Intro: I would like to ask a question this morning. What kinds of false teaching are around in our culture that are contrary to biblical teaching? Horoscopes Fortune Tellers Secular…
Intro: I would like to ask a question this morning. Do you think, generally speaking, we are quick to rush to judgement when we meet people? Sometimes, we make assumptions…
Intro: The pressure of a major crisis has a way of showing us our true character. Let me give you some examples: A garlic press The pressure needed to make…
Intro: We have been through some very bad storms. It will be a long time before we forget the impact of superstorm Sandy. The loss of life, property, electricity, was…
The Conspiracy and Politics V. 1-12 Note: The plot from 2 years ago is still in play e.g. "kill Paul". The Sanhedrin is now in on the plot Festus refused…
Flattery vs. Encouragement v. 1-4 The high priest Ananias arrived at Caesarea with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus. They brought their charges against Paul with them Tertullus uses…
Intro: Let's look at what the phrase God's sovereignty means.Explain Jesus' LordshipCreationThe UniverseHistoryIndividualsExplain Jesus' Providence and Man's Free WillScripture teaches that both run concurrentlyGod's will be done, yet in the…
Strength From the Law v. 22:23-29Paul invoked his Roman citizenshipThe beating stopped immediatelyDue process had been violatedThe commander became alarmedStrength From a Clear Conscience v. 30-23:1-5The commander wanted to find…
Well, sometimes the truth isn't good enough for people. When people think their power, fame, and wealth are being threatened, they will go to any lengths to remove the person.…
I would like to share an incident that happened to me when I was a guest speaker at a church in my home town, Rutherford, NJ. When we make assumptions,…
I believe many of us have faced or are facing some circumstances in life that have caused fear in our lives. Sometimes, we face situations like this when we are…
No one knows what the future may hold for us as Christ followers. But God knows and goes before us. We must be loyal to our Lord and Savior, Jesus…
What grade would our give our culture and society on the value of loyalty? Allow me to get more specific. What about loyalty in marriage, to our families, to our…
Intro: What grade would our give our culture and society on the value of loyalty? Allow me to get more specific. What about loyalty in marriage, to our families, to…
Intro: It seems to me that with all the good technology we have in our current culture, we are are communicating more poorly than ever before. What do I mean…
Intro: I believe we have over complicated the issue of knowing God's will. Sometimes, we can get so bogged down with questions and doubt, we end up doing nothing. In…
Intro: In my research interviews with Millennials, I quickly discovered that they will not invest their time, talent, or treasure in something that won't make a difference in this world.…
Intro: Solomon wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit that there is nothing new under the sun: He said it this way, 9 What has been will be again, …
"Learning that Transforms!" Part 2Intro: Does God really mean what He says? Let me ask another question: Do we know what God says? I believe that is a crucial question…
Let me ask you a question this morning. Can anyone tell me where in the Bible it says, "God helps those who help themselves"? Can anyone tell me how many…