1 John 4:13-21 English Standard Version (ESV) 13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus…
I want to show that we should never be surprised by the depths to which sin can take human beings, but by the same token we should never be shocked by the wonders of God’s saving grace. Mannaseh lived a life of perversity, but when he humbled himself God restored him fully. Isaiah 44:21 English…
I want to show that the solution to attacks from outside the church is love within the church. This love, flows not from personal effort, but from the Love shown to us by God through His Son. God’s love for us gives us no escape from loving others 1 John 4:7-12 English Standard Version (ESV)…
Philippians 3:1 English Standard Version (ESV) Righteousness Through Faith in Christ 3 Finally, my brothers,[a] rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Philippians 4:1 English Standard Version (ESV) 4 Therefore, my brothers,[a] whom I love and long for, my joy and…
2 Timothy 2:1-14 English Standard Version (ESV) A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus 2 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men,[a] who will be able to teach others also. 3…
I want to show that Genuine Faith is a life-changing, on-going relationship with Jesus Christ. It demands radical change, disposing of the obsolete and daily providing newness of life. 2 Corinthians 5:17 English Standard Version (ESV) 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.[a] The old has passed away; behold, the…
I want to show that today as throughout history there are people who want to peddle a false form of Christianity. Genuine Christianity always has Jesus Christ central. Counterfeits will offer anything other than Jesus. We have to believe in Him as God’s only answer to sin, who is still active, powerful and vocal today.…
Sin cuts deep But in Christ, we are healed. By Grace Through Faith 2 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of…
God is our judge and in Christ, He is found merciful. Matthew 5:21-26 English Standard Version (ESV) Anger 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his…
I want us to see the order of God in His work and character and how he requires that of us for our good. We will also see how the disorder is inevitable when God’s order is neglected. Genesis 1 English Standard Version (ESV) The Creation of the World 1 In the beginning, God created…