https://fb.watch/56LSboBV8c/ Contextualized or Compromised Revelation 2:12-17 Faithful living is possible in worldly conditions! v.12-131 Corinthians 10:13Truth trancends culture. Don’t be deceived about bad company! v.14-16, Titus 3:9-11, 1 Corinthians 15:33 4 Questions to avoid compromise: Does the Bible clearly speak against it? Have I sought godly counsel about it? Does wisdom caution to avoid it? Does… Continue Reading Dear Church Week 3: Contextualized or Compromised
https://fb.watch/56LMtX6mxy/ Getting the most out of suffering Revelation 2:8-11 What Jesus reassures us: Jesus identifies with our suffering! v. 8-9Jesus can identify with pressure!Jesus can identify with poverty!Jesus can identify with persecution! Jesus doesn’t want us to give in to fear! v.10Satan can’t take your salvation. He can only attack your emotions if you allow him… Continue Reading Dear Church Week 2: Getting the most out of suffering
https://fb.watch/4P_tmkjRY5/ Revelation 2:1-7 What Jesus Applauds: Good works v.2 Moral and doctrinal purity v.2b, 6 Perseverance v.3 What Jesus Grieves: Big heads and little hearts v.4Remember, Repent and Return Jesus Warning: Removal of the lampstand v.5lampstand = witness, light bearing ability
https://fb.watch/4y407msIVN/ Romans 2:21-31 Be reminded: Where God found you! v.23 What God did for you! v.24 Why God saved you! v.25-26 What that should produce in you! v.27
Guest Speaker Alex Fisher Matthew 28:18-20 We are called to live out God’s mission. We need to submit to God’s authority. Jesus is in authority whether or not you chose to acknowledge it. Make disciples Disciple – someone who is actively following Christ We are called to rest in the presence of God. If you are a… Continue Reading Matthew 28:18-20
https://fb.watch/4fcTbo6sWe/ Ready or Not Here I Come 2 Peter 3:11-18 How to be ready for Christ’s return: Eternal perspective should shape current living. Holiness – taking serious what God’s word says (conduct) Godliness – attitude Live in state of expectancy How are you living? What are you living for? 1 John 2:28 It’s not too late to fix it.… Continue Reading Hope is Here Week 6
https://fb.watch/4fcC6cNReW/ Jesus, What Are You Waiting For? 2 Peter 3:1-10 Question 1: Is Jesus Really Coming Back? Answer: Jesus return is a dominant theme in scripture! (v.2, John 14:1-3, Acts 1:9-11) Answer: Doubters validate the prophecy of Christ’s return. (2 Peter 3:4) Answer: Jesus return is consistent with God’s patter of judgement. Apart from God’s righteous judgement… Continue Reading Hope is Here Week 5
https://fb.watch/3YUo1RYTwT/ 2 Peter 2:12-22 False teachers are slaves to unashamed lust. (v. 12-14) False teachers cannot deliver on their promises. (v.17) What to watch out for Be wise to their approach. (v.18-19) • Appeal to flesh • Tell what you want to hear Be more enamored with a teacher’s life than his words.
https://fb.watch/3PC6DPd4xQ/ Derick Shepherd 2 Peter 1:20-2:3 Truth matters. Truth is not relative. Red Flags to False Teachers: They operate in secret! v.1 Truth has nothing to fear from investigation. They are greedy and will appeal to you on greed. v. 3, 14 They will exploit you with deceptive words. v. 3 Two Lies Satan Tries to… Continue Reading Hope is Here Week 3
https://fb.watch/3J1gZyoFAE/ 2 Peter 1:12-21 2 Truths about the Bible The Bible claims to be the very word of God. v. 21; Psalm 22; Isaiah 53 There is only one right interpretation to every verse! v. 20; Hebrews 1:1-2 One of the functions of the Holy Spirit is to help you understand the truth of God’s word.