Text: Philippians 4:4 We are Commanded to Rejoice (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:16) Wrong Reasons to Rejoice Unrighteousness (1 Corinthians 13:6) The death of the wicked (Ezekiel 33:11) When bad things happen to others (Proverbs 24:17) Right Reasons to Rejoice When others rejoice (Romans 12:15) When we are saved (Acts 8:39) The faithfulness of others (3 […]
July 20, 2009
You Must Be Born Again
Text: John 3:1-8 The Kingdom is Open to All Jew or Gentile, young or old, etc. But one must be born again – even the Jews, God’s chosen people What is the New Birth? Of water and the Spirit Baptism – by water (Acts 8:36-38) and by the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:13) Comparison between Physical […]
March 11, 2009
Hope of Heaven
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:19 This World is Not Our Home – Philippians 3:20; 2 Corinthians 5:1-4 Why We Should Look Forward to Heaven No more pain & suffering (Revelation 21:4) No more sin & its consequences (Revelation 21:8,27) Place of rest (Revelation 14:13) Eternal life (John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:1) In the company of saints […]
February 25, 2009
How to Handle a Recession
Be Content – Philippians 4:11-12 Be Thankful – James 1:17 Be Generous – Galatians 6:10 Be Hardworking – 2 Thessalonians 3:7-10 Be a Good Steward – Matthew 25:24-28 Be Hopeful – Matthew 6:19-21
May 20, 2008
Preachers of the Gospel
Text: 2 Corinthians 3:1-4:16 Letters of Commendation – 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 Adequate in God – 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Renounce the Hidden Things of Shame – 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 Treasures in Earthen Vessels – 2 Corinthians 4:7 We Do Not Lose Heart – 2 Corinthians 4:16
January 20, 2008
How People Approach Judgment
Text: Hebrews 9:27 Ignorant – 2 Thessalonians 1:8 Apathetic – 2 Thessalonians 2:10 Fearful – Acts 24:24-25 Wishful – Amos 5:18-20 Hopeful – 1 John 2:28-29
