Every One of Us

[Sermon delivered by Ross Conley] Judgment – Romans 14:12 Hear & Understand – Mark 7:14 Walk Worthy of God – 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Control Self – 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 Repent & Be Baptized – Acts 2:38

Redefining Terms – The End of the World

The Anti-Christ – 1 John 2:18 The Last Days – Hebrews 1:1-2 The Rapture – 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Armageddon – Revelation 16:16

“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

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

Not Ashamed of the Gospel

Text: Romans 1:16 Why would some be ashamed of the gospel? It’s different – Acts 17:32; 26:24 It appears foolish – 1 Corinthians 1:18 It condemns sin – John 16:8 It’s old-fashioned – Jude 3 Preaching without shame Preach the whole counsel – Acts 20:27 Preach with boldness/plainness – 2 Corinthians 3:12 Preach without changing […]

Shortcuts to Bible Study

Methods some people use to avoid having to study the Bible: Use your own common sense – Jeremiah 10:23; Proverbs 14:12 Follow the majority – Matthew 7:13-14 Believe what your family believes – Matthew 10:34-37; Luke 16:27-28 Do what you’ve always done – Matthew 15:1-9 Follow well-known / well-respected preachers – 1 Corinthians 4:6; Acts […]

Hold Fast the Pattern

Text: 2 Timothy 1:13 There is a standard – New Testament; “sound words which you have heard from me” How carefully must we hold to the pattern? – Hebrews 8:5 What should be our attitude in holding to the pattern? – Faith and love