Text: Ephesians 5:14 What Paul Says They Needed to Do Go from sleep to being awake — state of alertness Go from death to life — state of salvation Go from darkness to light — state of enlightenment Why They Needed to Do These Things If they were not alert, they were vulnerable (1 Peter […]
March 15, 2010
Can a Christian Fall from Grace?
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 […]
March 25, 2008
Warning Against Falling Away
Text: Hebrews 3:12-13 Take Heed – Warning based on the reminder in verses 7-11 Brethren – Christians can fall away An Evil, Unbelieving Heart – We can develop a heart like this Falling Away from the Living God – Apostasy from the One who can either reward us or punish us Encourage One Another – […]
January 1, 2008
Turning Back to the World
Text: Luke 9:61-62 Notice the example of Peter who denied Christ. His example shows the progression of one who turns back to the world. Pride – Mark 14:27-31 Laziness – Mark 14:32-42 Cowardice – Mark 14:54 Worldliness – Mark 14:54 Denial – Mark 14:66-71
December 30, 2007
Demas Loved this Present World
Text: 2 Timothy 4:10 Conflict between the Things of God and the Things of the World – 1 John 2:15-17 We Must Guard Ourselves from Falling Away – Hebrews 3:12 Our Unfaithfulness will Affect Others – 2 Timothy 4:9,11; 1 Corinthians 5:6 What Do We Need to Keep from Loving in the World? Things of […]
