“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). What comes next is the response to that sin. The response is influenced by the perception, and understanding of sin. When we truly understand what sin is our response should be godly sorrow. Outline: Sin and Godly Sorrow Audio: mp3
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The scripture reveals how a Christian is to interact with the world. 1 Peter 2:11-12 gives five facets of our relationship with, and responsibility to, the world. Ppt: Christians and the World Outline: Christians and the World Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Christians and the WorldMark 11:12-26 records an opportunity Jesus took to teach His disciples. It is filled with various lessons that are meant for followers of Christ – bearing fruit, faith, and praying. Ppt: Jesus Curses the Fig Tree Outline: Jesus Curses the Fig Tree Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Jesus Curses the Fig TreeIn following his thoughts about the temporary nature of life, Paul mentions how that should cause one to act. In Paul’s ministry he made it his aim to please God. This is a fundamental aspect of Christianity. We should always question whether our actions will be pleasing to God before doing them. In all of …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-11Jesus is one “Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth” (1 Peter 2:22). He is not one “who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). He accomplished a great feat in that “He endured the cross, despising the shame, …
Continue reading Article: Follow in His FootstepsComparing ourselves with ourselves and others is hardly ever a good idea. However, comparing ourselves with God is an expectation from Him. What if God gave like you give? What if God forgave like you forgive? What if God behaved like you behave? What if God warned like you warn? These are a few questions …
Continue reading Sermon: What If?Change does not come easy. There is often pain involved. However, enduring that pain will prove beneficial if you are changing to please God. On the other hand, the pain of regretting to change is never beneficial, and lasts much longer. Which will you choose? Ppt: The Pain of Change or Regret Outline: The Pain …
Continue reading Sermon: The Pain of Change or RegretIn 2013 a man by the name of Odin Lloyd was shot and killed. New England Patriots’ tight end, Aaron Hernandez, was charged with the murder. Wednesday, the jury’s final decision was released. He was found guilty of 1st-degree murder, and various other charges. Hernandez was sentenced to life in prison without parole. A video …
Continue reading Notable News: Sentenced To Life In PrisonThe heart muscle is an amazing design by our God. At only about the size of your two fists, the heart does the most physical work of any muscle during a lifetime. It beats about 100,000 times each day, moving 2,000 gallons of blood throughout the 60,000 mile system of blood vessels in your body. …
Continue reading Article: The Human HeartFollowing Paul’s explanation of the proper attitude toward each other regardless of the type of spiritual gift one attained (cf. 12:12-31), he begins his explanation of the purpose of said gifts (this explanation continues into chapter 14). Love takes precedence over all spiritual gifts, for without love the gifts bring no profit to the one …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13