John 3:1-8 Baptism saves no one, but symbolizes the grace of the new birth. It is the first step of obedience in following Christ. It is the defining mark of being a Christian. 1. The need for the new birth – vs. 1-3 It is designed to reveal to us the utter hopelessness of our life.2. The means of the new birth…
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 (Page 30)
Be Prepared – Matthew 24:44 Romans 13:11-14Part 11. Understand the urgency of the times – vs. 112. Prepare for the return of Christ – vs. 12 A. Live In The Light – vs. 13 Lay aside the deeds of darkness: Dark conceals, light reveals Ephesians 4:17-24, 5:1; Colossians 3:1-4 Put on the armor of light – personal holiness 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9 B.…
Our actions will always display our hearts 1 Corinthians 3:10-151. Our foundation – vs. 10 Acts 18:5 The only true foundation is Jesus Christ2. Building on the foundation – vs. 12 If you are a Christian, you are always building whether you are intentional or not3. The Inspection – vs. 13 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 14:10, 2 Timothy 2:54. Receiving our rewards…
Our priority at Maranatha is that churches train pastors – 2 Timothy 2:2 2 Timothy 4:1-4 Six Marks of a Faithful Pastor 1. Solemn Preaching – vs. 1 James 3:12. Biblical Preaching – vs. 23. Tenacious Preaching – vs. 2 Whether welcome or not4. Practical Preaching – vs. 25. Patient Preaching – vs. 26. Faithful Preaching – vs. 3-4
1. Understand the urgency of the times – vs. 11 Christ could be here at any time – Matthew 16:27, 25:31; Revelation 22:20, 1 Corinthians 1:7, Philippians 3:20, Titus 2:13, 1 Peter 4:7, 13; James 5:9. Every chapter in 1 Thessalonians ends with a reference to Christ’s second coming. A. An evil time B. The last days – 2 Timothy 3:1, Hebrews…
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.
2 Timothy 4 The metaphysic, cultic origins of the Word-Faith movement is a ‘different’ gospel The Heresies:1. Positive confession deifies man to be like God2. The softening of sin3. Corruption of the person and work of Jesus Arianism – Jesus grew into being God4. The spiritual death of Jesus
Jude 12-13Do not be blown about by false teaching – Ephesians 4:14 1. Discernment is incumbent on all of us 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15, James 1:6 The Bereans – Acts 17:11 Studied the law (God’s Word) – Philippians 1:9 Received the gospel with ready, engaged minds – 2 Timothy 2:15 They tested what they heard by the scriptures (Old Testament)…
Luke 16:19-31The thing that people are depending on to get them off the hook – God’s goodness – is the very thing that will condemn them at judgment. Death is an appointment we will all one day meet.Worldly sorrow (guilty conscience) leads to death – 2 Corinthians 7Godly sorrow (grieving over our sin) leads to life – Psalm 51, 1 John 1:9
1 Corinthians 15:54-58 We have a problem: we are mortal, perishable, corrupt. We cannot exist in heaven in these bodies.1. The reality of the death of death – vs. 54 Isaiah 26:8, Hosea 12:4 A. How serious our condition was – Vs. 56 Romans 7:7-12 B. Christ has dealt with all of that – vs. 57 Law has been robbed of power…
Romans 13:8-10There are two compelling reasons to love our neighbor1. We have a debt to pay – Although vs. 8 says to ‘owe nothing except love’ Scripture does not prohibit borrowing, it regulates it. Matthew 5:42, Luke 6:34-35, Psalm 37:21, 26; Proverbs 22:7, 11:15; Exodus 22:25, Leviticus 252. We have a law to obey – Love God, Love Others Galatians 5:13-14, James…
Psalm 42 is a lament psalm – there is a way to suffer well1. A time of drought – vs. 1-5 Physical – thirst Spiritual – a longing for God2. A time of drowning – vs. 6-11 Adversity3. The psalmist’s response A. Look to God B. Preach to your soul Remember: Who God is God is sovereigh His steadfast love Hope In…
Previous weeks’ messages: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3This week:#8 – Submission to government promotes a clean conscience – vs. 3-5 We obey the government because we want to honor the Lord. Your conscience is the servant of your value system. 1 Timothy 1:5, 1:19; 2 Timothy 1:3, 1 Peter 3:16, Implications: 1. Christians have a higher motive for obedience 2. We…
Previous sermons in this series: Part 1 Part 21. Believers must submit to governing authorities 2. All Human Governments Are Established By God 3. Opposition To Government Amounts To Opposition To God4. Opposition To Government Will Bring Punishment5. Government Exists To Restrain Evil This week:#6 – Government exists to promote public good – vs. 3-4 Acts 16#7 – Government exists to punish…
Previous sermon in the series: Part 11. Believers must submit to governing authorities – Vs. 1 Today’s sermon:2. All Human Governments Are Established By God – vs. 1-2 Which is why we, as believers, must have an attitude of submission to government. Psalm 115:7, 2 Chronicles 2:6, Proverbs 8:15-16, 21:1; Jeremiah 27:5, Daniel 2, John 9:11, Romans 9:173. Opposition To Government Amounts…
The proper attitude to government is dealt with throughout the Bible, both Old Testament and New. 1 Timothy 2, Titus 3, 1 Peter 2Principles in regard to government:1. Believers must submit to governing authorities – Vs. 1 Jeremiah 29:7, Titus 3:1-5, 1 Peter 2:13-15 The only exception is if the government commands us to do something contrary to the Bible, or not…
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…