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 […]
September 10, 2008
Salvation by Faith
Faith is Necessary for Salvation – Hebrews 11:6; Romans 5:1 What Kind of Faith? – James 2:14-26 Do We Earn Our Salvation? – Ephesians 2:8-10
June 30, 2008
Simple Passages that People Misunderstand
Text: Ephesians 3:4 Matthew 16:18 – there is one church Ephesians 2:8-9 – what salvation by grace means James 2:24 – we are not saved by faith alone Mark 16:16 – belief and baptism are necessary for salvation 1 Peter 3:21 – baptism saves
April 29, 2008
Noah’s Salvation
Text: Hebrews 11:7 Coming Judgment – Genesis 6:5-7; 2 Pet. 3:10,12 Grace Extended – Genesis 6:8; Titus 2:11 Response of Faith – Hebrews 11:6,7 Necessity of Works – Genesis 6:22; Ephesians 2:8-10
April 2, 2008
Saved by Grace
Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 The Need for Grace (v. 1-3) The Reason for God Extending His Grace (v. 4) When His Grace Appeared (v. 5) What Grace Does (v. 5-8) Our Response to God’s Grace (v. 8-10)
January 6, 2008
How We Ought to Respond to God’s Grace
Text: Titus 2:11-14 Recognize it is a gift – Ephesians 2:8 Not as a license to sin – Romans 6:1-2; Jude 4 Not as a basis for fellowship – Titus 2:11; Ephesians 5:11 With thankfulness – 1 Timothy 1:12-16 In humble obedience – Psalm 8:3-4; Titus 2:12
January 2, 2008
Saved by Water
Text: 1 Peter 3:20-21 Saved from Punishment – Genesis 6:5-7; Acts 2:37-41 Possible by Following God’s Instructions – Hebrews 11:7; Romans 6:17-18 Marked the Beginning of a New Life – Romans 6:4 Not Saved by Water Only Grace – Genesis 6:8; Titus 2:11 Faith – Hebrews 11:7; Romans 5:1
