Text: John 3:1-8 The Kingdom is Open to All Jew or Gentile, young or old, etc. But one must be born again – even the Jews, God’s chosen people What is the New Birth? Of water and the Spirit Baptism – by water (Acts 8:36-38) and by the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:13) Comparison between Physical [...]

Text: John 1:29 Clues John gave about Christ: Jesus Was Perfect - The lamb for the sacrifice had to be perfect (Exodus 12:5) Jesus Would Have to Die - He was a sacrifice (Matthew 16:21; Isaiah 53:7) They Were in Bondage to Sin - The sacrifice began the deliverance from bondage (Exodus 12; John 8:32-34) Sacrifices Were Ending - [...]

Misused Passages: Mark 16:16 – baptism not in second clause (but if one does not believe, they naturally will not obey) Luke 23:39-43 – the thief on the cross was saved without baptism (also before Jesus’ death, we live under a different law – Colossians 2:14; Hebrews 9:17) Acts 2:38 – we are baptized for [...]

Text: Luke 15 The Lost Sheep (v. 3-7) The Lost Coin (v. 8-10) The Lost Son (v. 11-24) Our Attitude Toward the Lost (v. 25-32)

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 [...]

[Sermon delivered by Ross Conley] When We Love – Matthew 22:35-40 When Obtaining Forgiveness – Matthew 5:22-24 Mastering Anxiety – Matthew 6:25-33 Matters of Judgment – Matthew 7:1-5 Defeating Satan – Matthew 12:25-29

Text: Psalm 100 Physical Blessings Life & health – Acts 17:25,28 Material possessions – James 1:17 Spouse – Proverbs 31:10 Children – Psalm 127:3-5 Friends – Proverbs 17:17 Spiritual Blessings Children of God – Ephesians 1:5 Forgiveness of sins – Ephesians 1:7 Avenue of prayer – 1 Peter 3:12 Hope of heaven – 1 Thessalonians [...]

Sin – Colossians 1:14 Sacrifice – Hebrews 9:22,28 Instruction – Acts 2:36-37 Repentance – Acts 2:38 Desire for Forgiveness – Acts 2:37 Willingness to Forgive – Psalm 86:5

Text: Revelation 3:18 Gold Refined by Fire – true riches in Christ (Ephesians 1:3) White Garments – purity, given by the Lord (Ephesians 1:7) Eye Salve – honest, unbiased perspective