For Whom Did Christ Die?
If God wants to do something, he does it. The desire and decree of God are one and the same. God does all His holy will. Atonement=The reconciliation between God and man, brought about by Christ. The mediator=The one who restores peace. Christ actively gave his life for His people. Paul, appointed a herald of the gospel. Our responses: awe at the outworking of God’s redemption purposes, thanksgiving by giving our hearts to Christ, praise for His sovereign, holy, omnipotent desire and decree. Text: 1 Timothy 2:5-7 This is a key question in theology that has oftentimes confused and...
Read MoreChurch Government
Text: Ephesians 5:22-33 Guest Preacher: Pastor Jeff Yelton One of God’s greatest gifts to mankind is government. Whenever men and women are gathered together in a community, they need a government. So, we experience many kinds of government in our everyday lives. We are under federal, state, and county governments. Even our families have a kind of government, since someone must make decisions, and others must submit to them. Churches also have governments. Just as the Bible has a great deal to teach us about civil governments and the government of the family, so the Bible teaches us about...
Read MoreStanding on Holy Ground: The Worship of God through the Ages
Text: Exodus 3:1-14 What does the Bible teach us about the worship of God? Especially that worship that is refreshing, redeeming, and restorative. literally, the word “worship” means (in Hebrew: shadchah) “to fall down in adoration, to kneel, to bow low, fall at another’s feet”; (in Greek: proskuneo) “make obeisance, reverence”. Our Old English word “worthship” means “the attention you give to one who is worthy, to show honor, dignity, reverence.” There are a great number of passages in the Bible that we might learn from. But,...
Read MoreEvangelistic Prayer
There are certain duties Christians have. Prayer is one: on a regular daily basis. It takes determination, desire, and effort. You have to do something to make prayer a part of your life. Reverence before God. Bowing yourself before the Lord in humility. Making petitions because of your own or another lacks. What does “All” mean? “All types of people”—the Jews andthe Gentiles. One of the great benefits of prayer is resting before God: peace and tranquility in life. He rejoices as we submit ourselves to Him. Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 There are some Christians who strongly...
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