Text: John 10:27-29 Many Believe the “Once Saved, Always Saved” Doctrine — It would be comforting if it were true Warnings About Falling Away If the righteous do evil, their righteousness will be forgotten (Ezekiel 33:12-13) Parable of the sower — rocky soil (Luke 8:13) The vine & the branches (John 15:2,6) Paul — it […]
January 11, 2010
Rebuilding the Wall
Text: Nehemiah 4 We Will Face Opposition (v. 1-3, 7-8) Trust in God (v. 4-5) A Mind to Work (v. 6) Pray and Act (v. 9) We Are in This Together (v. 14,20) Always Be on Guard (v. 16-23)
December 15, 2009
What is Truth?
Text: John 18:37-38 What is truth? It depends on our perspective. Truth can be… Comforting or Uncomfortable The word of God is intended to comfort us (1 Thessalonians 4:18) The truth is uncomfortable for some — convicts us of sin (John 16:8), exposes all of our flaws (Hebrews 4:12-13), calls us to sacrifice (Luke 9:23) […]
September 22, 2009
Lessons from a Fallen Preacher
Don’t Put Your Trust in Men – 1 Corinthians 4:6 Pride Goes Before Destruction – 1 Corinthians 10:12 Don’t Flirt with Sin – 2 Timothy 3:13 Pleasure vs. Consequences of Sin – Hebrews 11:25; Proverbs 13:15 Encourage One Another – Hebrews 3:13 Be Ready to Forgive – Luke 17:3-4 Read the article: Lessons from a […]
May 2, 2009
Who Is My Brother?
What Makes Us Brethren? By faith we have been baptized into Christ (Acts 2:37-38; Galatians 3:26-29; 1 Corinthians 12:13) What if one does this but joins an institutional church or a denomination? Still a brother What if one doesn’t do this, but is religious and claims belief in God/Jesus? Not a brother Be Mindful of […]
January 27, 2009
Evangelism, Edification, Benevolence
Evangelism What is it? – Preaching & teaching the gospel to the lost By individuals – 1 Peter 3:15; Acts 8:4; 9:19 By the local church – 1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; Acts 13:3 Perverting the NT work – Evangelistic organizations, social gospel Edification What is it? – Building up and strengthening Christians in […]
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 […]
