Sermons

Is God Joking?

Is God Joking?

Does God really mean what He says, or is He joking (= saying ridiculous things which cannot be taken seriously)?

Let’s consider:

  1. Sarah
  2. Lot’s sons-in-law
  3. Some of Pharaoh’s servants
  4. The people of Judah
  5. The crowd with Jairus’ daughter
  6. Mockers in these last days

Day-to-day Interactions with Outsiders

Day-to-day Interactions with Outsiders

Should Christians withdraw from this evil world and hide themselves away? No!

We should be doing good to all people (Gal. 6:10)!

  1. Refuse to grumble or argue (Phil. 2:14)
    • Job
    • Habakkuk
    • Paul and Silas
  2. Live above reproach in a crooked world (Phil. 2:15a)
    • Joseph
    • Daniel
    • Wives with disobedient husbands
  3. Spread light (Phil. 2:15b,16)
    • The woman at the well
    • Peter and John
    • Paul

Sound Doctrine

Sound Doctrine

Many today dismiss the importance of doctrine – opting instead for:

  • opinions,
  • emotional experiences
  • or the everchanging community expectations.

But let’s be reminded in this lesson of the vital importance of sound doctrine.

1. The source of sound doctrine

2. The effects of sound doctrine

“Sound doctrine” = “healthy teaching”.

  • Anything else is regarded as “a different doctrine” (1Tim. 6:3) or “strange doctrines” (1Tim. 1:3).

Sound doctrine saves lives, nourishes churches and brings glory to God.

  • 1:5 But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

Sound doctrine: Know it, speak it, live it, defend it.

Sound doctrine saves lives!

Should Christians accept Molecules to man Evolution as truth?

Should Christians accept Molecules to man Evolution as truth?

What is the Theory of Evolution? The process of evolution relies on four simple steps: Variation, Inheritance, Competition, Natural Selection: Key Drivers of Evolution Mutations, Genetic Drift, Gene Flow Evidence for Evolution The Fossil Record, Comparative Anatomy, Genetics Microevolution vs. Macroevolution

What does the Bible teach? From God comes Wisdom and Understanding Pro 2:6; 1Co 1:25 How did this Wise God make the plants and its creatures? Gen 1:11-13, Gen 1:20-22, Gen 1:26-31

What should Christians do? Understand the bible is your foundation 2Ti 3:16-17; 2Ti 2:15 Be ready to defend 1Pe 3:12-16; 2Co 10:3-5 Remember its not about winning an argument or debate, its about winning souls 1Ti 2:1-6

How can you make sure that you will get to heaven?

How can you make sure that you will get to heaven?

“Life” or “fire” are the only two destinations on the day of judgment:

  • Recall 20:15 .

How can you make sure that your name is “found written in the book of life” (v. 15)?

  • How can you make sure that you will get to heaven?
  • The devil is very happy when people are confused about how to get to heaven!

A sobering example

The answer is really very simple:

  1. Become a Christian!
  2. Remain/Stay a Christian!

Should Christians accept the Big Bang as Truth

Should Christians accept the Big Bang as Truth

  • What is the difference?
  • What is the big Bang? Gen 1:1-3
  • The Bible teaches God created in 6, 24 hour literal days Gen 1:5; Gen 1:8; Gen 1:13; Exo 20:11
  • Bible teaches earth before stars. Gen 1:9-10; Gen 1:13; Gen 1:14-16
  • It’s a Matter of Authority
  • Hired Hands care not for the Sheep Joh 10:11-13
  • Did God mean what he said? Gen 3:1; 2Ti 3:10-17
  • It is Written Mat 4:1-11
  • The Big bang undermines the Gospel
  • How does the big bang undermine the Gospel? Gen 3:17-19, 24
  • Free Gift of Eternal life Deu 18:15; Isa 53:11; Joh 3:16-18; Eph 6:12