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Galatians 2:1-10 Introduction The blessing of being together in unity faces many challenges. There are problems that arise from within that need to be addressed properly, but there also problems that come from outside from unbelievers. the trickiest problems are those that come from people who profess…

. . . and the home of the brave! __________________________________________ There are times in your life when you have to defend something that you believe in. Your family, Your God, yes, even the gospel itself. Paul is ready to fight, to defend here in chapter two, here defending the gospel. We will…

In Romans 7:7-13 Paul defends the Law of God by explaining it’s true value in revealing sin.

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ. Matthew very precisely defends the virgin birth of Jesus Christ both humanly and divinely.

Intro: I realize that there is a show titled, “Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. The title this morning does not come from that show, but I borrowed from another message is preached years ago. I’m not here this morning to talk about fact or fiction, but to go beyond the basic idea of belief in order to…

We have been preparing to defend the faith, no what are you going to do with it? Your moment of truth has arrived. Are you going to rise to the challenge? Or are you going to shrink away ashamed?

Intro: Have you ever watched a courtroom drama where nothing seems to be going right? The jury sets emotionless, seemingly totally unaffected by all the evidence the defendant brings and all that they have been through. The judge seems against them. He seems to always agree with the prosecutor and overrides…

Intro: Have you ever watched a courtroom drama where nothing seems to be going right? The jury sets emotionless, seemingly totally unaffected by all the evidence the defendant brings and all that they have been through. The judge seems against them. He seems to always agree with the prosecutor and overrides…

Intro: Have you ever watched a courtroom drama where nothing seems to be going right? The jury sets emotionless, seemingly totally unaffected by all the evidence the defendant brings and all that they have been through. The judge seems against them. He seems to always agree with the prosecutor and overrides…

Psalm 139 Everyday around the world people receive medical diagnosis that are disheartening. After feeling just fine, with little or no symptoms they find that they have had cancer growing int heir bodies. Even with the advances of medicine and medical procedures, we still cannot see what is going on…

A godly example We have talked about the value of good godly examples in our lives. Paul offers himself up to Timothy as a good godly example in our passage using his history then gives good godly instructions. (Insert Bible Study picture here) Did you respond to the gospel the first time you heard it?…

4 Say to those with anxious heart, “Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, But He will save you.” 13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation…

Revelation 2:1 . 1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. What is the city of Ephesus known for? Who’s words are being written? What do the seven stars represent? - Revelation 1:20 . What…

Introduction Today we continue the series titled ‘Why?’ Where we are looking at more basic doctrines & teachings and simply explaining ‘why’ - ‘why’ we should do a thing. The first issue that began it all was a message titled ‘Why Church?’ - where we looked at the importance of church, and why church…

Is it a sin for a Christian to protect and defend with lethal force? Has God shown approval of people who use deadly force for self-protection? What did Jesus say about carrying a weapon?

Your child comes to you in tears... What do you do? [I] ask - WHY are you crying? The child responds - “So-n-so YELLED at me” What do ya do? [I] ask - Why did they YELL at you? The child responds - “Because I hit so-n-so” What do ya do? [I] respond - WHY did you HIT so-n-so? The child responds - “Because…

Being Defensive Early on in life most of us would admit that our reputation, character, and the things that other people think about us is vital for ourselves and our family. Whether it is in our culture where the self is what is at stake or in the east where shame brought upon the family is at stake,…

Duty Obligation Honor

God calls us to love one another. But some of those people we are called to love are easier to love than others. I’m going to tell you about a hypothetical situation involving someone who is difficult to love, and you tell me if you can relate to it. Monday morning. You just parked your car at work.…

Intro In the last few weeks I have spoken to three different churches who are looking for pastors. As we well know, finding men with the right character, abilities and experience for Eldership is a hard job. If I only had the men, I would deploy three of them to these forward bases tomorrow. Or to one…

A demonstration of faith and life Does your life demonstrate your faith? Does your life reveal your heart and your love? Paul’s does and even when it is hard words it is said and done in love. I think that we have seen as we have studied these letters (epistles) to the Corinthians that Paul found it…

Introduction 41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord , your salvation according to your promise; 42 then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word. 43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules. 44 I will keep your law continually,…

If I were to ask you to describe or give a definition of your faith, what would you say? Trust, belief, walking with Jesus, etc.. That all sounds good and sweet, but can you defend a faith like that in a world like ours? 17 The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines…

Know what it means VINDIC̵A´TION: 1. The defense of any thing, or a justification against denial or censure, or against objections or accusations The act of supporting by proof or legal process; the proving of anything to be just 3.Defense by force or otherwise; as the vindication of the rights of man;…

Introduction Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, And rely on horses, Who trust in chariots because they are many, And in horsemen because they are very strong, But who do not look to the Holy One of Israel, Nor seek the Lord ! Yet He also is wise and will bring disaster, And will not call back…