Some things that are not indicators of soundness: Large numbers – Matthew 7:13-14 A popular, well-liked preacher – John 15:18-19 A new, fancy building – John 4:21 A reputation of being a sound church – Revelation 3:1 Proper indicators of soundness: Holding fast the pattern – 2 Timothy 1:13 Preach the gospel without additions/subtractions/changes – […]
December 30, 2007
Grow Up in All Aspects
Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 How can we improve our Christian walk? Study Prayer Service Encouragement Evangelism
December 29, 2007
Walking Worthy of Our Calling
Text: Colossians 1:9-12 Obedience – 1 Peter 1:13-16 Holiness – 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 Unity – Ephesians 4:1-6 Spiritual Growth – 2 Peter 1:5-11
December 18, 2007
Parable of the Talents
Text: Matthew 25:14-30 What are Talents? – abilities, resources, opportunities How Do We Increase our Talents? Abilities – 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 5:11-14 Resources – Ephesians 4:28 Opportunities – Colossians 4:6; 1 Peter 2:12 Right & Wrong Attitudes Failure to Use our Talents Affects Others Alien sinners will not be taught – Romans 10:14-17 Fellow […]
December 17, 2007
Training our Senses
Text: Hebrews 5:11-6-12 Overcome being Dull of Hearing – 5:11 Develop the Ability to Teach – 5:12 Become Accustomed to the Word – 5:13 Put the Word into Practice – 5:14 Press on to Maturity – 6:1 Show Diligence – 6:11 Imitate the Faithful – 6:12
December 7, 2007
What Caused the New Testament Church to Grow?
Their Message: The Gospel – Acts 2 Their Conviction – Acts 4:19-20; 5:27-32 Fear of God – Acts 5:11-14; 9:31 Persecution – Acts 8:1-4 Open Examination of the Scriptures – Acts 17:1-4,10-12
