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Andy Sochor November 21, 2016

Progressivism

Text: Proverbs 24:21 The wise man warned about those who are “given to change.” These individuals want change for the sake of change. Sometimes change is good and necessary; sometimes it is not. Change is inherently part of progressivism – continue to move forward and not remain as or where we were. In this lesson, we […]

Filed Under: apostasy, error Tagged With: apostasy, authority, error, fellowship, growth, love, salvation, sin, tolerance, tradition, word of God

Andy Sochor September 26, 2016

Not a God of Confusion

Text: 1 Corinthians 14:33 “God is not a God of confusion” (1 Corinthians 14:33). Therefore, confusion is a sign that people are not following God’s way. With that in mind, we will consider the reaction of some in the book of Acts to the preaching of the gospel. Three places were in “confusion” – Philippi (Acts 16), Ephesus (Acts 19), […]

Filed Under: God, New Testament, preaching Tagged With: authority, confusion, error, God, gospel, opposition, peace, preaching, truth, unity

Andy Sochor September 12, 2016

Vanity of Our Efforts without God

Psalm 127:1-2 Psalm 127 was written by Solomon – king of Israel and builder of the temple. He understood the need to rely upon God. In this lesson, we are going to make some spiritual applications to what Solomon mentioned in this psalm. Building the House God’s house today is the church (1 Timothy 3:15) – made […]

Filed Under: church, Old Testament Tagged With: authority, church, elders, error, gospel, pattern, preaching, work

Andy Sochor August 22, 2016

Multiplying Religious Error

Text: Ezekiel 16:23-26 Our text uses some rather crude language to describe the sin of the people of Jerusalem. They had been unfaithful to God and committed spiritual adultery. In an effort to please all the nations around them, they multiplied their sin. This is analogous to what is happening more and more in the religious world, particularly […]

Filed Under: error, Old Testament Tagged With: assembly, authority, church, denominations, evangelism

Andy Sochor July 25, 2016

Types of Questions We Don’t Need to Answer

Text: Proverbs 29:9 It is easy for discussions on controversial issues to quickly become contentious – even on religious topics. Contentious discussions can consume our time and mental energy if we allow them to. Questions are often used to draw us into discussions. Some of these are good (1 Peter 3:15). But some questions do not need […]

Filed Under: New Testament, preaching Tagged With: arguments, authority, knowledge, teaching, understanding

Andy Sochor June 27, 2016

Does the Church Lack?

Text: Ephesians 4:16 The church, as God designed it, is fully capable of carrying out the work that He has given it to do. Yet it is apparent that many practices that have become common in the religious world are not done by brethren. Many might assume it is because the church lacks money, personnel, […]

Filed Under: authority, church, New Testament Tagged With: authority, benevolence, church, fellowship halls, instrumental music, preaching, women, worship, youth

Andy Sochor May 16, 2016

Lessons Learned from the Tower of Babel

Text: Genesis 11:1-9 The account of the towel of Babel is the final event recorded in Genesis before we are told of Abraham and God’s plan through him. The promise to Abraham was a pivotal point in the scheme of redemption. However, the story of Babel was not included in Genesis simply as a matter […]