Certain states are now allowing same-sex marriages. What does the Bible have to say about these things? Marriage Established by God in the beginning (Genesis 2:18-24; Mark 10:6-8) God joins two people together (Matthew 19:6) Marriage is for one man & one woman for life (Matthew 19:4-6) Homosexuality Contrary to nature (Romans 1:26-27) It is […]
November 24, 2008
The Growing Acceptance of Homosexuality
Text: Genesis 19:1-14; Judges 19:10-27, 20:12-13 What We Should Expect as Acceptance Grows They will become more demanding They will become more intolerant They will become more violent What Does the Bible Say about Homosexuality? It is a chosen practice – 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 It is a sinful practice – 1 Timothy 1:9-10; Jude 7 […]
November 18, 2008
The Strait and Narrow
Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Lessons from the Text We have two choices The right way is hard Few will be saved What God has Given to Help Us on the Way A light – Psalm 119:105 A Map – 2 Timothy 1:13 A Guide – John 14:6 Company – Hebrews 3:12-13 His Grace – 2 Thessalonians […]
April 7, 2008
Is One Church as Good as Another?
Common idea – one church is as good as another Deciding what church to attend is often based on personal preference Our decisions must instead be based on what is right How do we know what church is right? – find the one that follows the New Testament pattern
December 30, 2007
Choose Whom You Will Serve
Text: Joshua 24:15 We have a choice to make We should be motivated by God’s goodness (v. 1-13) We must respond properly to God’s goodness (v. 14) We should not be influenced by others Choosing to follow God is a serious matter (v. 16-18)
