Sermons
Pastors & Pastoring
We need pastors. John 21:15-17 – When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”…
The Christian’s Circle of Concern
Believers take care of their own 1 Timothy 5:3-15 – Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God. The widow who is really in…
“Well That’s Compelling!” (Thoughts on Spiritual Gifting)
Your Spiritual gift is found in how the Holy Spirit compels you. Ephesians 4: 7-13 – But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says, “When He ascended on high, He led captive the captives, and He gave gifts to people.” (Now this expression,…
But that conversation is too scary!
There are zero good reasons not to reconcile with a brother… immediately. Ephesians 4:3 – “being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Matthew 5:23-24 -“Therefore, if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there…
Sorry, not sorry!
True repentance is completely selfless. 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 – For though I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it for I see that that letter caused you sorrow, though only for a while I now rejoice, not that you were made sorrowful, but that you were made sorrowful to the point of repentance; for you were made sorrowful according…
The Supreme Result: Love
If you see and you are humble, you will love. Ephesians 4:2 – “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,“
The Supreme Virtue: Humility
The very first ingredient to living in a worthy manner: Be completely humble! Ephesians 4:2 – “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love“
09-05-21 Prayer Service
The Supreme Imperative: See!
God’s heart – I love you. I opened your eyes. Now look at Me! Ephesians 4:1 – Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called,