Lessons from the Letter to the Church in Philippi May 6, 2018   1. Jesus Christ is the supreme reason for living (Philippians 1:21).   2. Follow Jesus Christ’s example of humility and obedience to the will of God (Philippians 2:5-11).   3. You can be content in all circumstances, because Christ strengthens us in…

Aftershocks Following a Divinely-Sent Earthquake Acts 16:35-40 April 29, 2018     1. Sometimes it is appropriate to speak up and insist that your rights be upheld (Acts 16:35-39), but there are other times when it better to keep quiet and be willing to endure unjust suffering (Acts 16:22-24).   Our response to the truth…

You Can Lock Up Christians in Prison,  But You Can’t Stop Their Praise to God from Breaking Out! Acts 16:16-34 April 15, 2018     1. God overrules Satan’s agenda and seemingly horrible circumstances, and God accomplishes His purpose for and through us (Acts 16:16-24).   2. God is so great that He is worthy…

An Open Door and Opened Hearts Acts 16:11-15 April 8, 2018   1. Look for people who are willing to hear the gospel and tell them about Jesus (Acts 16:11-13).   2. People can worship God, yet not be saved (Acts 16:14).   3. God opens people’s hearts to the gospel message (Acts 16:14-15).  …

Nothing Foolish About Jesus’ Death and Resurrection. 1 Corinthians 1:18 April 1, 2018       1. To admit that you cannot provide salvation for yourself (Romans 3:23).  It honest to admit that.   2. To believe that God has provided salvation for us (Romans 5:8).  It is reasonable to believe He would do that.…

Red Lights and Green Lights in Serving the Lord  and Spreading the Gospel Acts 16:1-10 March 25, 2018       1. The importance of a good reputation (Acts 16:1-3)   2. The importance of strengthening other believers in the faith (Acts 16:4-5)   3. God sometimes closes certain doors of opportunity and opens others…

A Split That Had a Positive Result Acts 15:36-41 March 18, 2018     1. The importance of helping younger Christians mature in the Lord (Acts 15:36)   2. God overrules unpleasant situations and brings good out of those situations (Acts 15:37-41).   Our response to the truth of the word of God:  Trust God…

The Seeming Silence of God Matt Neal March 11, 2018 CAUTION: 1 MINUTE OF SILENCE AT THE BEGINNING

A Potential Church Split Avoided Acts 15:30-35 March 4, 2018     1. The truth of salvation by God’s grace brings joy to those who are saved (Acts 15:30-31).   2. God’s truth brings spiritual strength to those who are saved (Acts 15:32).   3. God has work for various people to do in various…