Text: Romans 1:16 Why would some be ashamed of the gospel? It’s different – Acts 17:32; 26:24 It appears foolish – 1 Corinthians 1:18 It condemns sin – John 16:8 It’s old-fashioned – Jude 3 Preaching without shame Preach the whole counsel – Acts 20:27 Preach with boldness/plainness – 2 Corinthians 3:12 Preach without changing […]
July 20, 2008
Good Followers
What does it take to be a good follower of Christ? Humility – Luke 9:23 Must Listen – Mark 4:9 Willingness to Obey – John 7:17 Know the One to Follow – John 10:27 Put Spiritual Things First – Luke 9:59-62
July 16, 2008
The Conspiracy Against Jesus
Text: John 11:47-53 Jesus’ Miracles were Undeniable – His enemies acknowledged the miracles. Miracles Do Not Guarantee Faith – Some say they’d believe if they could see a miracle. These men with first-hand knowledge didn’t believe. Difficult to Give up Power and Influence – These men were more concerned about losing power than recognizing the […]
July 7, 2008
Moses is Dead
Text: Joshua 1:2 Death is Certain – “Moses…is dead” (Hebrews 9:27) Be a Faithful Servant in Life – “Moses My servant is dead” (Hebrews 11:24-29) Next Generation Must Be Trained – “Moses My servant is dead; now therefore arise” (Ephesians 6:4; 2 Timothy 2:2)
June 30, 2008
Simple Passages that People Misunderstand
Text: Ephesians 3:4 Matthew 16:18 – there is one church Ephesians 2:8-9 – what salvation by grace means James 2:24 – we are not saved by faith alone Mark 16:16 – belief and baptism are necessary for salvation 1 Peter 3:21 – baptism saves
June 24, 2008
Contend Earnestly for the Faith
Text: Jude 3 Our Common Salvation – the originally intended topic; important, but there was a reason to discuss something else Contend Earnestly – do battle, struggle, do so with seriousness The Faith was Once Delivered – the word of God was revealed from heaven, one time for all time Why it is Necessary to […]
