Text: Proverbs 22:6 The training of children is done in two ways – by instruction (teaching them what is right) and by discipline (punishing them for doing what is wrong). Parents are responsible for training their children and must take this work seriously. Failing to train children in the right way will bring shame upon […]
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
January 1, 2008
What is Necessary for Forgiveness?
Sin – Colossians 1:14 Sacrifice – Hebrews 9:22,28 Instruction – Acts 2:36-37 Repentance – Acts 2:38 Desire for Forgiveness – Acts 2:37 Willingness to Forgive – Psalm 86:5
January 1, 2008
Buy the Truth
Text: Proverbs 23:23 What is Truth? – John 17:17; Psalm 119:160 What Truth Gives Us – wisdom, instruction, understanding The Cost of Truth – pride, time/effort, friends/family Why Some Sell the Truth – easier, popular
December 17, 2007
Pride
Text: Proverbs 16:18; James 4:6 Causes One to Think too Highly of Himself – Romans 12:3 Causes One to Reject the Word of God – 3 John 9 Causes One to Reject Correction – 1 Corinthians 5:2 Will Not Allow One to Enter the Kingdom – Matthew 5:3
December 6, 2007
The Grace of God has Appeared
Text: Titus 2:11-14 Purpose: Salvation (v. 11) Grace Instructs Us (v. 12) Gives Hope (v. 13) Demonstrated by Christ’s Sacrifice (v. 14)
