Why We Do What We Do in the Assembly

Text: 1 Peter 3:15; Colossians 3:17 Singing – Ephesians 5:19; 1 Corinthians 14:15 Prayers – Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 14:15 Lord’s Supper – Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 Giving – 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Preaching – Acts 2:42; 20:7

The Great Conspiracy

Why is this a “great conspiracy”? Could lead to the destruction of our soul – Matthew 10:28 Relates to the question, “what must I do to be saved?” What do the Scriptures say? – Acts 2:37-38; 9:6,18 (22:16); 16:30-31; Romans 10:9-10 Belief, repentance, confession, baptism What do men say? Saved by faith alone Pray the […]

What is Necessary for Forgiveness?

Sin – Colossians 1:14 Sacrifice – Hebrews 9:22,28 Instruction – Acts 2:36-37 Repentance – Acts 2:38 Desire for Forgiveness – Acts 2:37 Willingness to Forgive – Psalm 86:5

Turning Back to the World

Text: Luke 9:61-62 Notice the example of Peter who denied Christ. His example shows the progression of one who turns back to the world. Pride – Mark 14:27-31 Laziness – Mark 14:32-42 Cowardice – Mark 14:54 Worldliness – Mark 14:54 Denial – Mark 14:66-71

An Hour is Coming

Worship in spirit & truth – John 4:21-24 When no one can work – John 9:4 The godly will be persecuted – John 16:1-3 The dead will be raised – John 5:25-29

The Source of Authority

If we do not have the proper source of authority, it leads to: Disobedience – Colossians 3:17 Division – 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 Apostasy Throughout “church history,” apostasy has come from people not following the proper source of authority. Catholicism – 3 sources of authority Word of God Decrees of the pope Church tradition Protestantism – […]

Conversion of Simon the Sorcerer

Text: Acts 8:9-24 Conversion Requires Humility (v. 9-12) God’s Message is Different (v. 10,12) A Christian Can Sin (v. 21-23) What Must We Do when We Sin? (v. 22,24)