Text: 1 John 3:18 Obey God (John 14:15; 1 John 5:3) Sacrifice Self (1 John 3:16) Put Others First (Romans 12:10; Philippians 2:3-4) Help Those in Need (1 John 3:17) Speak the Truth (Ephesians 4:15) Correct Error (2 Timothy 1:13; 4:2)
July 7, 2009
Making the Most of Your Time
Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Understand the Will of God Do Not Get Drunk with Wine Be Filled with the Spirit Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Give Thanks to God Be Subject to One Another
July 2, 2009
Preaching in Ephesus
Text: Acts 18:19-19:41 Interest in the Gospel (Acts 18:20; 19:10) Recognition of the Need for a Savior – John’s disciples, waiting for the Savior (Acts 19:1) Honest Hearers – Willing to change when presented with the truth (Acts 18:24-28; 19:1-7) Committed Disciples – Continued with Paul despite the opposition (Acts 19:9) Reasoned Preaching – Paul […]
July 2, 2009
Examine Yourselves
Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 Why We Ought to Examine Ourselves – to prepare ourselves for Christ’s judgment What Are We Trying to Determine? – whether or not we are in the faith How We Will Know if we Pass the Test – we have Christ living in us
July 2, 2009
The Deceitfulness of Sin
Text: Hebrews 3:12-13 We can be deceived into thinking sin is… Not Sin – change the definition of what sin is Right in Certain Situations – situation ethics Not a Problem – God’s grace covers us Excusable – “we’re only human” or “others are doing it” Without Consequences – pleasure is temporary, consequences are eternal
July 2, 2009
Flee & Pursue
Text: 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee Youthful Lusts: Sexual Immorality Desire for Material Things Desire for Fame Desire for Acceptance Desire to Do Your Own Thing Pursue: Righteousness Faith Love Peace
May 27, 2009
Quibbles about Baptism
Misused Passages: Mark 16:16 – baptism not in second clause (but if one does not believe, they naturally will not obey) Luke 23:39-43 – the thief on the cross was saved without baptism (also before Jesus’ death, we live under a different law – Colossians 2:14; Hebrews 9:17) Acts 2:38 – we are baptized for […]
