Text: James 4:6-10 God’s grace is offered to all (Titus 2:11), but it is not received by all. This passage tells us how to receive God’s grace, which leads to salvation (Ephesians 2:8). We Must Be Humble (v. 6) God offers grace to all, but only gives it to the humble (Matthew 5:3) – humility […]
June 23, 2014
How the Church Grew in Ephesus
Text: Acts 19:20 When Paul came to Ephesus, he quickly converted twelve men (Acts 19:1-7). In three years (Acts 20:31), the gospel grew mightily (Acts 19:20) and the church went from just twelve men to “a considerable number” (Acts 19:26). There are challenges that come with being part of a smaller congregation. But we can […]
May 12, 2014
Why People Do Not Receive Jesus
Text: John 1:11 When Jesus came and preached to the Jews, many would not receive Him. Why? The gospel of John records several events showing reasons why people rejected Jesus. Many do not receive Jesus for the same reasons today. Let us notice a few of these. They Love Darkness (John 3:19-21) Jesus is the […]
March 31, 2014
Statements of John the Baptist
Text: Matthew 3 The OT prophesied of John and his role of preparing the way for Christ (Isaiah 40:3). As he preached in the wilderness (Matthew 3:1), what did he say? This lesson will examine what Matthew records and see what lessons we can learn. “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand” (Matthew […]
March 24, 2014
Renewed in the Spirit of Your Mind
Text: Ephesians 4:17-24 Christians are to be different from the world – not just in our actions, but also in the way we think. Paul outlines the contrast in this passage. This is a Divine Calling “So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord” (v. 17) – not one man’s opinion; the inspired […]
