Text: Hebrews 11:1,6 Faith includes assurance, conviction, and a trust in God (Hebrews 11:1,6). Faith is the determination to obey the Lord (Romans 1:5; 16:26). Faith is not bestowed upon us miraculously, but comes from the word (Romans 10:17). But why does this matter? What is the point of believing, trusting, and obeying God? There […]
January 13, 2014
Flirting with Atheism
Text: Psalm 14:1 Believing there is no God is foolishness. There is ample evidence to believe in His existence (Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:20). But what about one who chooses to live as though he is an atheist? This is what a Seventh-Day Adventist pastor chose to do – live without God for a year (no […]
November 25, 2013
Five Ways to Test Your Faith
Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 Christians need to “test” themselves to be sure they are “in the faith.” How can we determine if we are being as faithful as we ought to be? This lesson will examine five questions to ask ourselves about our faith. Are You Obedient to the Faith? For many in the religious […]
September 16, 2013
The Pope, the Atheist, the Conscience, and Sin
Text: Jeremiah 10:23 Referring to atheists, the pope recently said: “The issue for those who do not believe in God is to obey their conscience.” Also: “Sin, even for those who have no faith, is when one goes against their conscience.” The views expressed by the pope are held by many – both religious & […]
July 15, 2013
Faith on Man’s Terms
Text: Hebrews 11:6 The Scriptures are clear in describing faith as essential. Yet too many have a conditional faith. Though our faith should be based upon the word of God (Romans 10:17), this is not enough for some. They will not believe unless they see, receive, or otherwise experience something beyond His revealed will. This […]
June 3, 2013
Trust in the Lord
Text: Proverbs 3:5-7 The words of the wise man to his son contain important reminders for each one of us today. Trust in the Lord (v. 5) To trust God means we put our faith in Him Trust must be earned – God has certainly earned our trust (Lamentations 3:22-23) God has shown His faithfulness through His providence (Genesis 8:22; […]
October 22, 2012
What Others Say and What You Say
Text: Matthew 16:13-17 Before promising to build His church, Jesus taught His disciples an important lesson on what to believe. He first asked them who others said the Son of Man was, then asked them who they said He was. It was helpful to recognize what others were saying. But it was also vitally important […]
