God’s Special People

by Andy Sochor - December 1st, 2008

Text: 1 Peter 2:9

A Chosen Race - Galatians 3:26-29

A Royal Priesthood - 2 Timothy 2:12; Romans 12:1

A Holy Nation - Daniel 2:44; Isaiah 2:2-3

A People for God’s Own Possession - 1 Corinthians 6:20; Romans 12:2

What Are We to Do? - “Proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you…

  • By our words - 1 Peter 3:15
  • By our example - Ephesians 4:1

What God has Done for Us - “called you out of darkness into His marvelous light

  • From sin & separation from God - Isaiah 59:2
  • To forgiveness & fellowship with God - 1 John 1:7

The Growing Acceptance of Homosexuality

by Andy Sochor - November 24th, 2008

Text: Genesis 19:1-14; Judges 19:10-27, 20:12-13

What We Should Expect as Acceptance Grows

  • They will become more demanding
  • They will become more intolerant
  • They will become more violent

What Does the Bible Say about Homosexuality?

  • It is a chosen practice - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
  • It is a sinful practice - 1 Timothy 1:9-10; Jude 7
  • Puts one in a worse condition - Romans 1:21-27
  • Those who practice it can be saved, if they repent - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
  • We are to hate the sin, but love the sinner - Jude 22-23

Spirit of Faith

by Andy Sochor - November 24th, 2008

Text: 2 Corinthians 4:13

We Believe in God

We Believe What God has Said

We Will Speak What God has Said

We Will Do What God has Said

We Look Forward to Heaven

The Authority of Christ

by Andy Sochor - November 18th, 2008

Text: Matthew 28:18

Jesus Possesses All Authority - Matthew 28:18

We Are to Respect His Authority in All Things - Colossians 3:17

The Authority of Christ & the Word of God - 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

What Happens if We Reject Jesus’ Words? - John 12:48

The Strait and Narrow

by Andy Sochor - November 18th, 2008

Text: Matthew 7:13-14

Lessons from the Text

  • We have two choices
  • The right way is hard
  • Few will be saved

What God has Given to Help Us on the Way

  • A light - Psalm 119:105
  • A Map - 2 Timothy 1:13
  • A Guide - John 14:6
  • Company - Hebrews 3:12-13
  • His Grace - 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

The Christian and Civil Government

by Andy Sochor - November 10th, 2008

Be Subject to Them - Romans 13:1-7

Pray for Them - 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Rebuke Their Sin - Luke 3:18-20

Use Them as an Example - Matthew 20:25-28

Exercise Your Rights - Acts 25:9-12

The Church in Antioch

by Andy Sochor - November 5th, 2008

Text: Acts 11:19-26

Focused on the Word of God - Acts 11:20,23,26

United Despite Different Backgrounds - Acts 11:20-21

Generous to Those in Need - Acts 11:27-30

Interested in Spreading the Gospel - Acts 13:1-3, 14:26-27

Dealt with Issues Correctly - Acts 15:1-2

The Wedding Feast

by Andy Sochor - October 27th, 2008

Text: Matthew 22:1-14

Preparations Were Made (v. 4)

The Invitation Was Sent (v. 3-4)

Some Will Reject the Invitation (v. 3,5-6)

Some Will Respond Improperly to the Invitation (v. 11-13)

Eager Hearers

by Andy Sochor - October 27th, 2008

Text: Acts 17:11

What Is an Eager Hearer?

  • More than just wanting to listen
  • Readiness or willingness of mind - James 1:21

Preaching to Eager Hearers

  • This is the audience the truth teacher wants
  • The false teacher cannot face the scrutiny of eager hearers

What Do Eager Hearers Make?

  • Disciples - Acts 17:12
  • Unity - Acts 17:12
  • Persecution - Acts 17:13

Some Other Beatitudes

by Andy Sochor - October 24th, 2008

[Sermon delivered by Ross Conley]

Blessed are they who…

Read & Hear - Revelation 1:3

Are Called - Revelation 19:9

Keep the Sayings - Revelation 22:9

Have a Part in the First Resurrection - Revelation 20:6

Die in the Lord - Revelation 14:13