The Word of Truth, Col 1:1-8
Colossians 1:1-8 The Word of Truth CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the first three verses, Paul typically cites his apostleship and work with Timothy and tells us who his letter is addressed to – to the saints in Colossae he grants grace, peace, thanksgiving, and prayer. Then he goes into a list of things in the […]
Abundant Grace Rom. 5: 20
Abundant Grace Rom. 5: 20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul said, “But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.,” [Rom 5:20]. That is abundant grace. Jesus promised us abundant life in Jn 10:10; and part of that abundant life is abundant grace. Last week we saw the abundant joy that is part of this abundant […]
Why They Labored Rom. 16
Why They Labored Rom.16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Rom 16 we see the many things that the saints did to labor in the ministry. They labored unselfishly. Why did they do things like start a church in their home, lay down their lives, suffer imprisonment, and labor abundantly? Because of: Their appreciation for salvation – […]
What You Need Eph. 6:19-24
Ephesians 6:19-24 What You Need CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO YOU NEED BOLDNESS – Paul said Pray for boldness You need to be bold Acts 4:29-31 I Cor 16:9, great door, many adversaries Lacking today – not bold enough to just lay it out there, smooth talking I Cor 2:4-5 Not praying for professional quality, but BOLDNESS Today churches […]
Do Not Frustrate the Grace of God Gal. 2:21
Do Not Frustrate the Grace of God Gal 2:21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul said, I do not frustrate the grace of God. That is he didn’t try to make himself righteous by keeping the law since, by the grace of God, he was already righteous in Jesus Christ. You and I often frustrate the grace […]
Missions Is Of God
Missions is of God CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We often think of missions as something that we do in our churches for God. But missions is of God. It’s something he does through us. Missions is a demonstration of: The grace of God – 2 Cor 8:1 – God bestowed his grace on the churches of […]
The Throne of Grace Heb. 4:12-16
The Throne of Grace Heb. 4:12-16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We read about the throne of grace in the context of the discerning word of God, our all-seeing God and our sinless high priest in Heb 4:12-16. We are told to come boldly unto the throne of grace. We come to the throne of grace: Assuredly […]
Don’t Neglect Your Spiritual Gift (Part One)
Don’t Neglect Your Spiritual Gift 1 Tim. 4:14 (Part one) Over the next few lessons we are going to define the Spiritual Gifts mentioned in the Bible. By definition they are gifts, and cannot be earned. They are Spiritual, meaning they come from God and are given to serve a purpose that He has […]
The House of Mourning
The House of Mourning CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to this text, it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting. There is wisdom in the house of mourning and by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. Solomon said that the day of death is […]
Possess Your Possessions
Israel never fully possessed their possessions in the land of Canaan– the Lord prepared the land for them and gave them victory over their enemies – but some enemies remained – then they went back to the idols – then they were attacked by their enemies – eventually they were taken captive and they were […]