Matthew 7:12 Two components of the Golden Rule that should motivate our love for others1. The Exhortation of the Golden Rule. Matthew 25:35-392. The Motivation of the Golden Rule. Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 19:16-19, 22:34-36; Romans 13:8-10, Galatians 5:14 You can not – and will not – do it in your own strength It has…
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 Relationships
1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 3 Relational Qualities Necessary to Promote Growth in the Church 1. Responding Well to Faithful Leadership 2. Ministering to One Another 3. Pursuing a Sound Spiritual Life
Matthew 5:9 The Importance of Being a Peacemaker. It DOES NOT mean: a ‘peaceful’ person, a ‘tolerant’ person, A ‘peace at any price’ appeaser. This leads to a false peace – Jeremiah 6:14, Ezekiel 13:10-11. It does mean: . True peacemakers are not afraid to make waves…
Matthew 5:7 The Important Quality of Demonstrating Mercy. A. The definition of mercy. Pity toward another with a desire to meet their need. Antithesis: The Pharisees – Matthew 9:13, 23:23:21-35. B. Illustrations of mercy. God – the epitome…
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,…
Proverbs 31:10-31 Five qualities of a Godly woman1. Her Marital Life – Vs. 10-12. The Hebrew word used for ‘excellent’ frequently is used in a military context in the OT. and translated as valor/courageous. It implies valuable and trustworthy – Vs 11-12. 2 Kings 24:14, 16, Ruth 3:112. …
Proverbs 6:12-19. God is the standard for love. 1 John 4:7-8, 16; John 3:16, Romans 5:8Because God is love, He hates those things that are contrary to His willGod Hates:. Wicked People: Romans 9:13, Psalm 5:5, 11:5;…
Proverbs 5:1-14 Three Characteristics of Sexual Sin1. It Is Deceptive – Vs. 3-42. It Is Deadly – Vs. 5. Matthew 5:27-30, 1 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Timothy 2:22, Genesis 39:7-123. It Is Destructive. 1 Corinthians 6:15-20 Consequences of Sexual Sin1. Loss of Strength Vs. 9a. Psalm 32:3-42. Loss of Years – Vs. 9b3. Loss of Resources – Vs. 104. Loss of Health –…
1 Thessalonians 5:11 What is biblical encouragement? It speaks biblical truth to one another and points them to the future glories in Jesus Christ. Therefore: because of – Vs. 1-3 – The Day of the Lord. Joel 2:28-32, Zephaniah 1:14-18, 3:15; Zechariah 13:2Vs. 4-6 – Our change of natureVs. 7-8 – Our change of behaviorVs. 9-10 – Our completely…
Colossians 3:12-14 Forgiveness Is Expected – Vs. 12 Ephesians 1:4-5, 1 Peter 1:4 Forgiveness Begins In The Heart – Vs. 12 & 14 Compassion – Mark 8:1-3, Matthew 114:14-16, Jonah 4:10-1-1 Kindness Puts Feet On Compassion – James 2:16 Humility – James 4:6 Gentleness and Patience – Matthew 11:29, Matthew 18:21-22 Forgiveness Must Be Modeled After Christ Jesus – Vs. 13…
Galatians 6:1-5 We Need To Bear One Another’s Burdens vs. 1 – If someone is caught in any trespass the goal is restoration Matthew 18:15, James 5:19-20 The Reason To Bear One Another’s Burdens To fulfill the law of Christ – Matthew 22:37-39, Romans 13:8,10 The Attitude To Bear One Another’s Burdens Stop comparing yourself to others The Balance To Bear One…
James 5:16-18 Acknowledge Your Sin To One-Another Psalm 32:1-5, 15:1-4, 7-10; John 3:19, Proverbs 28:13, Ephesians 5:8-9 Ask On Behalf Of One-Another Ephesians 1:15-16, Colossians 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:25, 2 Thessalonians 3:1
Philippians 2:3-4 Humility is the essential attitude that undergirds all the one-anothers. Pride hurts and destroys relationships Isaiah 14:12-15, Daniel 4:29-30, Proverbs 6:16, 16:5, 14, 18:12; James 4:6 How do we foster a heart of humility? 1. Understand The Sinful Threats to Genuine Unity . A. Selfishness – Philippians 1:17, 2 Corinthians 12:20, Galatians 5:19-21, James 3:13-16, 4:1-2 . …