2 Corinthians 12:7-12:10 The Sufficiency of God’s Grace Introduction “What makes Christianity different from all the other religions of the world? Years ago that very question was discussed at a conference. Some of the participants argued that Christianity is unique in teaching that God became man. But…

I. Introduction One of the first things you should do when coming to a book study is to try to grasp the big picture of the book. What is it all about? Why was it written? If you had to sum up the message of the book of Colossians in a few sentences or even a few words what would you say? If someone…

Scripture is Sufficient SCRIPTURE READING 2 PETER 1:12-2:3 , 2 PETER 3:1-9 Here at LHCC we believe that the Bible is the divinely inspired infallible Word of GOD, Inerrant in the original autographs. The Bible does not contain the Word of GOD it is the Word of GOD. Within it's pages is everything we…

The prayer for every believer ought to follow that of Paul's for the people of Colosse...that our walk with God produces greater spiritual fruit that leads to endurance.

23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Are you a fan or a follower? 26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves,…

What you believe matters, what do you believe about the Bible?

Last week we focused on the reasons for why we should excel in the grace of giving. This week I want to lay out for you the principles that should teach you exactly how to be obedient to God’s desire for you to graciously give. I want us to grow in our understanding of the grace of giving! What are the…

Introduction Get us rolling with this thought for devotional and to frame our night, from NT Wright: “It is not a miscellaneous collection of ‘helpful thoughts’. It is a particular letter written to a particular congregation at one point in its (very early) history. To believe, in fact, that Colossians…

By Pastor Glenn Pease On a cold December night in 1959 blazing machine guns found their victim. Roger Toughy, a former member of Al Copone's gang, was shot down in front of his sister's house in Chicago. It was only 23 days after his release from prison. He knew too much about the underworld, and they…

Is this the winter of your discontent? Contentment Gk. arkeo is used as a verb in Heb. 13:5 - Be Content/ Be Enough Speaks to sufficiency; not co-dependent with others We use ‘content’ as in, what is contained within Control of one's desires Not just a passive acceptance of the status quo Heb. ya'al…

Sufficiency of Scripture 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of…

Our lesson continues from where we left of last week where the focus was on transitioning from the first three petitions of the Lord’s Prayer (which focused on God) – to the second three petitions which focuses on us – me and you, the Believer -- and our physical human, needs and interests. Our Core scripture comes from Matthew 6:11, as we complete our word by word walk through of "Give us this day our daily bread". Tune in, Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving!

The Lord's Prayer is a model and description of how we should approach the Lord in prayer.

Sola Scriptura means all truth necessary for our salvation and spiritual life is taught either explicitly or implicitly in Scripture. Scripture is the highest and supreme authority on any matter on which it speaks. This is not saying that the Bible speaks on every matter, but rather that it is the authority on any matter on which it speaks.

WoF heresy that teaches Jesus was "reborn" in Hell

The work of Christ is totally necessary for our justification, but it is also totally sufficient for our justification.

True Worshipers will strive for excellence in their Worship of Christ

All Stressed Out Origin of stress pressures - work, home, holiday, family, friends worries outside of our control - political battles, medical diagnosis, why is this time of year so stressful Lack of time lack of money commercialization external expectations ( Christmas cards, gifts, generosity). How…

What you believe matters, what do you believe about the Bible?

Where is your trust? In the passage before us, Paul reminds the church that God is their trust. God is able, and God makes them who they are in Christ. God leads them. God works through them to spread the gospel. God makes them sincere. God gives them life. God makes them all ministers of a new covenant. And when they begin to waver, by God’s grace, they can all stand in awe of God, remembering that He is their trust. Who is sufficient for all these things? In Christ, we are!

Christ is our Witness Paul was not only a soul winner he was a great friend - maker. There are more than 100 different Christians named and unnamed associated with Paul in the Book of Acts and in his epistles. He named 26 different friends in alone! Friends did not see one another that much, and letter…

We are reminded that God is more than enough to sustain us. We are encouraged to grow in our faith.

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"HARD TO LEARN LESSONS" EZEKIEL 24:15-27 The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, with one blow I am about to take away from you the delight of your eyes. Yet do not lament or weep or shed any tears. Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Keep your turban fastened and your sandals on your feet;…