Jesus Possesses All Authority – Matthew 28:18 New Testament Teaching about the Church – Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 5:23 Is the Lord’s Church Made up of Individuals or Denominations? – John 15:1-6 Caution: Not Every “Church of Christ” is “of Christ” – Revelation 3:1 How Do We Become Part of the Lord’s Church that Will be […]
December 6, 2007
The Gospel – The Power of God for Salvation
Text: Romans 1:16-17 What is the Gospel? How is the Gospel the “power of God for salvation”? What has God done? What Must We Do? The message that was preached in the 1st century is the same message we must preach today.
December 6, 2007
The Truth Will Make You Free
Text: John 8:31-36 A True Disciple of Christ (v. 31-32) – conditional, “if you continue in My word” Man is Enslaved to Sin (v. 33-34) – Jesus offers spiritual freedom Christ Can Make Us Free (v. 35-36) How do we become free from sin? (Romans 6) In Christ we are “freed from sin” (v. 3-11) […]
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)
December 6, 2007
Put On the Full Armor of God
Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Be Strong in the Lord (v. 10-13) – stand firm, arm yourself Loins Girded with Truth – starting point Breastplate of Righteousness Feet Shod with the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace Shield of Faith Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirit – word of God
December 5, 2007
Faith & Reason
Text: Isaiah 1:18-20 God has given us a reasonable basis for our faith There Is a God – Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 1:20 God Is Greater than Man – Psalm 103:19; 8:3-4 The Bible Is the Word of God – 2 Timothy 3:16 God Provides Salvation – Ephesians 2:8; Acts 4:12 We Must Meet the Conditions […]
