In the history of the Christian church, few doctrines have been so hotly debated as the doctrine of predestination. Since predestination is a biblical concept, we must face this doctrine squarely whether we like it or not. It’s in the Bible, therefore we must first seek to understand it and then to ask what difference it makes.
Text: Romans 9:19-29With this message we come to the final installment in the series called Adventures in Prayer. When we started I […]
Text: Romans 8:26-27Who can trace the path of the Lord? No one can. It is enough to know that we belong to him.
Text: 2 Kings 1When God pours out his Spirit on his people, they are never the same again.
Text: Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2:14-21God never leads us into the wilderness in order to destroy us. He intends the time of testing to make us stronger.
Text: Luke 4:1-14Quick now, what well-known actor said the following: “I don’t like danger. I’m not a womanizer. My happiest moments are […]
Text: 1 Peter 3:7We are to submit to all those in authority over us. As Americans, when we read that we are to submit to the king, we tend to dismiss that thought since we haven’t had a king since 1776. What does Peter mean when he says we are to submit “for the Lord’s sake"? It means that there is a direct connection between the people in authority over us, and God who is the Ultimate Authority.
Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17After a six-week break, we are returning to our study of I Peter. I want to begin by reminding you […]
Text: 1 Peter 1:17-21“I believe in the holy catholic church.” The Apostles’ Creed Let’s begin at the most basic point. What does […]
Text: Ephesians 4:1-6Jesus said, “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18 ESV). […]
Text: Matthew 16:18