A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.
Main Idea: Christ charges us to teach sound doctrine by faith which can convict and change lives. The True Intention of the Law is to convict our lives. By God’s Grace and Mercy, We Can Have Faith. Continue Reading
Main Point: Be discerning against “different teachings” and build a healthy diet of God’s word in your life. Introduction Overview of 1 Timothy * Historical setting and purpose of 1 Timothy The Danger in the Church – False Doctrine (1 Timothy 1:3-7) Application *Members – A healthy diet of God’s word *Teachers of God’s word… Continue Reading
Jesus obeyed and honoured His mother as a child, as an adult and even at death. 1. Jesus and His mother at the Temple 2. Jesus and His mother at the Wedding 3. Jesus and His mother at the Cross Reflections: How is your relationship with your mother? Ask God how you can learn to honour your… Continue Reading
Introduction 1. The Call of God: The Three Expressions of Vocation (Gordon Smith) a. The general call: the invitation to follow Christ b. The immediate call: the task or duties to which God calls each person at present time c. The specific call: a vocation that is unique to each person, an individual’s mission in… Continue Reading
Main Idea: Loving of the self that is grounded in God’s love for us as we love others. A: Loving the self for self sake B: Loving others for self sake C: Loving God for self sake C’: Loving God for God sake B’: Loving others for God sake A’: Loving the self for God sake Continue Reading
Main point: Faith in Christ open doors to intimacy with God and experiencing the power of Christ resurrection as we also share in His suffering. Introduction Put no confidence in the flesh The “surpassing worth of knowing Christ”: Intimacy with Christ A righteousness from God. The power of his resurrection Sharing in Christ Suffering… Continue Reading
Main Idea: The ways of God are firm and unchanging, valuable as a strong foundation for life. Building life upon fleeting and unsettling sand (Those who hear but do not do) Building life upon Jesus’ words (Those who hear and do) Remembering the Sermon on the Mount Reflection: Name one lesson you’ve learnt from the… Continue Reading
Main Idea: Praying to God is A.S.King our Heavenly Father for good things. Ask: Pray like a child asking His Father Seek: Praying that seeks to understand the will of God Knock: Praying with importunity Reflection 1. Take some time to take stock of all the good things your Heavenly Father has given you. 2.… Continue Reading
Introduction Sexual sin includes sinful thinking (v28) The danger of looking at a woman with lustful intent *Proverbs 6:25-34 *The fall of King David Deal with lust quickly and drastically (vv29-30) Reflection/Application: What practical steps should I take to keep my heart and mind pure? Continue Reading
A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.