Text: Leviticus 4 Unintentional Sin is Still Sin A burnt offering had to be made for these sins (v. 3, 13-14, 22-24, 27-29) Ignorance of guilt would not excuse sin (Hosea 4:6) We must recognize the fact that all sins are wrong, regardless of motive or level of knowledge (1 John 3:4) Awareness had to […]
March 20, 2011
What Happened After Saul’s Conversion?
Text: Acts 9:18-26 He Took Food and was Strengthened (v. 19) Had been fasting & praying (v. 9,11) — sign of godly sorrow After baptism, his fast ended (v. 19) — Why? … his sins were forgiven in baptism (Acts 22:16) Important — this came after baptism, not after prayer He Began to Proclaim Jesus […]
February 27, 2011
What Is The Assembly?
The Assembly is a Privilege — privilege because of the opportunity to worship God, and to be sought after by God (John 4:23) The Assembly is a Blessing — place to receive encouragement (Hebrews 10:24-25) and teaching (Acts 2:42; 20:7) The Assembly is an Opportunity — to meet with brethren, to escape the influence of […]
February 13, 2011
The Name of Jesus
Text: Isaiah 9:6 Wonderful Counselor Jesus is the great teacher (Matthew 7:28-29) His message is of divine origin (John 12:49-50) His words lead to eternal life (John 5:24; 6:68) Mighty God Power of Jesus displayed in Creation (Romans 1:20; Colossians 1:16) While on earth, Jesus demonstrated power over creation (Matthew 8:26-27) The deity of Christ […]
January 16, 2011
Practicing the Golden Rule
Text: Matthew 7:12 We Must Take the Initiative Don’t treat others as they treat you, but as you want them to treat you People may not treat us the way we would like (2 Timothy 3:12; Matthew 5:38-41) We must treat others as we would want them to treat us (Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 22:39-40) Why […]
October 31, 2010
How to Glorify God
Text: Isaiah 43:7 In Our Worship Praise God for Who He Is (Revelation 4:8-9) He is holy He is the Lord God He is eternal He is our Creator Worship According to His Instructions Offering worship differently than what God has instructed dishonors Him (Leviticus 10:1-3) God has give a pattern for us to follow […]
September 12, 2010
All Scripture is Inspired by God
Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Process of Inspiration God revealed His message to man (Hebrews 1:1-2) Work of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:10-13) — avenue of prophecy (2 Peter 1:20-21), guidance of apostles (John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13) Characteristics of the Inspired Word True (Psalm 119:160) — because God is always true (Titus 1:2) Timeless […]
