Text: Philippians 2:12-13 “So then” – imitate Christ’s example “As you have always obeyed” – persistent, continuous “Not as in my presence only…in my absence” – willing, not forced “Work out your own” – individual responsibility “Salvation” – not about life on earth, but eternal life “With fear and trembling” – knowing there is punishment […]
December 30, 2007
The Word of the Cross
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Paul’s Duty to Preach (v. 17) Two Opinions of the Gospel (1:18-2:5) Why is it Seen as Foolishness? The rejection of Christ Spiritual, not physical kingdom Call to sacrifice How is it the Power of God? This is how He chose to save us It shows what God has done It […]
December 30, 2007
Press On toward the Goal
Text: Philippians 3:14 How do we reach the goal? Desire to reach the goal (v. 12) Be willing to sacrifice (v. 5-8) Forget the past (v. 13) Follow the word of God (v. 16-17)
December 30, 2007
Unity in the Local Church
Text: Psalm 133:1 God desires unity – John 17:20-21; 1 Corinthians 1:10 Proper type of unity – Ephesians 4:4-6; 5:11 Threats to unity in the local church Sin – 1 Corinthians 5 Error – Romans 16:17 Pride – Acts 20:29-30 Grudges – Ephesians 4:25-27 Human loyalty – 1 Corinthians 1:10-13
December 30, 2007
Miracles
What is a miracle? – an act of God requiring the suspension of previously established natural laws What was the purpose of miracles? – John 20:30-31; Mark 16:17-20 Who could perform miracles? – Jesus, the apostles, those whom the apostles laid hands on, no one else Are miracles performed today? – No; no longer necessary, […]
