There is one true church – Matthew 16:18; Acts 20:28; Ephesians 1:22-23 Many believe one church is as good as another – Therefore, “preach Christ, not the church” To preach Christ, one must also preach the church – Acts 8:5,12 Unintended consequences (“preach Christ, not the church”) In order to survive, a church must attract […]
The Goal of Our Instruction
Text: 1 Timothy 1:5 Love A Pure Heart A Good Conscience A Sincere Faith
Rejecting the Word of God
Text: Amos 7:7-17 There is a Standard (v. 7-9) The Message will be Rejected (v. 10-13) Amos’ Commission (v. 14-15) Consequences of Rejecting the Word of God (v. 16-17)
Purpose of Preaching
To Convert the Lost – Romans 1:16 To Edify the Saved – Acts 20:32 As a Witness Against those who Reject – Luke 10:10-12 To Save Ourselves – 1 Timothy 4:16
Kindness & Severity of God
Text: Romans 11:17-24 Motivations to Faithfulness “Negative” Preaching – Jeremiah 1:9-10; 2 Timothy 4:2; Hebrews 10:26-31 Removing Part of the Message – Galatians 1:6-9 Both were Given for a Reason – Acts 20:27
The Unknown God
Text: Acts 17:22-31 He is the Creator (v. 24) He is Lord of Heaven and Earth (v. 24) Man is Dependent upon God (v. 25) He made Man (v. 26) He Instilled in Man a Desire to Worship (v. 27) Not Far from Each One of Us (v. 27) Truths about Him Evident to Non-Believers […]
Personal Evangelism
Evangelism through Teaching – 1 Peter 3:15; Acts 8:4 Evangelism through Invitation – John 1:43-49; Acts 10:24 Evangelism through Example – 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 2:12 Evangelism through Love – John 13:34-35