The Many Benefits of Right Fellowship
Text: Philippians 1:3-6; 1 John 1:6-7 “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. For I am confident of this very thing,…
The Believer’s Good Confession
Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-14 “But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and for which you made the good confession in the presence…
The Believer’s Strength: Standing Firm in God’s Might
Text: Ephesians 6:10-11 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” In the tapestry of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we find a…
God’s Provision for Perfection
The concept of perfection can seem daunting, even impossible, especially when we consider God’s standard. Matthew 5:48 clearly states, “Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” This declaration, coming after Jesus’ exposition of the Law, highlighted humanity’s inability to achieve God’s righteousness on their own. To…
The Bondage and Freedom of the Will
In John 8:31-37, Jesus engages with those who believed in Him, proclaiming that if they continued in His word, they would truly be His disciples, know the truth, and the truth would set them free. This declaration sparked a revealing response from His audience, who, identifying as descendants of Abraham,…
The Church and Its Responsibilities: Equipped for Ministry
In the continuing “Church Matters” series, Part 6 delves into a crucial aspect of the local assembly: “The Church and Its Responsibilities.” Our guiding text, Ephesians 4:11-12 (NASB 2020), reveals Christ’s intentional design for His church: “And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers,…
How to Build Your Life on the Rock, part 5 (a Sermon on the Mount series)
Introduction: The Apex of Jesus’ Teaching We stand at a pivotal point in our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, the divine blueprint for building your life on the Rock (Matthew 7:24–27). So far, Jesus has laid the groundwork: revealing the path to true blessedness, defining genuine righteousness, teaching…
How to Build Your Life on the Rock, part 4 (a Sermon on the Mount series)
Introduction: The Competing Masters of the Heart We continue our exploration of Jesus’ monumental Sermon on the Mount, the ultimate blueprint for building your life on the Rock (Matthew 7:24–27). After establishing the internal character of “True Blessedness” and the external manifestation of “True Righteousness,” Jesus now confronts the deeply…
How to Build Your Life on the Rock, part 3 (a Sermon on the Mount series)
Introduction: The Danger of Public Piety We continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, the essential blueprint for building your life on the Rock (Matthew 7:24–27). In the previous section, Jesus established the internal character required for true righteousness. Now, He addresses the practice of that righteousness—the godly…