Posts by HVBC (Page 22)

Some Hard Sayings of Jesus

Matthew 9:35 – 11:1 Six Principles for Our Mission Today: 1. Motive for mission is compassion, and the basic means are prayer and people (Matthew 9:35-38). 2. We don’t have to be great to reach the lost (Matthew 10:2-6). 3 Gospel goers depend on Gospel givers (Matthew 10:40-42). 4. Our character must commend Christ (Matthew…

The Key to Being Content in All Things

Philippians 4:10-13 1.  Rejoice in the Lord because your needs are met (Philippians 4:10). 2. Learn to be content in all things (Philippians 4:11-12). 3. Relying on the strength of Christ enables us to be content in all things (Philippians 4:13).

Godly Thinking and Godly Conduct

Philippians 4:8-9 The importance of: 1.  meditating on godly things (Philippians 4:8) 2. living in obedience to the truth of God you have learned (Philippians 4:9) 3. the precious promise of the presence of God (Philippians 4:9)

Don’t Worry! Pray!

Philippians 4:5-7 1. Believers should show gentleness to everyone (Philippians 4:5). 2. Believers should not worry about anything (Philippians 4:6). 3. Believers should pray about everything (Philippians 4:6). 4. The wonderful promise of the peace of God, which He gives to those who pray instead of worrying (Philippians 4:7)

Living “in the Lord”

Philippians 4:1-4 The importance of: 1. standing fast in the Lord (Philippians 4:1) 2. being of the same mind in the Lord and working together in the gospel (Philippians 4:2-3) 3. always rejoicing in the Lord (Philippians 4:4)

Don’t Coast! Keep Pressing On!

Philippians 3:12-16 1. Don’t think you have “arrived” spiritually, even though God may have done some very significant things for you and through you in the past (Philippians 3:12-13). 2. Keep on growing in your relationship with the Lord, and keep on serving Him faithfully in the present and the future (Philippians 3:12-16).

A Biblical Balance Sheet

Philippians 3:7-11 1. The proper perspective on things you used to think were so important and impressive before you were saved (Philippians 3:7-8) 2. The righteousness that God requires is available only through personal faith in Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:9). 3. The desire to know Jesus more intimately — life’s greatest opportunity and privilege (Philippians…

Beware of Dogs!

Philippians 3:1-6 1. Encouragement to rejoice in the Lord (Philippians 3:1) 2. A strong warning : Beware of false teachers and false teaching (Philippians 3:2) 3. The futility of confidence in human ability and achievement rather than faith in the Lord (Philippians 3:3-6) personal applications: 1. Put your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone…