How to Grow in Knowledge of God’s Word

Text: 2 Peter 3:18 Read The will of God has been revealed & preserved in the Bible (1 Corinthians 2:10-12) Knowledge will not be given to us miraculously – those days are over (1 Corinthians 13:8-10) The most basic way to gain knowledge of God’s word is to read it – make it a priority […]

God’s Plan for You

Text: Jeremiah 29:11 People often wonder what God’s plan is for their lives. We can only know what God reveals (1 Corinthians 2:10-12), but the Bible does address this issue. We sometimes get caught up in details & ignore the big picture. God Desires for You to be in Heaven with Him Jesus told His […]

The Rescue of Lot

Text: Genesis 14 Lot had the misfortune of becoming a captive in a war that was being waged around him. Abram pursued the capturing armies, defeated them, freed Lot, then met two kings after his victory. There are several lessons we can learn from these events. Lot’s Capture (Genesis 14:8-12) Life is uncertain – Lot […]

The Christian’s Walk

Text: Colossians 1:9-10 Walk in Newness of Life (Romans 6:4) This follows baptism (Romans 6:3-4) — in baptism we become free from sin (Romans 6:17-18) We are to be different than the old self (Romans 6:6) — repentance We are to be different than the world (Romans 12:2) — live by a higher standard Walk […]

Who Will Enter the Kingdom of Heaven?

obedienText: Matthew 7:21-23 Not Everyone Will Enter the Kingdom Jesus stated simply in this sermon that not all will be saved (Matthew 7:21, 13-14) It is not because He does not want all to be saved — He does (John 3:16; 2 Peter 3:9) The fault lies with man The Role of Faith Jesus is […]

The Great Faith of the Centurion

Text: Luke 7:2-10 What prompted Jesus to say, “Not even in Israel have I found such great faith” (Luke 7:9)? Let us consider what Jesus describes as “great faith.” Great Faith Recognizes One’s Own Unworthiness (v. 6-7) We must understand our insignificance in Creation (Psalm 8:3-4) We must understand our state as sinners (Romans 3:23) […]

The Honest and Good Heart

Text: Luke 8:15 What The Honest & Good Heart Will Do Hear the word — interested in the truth (Luke 8:8), seeking answers (Matthew 7:7) Be honest — examine what is taught to see if it is the truth (Acts 17:11), examine himself (2 Corinthians 13:5) Do what is right — completely (Acts 2:37-42), not […]