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 – […]

Living in View of Christ’s Return

Theme from 1&2 Thessalonians Spread the gospel – 1 Thessalonians 1:8 Endure persecution – 1 Thessalonians 2:14 Stand firm – 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Live holy lives – 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Eagerly wait for the Lord’s return – 1 Thessalonians 1:10

The Beatitudes

Text: Matthew 5:3-12 Blessed are the poor in spirit (v. 3) – humility Blessed are those who mourn (v. 4) – sorrow for sin Blessed are the meek (v. 5) – patient endurance Blessed are those who hunger & thirst for righteousness (v. 6) – right by God’s standard Blessed are the merciful (v. 7) […]