The holiness of God and Christ is often neglected. It is looked upon as a boring or threatening attribute that we don’t want to preach. It is, however, the very heart of God’s character. We must recognize this holiness to be safe, and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is God’s power for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.” Paul is not ashamed of the gospel, and neither are we. First, the gospel is for...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
First, look at our condition. “You are dead,” the Lord Jesus tells us. Revelation 3:1-2 - ""And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: 'The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. "'I know your works....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Lord Jesus cleanses us by grace, until we are like him. We hate false religion, discern the lies, and now we speak the truth. This is God’s gift of grace to sinners that’s necessary: it is called cleansing, indeed. First, God has...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Lord Jesus teaches us that repentance is important. We can be right in one area, and wrong in the next. We must, therefore, repent to walk acceptably. Jesus is patient, but he demands repentance. First, the Lord has been through the fire....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Lord Jesus has things against us and for us. We are wise to receive them both - the commendation and the rebuke or the warning. We’re wise to heed God. Don’t let us be people who only hear part of the word. Take all of it....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Lord Jesus exhorts us to be faithful unto death. He himself has overcome, and he’ll reward everyone who follows his good example. Overcoming has many hardships, but he’ll see us through. First, let’s talk about the One...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" vs31 Who can be against us? This is the question that Paul asks, when God’s purpose of grace is revealed. Who will stand against a people and their God,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
There are three things I want to reveal in this text. First, a commendation. Vs1-3 Secondly, a warning vs4-6 Thirdly, a charge vs7 The Lord Jesus reproves and corrects his church. He tells us what's right and wrong. First, a commendation....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Ephesians 6:10-11 - "Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil." We can stand against the schemes of Satan. He is not too strong for us,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
