Matthew 7:13-14 #1 – Two Paths . A. Wide Gate – Broad Path (Self-righteousness) . B. Small Gate – Narrow Path . . Matthew 5:3-12 #2 – Two Crowds . A. Many – Atheists, Moralists, Nominal . B. …
Matthew 7:13-14 #1 – Two Paths . A. Wide Gate – Broad Path (Self-righteousness) . B. Small Gate – Narrow Path . . Matthew 5:3-12 #2 – Two Crowds . A. Many – Atheists, Moralists, Nominal . B. …
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…
Matthew 7:7-11 Why Don’t We Pray? . 1. We don’t know how . 2. We don’t make it a priority . 3. We fail to discipline ourselves . 4. We don’t feel the need to pray . 5. We don’t really think prayer ‘works’ The Pattern of Persistent Prayer – Vs. 7 . Ask – Seek…
Malachi 3:13-4:61. Are We Serving?. A. Serious Charge – Vss. 13-15 . B. God Knows and Responds – Vss. 16-18 . . Malachi 2:17, Psalm 56:8, Exodus 19:5, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 4:10 2. Are We Ready For Judgment? . A. Judgment of the Wicked – Vs. 1 . …
Malachi 2:17-3:12 I. The Sin of Wearying God – Vss 2:17-3:5 . A. Is God Just? – Vs. 2:17 . . 1. Ultimate Justice . . 2. Present Justice . . 3. Postponed Justice – Hebrews 12:5-11 . …
Malachi 2:1-16 I. Honoring The Lord In Your Ministry . A. The Sinful, Flawed Priest – Vss. 1-2 . . James 1:22-25 . B. The Ideal Priest – Vss. 4-7 . . 1. Trustworthy and Morally Pure in Doctrine . …
Malachi 1:1-14 I. God’s Love For Us Demonstrated By Action – Vss 1-5 . A. By His Electing Grace – Vss 2-3 . . . Deuteronomy 7:6-7, 10:14; Amos 3:2, 1 Peter 1:2 . B. By His Protective Care – Vss 3-4 . C. By His Coming Judgment and Promises –…
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
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Three Declarations To Prepare Our Minds for The Day of the Lord 1. The Certainty Of His Coming – Vss. 1-3 . Amos 5:18, Isaiah 13:6, Ezekiel 30:3, Joel 2:1, Obadiah 1:15, Joel 2:1 . A. Near (Joel 1:15) and Future (Joel 2-3) Fulfillment . B. Definite –…
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 . RE: False Teachers – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2, Acts 20:3 Three Aspects Of Our Hope To Bring Comfort To Believers Who Grieve 1. The Past Authority Of Our Hope – Vss. 13-14a . There is no ‘soul sleep’…
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 3 Keys To Guarantee Growth As A Believer 1. Seek To Please God By Following His Instructions – Vss. 1-2 . Abound Abundantly – Philippians 3:14, 2 Peter 2:20-21 2. Strive In You Sanctification To Be Holy – Vss. 3-8 . A. In Abstinence From Sexual Immorality . . …