Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
What is Biblical Salvation?
Regeneration: My Nature Changed Regeneration = new birth 1. What is essential to regeneration? A. God [John 1:13, John 6:44, John 3:8] B. Spirit [John 3:5] C. Seed [I Peter 1:23] 2. What is evidence of regeneration? A. Practices righteousness [I John 2:29] B. Does ...read more
Scripture: John 1:13
Denomination: Baptist
Salvation: My Condition Changed 1. Have to understand the "why" A. I must understand inherent sinfulness [Ephesians 2:1,5; Colossians 2:13, Romans 3:10-28] B. I must meet an impossible standard [Romans 7:6, Matthew 5:48, James 2:10] C. I must escape an inescapable bondage ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5
1. The mystery: God's grace executes a way [vs. 24, Titus 3:7; Ephesians 2:8] 2. The method: Christ's blood became the solution [vs. 25, Romans 5:9] 3. The means: My faith responds to God's declaration [vs. 26, Romans 5:1, Acts 13:39; Galatians 3:24] 4. The manifestation: My works an ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:21-26
What is Biblical Salvation
Redemption: My Authority Changed The unredeemed person is viewed as a slave *In bondage to sin - Titus 2:14, John 8:34 *In bondage to the law - Galatians 3:13, 4:5 *In bondage to fear of death - Hebrews 2:15 1. The incredible Provider of redemption - v. 4 2. The incredible path of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6
Sanctify = to be set apart as holy for a holy purpose. In its truest sense a synonym is Christlike. 1. The promise of sanctification - Hebrews 10:10, 14; I Corinthians 1:2; I Corinthians 1:30; Romans 8:29, Galatians 4:19 2. The pursuit of sanctification A. Mysticism - a person strives ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16
Biblical principles of giving
Enlarge Your Harvest (7 Laws of Sowing and Reaping) When I was in high school, my parents were divorced and I lived with my mom near Chicago, but my dad had a farm in Antigo Wisconsin, So during the summers a couple times I went up there and worked on his farm. Sometimes it was fun when I ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
1. Man's participation in sanctification A. Right view of God - I Peter 3:15 B. Right view of teachers - II Timothy 2:15, 21 C. Right view of self - I Thessalonians 4:3-4 D. Right view of potential - Romans 8:13 2. God's process of sanctification A. The Word transforms my mind with truth - ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15
Sanctify = to be set apart as holy for a holy purpose. In its truest sense a synonym is Christlike. 1. The promise of sanctification - Hebrews 10:10, 14, I Corinthians 1:2, I Corinthians 1:30, Romans 8:29, Galatians 4:19 2. The pursuit of sanctification A. Mysticism - a person strives for an ...read more
A biblical Perspective on dads
Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 1:5 He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will Being a dad is a beautiful gift from God. God himself, in ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Ephesians 1:5
A Biblical Perspective on Freedom
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 Now the Lord is the ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13
A Biblical Perspective of Giving
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Bring the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Proverbs 19:7
A biblical perspective on debt.
What Does the Bible Say About Debt? Here are a few Scriptures: Proverbs 22:7 The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. Romans 13:8 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Psalm 37:21 The wicked ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, Luke 13:8, Romans 13:7
Biblical advice for newlyweds
God's Plan for Your Family (Ephesians 5:18-22) The family is the fundamental unit of society, but in this generation, we are witnessing the decline of the family. Divorce, sexual liberation, domestic violence, infidelity, and other societal issues are contributing to the demise of the family. ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-22
Topics: Marriage Commitment
What is a true church? Is it the local building or the body of believers. Student of God's Word is aware that it's the body of believers purchased by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ! How is the church you are in right now? Is your church preaching w
The Mark of a Bible believing church! Acts 2: 41 - 47 A Bible believing church... 1. Requires that each member believes in Jesus. v. 41 2. Baptizes people who believe in Jesus. v. 41 3. Holds steadfastly to Biblical Doctrine. v. 42 4. Encourages fellowship between believers. v. 42 5. Observes ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:41-47
If we love the mentally ill, we won't judge them, blame them or suggest that they are simply suffering through a spiritual battle. If we love them, we will help, we will listen, we will accept them.
A few weeks ago we discussed what it means to speak the truth in love and how we do so with unbelievers and how we love those who embrace immorality. Today we're going to continue to speak the truth in love for another group of folks that we don't talk about much. This is what we want to discuss ...read more
Scripture: James 5:14
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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