“But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” Jude 20-21 NKJV I. Politics versus purity. A, “We live by the truth of our King.” (Jude 16-23) “Not by …
“When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” I Corinthians 13:11 S-I-N stunts church growth (S)in-(I)ndifference-(N)eglect I. Stunted by Sin A. Your bodies are members of Christ. (I Corinthians 6:12-20). “You are …
1. God’s Word is full of examples of praying for others. So now take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant Job and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. My servant Job will pray for you, and I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. You …
1. Talk to God I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. Psalm 17:6-7 The LORD is righteous in …
1. A witness is what we are. He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am …
1. What is ministry? Definition: (Greek “Diakonos” = to serve) Ministry is using whatever God has given me to serve Him and the need of others. 2. Who do we minister to? A. The Lord. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for …
Joel Penton has quickly earned a reputation as one of the nation’s leading youth motivational speakers. His relevant approach to teen issues focuses on the positive results of good decisions instead of the negative consequences of poor choices. Joel proves through his own personal stories of triumph that ordinary people can accomplish great things by …
1. Healthy churches value responsibility. Priority Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all …
1. Healthy churches value their unity. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no …
1. Grow the Church. Why? (Our motive) A. God loves people For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is …