 Corinthians 1:8, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Jude 24 1. Can The Work Of God in a Believer’s Life be Undone So That He Can Be Lost? NO!! . . 4 Reasons Why a Believer Will Never Fall Away . . …
1 Peter 4:12-16 Three Imperatives to Help Us Respond Biblically to Suffering and Persecution 1. Do Not Be Surprised as You Suffer For Christ – Vs. 12 . John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 2 Timothy 2:13, 3:12, 1 Peter 1:6-7 . Purification of true believers vs. Weeding out of false converts . …
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
James 1:1-4
1 Peter 1:1-6a Vs 1-2 Our Position In Christ We are aliens and strangers in a world that is not our home Vs 3-5 Our Possession is waiting for us in heaven God’s great abundant mercy has caused us to be born again Vs 6 Our Profession We are to greatly rejoice in what God has done and is doing for us.…
1 Peter 2:11-12
Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28