MATTHEW 25:1-13 – Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, they all…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
New Testament
This message concludes our series “Our Union in Christ.” by examining the four blessings we gain by being in Christ. These are adoption, redemption, forgiveness, and inheritance; all coming from the Ephesian text.
This message concludes the series on “loving one another” with part 2 of Jesus’ instructions on prayer. Acts 2:42 has been our key verse to examine ourselves in light of the practices of the early church – “And they continued steadfast in the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer.” These four practices are essential if we are to love one another and prayer is the fitting conclusion to this time of self-examination as individuals and a church.
1 CORINTHIANS 6:19-20 – Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. THEME OF THE DAY. BOUGHT BY THE FATHER FOR THE SON. Every healthy Christian longs to be sinless.…
GALATIANS 2:20 – I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. THEME OF THE DAY. THE CRUCIFIED AND RISEN WITH CHRIST LIFE. Today’s scripture is…
This is the ninth sermon in our “Union in Christ.” series. It is understanding this oneness we have with the Lord Jesus that produces joy and defines the Christian life. In this message we cover the last four of seven evidences of being in Christ; what the Spirit of God produces in a heart united to the Lord Jesus.