The Word of the Cross

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Paul’s Duty to Preach (v. 17) Two Opinions of the Gospel (1:18-2:5) Why is it Seen as Foolishness? The rejection of Christ Spiritual, not physical kingdom Call to sacrifice How is it the Power of God? This is how He chose to save us It shows what God has done It […]

Press On toward the Goal

Text: Philippians 3:14 How do we reach the goal? Desire to reach the goal (v. 12) Be willing to sacrifice (v. 5-8) Forget the past (v. 13) Follow the word of God (v. 16-17)

The Bible

The Bible is unique – 2 Timothy 3:16 The Bible is the truth – John 17:17 The Bible is timeless – 1 Peter 1:25 The Bible is authoritative – Matthew 28:18; John 16:13 The Bible is understandable – Ephesians 3:4 The Bible reveals God’s will – 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

Unity in the Local Church

Text: Psalm 133:1 God desires unity – John 17:20-21; 1 Corinthians 1:10 Proper type of unity – Ephesians 4:4-6; 5:11 Threats to unity in the local church Sin – 1 Corinthians 5 Error – Romans 16:17 Pride – Acts 20:29-30 Grudges – Ephesians 4:25-27 Human loyalty – 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Healing of Naaman

Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Greatness before men is irrelevant (v. 1) Who delivers the message is irrelevant (v. 10) What one thinks is irrelevant (v. 11-12) We just need to follow God’s instructions

Bible Authority (2)

Generic Authority – Mark 16:15 (“Go”); expedients (1 Corinthians 10:23) Specific Authority – Mark 16:15 (“preach the gospel”); Hebrews 7:14 Aids & Additions

Bible Authority (1)

Text: Matthew 21:23-27 The Source of Authority – Matthew 28:18 Ways of Determining what is Authorized Direct command – Matthew 28:20 Express statement – statement of fact; John 8:24 Approved example – 1 Corinthians 11:1; Philippians 3:17 Necessary inference – we must infer what God implies; Acts 10:34-35