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Title : Living an Effective and Productive Life Text : 2 Peter 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION Let’s turn together in our Bibles to 2nd Peter. 2nd Peter chapter 1 . & we’re gonna read verses 3-11 . 2nd Peter 1:3-11 . & when you find that in your Bible Pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The title of today’s…

Main Idea Marks of True Christian Character I debated whether or not I wanted to tell this story, but I thought it would be a good way to connect the story today. So, despite it being a little embarrassing… here we go. Three or four years ago, I was in Costa Rica with Operation Christmas Child. Somehow,…

Lego is an amazing toy. Many of us have spent hours as a child building things and letting our imagination run wild. But Lego has two major draw backs, for something to really work well you have to follow the instructions, your creation may be wonderful in your mind but unless you are good enough to…

1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless…

Faith In The Fire or Joy In The Traffic Jam All of the scripture this morning is predicated upon the righteousness of one man, Abraham- that righteousness was given to him because of his faith.... the previous chapters are summed up in the passage, “Abraham believed God and righteousness was imputed…

1 Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: Introduction Today, as we continue our exploration of our general theme, "That I May Grow in Grace," let us pause and give thanks…

Introduction I began to name this the ‘Bible Person Study’, but chose to go with the ‘Bible Character Study’. I hesitated to name it that, as I don’t want to diminish the fact that these are real people we’ll be examining. But the reason that it’s named the Bible Character Study is because we’ll be focusing…

Billboards What is the purpose of a billboard? Did you know your life as a Christian is a billboard of your faith, your belief? Do you think as a Christian you are accountable for the kind of billboard you are? 12 So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God. Before we go any further,…

This Week’s Theme: Praise God for His Faithfulness Memory Verse: Hebrews 10:23 “23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” This Week’s Word is Faithfulness of God : His perfect loyalty and consistency in being true to His name, His character, and…

Life is full of challenges. Each week provides an opportunity to learn to persevere. Yet, this is hard work. I am reminded of the words of Paul in Romans, Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.…

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable…

Perseverance is not always easy or fun; but we are reminded today that abiding in times of perseverance produces character and hope in us

1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because…

I would argue (and I’d be right) that the best cast of characters in the history of the sitcom is Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer. Of course, you’d have to put Chandler, Joey, Ross, Monica, Rachel, and Phoebe in that discussion. I could be convinced that the best cast is Michael, Jim, Pam, Dwight,…

Ageing is mandatory; Maturity is optional! It has been well said that every single 24 hour period, every single one of us adds a day to our age. It’s mandatory. However... how much emotional and spiritual maturity is added to us in any given period is very much optional. Growth in emotional and spiritual…

The Christian Character described in 2 Timothy 2 1. A Son - τέκνον teknon Jesus and sons - A Family Business since 33 A.D. 2 Timothy 2:1 “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” “Be strong in grace” - the life of the Christian must be a life of grace. Exercising in grace,…

You would think that we really don’t need to be taught anything about fairness because at least some of us were taught to be fair in kindegarten and Sunday school. share your toys… games… popcorn… when it comes to pie, everyone gets the same amount But as adults we kind of need to look at the issue of…

5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they…

Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians How’s your character? Of the 13 “character clusters” evaluated by the Christian Leader Profile, the Barna Research Group has identified the strongest attributes associated with Christians involved in church are having a conscience that is sensitive to sin, morality,…

There is an epidemic of fatherlessness in our country. It is estimated that nearly 1 in 4 children in America are growing up in fatherless homes. I want to share some staggering data with you. 85% of children with behavioral disorders come from fatherless homes. 85% of all youths in prison come from…

The third commandment is about more than blasphemy; it is a commitment to always seek the one true God as he reveals himself in scripture.

Exodus 25:10-16 The testimony is to be placed into the ark. What is the testimony? This is what we would refer to as the law. The Law Defining Terms What law are we speaking of when we say that this pertains to the law? I’ve heard people try to disprove Christianity, or try to justify their sin by pointing…

Introduction I began to name this the ‘Bible Person Study’, but chose to go with the ‘Bible Character Study’. I hesitated to name it that, as I don’t want to diminish the fact that these are real people we’ll be examining. But the reason that it’s named the Bible Character Study is because we’ll be focusing…

John 15:1–5 (ESV) 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and…

Romans 8:4-27 We continue this morning in our study of the Great Life. God has promised us a life that is abundant, not just routine. Like living in the Promised Land, a land flowing with milk and honey…the Spiritual life is a life full of promise and blessing. We have learned that there are three types…