Text: Ecclesiastes 12:13 Fear God To fear, we must first believe in Him (Romans 1:20) Recognize our place before Him (Psalm 8:3-4) Understand that we are accountable to Him (Ecclesiastes 12:14) He is willing and able to destroy us for our sin (Matthew 10:28; Hebrews 10:29; Romans 2:4-6) Keep His Commandments Our purpose from creation […]
September 24, 2008
“Negative” Characteristics of God
Not negative as in bad or evil — God is perfect Negative in the sense of man’s perception — what people don’t like about God Jealousy — Exodus 20:3-5 Intolerance (towards sin) — Matthew 25:41,46 Wrath — Romans 2:5
September 16, 2008
Patience of God
Text: 2 Peter 3:9 Examples of God’s Patience Flood Nation of Israel End of the world Reason for God’s Patience – give us time to repent
August 25, 2008
Love of God
Text: 1 John 4:8 How God’s Love is Manifested Physical blessings – James 1:17 Spiritual blessings – Ephesians 1:3-14 God’s Love is Expressed to us in His Word Our Response to God’s Love Love one another – 1 John 4:7,11,21 Keep His commandments – 1 John 5:3
August 19, 2008
Power of God
Text: Genesis 1 Power in Creation – Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:20 Power of His Word – Psalm 33:8-9 Faith in His Power – Ephesians 3:20 Consistent pattern of God’s power demonstrated throughout the Bible: In Creation Account Power to create – Genesis 1:1 Power to control nature – Genesis 1:9,11,20,24 Power to give life – […]
March 25, 2008
The Uncertainty of Life
Text: James 4:13-17 Do not think that you have complete control over your life – “If the Lord wills…” Proper use of ambition – Future plans for success are good, but only when one is guided by the word of God Recognize your dependence upon God – He is in control Focus on what is […]
