Today we look at Jesus the Servant, from Isaiah 42:1-4. God wants us to know more than just His name! -He was sustained by God (Ex. 17, Heb. 5:7-8) -He was selected by God, the “chosen” one, the Messiah. -He was spirit filled (Mt. 4:1, Rom. 8, Ps. 40, Heb. 10:8, Is. 50:5-6). Let us […]
2000 years ago, God put a gift on a tree, a cross. (Eph. 4:8, Matt. 7:11, Eph. 1:3) God has given us a gift according to His wealth (Rom. 8:31). He’s given us His best gift, life through His Son. -He’s rescued us (Eph. 2:8-9, from the penalty of sins (Col. 2:13, Rom. 8:1), from […]
Today we’re going to look at James 1, and troubles and trials. James 1:2… -whenever, they happen all the time -my brothers, they happen to even Christians (Ps. 73) -trials, they come in many forms -face, they can come suddenly -consider it pure joy, this is how we should react (1 Peter 1:6-9) God’s purpose […]
Do you have to have stuff for in order to be thankful? Do things have to be going well in life in order for us to be thankful? Today we look at Job 1:8-22. He had lost everything and yet continued to praise God. A. Job looked back (v. 21) “Naked I came…” 1. He […]
Gratitude is such a mark of a true Christian. It labels you. A thankful heart says many things about you… -You’re out of step with this day and age (2 Tim. 3:2, Phil. 4:11-12) -You acknowledge God (Rom 1:21, Dan. 4:34-37) -You have an active trust in God (Act 16:25, Rom. 8:28, 1 John 3:1, […]
Today we look at Psalm 103. We so so blessed! God repair shop has fixed our brokenness. 1. He forgives ALL my sins (v 3a). None who take refuge in Him will be condemned (Ps. 32:22) 2. He heals all my diseases (v 3b). (Is 53:5) 3. He has redeemed our life from the pit […]
The biggest question we have to answer is “What will I do with my sin?” Matt 7:13-14 talks about two roads, they both promise heaven but the only one finishes in truth. How can we really know that we’re forgiven? Jesus says only a few find the narrow road. (Matt. 7:21-23, Luke 18:4) 1. There […]
In today’s world, it seems entertainment is king… but in our hearts we’re shriveling up. Entertainment disconnects us from the truth and spiritual food of God’s word. Jesus’s ministry was never for entertainment. Boredom is not an equal opportunity occurrence. We need to evaluate the condition of our heart. God has said that special blessings […]
What is the church supposed to be a do? -Jesus came to seek and save the lost -He gave himself to rescue us -He told us to go an make disciples -He is coming back for us The church should be composed of saved individuals (Acts 2:41, 1 Cor. 12:13, Rom. 8:9) Local church membership […]
What are we, God’s assembled people, to be and do? The Holy Spirit told us the activities for the first Christians, and us to do, in Acts and the New Testament! -they were filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4) -they preached the Word (Acts 2:14-15, 40, 2 Tim. 4:1-4) -they baptized (Acts 2:41, Matt. […]