Mark 14:10-26 | Between the cups
Introduction The 14th chapter of Mark is full of contrasts to enable the reader to comprehend what true devotion looks like. This morning we will look at three events that illustrate devotion, which must be what our time with Jesus at…
The Parable of “The Workers In The Vineyard” – Part II | Matthew 20:1-16
Last week, we examined “The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard” and the object of the parable is the sovereignty of God in salvation i.e., how He chooses to show His grace to some and not to others. Let’s…
The Parable of “The Workers In The Vineyard” – Part I | Matthew 20:1-16
Tonight, we’re looking at the parable of our Lord known as “The Parable of The Workers In The Vineyard” from Matthew 20:1-16. Quick review: We understand that with Parables, we are always looking for ONE particular point or meaning because…
1 John 5:6-10 | THE FACT of faith – Part I
Intro As we are nearing the end of this letter John revisits the truths that were placed upon his heart by the Holy Spirit. The point of the letter was to convey the greatest event that can happen upon any…
1 John 5:1-5 | Characteristics of a Christian
Intro The apostle John throughout this letter has established what he believed to be the most important truth in life the possibility of: Fellowship with God!!! John described this in an encounter that had happened to him as a young…
Romans 7:14-25 | The Pig and the Prodigal
Intro Having explained what the law is supposed to do, Paul now explains what the law cannot do. Vs. 14 The law cannot change you: Even though it is holy, just, good, and spiritual, it nonetheless lacks the power. The…
1 John 4:13-16 | Love and Sound Doctrine
Intro At the start of the 4th chapter, I offered an outline of the chapter starting in verses 7-21 and it was all based upon repeated phrases and words that form a chorus: Vs. 7-12 The exhortation to “love one…
Romans 7:1-13 | From Duty to Devotion
Intro Romans chapter 1 dealt with the perversity of sin Romans’ chapters 2-3:18 dealt with the pervasiveness of sin Romans’ chapters 3:18-5:21 dealt with the penalty of sin Romans chapter 6 dealt with the power of sin Romans chapter 7…
1 John 4:11-12 | God’s Love Perfected
Intro We are still examining God’s love in 1st John chapter 4:7-21 and specifically the exhortation to love one another. The apostle’s style of writing was very lyrical as he repeated words and phrases like a song writer would repeat…
Romans 6:15-23 | You’re Going to have to Serve Somebody
Intro On October 3, 2003, during a live show at The Mirage, Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy fame tripped over his pet seven-year-old male tiger “Montecore” and suffered a near fatal bite on the neck. Horn had trained the…
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