The Call to Be Faithful
Revelation Revelation 1-3
How do I know I am saved?
How do I know I am saved?1 John 5:11-13 Romans Road -Romans 3:10b “No one is righteous— not even one.”-Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”-Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”-Romans 10:9 “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” How…
Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People?Why do Good things happen to Bad People?Psalm 73 The Book of Job (Biblical Perspective)First Test: Looses all earthly Possessions and Children; Job 1Second Test: Terrible boils from head to foot; Job 2Job’s friends; Job 13:15; 31:35God responds to Job; Job 38:4; 42:5-6God response to Job’s friends; Job 42:7 Elihu-This world is not the end (Eternal Perspective) 2 Corinthians 4:16-God uses “Bad Things” for an Ultimate Good (Spiritual Perspective) Romans 8:28-”Bad Things” equip…
What is the Story behind the Question?
Tough Questions Christians Face-What are the results of your faith-What is the evidence that there is a God?-Why is Jesus the only way?-Is the Lord’s Supper (Communion) significant to a christian’s life?-Where did the Bible come from?-Is the Bible really the Word of God? What is the Story behind the Question?Why do bad things happen to Good people?How do I know I’m saved?What does the Bible say about sexual sin?What does the Bible say about divorce & remarriage?What does the…
What is God’s Dire For Us?
What is God’s Dire For Us? Does God desire good things for me?-Why does this matter?–Important to know why we do what we doGenesis 1:26-28-Made in his image-Reign over what God had createdGenesis 2:8-12-Garden of Eden–Delicious fruit–Beauty–Easy access to all that was needed–This was paradise-Sin Enter the World-Knowledge of evil that God was trying to protect them from–Banishment from the garden of Eden-The life of ease was gone God gave his Son up for us-Romans 8:32–Since he did not spare…
What is Love?
What is Love?Hope ~ Peace ~ JoyFaith Phileo – a friend , someone dearly loved; a trusted confident held in a close bond of personal affectionRomans 12:10 Agape – benevolence, good will, willful delight in the object of love 1 John 4:7-21 God Is Love, John 3:16-17Does God Love Everyone? John 3:18-19Does God Love Me? 1 John 4:18“Flowers and birds do not make spring; but when spring comes, they come with it.” -A.W. Tozer“Prince of Peace” Romans 5:1-2 Advent ChallengeBe…
Mighty God
The Advent Sermon Series is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s Nativity at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming.
Hope Candle “Wonderful Counselor”
Hope Candle “Wonderful Counselor” What is Hope?-What is the difference between Faith and Hope?-1 Corinthians 13:13-Hebrews 11:1-Romans 8:24-Romans 8:18-27 Holy Spirit “Wonderful Counselor”-Colossians 2:2-3-John 16:12-14-Romans 5:1-5 Advent Challenge-1 Peter 3:15-16aBe in Prayer“Be a Light of Hope”–Share the Hope You Have in Christ– A Fellow Believer (be an encourager)Someone who is struggling with God
Why Does God Use Genocide?
Guest Speaker: Allen Lehman “16 After four generations your descendants will return here to this land, for the sins of the Amorites do not yet warrant their destruction.” Genesis 15:16 (NLT) Nations and Degrees of Degradation calls for Different Responses from God…
Why Should I Be Thankful?
Questions “16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT) “4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.[a] 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for…
Questions every Christian parent should routinely ask
Questions every Christian parent should routinely ask Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Have I known God myself?Is it my conviction or just things I’ve learned to recite?Ephesians 5:2Does my life show a yearning for God?Luke 6:45Am I willing to teach my children obedience?Hebrews 12:28-29Will I offer my children to God?(“Biblical Principles for Parenting” by Alistair Begg) Leaving a lasting legacy“No parent gives mercy better than one who is convinced that he desperately needs it himself.” Dr. Paul David Tripp
Pray!
Doug & Barb Miller Served in Mangochi, Malawi “36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 He said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is great, but the workers are few. 38 So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.'” Matthew 9:36-38 (NLT)