Saved by Grace

Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 The Need for Grace (v. 1-3) The Reason for God Extending His Grace (v. 4) When His Grace Appeared (v. 5) What Grace Does (v. 5-8) Our Response to God’s Grace (v. 8-10)

The Uncertainty of Life

Text: James 4:13-17 Do not think that you have complete control over your life – “If the Lord wills…” Proper use of ambition – Future plans for success are good, but only when one is guided by the word of God Recognize your dependence upon God – He is in control Focus on what is […]

Warning Against Falling Away

Text: Hebrews 3:12-13 Take Heed – Warning based on the reminder in verses 7-11 Brethren – Christians can fall away An Evil, Unbelieving Heart – We can develop a heart like this Falling Away from the Living God – Apostasy from the One who can either reward us or punish us Encourage One Another – […]

What Caused the Early Church to Grow?

Text: Acts 9:31 They enjoyed peace They were being built up They feared the Lord They were comforted by the Holy Spirit

Doing What Has Been Authorized

Text: Colossians 3:17 How Do We Determine What has been Authorized?

Some Thoughts from 2 Timothy

Some of the main points in this letter What are we to do? – Retain the standard of sound words (2 Timothy 1:13) How do we do this? – Study; learn how to accurately handle the word (2 Timothy 2:15) Why should we do this? – All Scripture is inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16-17) […]

Measures of a Sound Church

Some things that are not indicators of soundness: Large numbers – Matthew 7:13-14 A popular, well-liked preacher – John 15:18-19 A new, fancy building – John 4:21 A reputation of being a sound church – Revelation 3:1 Proper indicators of soundness: Holding fast the pattern – 2 Timothy 1:13 Preach the gospel without additions/subtractions/changes – […]