Sermons on 1 Thessalonians
Love Part 1
Love God
If we are created in the image of God, and God is Love, then we are created to love. The Devil comes to distort that which God intended for His glory, which in turn has the following outcome: 1But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents,…
Studies in Ephesians, Ch 6 pt. 7 – Application
Series Part 22
So how can I apply this to what we are doing here at Christmas and moving into the new year? The answer is found in understanding the names attributed to the evil one and applying the belt of truth of God’s word to defeat the attack. Satan: Σατανᾶς (sat-an-as’), adversary, one who opposes.…
Pathfinders: What Does God Expect of a Man? Part 6
Pathfinders
What does God Expect of a ManDeveloping a Biblical Profile: Industrious Industrious Defined: The state or quality of being hardworking and diligent: the opposite of which is laziness or unwillingness to work or use energy. God’s plan for his people is that they excel at everything they do. The key…
A What does God Expect of a Man? (Pt. 3, July 4 Message)
Series Part 7
Principle 4: God expects a man to be a person who is industrious while avoiding tendencies toward laziness. God’s plan for his people is that they excel at everything they do. The key to their success is that they are obedient to known truth. As a result of that obedience, God promises blessings…
1 Peter – Chapter 2, Part 3
Series Part 5
1 Peter 2:13-25 Develop a taste for the word of God knowing that it is what will mature you in your walk with God. (1 Peter 2:2) Recognize that you are part of something that transcends this current world (1 Peter 2:4-6) Recognize that this is an honor that is reserved for those who know Christ and not for those who have rejected Christ. (1 Peter 2:7-8) Affirm that you…
Speak Life
Part 1
What the heart is full, the mouth runs over. God really places a huge emphasis on speech. Loose lips sink ships. How do I fix my speech? Start with fixing your heart and follow Jesus’ example. “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to…
Gospel of John
Chapter 3 Part 3
Nicodemus : how the spirit works in drawing someone to Christ. The Light of Christ that we are to reflect. 8The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” John 3:8 NIV The spirit does the work but the way that the spirit works is through a universal call…
Gospel of John
Chapter 3 Part 2
Last week we started Chapter 3 and divided it into two sections. The first section 1- 21 was about the story of Jesus encountering a teacher of Israel. Nicodemus. It was here that we answered the question…Are there many ways to find God? Answer being NO. There is only one way and that is through Christ. Jesus established the work of the Spirit of God as being…
Gospel of John
Chapter 3 Part 1
Review of the Gospel of John Chapter 1 & 2 Jesus is indeed God. Jesus was indeed the creator of the Universe. All men before salvation walk in darkness…that is they do not understand the things of the spirit of God. Jesus is the only one who can bring men out of darkness. In fulfillment of the scriptures, in order for us to recognize Christ, John the Baptist did…