Sermons from July 2023

Sermons from July 2023

These Are Troubled Times: Philippians 4

These are troubled times. Background of the church in Philippi. Philippi was an important city in Macedonia. It sat on a major east-west highway called the Egnatian Way and it had a special status based on its history. As the Roman civil war neared its climax, the forces of Octavian and Anthony defeated the army of Brutus and Cassius on the plains outside the city. When…

Studies in Ephesians (Series Part 3)
Series Part 3

So, in the first chapter, we answered the question “what has God done for us that we should be followers of Jesus Christ? He has performed 6 activities that should drive us to be followers of Christ. Since God performed these six activities on our behalf, what should we be doing as followers of Christ? This is revealed in the prayers of the Apostle Paul who gives us 2…

Studies in Ephesians (Part 2)
Series part 2

What has God done for us that we should be followers of Jesus Christ? He has performed 6 activities that should drive us to be followers of Christ. Since God performed these six activities on our behalf, what should we be doing as followers of Christ? This is revealed in the prayers of the Apostle Paul who gives us 2 directives. Ephesians 1:15-23 NIV 15 For this…

What Does God Say About Money? (Principle 25)
Series Part 17, final

What Does God Say About Money? 25 Principles of finance that guarantee security and financial success. Do not co-sign for others unless you have the resources to pay for the indebtedness’ you have assumed through the co-signing process. Why? My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a…