Category: The church

The Lord Is My Shepherd (Psalm 23)

The Lord Is My Shepherd

(Psalm 23)

Not all are the Lord’s sheep! This is evident even in the psalm itself

But for those who are the Lord’s sheep, Psalm 23 is a truly wonderful psalm!

“Deliver Such a One to Satan”

“Deliver Such a One to Satan”

The church at Corinth had a problem which they did nothing about.

Paul writes to them to tell them what to do about the situation (1Cor. 5).

Since similar situations can arise today, we should take another look at this passage

We’ve seen … “Deliver Such a One to Satan” (1Cor. 5:5)

  1. The situation at Corinth
  2. The prescribed remedy
  3. Why “deliver such a one to Satan” (1Cor. 5:5)?

(a)  It is commanded!

(b)  For the sinner’s good.

(c)  For the good of the church.

  1. A happy ending

Like Corinth, there may be a time when we have to do some “house cleaning”!

  • We hope not, of course. But if so, then let’s not shirk from our task!
  • Sin needs to be shown for what it is.
  • This is for the good of both the sinner and the church!

Justification – Grace, Faith & Works (“Faith alone” is false!)

Justification – Grace, Faith & Works

(“Faith alone” is false!)

1. Justified by grace, faith & works. “Faith alone” is false!
2. Does James contradict Paul? Never! (Both men were inspired – how can the Holy Spirit contradict Himself??)
3. What about baptism (in water)? Part of the obedience of faith – it is not earning salvation by works according to the inspired apostle Paul.
4. The example of Naaman the leper. Naaman had to obey in order to be healed!

An Ideal Audience

What makes an ideal audience?

Some audiences are clearly not ideal:
– Acts 13:44-45  Some are full of jealousy, or have other hidden agendas.
– And are we an ideal audience here this morning?

1. “We are all here”
2. “Present before God”
3. “To hear”
4. “All that you have been commanded by the Lord”

Conclusion
An ideal audience says,
– Acts 10:33, 24
1. Let’s all be here always (barring illness, etc.), on time, and with as many others as we can bring.
2. Let’s know that God sees all that we do and strive to please God.
3. Let’s come to listen carefully and not sleep through the message.
4. Let’s hear only the word of God and hear all of the word of God.

Note: We will also do God’s will:
– Matt. 7:24-27
And Cornelius and his friends also did God’s will:
– Acts 10:48

Ask for and Walk in the Ancient Paths

Ask for and Walk in the Ancient Paths

Jeremiah chapter 6

In Jeremiah’s day, the city of Jerusalem was wicked and its destruction was near – Jer. 6:6  

verse 8 God, through His prophets like Jeremiah, warned Jerusalem countless times. The solution is in verse 16.

1. Asking for the ancient paths in the time of Hezekiah

2. Asking for the ancient paths in the time of Josiah

3. Asking for the ancient paths in the time of Jeremiah

4. Asking for the ancient paths in the time of Malachi

5. Asking for the ancient paths today

Jesus’ Example of Preaching the Gospel

Jesus’ Example of Preaching the Gospel

There is no better example to study and imitate in “preaching the gospel of God” (Mk.1:14) than Jesus Christ Himself:

  • His teaching was perfect.
  • His conduct was perfect.
  • After all, He was sinless!
1.  Jesus preached in accordance with God’s expectations 
2.  Jesus preached to save the lost
3.  Jesus preached because of compassion for the lost
4.  Jesus’ conversations had a spiritual goal in mind
5.  Jesus’ preaching emphasized God’s authority
6.  Jesus preached to all kinds of sinners
7.  Jesus’ preaching was narrow
8.  Jesus preached baptism to religious people
9.  Jesus preached about commitment
10.  Jesus encouraged others to preach
11.  Jesus’ preaching did not always change lives

Prove all things Pt 2 Despise not Prophesying 1Th 5:20

Prove all things Pt 2 Despise not Prophesying 1Th 5:20

What is a Prophet? Prophets were Holy Men 2Pe 1:20-21

What did Prophets do? Act 7:35-37; Neh 9:13-14

The Church is built upon such men 1Co 12:27-28; Eph 2:19-20

What is Prophecy?

Prophecy Is gift Rom 12:4-6

What is Prophesy good for? 2Ch 15:1-8; 1Co 14:3-4

Despising Prophecy/sying Instruction on Assembling 1Co 14:26-33; 1Co 14:39-40

Prophecy to pass away Zec 13:1-3; 1Co 13:8-10; Jas 1:25