The statement that is our title for this week’s article - does that make you think about the kind of person you are and the example you are setting to others in regard to spiritual matters? It should! If you said the above statement, would it be a positive thing, or as something of a personal admonition?

The apostle Paul wrote, in the first letter to the Corinthians, “Imitate me, just… Continue reading

[Ephesians 1:15-23]

INTRODUCTION

A. As we continue our look at Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, today we come to Paul’s prayer for the brethren at Ephesus, in which he outlines a few things that these brethren - and all Christians - should know. As Paul did in many of his other letters, he let them know that they were in his prayers - and for what he prayed… Continue reading

[Titus 2:3-5]

INTRODUCTION

A. As we continue our study of the need for Passing the Torch to the next generation and has been said already, it is important that we have in our minds those who are a part of the “next generation” of disciples, and even those who are not yet disciples; and whatever age we are, that usually means those who are younger than us. In the… Continue reading

The church at Corinth was, without a doubt, a troubled church. The apostle Paul wrote to them and addressed several problems that then existed among the brethren there, including division over who had either taught or baptized them, the toleration of the sinning brother amongst them, suing one another in the public courts, women praying and prophesying without their heads covered, making a feast of the Lord’s Supper while neglecting… Continue reading

INTRODUCTION

A. Throughout the Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah, and into the Gospels of the New Testament, the Christ was foreseen as not just a Savior, but also as a King. Jeremiah wrote of a coming King who would reign in righteousness (Jer. 23:5); Isaiah spoke of the coming Messiah as one who would sit on the throne of David and would establish the kingdom “with judgment… Continue reading

1. INTRODUCTION
   1. Our culture is obsessed with security i.e. alarm systems, panic rooms, fallout shelters, emergency exits.
   2. We want protection and safety. Prepping for the birth of our daughter, it’s clear that safety is key.
   3. A real danger for us spiritually is finding safety in things that will not keep us safe. This morning, let’s talk about Finding The True Refuge - the only place of safety, security, and protection we

From the beginning, the liar has had an advantage. When the devil told Eve, “You will not surely die” (Gen. 3:4), she was at a disadvantage; she had heard that if she ate of the forbidden tree, she would “surely die” (Gen. 2:17; Gen. 3:3). Now, who is telling the truth? The devil knew which statement was truth, but presented the lie in such a way as to be believable… Continue reading

[Matthew 5:6]

INTRODUCTION

A. According to organization Bread For The World [www.bread.org], about one in four children in these United States is at risk of hunger, and about one in three for African-American and Latino children. About 15% of households in this country struggle regularly to put food on the table, with many having to decide between paying certain bills or eating. Malcolm Robert Duthie, the World Food… Continue reading

[Titus 2:6]

INTRODUCTION

A. As we continue our study of the need for Passing the Torch to the next generation, it is important that we have in our minds those who are a part of the “next generation” of disciples, and even those who are not yet disciples; and whatever age we are, that usually means those who are younger than us. In the next couple of lessons… Continue reading

My decision to succeed in accomplishing any task is directly relative to the intensity of desire that I use in my effort to succeed, regardless of any setbacks that may be, unappreciatively, dumped in my lap. This desire, combined with a positive attitude, will be the determining factor in whether I succeed or not. While accepting whatever help that I have at my disposal, and using any talents that I… Continue reading