1. Deathbed Baptism (James 5:14-15) 1.1. The Importance of only baptizing those whose lives we know as consistent with their current testimony. (Jam 5:14-15 – “…Among you…”) (e.g. Acts 2:36-41, 8:26-36, 9:1-18, 10:34-35, 16:11-15, 16:16-34) For more from this Sunday, listen here: Three Nails That Must Be Firmly Fixed If You Want to Live Without […]
Hurricanes and Tragedy and What That Tells Us About Finding Biblical Churches
1. Hurricanes and Other Tragedy and What That Tells Us About Finding Biblical or True Churches 1.1. God brings calamity as a means of judgment against wicked people. (Amo 3:6) 1.2. God brings blessing (and shows mercy) where there are at least ten Christian people (i.e. a covenant community). (Gen 18:22-33) 1.3. Unless we are […]
My Version of A Christmas Carol – Part 1
1. You are going to die. 2. Hell is (very) real place. 3. There is a (very) good chance that you are going there. 3.1. Because you keep treating Jesus like your hall-pass for small sins. 3.2. Because you think Jesus buys into your victim mentality as a valid excuse for your disobedience. 3.3. Because you are more worried about making (or keeping) friends/family than making disciples.
Matthew Introduction – Part 3
The introduction to any book of the Bible is just as important for us to understand as what we find within its pages. As a matter of fact, it is only when we have taken the time to introduce ourselves to the book, that we have the tools necessary to correctly exegete and exposit its […]