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What do you think about when you think about your life? How has it turned out? What would you like it to be remembered for? What would you like to accomplish in the next few years? When I talk to people about their lives, more often than not I hear from the younger people about what they wish they could…

There are 10 majors teachings that came out of the Reformation that we teach today. Which ones are they? Join Pastor Steve as he talks about each one in "95 Reasons Why I Am Reformed."

October 31st, 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenburg castle. Out of the reformation came the 5 sola’s. These are the 5 things that distinguish protestants from the Roman Catholic Church. In the evening service we have looked at sola gratia (by grace alone), sola scriptura…

Introduction Summarize: Our inheritance and what we use our inheritance are for are detailed here. We remember that this is not something we earn, but what has already been done according to the work of the Spirit Exposition 11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according…

INTRODUCTION During the month of October, we are talking about the men, events, and teaching of the Protestant Reformation. We have already talked about John Wycliffe, who is considered to be the grandfather of the Reformation. We also talked about John Huss, that fiery forerunner. Today I want to talk…

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed him, “If you abide in my word you are my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32 These are Thy Words O Lord. Help us, and sanctify us in the Truth. Thy Word is Truth. Amen. Grace to you and peace, from…

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed him, “If you abide in my word you are my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32 These are Thy Words O Lord. Help us, and sanctify us in the Truth. Thy Word is Truth. Amen. The Reformation of the Holy…

I want to begin with a fun document I found. Report from the Pastor Search Committee — did you ever wonder how great Bible characters would be rated by a typical church committee? Now, the truth can be revealed. We do not have a happy report to give. We have not been able to find a suitable candidate…

GOOD NEWS IN 1517 At the beginning of the sixteenth century, Europe had been without a Bible that the people could read for something like a thousand years. Instead of the Word of God, they were left to the understanding that God is a God who enables people to earn their own salvation. As one of the…

It’s been 500 years, does the reformation still matter and apply to me today?

Sola Fide started long before the Reformation and Must continue as our Battle Cry.

In Luke 6 , we see a very significant event in the ministry of Jesus, the calling of the twelve disciples. It is significant not only for the ministry of Jesus, but the significance the apostles played stretches all the way to the new heavens and then new earth. We can see this significance in the Revelation,…

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments,…

Is faith something we believe in our hearts, something we think in our heads, or something we do with our hands? James tells us in his letter to the churches that faith is all of these working together at the same time.

INTRODUCTION As we begin the month of October, we are going to look at the men and events that led to the Protestant Reformation on October 31, 1517. To do that we must understand what the pre-reformers and reformers were up against, manly the Roman Catholic Church The Roman Catholic Church controlled…

Intro: In 1517 Luther penned a document attacking the Catholic Church’s corrupt practice of selling “indulgences” to absolve sin. His “95 Theses,” which propounded two central beliefs—that the Bible is the central religious authority and that humans may reach salvation only by their faith and not by…

Summary: Grace is not about what we do for God; it is about what God has done for us. INTRODUCTION TO GALATIANS 1. AUTHOR 2. RECIPENTS 3. PROBLEM 4. PURPOSE • AUTHOR OF THE LETTER: PAUL the apostle. We will talk more about Paul here in a few moments. • RECIPIENTS OF THE LETTER : Probably churches in…

Intro: I want the best. If I go to a restaurant I want the best dish. When I dress to go out I want to look my best. When I do something I want to do my best. None of us live to be our worst. This attitude carries over into my walk with the Lord. I want to have the best in my relationship with God. I…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. Please take your Bibles and open them to Mark 13 , Mark 13 . It is a blessing to be with you this morning and to worship our sovereign and majestic Lord together. If this is your first time here we would encourage you to fill out a contact…

the age old problem of thinking that we must contribute something to our salvation is found in every false religion and cult Without exception, every false religion teaches their followers that they must do something to earn God’s favour . this became a key issue in the Reformation Roman Catholicism…

Faith in the Reformation That you are sitting in your chair is a fact. That I am standing here talking is also a fact But it’s only faith that makes me believe anyone is listening. Faith in the Reformation The issue of Salvation by Faith alone may have been the most important of the 5 points in the reformation…

After everything that happened in Genesis 14 : the battle of the kings ( four kings against five ), Abram’s rescue of Lot, the appearance of Melchizedek, the offer from the king of Sodom— after this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision. Since Abram’s calling, he’s been through quite a bit.…

Introduction Every religious ideology would say that faith is required for salvation So there is no issue - we can just pack up tonight and I’ll see you next week In truth this is not as simple as it might sound The battle is over justification - how are we deemed justified by God? And it is this point…

Jesus' exclusive identity and all sufficient work.