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Why do we need the Bible? The necessity of Scripture means that the Bible is necessary for knowing the gospel, for maintaining spiritual life, and for knowing God’s will, but is not necessary for knowing that God exists or for knowing something about God’s character and moral laws. For “everyone who…

Psalm 51:1-9 In Introduction to the portion of scripture which is the humble, sincere, thoughtful response of David to God for his own sin, we want to take a look at the title of the Psalm. Many of the Psalms have titles and they are there with purpose and the title is indicative of the use of the Psalm.…

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? 25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait…

One thing that this dilemma has taught us today is the need for human interaction. Being quarantined, social distancing, and not being able to shake hands or give someone a hug is having a huge impact on my life. Over the past couple of weeks I have seen many pictures on social media of some ingenious…

Introduction: Welcome/Prayer Do you consider yourself a theologian? What if I told you that all of us are theologians? That it’s a matter of degree, good or bad, that differentiates us. What if I went further and told you, that as a believer, theology is not an optional topic for you? That actually,…

6 We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away. Thesis/ Central Idea: Scripture stresses that fallen human beings are cut off from God on account of their sin. All need to…

The Gospel We, over last few weeks, have looked at many things regarding the gospel. There are facts to believe There is a God There is a sin problem There is a sin solution The sin solution is Jesus Jesus has facts that are needed to be believe for sin solution. There are commands to obey Hear, believe,…

A fundamental duty for all people is the necessary response to God's self- revelation.

The necessity of salvation A little boy came running into the house after playing outside. His mother stopped him and asked what was on his right hand. He replied, “Oh, just a little mud.” His mother then asked if he was planning on getting it off his hand. He thought for a moment and said, “Sure, Mom.…

Intro Text - John 3.3-8 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” 5 Jesus answered, “Most…

This season of the year draws out those newspapers and magazine articles that attack, question and lament the issue of the virgin birth... One writer for the New York Times put the lament plainly: “The faith in the Virgin Birth reflects the way American Christianity is becoming less intellectual and…

The Basis of Salvation Good Evening beautiful People of VMBCLA, GLBC, and all who may have stopped by this way. I thank God that you are still holding on to God’s unchanging hand. I greet you in the name of Jesus our Christ and Lord. Last week, I began to teach on the subject of “The Necessity and basis…

Salvation and the work of Jesus Christ One of the oldest and hottest debates in church history and theology is between two group of Christians holding opposing views: Calvinism and Armianism. Salvation is grounded in the work of Jesus Christ Ac 5:30–31 ; 1 Ti 1:15 “The God of our fathers raised up Jesus,…

Raised with Christ Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears,…

Vehicles always need refueling (or recharging) in order to keep going; stopping at the gas station or plugging into the charger is a regular necessity. What does it look like for you to regularly refuel your faith?

Introduction Mapag araw at Linggo sa bawat isa! Tayo ay nagpapatuloy sa ating sinimulang Tema sa quarter na ito: “That I May Grow In Grace” at ang layunin natin ay tunay na maranasan ng bawat isa ang paglago natin sa ating pananampalataya sa Dios, hindi lang sa karunungan kundi sa mga practical na mga…

Truth is not relative, it is truth! This is a cold hard fact! Truth is truth and it is truth regardless if you believe it or not. We have looked at the truth of necessity of being born again previously over last few weeks, And will press on tonight after a few reminders. (Insert Born Again picture here…

Good morning, Gateway Chapel! Scripture #1 Prayer What is love? Great song by your favorite Trinidadian German Eurodance band Haddaway. What pictures, images, or people come to your mind when you think of the word love? Love is something even young children understand to a degree. I remember when I was…

Being a member of a local visible NT church is a Biblical necessity and it defines for us more closely what a church is, and what each member's responsibilites or duties ential.

4H Clubs make 4 pledges, but Christ-followers focus on 4 priorities

Your Meter for Giving. But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Paul uses the life of a farmer to drive home the point. The farmer…

Intro; This morning as we looked at “What’s Your Treasure” , we saw that Jesus was challenging His disciples [ and us ] to make a choice to whom we will trust. Is Christ our priority or are material possessions. Whatever becomes our treasure is what we will seek after. If we are laying up treasure in…

Introduction Introductory message - Driving home the point of synchronicity between the OT & NT. Brazen Altar - Represents the Cross of Christ A place of Substitutionary Atonement A place of bloody Sacrifice Brazen Laver - Represents the Sanctification of Christ The continual washing necessary to keep…

This Week’s Theme: “Give Him Time!” Sermon Text: Habakkuk 1:2-5 Memory Verse: Psalm 37:7 “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.” This Week’s Word: “Patience” - implies suffering, enduring,…