Text: Luke 8:15 What The Honest & Good Heart Will Do Hear the word — interested in the truth (Luke 8:8), seeking answers (Matthew 7:7) Be honest — examine what is taught to see if it is the truth (Acts 17:11), examine himself (2 Corinthians 13:5) Do what is right — completely (Acts 2:37-42), not […]
February 18, 2009
The Vine and the Branches
Text: John 15:1-6 The Vine: Jesus He is the source of life He is the source of strength/nourishment He is what binds the branches together The Branches: Christians Individuals, not churches/denominations We must abide in Christ We are to bear fruit The Vinedresser: God the Father Cuts off unfruitful branches Prunes the fruitful branches Grafts […]
January 1, 2008
Some Things Christians Cannot Do
We Cannot be Hidden – Matthew 5:14 We Cannot Change those Things which are Out of Our Control – Matthew 5:36; 6:27 We Cannot Serve Two Masters – Matthew 6:24 We Cannot Produce Different Fruit – Matthew 7:18
December 29, 2007
Right & Wrong
Text: Matthew 7:13-29 Right Way & Wrong Way (v. 13-14) Right Teaching & Wrong Teaching (v. 15) Right Fruit & Wrong Fruit (v. 16-20) Right Works & Wrong Works (v. 21-23) Right Foundation & Wrong Foundation (v. 24-27)
December 6, 2007
Abide in Christ
Text: John 15:1-6 Told to Abide in Christ – through His word abiding in us (v. 7) Individual Responsibility – branches are individuals, not churches Expected to Bear Fruit – parable of sower (Luke 8:5-15) Warnings –
