Isaiah 43:7 “everyone who is called by my name, whom I have created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” INTRODUCTION Often times we can ask ourselves this question, why has God created us? What is the purpose? What do the scriptures have to say in regard to this matter? Scripture points out that …
Faith?
How Can I Be Righteous Before the Lord?
Proverbs 21:3 “To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.” 1 Corinthians 6:9 “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God?” The case that I would like to propose to you today is that for anyone to achieve absolute “righteousness” and “justice” before …
Love God, Meditate on God’s word, Teach it, Live it (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, …
Modeling Jesus as a Small Group Leader
Introduction: One of the most important elements in church life, is building relationships with other believers. We can often come to church and enjoy great worship and a great sermon, but without our relationship with other believers we are severely stunted in our calling in the commission of God and can even stunt the growth …
Sanctify them through your truth; your word is truth (John 17:17)?
Scripture John 17:16-17 “They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” What is Sanctification? Sanctification is God’s will for each of us. We read in 1 Thessalonians 4:3 “For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain …