God is Love
Text: I John 4:7-12 Guest Preacher: Pastor Jeff Yelton We should be very impressed with God’s love for us. Motivated by love, God sent Jesus Christ to die as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. He also caused us to be born again. Therefore, we must reflect the love of God in our relationships with one another, by loving each other. This love is not a worldly love, but rather a godly love. In fact, it is a love from God. Unless we love each other in this way, we cannot truly claim to know God at all. On the other hand, if we truly love each other, we can be certain that God lives in us....
Read MoreThe Rise of the Apostate Church: Part 2
Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-5 In this passage the Apostle Paul tells us how an Apostate Church will arise in the “later times”. This false church will be known as, “having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.” (2 Timothy 3:5). Jesus also taught this same essential truth, but applied it to the entire Church Age that stretched from the Resurrection to the Return of Jesus (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43). In other words, Jesus says that alongside of the true Church there will be a false Church. At times it will be difficult to distinguish between those who really love and serve the Lord Jesus,...
Read MoreThe Rise of the Apostate Church: Part 1
Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-5 In this passage the Apostle Paul tells us how an Apostate Church will arise in the “later times”. This false church will be known as, “having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.” (2 Timothy 3:5). Jesus also taught this same essential truth, but applied it to the entire Church Age that stretched from the Resurrection to the Return of Jesus (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43). In other words, Jesus says that alongside of the true Church there will be a false Church. At times it will be difficult to distinguish between those who really love and serve the Lord Jesus,...
Read MoreEvery Mother’s Wish
Text: Proverbs 31:28-31 What is it that most Mothers truly wish for? Some might say that they wish for a “day off” from all of their responsibilities. Others might say they wish for a number of differing things—perfectly behaved children, a night out with some close friends, a pile of extra money, or a husband who always listens to them. God, however, has given his own list of what every mother should wish for. You will find that His list satisfies the inner person and promises a lifetime of fulfillment. Each mother should consider what the Lord is saying through this passage. Ask yourself,...
Read MoreGod’s Plan for Order in the Church: Part 9
Text: 1 Timothy 3:14-16 We come today to one of the central passages of Paul’s first letter to Timothy. In this brief text we see some very interesting things, such as a colorful description of the 1st Century church (i.e. it is “a pillar and buttress of truth”), and even an ancient hymn from the early church that summarizes its doctrine on the person and work of Jesus Christ (see vs. 16). Moreover, we must grapple with an intriguing phrase from verse 15: “how one ought to behave in the household of God”. Sadly, American Christians are all about declaring their autonomy from everyone else....
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