Today we look at Col. 1:28-2:5. Sermon by Pastor Rob Lemon Sunday, March 21, 2021
Characteristics of Paul’s Ministry Recognizing Christ’s servant A “Master Jesus” focus. A delight in doing whatever acts of service are necessary, whether large or small. No expectation of open reward or public applause for doing Christ’s work. Find joy in the service, not the results. Servanthood doesn’t come naturally. Characteristics of Paul’s Ministry Suffering Servanthood […]
Paul’s Commitment to Ministry He suffered and we should expect to as well. The Holy Spirit teaches, trains and rebukes us as we mature in Christ. The Struggles: Friendly Fire Pain Mob Dangers Deserted Loneliness Financial Struggles Unfair Situations Bearing Burdens Inadequacy How did Paul keep going? He never got over the wonder of serving […]
Alienation from God Strangership Hostility Reconciliation Results – Colossians 1:19-23 Holy Without Blemish Free from Accusation Be Reconciled to God Sermon by Pastor Rob Lemon Sunday, February 28, 2021
False teachers deny Jesus Christ. Who IS Jesus? Jesus is a Carbon Copy of God (v. 15) Jesus is Chief Over Creation (v. 15) Jesus is the Creator (v. 16-17) Jesus is the Church Designer/Builder (v. 18) Jesus is the Champion Over Death (v. 18) Jesus is Completely God (v. 19) Jesus is the Cross […]
Today we look at how our sufferings leads ultimately to glory! Romans 8 Sermon by Pastor Rob Lemon Sunday, February 14, 2021
Three Things to Learn About the Will of God Plan Purpose Particulars (Colossians 1:9-14) Actions: Bearing Fruit in Every Good Work (9) Awareness: Growing in the Knowledge of God (10) Attitude A: Strengthened with All Power (11) Attitude B: Joyfully Giving Thanks (12-14) Sermon by Pastor Rob Lemon Sunday, January 31, 2021
Three Things to Learn About the Will of God (Colossians 1:9-10) Plan (Colossians 1:9) Purpose (Colossians 1:10) Particulars God wants each of us personally to have a deep and thorough wisdom and understanding of his will that will energize our lives and decisions. If I know the plan I can live out God’s purpose for […]
The Gospel is what Jesus has done for us. It is Good News. It was th main message of the book of Acts and the early church. Is the Word of Truth Is about God’s grace Is for everyone in the world Is affecting people all over the world. Generates Faith, Hope and Love Is […]
How Error Gets Into the Church 1. From Inside the Church Someone doesn’t like a doctrine or teaching, so change it. Someone attempts to find a new and innovative way to understand the Bible and the church. 2. From Outside the Church False Teachers Con Men False Prophets Immoral Lifestyle Truth and faithfulness to the […]