The Great Conspiracy

Why is this a “great conspiracy”? Could lead to the destruction of our soul – Matthew 10:28 Relates to the question, “what must I do to be saved?” What do the Scriptures say? – Acts 2:37-38; 9:6,18 (22:16); 16:30-31; Romans 10:9-10 Belief, repentance, confession, baptism What do men say? Saved by faith alone Pray the […]

Conversion of Simon the Sorcerer

Text: Acts 8:9-24 Conversion Requires Humility (v. 9-12) God’s Message is Different (v. 10,12) A Christian Can Sin (v. 21-23) What Must We Do when We Sin? (v. 22,24)

Obedience Required by God

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 […]

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 […]

Healing of Naaman

Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Greatness before men is irrelevant (v. 1) Who delivers the message is irrelevant (v. 10) What one thinks is irrelevant (v. 11-12) We just need to follow God’s instructions

The Lord’s Invitation

Text: Matthew 11:28-30 The Invitation – from the Lord, open to all, promise of rest Our Responsibility – come to Him, take on His yoke, learn from Him The Motivation – He is gentle and humble, we will find rest, His yoke is easy and His burden is light

A False Sense of Security

Text: Amos 6:1 Some People would be Surprised that they were not Pleasing God – Amos 5:18 Who has a false sense of security today, believing they are right with God, but are separated from Him? In the Denominational World: Believe they’re saved by faith alone – James 2:17ff Verbally called on the name of […]