A. And by this we know that we have come to know Him (v.3) 1. If we keep His commandments (v.3) 2. If we keep His word (v.5) B. The Result: 1. The love of God is perfected in us (v.5) 2. Assurance: We know that we have come to know Him (v.3) C. This is related to obedience The Test: Do we keep His commandments?—1…

The Christians Walk Our Duty to Walk as Jesus Walked The Lesson’s to be learned from this passage: The genuineness of our profession shows in our walk. 1. 1 John 2:4 is a believer who says he knows Christ but does not keep His commandments. 2. 1 John 2:6 is the obligation to the one who says he abides…

This sermon explores why the faulty exegesis and hermeneutic principles of the Restoration Movement and the earlier founders like the Campbells and 2nd generational leaders like David Lipscomb lead them to faulty conclusions regarding what was a Biblical essential and what was not: God's horizontal reconciliation of humanity for which slavery, racism, ethnocentrism were violations. I list five exegetical and hermeneutical fallacies they held that led them to make heretical claims.

It’s dangerous to use a word and not know what it means. (Mr. Barrett illustration) There is a chance that you have used the word worship for a long time without knowing exactly what it means. And yet, so much can be said and only begin to scratch the surface talking about worship. Churches have feuded…

Today we will be finishing our study in John 17.I know some of you thought it would still go on but today we wrap it up.This morning we are caring on from last week’s message about What Matters.What we are studying is Jesus finishing His ministry of discipleship making and the way He finishes it is by…

10 MARKS OF HOLINESS ISAIAH 44:3 “For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:” God does many wonderful things in our spiritual walk with Him as we bring His plan to reality in our lives. God…

Deuteronomy 7 Introduction Jonathan used to have a shirt with a picture of a bunch of mean looking fish swimming in one direction and a "Christian fish" swimming in the other direction. The caption on the shirt was, "go against the flow." As Christians, we do not go along with everything that happens…

“Walking in the Light” 1 John 1.5-10 Last Sunday we began our study in the Book of 1 John. John opens his letter by emphasizing that his message comes from an eyewitness to Jesus. As one of the twelve apostles (and one of the inner circle of disciples), John testifies that he had heard, seen and touched…

The Church of God abide is the key word in the first two chapters Fellowship with God is essential if we are going to be what God want’s us to be 1Tim.3:15 says that the Church is the pillar and ground of truth. Christian’s have certain responsibilities to the Church 1. Your “presence” a) Hebrews 10:23-25…

Sex? Drugs? Rock & Roll? In church? Why in the world would we talk about this? Is sexuality, is sexual activity an appropriate topic to talk about on Sunday morning? And what does this have to do with 1 Corinthians 6:12-20? Come with the Grace United crew as we explore this intimate, but very common human issue, to the glory of God.

March 20, 2012 By: John Barnett Read, print or listen to this resource on our website www.DiscoverTheBook.org Open your Bibles to Revelation 3: 7 13 and in so doing, you open to the sixth of seven letters our Lord Jesus wrote to seven literal, historic churches. Each church was given a powerful message…

This week Pastor Al Addleman continues through the Book of John with part 2 of a teaching from Chapter 17, verses 14-26. In this message, Pastor Al continues to look at Jesus’ prayer to His Father, and how He stresses to us His desire that we are one in Him and each other who belong to the Body of Christ - The Christian Church.

Paul transitions from talking about his ministry (as an example) to exhorting the saints in Thessalonica to increase in holiness. Specifically, holiness (sanctification) involves forsaking sexual immorality and pursuing self-control.

INTRODUCTION: As Christians and a Church, if we are committed to body life, we need to ask two questions. 1. How do I/we help a friend in sin who is unwilling to acknowledge and/or address hi/her sin? 2. How do we keep ourselves clean? PROPOSITION: Stay clean in a dirty Christian world. TRANSITION: Two…

What Is Heaven Like? The Comfort Of The Citizens Revelation 21:1-8 Stephen Caswell © 1999 What Is Heaven Like? Introduction Do you ever wonder what is heaven like? The Bible has much to say about this wonderful place. Put simply, heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people! Over the next couple…

The Way of Conversion Brings Genuine Transformation Acts 9:19b-30 Transformation in Thought Transformation in Authority Transformation in Associations Saul had now been transformed in his thinking and in his authority. He no longer was the persecutor of the church now he was the bond-servant of Christ…