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Review Last week we shifted our focus in our study and looked at what the Old Testament says about guarding our hearts - our inner man. We sought to answer two questions: What happens when we don’t guard our hearts? It begins with a complacent mind It proceeds with a careless mind It worsens with a contaminated…

Good afternoon! Today we are continuing in our current series looking at 1 John. In todays passage John addresses a crucial issue that was affecting the early Christian community: the presence of false teachers and their deceptive teachings. Just as the early believers faced challenges to their faith,…

In the early fifth century, the people had a prayer from Augustine, “O Lord, command what you will, and give what you command.” A prayer that God will give us the strength to do what He commands. Augustine rightly believed that man was born in the state of original sin and therefore it was impossible…

This is a continuation from last week’s message. This series of messages is designed to answer the question, “Why do I, personally, only use the KJV and why do I, as pastor, continue to lead SCBC to use only the KJV?” My personal stated position and the stated position of SCBC is We believe that God…

This is a continuation from last week’s message. This series of messages is designed to answer the question, “Why do I, personally, only use the KJV and why do I, as pastor, continue to lead SCBC to use only the KJV?” My personal stated position and the stated position of SCBC is We believe that God…

“Enemies” are easy to come by. Now I am not necessarily talking about those who are out to get us or destroy us. Instead I am talking about those who we disagree with. We all deal with many pressures. Daily live is filled with pressures. Sometimes it may seem like we are living in a pressure cooker.…

INTRO Over the past couple weeks we’ve explored why we should pursue a life of discipleship as believers. The first week we discovered that discipleship involves first coming before God in humility. We realize and acknowledge that He is God, not us. And as we submit to Him to follow Jesus, we seek His…

Last week we left off at v.17 lets pick up there and continue on through to v.22. “Deceptions of False Teachers” What are they? What we are going to see in today's text is the following. Speak Great Arrogant words of emptiness Promises of freedom yet are themselves in bondage They have known the way…

Summary In Jude 14-16 , the author continues the theme of the judgment of his opponents, the false teachers. In this instance, Jude cites the book of Enoch (1 Enoch 1:9) specifically to make his case. In this episode, we discuss the implications of Jude’s citation of 1 Enoch and the Old Testament sources…

My favorite movie of all time is “Amazing Grace.” It tells the story, in the distorted way that Hollywood does, about William Wilberforce the British statesmen, who spent his life trying to end the slavery in the British Empire. While the movie does major on Wilberforce’s solid faith in Jesus Christ,…

On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Question #1: What must I do to Inherit Eternal Life? “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and…

On a personal note Tonight we are looking at a very intimate letter written with a powerful subject, truth. “Truth without love makes a person harsh. But love without truth makes a person dangerous” - Jon Courson Why dangerous, glad you asked. Dangerous in the aspect he will allow a cancer to grow, allow…

Setting The Scene Peter James and John went up on the mountain of transfiguration The other 9 could not cast out a demon they were frustrated the scribes were arguing with them in another account we find Jesus paying Peters temple tax Jesus has told them 2ce that He was going to die on the cross Some…

Introduction: There is really nothing new under the sun. There are a lot of false gods and religions out there and a lot of heresies, but they are really the same old heresies that are repackaged over and over again. When you go fishing, if a bait is working, why change your lure. Satan just keeps deceiving…

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Exegetical Point: Jesus claims are valid because he is the eternally existent God. Homiletic Point: Jesus is God, obey His Word. Intro Recap Continued conversation after the feast of tabernacles, but we will come to the conclusion of that conversation today. Jesus is speaking to a crowd, some of whom…

Review The Christians must have a mind that is on guard against the wrong kinds of influences. Heretical deception Hypocritical demands Hopeless diversions Hindered diligence Timothy knew that he didn’t have the pedigree of most other Jews. He would be tempted to feel inferior to them, but Paul told…

Morning 28 May 2023

Mary Magdalene would have to be one of the most unfairly represented characters in the Bible. This poor lady’s memory has been so corrupted by completely untrue accusations that in popular thought she is seen as a prostitute, a temptress and even as Jesus’ lover. It is incredible how her character has…

I had the privilege of meeting with some young men this week and it reaffirmed my belief in meaningful relationships. As each one shared their desire to pursue Christ and the obstacles in life hindering them from all-out pursuit, I was able to share with them the treasure of Christ and His compassion…

What are the consequences of entertaining and listening to false teachers? Join Pastor Steve as he looks at 2 John 1:8-13 and shows the two responses we must have.

My God, My God, Why? There was an emergency room doctor in Kentucky that told this true story... A guy came into the ER after being in a car accident and the guy had burns all the way around his neck. The doctor looked and said, “ How in the world did you get burns around your neck after a car accident?…

Pharisees v. Jesus The Pharisees and the Sadducees were growing more irritated by Jesus, believing that he was a heretic and a blasphemer but the power in the words and the manner in which He taught them, caused overwhelming fear and anger in all who were in power in Judea. Sadly, these well-trained,…

The church needs the five fold ministry as much as we need our five senses. Through the five fold we will grow into the maturity of Jesus Christ.