Matt. 12:36-37 “By Your Words” Condemned Using the Lord’s name in vain (Ex. 20:7; Phil. 2:9-11). Lying (Prov. 6:16-19). Deceiving (Rom. 16:18). Filthy language (Eph. 5:4). Speaking evil (Jude 8; Matt. 5:21-22). Reviling (1 Cor. 6:9-11; 1 Pet. 2:21-23). “By Your Words” Justified Speaking about the kingdom of God (Acts 1:3; 8:12). Speaking to edify […]
Equipped for Battle
September 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Equipped for Battle Ephesians 6:10-20 We know about the armor of God (Eph. 6:14-17). But have we really considered the application? How does this passage picture the church and the Christian life? (cf. Eph. 6:10-13; 2 Tim. 2:3). Are we soldiers EQUIPPED FOR BATTLE? That we are supplied with armor and weaponry (cf. Eph. 6:17; […]
Rooted in Christ
June 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Colossians 2:7 The Strength that is in Christ – ROOTED The Source of the Strength that is in Christ – BUILT UP The Stability that is in the Faith of Christ – ESTABLISHED The Surpassing Joy that is in the Faith of Christ – ABOUNDING THANKSGIVING
Walking in the Daylight
June 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
John 11:9-10 Walking in the Daylight: A Time to Work (John 11:9) A Time When Work is Done (John 11:10)
Shepherd Leadership
May 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
God’s Greatest Leaders Were Shepherds! Shepherd Leadership: Has a Focus on the Family Nurtures the Church Points People to the Gospel
The Pleasure of His Presence
May 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hallelujah – Praise the Lord! His Presence is Universal (Psa. 148:1-13; cf. Ps. 139; Acts 17:24-28). His Presence is Unique (Psa. 148:14; cf. Eph. 1:3-6).
Were You Preaching At Me?
May 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
One of my favorite preachers told how he would reply when someone would come out of the audience after services and ask him, “Were you preaching at me?” He said he would ask them, “Well, did it apply to you?” In other words, if what he taught applied to them, then, yes, he was preaching […]
Marks of Maturity
January 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Text: Philippians 3:15-21 Marked by the right attitudes (Phil. 3:15-16, cf. Phil. 3:7-12). “Mature” (Phil. 3:15) and “Perfected” (Phil. 3:12) are from the same word. Paul is connecting Christian maturity to the “mind” he just described (Phil. 3:7-14). “This mind” of maturity is one that understands the value of Scriptural knowledge in comparison to any […]
Watch Where You Walk
January 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
1. Introduction: Lesson Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 A. The Christian life is frequently referred to as a “walk” in the Bible. B. When we read about God’s people walking in a certain way or in certain approved activities, we know that it is talking about a lifestyle, or making the right lifestyle choices. C. In Ephesians […]
Are You Going the Right Way?
December 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Free Directions Inside! This is the message you will see on our sign if you’re driving by the Northside church building on Hogansville Road. In the past few articles, I’ve been writing about the biblical subject of going the right way. There was the article encouraging every reader to get the New Year, 2017, started […]