The Conspiracy Against Jesus

Text: John 11:47-53 Jesus’ Miracles were Undeniable – His enemies acknowledged the miracles. Miracles Do Not Guarantee Faith – Some say they’d believe if they could see a miracle. These men with first-hand knowledge didn’t believe. Difficult to Give up Power and Influence – These men were more concerned about losing power than recognizing the […]

Simple Passages that People Misunderstand

Text: Ephesians 3:4 Matthew 16:18 – there is one church Ephesians 2:8-9 – what salvation by grace means James 2:24 – we are not saved by faith alone Mark 16:16 – belief and baptism are necessary for salvation 1 Peter 3:21 – baptism saves

Contend Earnestly for the Faith

Text: Jude 3 Our Common Salvation – the originally intended topic; important, but there was a reason to discuss something else Contend Earnestly – do battle, struggle, do so with seriousness The Faith was Once Delivered – the word of God was revealed from heaven, one time for all time Why it is Necessary to […]

Abundant Life

Text: John 10:10 What Jesus Does Not Promise: Financial Prosperity Good Health Healthy Relationships Peaceful Lives What Jesus Does Offer: Spiritual Life Eternal Life We Must Live a New Life

Hold Fast the Pattern

Text: 2 Timothy 1:13 There is a standard – New Testament; “sound words which you have heard from me” How carefully must we hold to the pattern? – Hebrews 8:5 What should be our attitude in holding to the pattern? – Faith and love

What is a Christian?

Text: Acts 11:26 A Disciple – Acts 11:26 Called Christians – Acts 11:26 Accepting of Others – Acts 11:20-21 Willing to Help – Acts 11:28-29 Different from the World – Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:12,16

Preachers of the Gospel

Text: 2 Corinthians 3:1-4:16 Letters of Commendation – 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 Adequate in God – 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Renounce the Hidden Things of Shame – 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 Treasures in Earthen Vessels – 2 Corinthians 4:7 We Do Not Lose Heart – 2 Corinthians 4:16