A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.
Main Point: We surrender our rights to help others experience Christ. We surrender our rights for the interest of others. The rights to position and authority The rights to a personal life The rights for material gain We surrender because Christ surrendered his rights for our rights. The purpose of surrendering our rights is to… Continue Reading
Introduction * Corinth – A city of vice A. Glorify God in your body B. Glorifying God in your body as married couples and singles C. The Issue about divorce and remarriage D. The Issue about an unbelieving spouse Reflection: What will an application of “glorify God in your body” look like for you… Continue Reading
Main point: The Church has a responsibility to deal with sin. A. The attitude towards sin is to grieve B. Christ has empowered the church to administer church discipline i. The power of the church in administering discipline ii. Matters that warrant for church discipline iii. When church discipline is needed: A shocking violation… Continue Reading
Main Point: We guard against false teachings by building our faith. Introduction ∗ Summary on Jude v1-7 ∗ Watch out for “Antinomianism” ∗ How do we discern if the influences, world views and values from society and social media are ok? A. The outcome of false teachers I. The danger of false teachers/teachings… Continue Reading
Main point: As a people called, loved and kept for Christ, let’s contend for the truth of our faith. Introduction * The book of Jude * The identity of Jude (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3) * The urgency of Jude’s message A. Our Identity and Promises in Christ: We are Called We are Dearly Loved We are Kept for… Continue Reading
Introduction: Is the Resurrection “fake news”? A. What is the Resurrection? I. What the Resurrection is not II. What the Resurrection is B. The Proves of the Resurrection I. The Eye-Witnesses Account II. The Transformation of Lives C. The Implications of the Resurrection I. Death is not the end II. Plan for Your Retirement III. … Continue Reading
Main point: Lament teaches that sin has devastating consequences, it draws us back to God and reveals God who would suffer to love us. 1. The context and the plight we were in a. The lyrics in our songs (vv 2:11, 20-21; 4:4; 4:9-10, 5:3, 8, 10-11) b. Our plight in chapter 5 … Continue Reading
Main point: Our concern for the lost should lead to an action to share the gospel A. concern for the lost (v16) “his spirit was provoked within him …” B. How to share the gospel (vv17-23): Lookout: go where the people are Proclaim with wisdom and respect Different styles for different people C. What the Gospel… Continue Reading
Main Point: “Dress yourself for work” trusting that as God calls, His presence and deliverance goes with us. Introduction * Historical Background of Jeremiah The Way God Calls A. God’s calling is not based on our timing or abilities B. Inadequacies or inexperience are not good excuses for rejecting God’s calling God’s Assurance A.… Continue Reading
A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.