Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

New Testament

What Is Being Said Of Us?

PHILEMON 4-5 – I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints.”    Each one of us has built a reputation. We are known by people.  Our names are dropped into conversations among friends, families, brothers, and…

Sermon on the Mount: Blessed are the Persecuted

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. …

The Golden Chain of Redemption – Part 2

For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.  Romans 8:29-30 A. The Purpose for God’s People Leading…

The Church’s Mission – Part 2: God’s Work for His Church

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name…

The Triad of Christian Living

1 THESSALONIANS 1:2-3 – We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.”    We live in a complex world. Just think for a moment how complex life may easily become.  Even…

What the World Needs to See

1 JOHN 2:3-5 – And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that…