Redefining Christianity

Some are trying to change the religion of Christ so it fits with their desires and the trends of society. What is being rejected? Personal discipline Any appearance of tradition Absolute standard of truth What is being accepted? Spiritual diversity Interpersonal connections over spiritual education Different forms of art & instruction in religious events Different […]

What is Truth?

Text: John 18:36-38 Defining Truth – John 14:6; 17:17 The Unchanging Nature of Truth – 1 Peter 1:25; Psalm 119:160 How Should We Value Truth? – Proverbs 23:23 How Should We Respond to Truth? Accept it & believe it Reject anything contrary to it Accept the truth regardless of the consequences The Standard of Judgment […]

The Danger in the “Small” Sins

Gossip – Romans 1:29; gossip demonstrates pride, lack of love Disobedience to Parents – Romans 1:30; shows a disrespect for authority in general Outbursts of Anger – Galatians 5:20; lack of self-control Cowardice – Revelation 21:8; lack of faith Lying – Revelation 21:8; shows one does not love the truth like they ought to

Lessons from the Death of Christ

Text: 1 Corinthians 11:26 The Foreknowledge of God – Acts 2:23 The Wisdom of God – 1 Corinthians 1:18,22-23 Many Will Reject Christ – Luke 23:13,21 Truth is Made Evident in Conflict – Matthew 27:54 Death is not the End – Colossians 1:18

Buy the Truth

Text: Proverbs 23:23 What is Truth? – John 17:17; Psalm 119:160 What Truth Gives Us – wisdom, instruction, understanding The Cost of Truth – pride, time/effort, friends/family Why Some Sell the Truth – easier, popular

Right & Wrong

Text: Matthew 7:13-29 Right Way & Wrong Way (v. 13-14) Right Teaching & Wrong Teaching (v. 15) Right Fruit & Wrong Fruit (v. 16-20) Right Works & Wrong Works (v. 21-23) Right Foundation & Wrong Foundation (v. 24-27)

Constants in a Changing World

The Nature of God – Malachi 3:6 The State of Man – Romans 3:23; Jeremiah 10:23 The Truth of God’s Word – John 17:17; Psalm 119:160 Application for Us: We must use the gospel to convert the lost We must hold fast the pattern We must not let our morality be shaped by our culture