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Philippians 1:12-26 1 Philippians 1:12 (ESV) 12 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel,  I want you to know, brothers,  that what has happened to me  Acts 16:11–15 (ESV) - The Conversion of Lydia  Acts 16:16–24 (ESV) - Paul and Silas in…

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"Don't talk to strangers" is a very familiar statement we heard when we were growing up. Our parents told us this for our protection. But there have been many who have not heeded this advice, sometimes to their own destruction. As spiritual children of any age, we are to take this to heart when it comes to spiritual things peddled by false teachers. But with so much teaching, how can we discern truth from error? What are we who want to live by the Truth to do this? Come with the Grace United crew as we take a warning from the Corinthian Church who were entertaining strangers unaware.

What made the Apostle Paul such a powerhouse for God? Did he have great talent and skill? Yes but that was not where his power was. How about his Jewishness and understanding of Scripture? He did possess that but, again that was not the secret of his success. What was it that made Paul unstoppable as the Lord's "sent one"--sent to proclaim the gospel all over his world in his day? Come with the Grace United crew as we explore Paul's motive for his ministry.

There are times when it would be nice to know what someone is thinking. There was a movie a while back called “What Women Want” and it was the story of a man who, because of a lightning strike, could hear the thoughts of women. Some of those thoughts were very helpful . . . some were quite disconcerting.…

In this study, we consider the contrast between Barnabas, who gives sacrificially with pure motives, and Ananias and Sapphira who give for personal gain.

Life is about reaching others.

When we hear the phrase "process of sanctification," it can sound overwhelming, as well as too general rather than specific. In this passage, Paul makes it much easier to understand, and by telling us very practically where to place our focus, he makes it easier for us to make progress in it.

Saving faith; Profession without possession; Profession of faith; Salvation; Heart; Motives; Motivation; Call to repentance; Pretence;

Select all the text in this box and paste your sermon here... The First Commandment Intro In any competition, race or contest, the goal is always to win, to obtain the first prize. The first one to break through the ribbon has won and the product that is the best gets awarded the first prize. Being first…

By Pastor Glenn Pease We seldom get the whole story on anything. No doubt, most of us are aware of how the rocks brought back from the moon were kept in isolation for some time lest they contain some organism that could spread disease for which we have no defense. That made a lot of sense, and made everyone…

13 “Your words have been hard against me, says the Lord. But you say, ‘How have we spoken against you?’ 14 You have said, ‘It is vain to serve God. What is the profit of our keeping his charge or of walking as in mourning before the Lord of hosts? 15 And now we call the arrogant blessed. Evildoers not…

Malachi 3 Can we turn to Malachi chapter 1 please? [P] May I ask an audacious question? “Why are you here?”! I know that when I was a kid, it was because I was dragged along. I was forced to by my parents; it was boring and I would rather not be there. I am sure none of you are like that! But you can…

Grace and peace to you from God our Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. In a fairly recent survey, a random group of Americans—probably approached on the street—were asked if they believed that they were living their lives in accordance with the Ten Commandments. A vast majority of…

Luke 17:12-19 "And as He entered a certain village, ten leprous men who stood at a distance met Him; [13] and they raised their voices, saying, 'Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!' [14] And when He saw them, He said to them, ]Go and show yourselves to the priests.' And it came about that as they were going,…

The Gospel of John X: Desiring God, not Gifts John 4:43-54 July 13, 2008 Prep: · Grief observed, Nowen, Newbigin · Sermons: Apologetics, leftovers Opening: Join us next Sunday, time of community. Prayer · Walkers and Stones: New marriages · Raymond: Health · Camping trip: Happy work of building community,…

INTRODUCTION: What are people’s motives when they direct others to different passages of scripture? My History with Hebrew 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. TRANSITION: I believe…

Rhythm and Blues: Ambition Jeff Jones, Senior Pastor April 20/22, 2007 Ecclesiastes 4 Good morning/afternoon and welcome to Rhythm and Blues, this series on Ecclesiastes where we are looking at how to find God’s redemptive rhythm in this world of blue…in a broken world, subjected to futility, subjected…

1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 A Suicidal Church Our hearts are very heavy when someone takes their own lives. Undoubtedly the most difficult funeral services to conduct are those where someone chooses to terminate his or her own life. Suicides always seem so senseless and they are difficult for everyone. There…

INTRODUCTION: Our response to wisdom either helps to purify or pollute our lives and the church. PROPOSITION: We need to practice wisdom, with those who build into our lives. TRANSITION: This morning, I want us to see three needs as we pursue wisdom in church relationships. A. We Need to Build With Caution.…

1) 1-6-08…AM…SBC 2) “The Motivation for Holiness” 1Peter 1:15-16 / 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Source: The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges) Introduction: “Probably no document in the New Testament is as theological as 1 Peter, if ‘theological’ is taken in the strict sense of teaching about God.”[1] Peter…