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What is a cult? What are some examples of cults? Is the church of Christ a cult?

Here's how... 1. God urges us to test for the truth (vs. 1). 2. God gives us good tools to test for the truth (vs. 2-3; 5-6). 3. God gives us His abundant affection (vs. 1, 4). 4. God confirms that we are conquerors (vs. 4a). 5. God stresses the strength of His Spirit in us (vs. 4b).

Called to Freedom Galatians II: Deserting God Galatians 1:6-9 January 6, 2013 PRAYER SCRIPTURE READING: Galatians 1:3-9 (Marilyn) Q How many of you READ GALATIANS last week? * Now read it a SECOND TIME, in another TRANSLATION. As I said, the churches in Galatia would have gotten this as a HANDWRITTEN…

Galatians 1:6-10 (KJV 1900) 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel…

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part 72: Keys to Unity – One Lord 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 April 22, 2012 We begin this week in the book 1 Corinthians, were we will be spending the next three weeks. * This Sunday I get to preach on something I deeply believe in but have never addresses…

By Pastor Glenn Pease Rusty Stevens, a Navigator Director, tells this story. He was pushing the lawn mower around his yard trying to get done before supper was on the table. His 6 year old son Mikey came out and stepped in front of him, grabbed the handle of the mower and started to push. The father…

“Source of Contention” Jude 1-4 I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but our culture strongly advocates tolerance between differing worldviews. For many, this is not earth-shattering information. We’ve discussed this before and many of you have seen the “Coexist” bumper sticker that depicts all “religions”…

Understanding and Evangelizing Those in Cults and Other Religions – Part 1 By Phil Layton (notes also available at www.goldcountrybaptist.org) Virtually every book of the New Testament except Philemon has something to say about false teachers or false prophets (Matt 7:15-23), false gospels (Gal. 1:6-9,…

Sola Gratia (Grace Alone) and the Need for Grace – Evangelizing Other Faiths, Pt 4 Sola Gratia – Salvation is by grace alone, the unmerited undeserved unearned favor and kindness of God toward sinners. Salvation is not in any way or in any part produced or preserved by man’s works, will, effort, or anything…

HISTORY § Mormonism began with Joseph Smith Jr. § the fourth child of Lucy and Joseph Smith. § Joseph senior was known as a money digger and sought after buried treasure, particularly that of Captain Kidd. § His mother was highly superstitious. § Joseph Smith Jr. stated that he was disturbed by all the…

Sola Fide – Faith Alone is the Instrument of Justification Sola Fide –Faith Alone receives God’s gift of salvation. On the basis of: Scripture alone (sola scriptura), we believe God’s elect, who are called by grace alone (sola gratia), are justified in the sight of God on account of the imputed righteousness…

Soli Deo Gloria – God’s Glory vs. Other Religions, Part 3 (Isaiah 40-48) Isaiah 40 (NASB95) 1 “Comfort, O comfort My people,” says your God. 2 “Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity has been removed, That she has received of the Lord’s hand Double…

In Christ Alone – Defining and Defending His Deity and Lordship Solus Christus – Christ alone saves sinners by His perfect righteousness, life, death, and bodily resurrection in their place. Christ alone is the church’s founder, head, builder, substitutionary atonement, and its only Redeemer, Mediator,…

Heresy & Hyper-doxy July 8, 2007 Special Speaker: Josh Kelley This morning, I am talking about what is my biggest passion as a teacher and pastor: To see you, the church equipped to properly and effectively study and apply God’s Word. Goofiness Growing up in the Pentecostal movement, I have seen the…

Bad Medicine: The First Cult February 20, 2005 I apologize for my cough and sniffles; I’ve been sick. I gave it to both my daughters. There’s nothing worse than seeing my little girls sick and miserable – unless it’s knowing it’s my fault! Conspiracy theory Everyone loves a conspiracy, if movies are…

TEXT: Isaiah 28:14-19 C. I. T.: God proclaimed to idolatrous Judah that His way was the only way of salvation. THESIS: God has given Jesus as the only foundation for life and secure source of salvation. M.O.: Consecrative S. O.: That we commit our lives to Jesus for security and salvation. TITLE: Jesus…

The Gospel of John VI: The End of Religion John 3:1-21 June 15, 2008 Prep: · Newbigin · Passover in “Encountering” · Phil sermon: eternal life now, BW: Hell Opening · Happy Father’s Day, but not preaching on Fatherhood this year. Pete P.: When making cards, easily remembered dads smiling but struggled…