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I. WHAT’S OUR CONTEXT? A. Hebrews 12:1a (ESV) — 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses… B. ___________________________________________________________________________. C. Richard Phillips in Faith Victorious asks this question, “What is the context, what is the arena in…

What are you conforming to? We know what it says in Rom12:2 , what not to be conformed to 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. We know according to Rom8:29…

Intro What are your values? the core values that you use to make decisions? Your values are your core beliefs that shape everything you do in life. Some would say beliefs don’t matter, but they do. Belief Behavior Connection It does matter what you believe… it matters a lot. Your beliefs determine your…

Ephesians 4:14–16 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head,…

What You Believe Matters 2 JOHN 1–13 When Jesus was in the “upper room” with His disciples the night before His crucifixion, He made a number of profound and lasting statements. One concerned truth; another concerned love. John 14:6 reports that He said, Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth,…

IV. The authority of the holy scripture, for which it ought to be believed and obeyed, dependeth not upon the testimony of any man or church, but wholly upon God, (who is truth itself,) the author thereof: and therefore it is to be received, because it is the word of God.i IX. The infallible rule of…

Good morning! It is a joy to gather together today as a community of believers, seeking to grow in our understanding of God's Word and its relevance to our lives. As we come before the Lord, let me share with you an illustration that captures the essence of our message today. Imagine, if you will, a…

If you’ve been with us, you know that we have been making our way through the Gospel of John... And more specifically, we’re approaching now the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. With that said - We’ve heard for the past several weeks - IF NOT - several months now… Jesus Himself preparing the disciples for…

23 When Jesus entered the temple, the chief priests and elders of the people came to him as he was teaching. They asked, “What kind of authority do you have for doing these things? Who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus replied, “I have a question for you. If you tell me the answer, I’ll tell you what…

PRACTICING YOUR FAITH What an awesome subject of discussion. It’s interesting because the believer is expected to do so, that is, to practice, perform, prove their faith. (You do know that “none but the righteous shall see God) Yet it is quite unsettling that in our very lives, present right now, a mindset…

Tracing Cultural Origins and Mastering Logical Thinking When I came to college “If it’s true for you, it’s true for you.” “Truth is relative.” “This is my truth.” “This is my reality” “We choose our own truth.” “There is no absolute truth.” At first: This sounded really sophistical. Philosophical After…

Are we at war with God? Yes, if you look at the perception “being a Christian is now a social negative, especially in high status positions. Christianity in many ways is seen as undermining the social good. Christian morality is expressly repudiated” - Aaron Renn. We used to live in a positive world…

Seven Subtle Snares of Worldliness247 1. Materialism • Explanation—Matter is all that matters. • Its Distortion—Deformed view of the world. • The Snare—I am what I own. • The Effect—Affluence, accumulation, occupied with things, consumer mentality, neglect spiritual things. 2. Activism • Explanation—I…

Detailing the tenets and the problems of secular humanism

Scripture Reading: Gen. 2:7 then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. When I was eleven, my family went to Canada for a holiday. As many of us know, Canada is well frequented by skiing and snowboarding…

Developing Extraordinary Biblical Values Introduction: seeking to develop extraordinary biblical values that set us apart from the world. In a society that constantly bombards us with worldly influences, how can we remain rooted in God's truth and live lives that bring honor to His name? Let us turn…

Making Disciples Who Observe all His Commands One of the most significant critiques from the outside world of Christians today is that they are hypocrites. The word hypocrite means “actor,” someone playing the part of being a Christian but not following what they say they believe. “At the most basic…

Christ, The Only Way Introduction Good evening Students! It is great to back with y’all this week. We will continue in our series through Mark, so open up with me to Mark 2:18-22 . Our topic tonight will be One Gospel or the Exclusivity of the Gospel. However, before we get to tonight’s message, let’s…

Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Presuppositional apologists have as a starting point that there is a God. The ability to deny the existence of a God through reason evidences that there is a God who gives man reason. CLASSICAL APOLOGISTS PROVE THE EXISTENCE OF GOD:…

New Year 2023 Message Two 2 Timothy 3:14-17 . ETS: Paul urged Timothy to continue in the tradition of faith passed on to him. ESS: We should remain faithful to the Gospel (the Bible) which has been passed on to us. OSS: [Consecrative] {I want the hearers to remain faithful to the Word of God.} Cognitive:…

I. Introduction A. Opening prayer B. Brief explanation of the series on the "Five Solas" of the Reformation “Sola Scriptura” Scripture Alone “Sola Fide” Faith Alone “Sola Gratia” Grace Alone “Solus Christus” Christ Alone C. Introduction to the sermon topic: "The Exclusive Savior: Christ Alone" D. Read…

DON’T CONFUSE MATERIAL PROSPERITY WITH THE BLESSING OF THE LORD

Peer pressure and not being able to see what is coming might be an obstacle to our faith. We must trust that God sees.