Sermons by Pastor Steve (Page 33)
Discerning Truth From Error
1 John 4:1-7. As we have been studying areas in our lives to examine to test the genuineness of our faith, we see that the believer, the man or woman indwelt by the Spirit of God, we have been given the mind of Christ, an understanding of spiritual truth that we would not be lead astray by all kinds of false doctrine. There is no such thing as benign religion. It is either truth of error. If error, its design is…
The Birth of a Great King
Luke 2:1-7. God at work in the world to bring about the exact conditions, in the exact place, at the exact time to bring forth His Son Jesus Christ. Christmas without the fluff. Simple humble circumstances as the King of Kings is born.
The Practice of Life
1 John 3. What is the practice of your life? The apostle John tells us in this letter that by the practice of our lives it is evident if we are children of God, or children of Satan.
A Promise Made is a Debt Unpaid: Part 3
Luke 1:76-80. A continuing look at Zechariah’s prophetic praise which includes God’s fulfillment of the New Covenant promises.
Endurance, Perseverance, Practice of Righteousness
1 John 2:18-29. They went out from us, but they were not of us. A powerful statement which demonstrates that not all within the fellowship are believers. True believer endure in faith, fellowship, and in truth.
A Promise Made is a Debt Unpaid: Part 2
Luke 1:67-79. Zechariah’s prophetic praise in response to the Lord’s bringing His Messiah in fulfillment of the promises to Abraham. Three covenants which are not three separate entities, but rather extensions of the original promise to Abraham. Therefore we must understand what those promises are.
Reject the World
1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world. John wrote this letter that Christians would be able to have concrete means of self examination. We have looked at 5 assurances of our faith so far, and in our passage today we are presented with a sixth test. Do we love the world or does our love for Christ compel us to reject the system of the world.
A Promise Made is a Debt Unpaid: Part 1
Luke 1:67-79. Zechariah’s prophecy as he is filled by the Holy Spirit is completely centered around the covenants of God related to salvation, the Davidic, the Abrahamic, and the New Covenants. As we start examining this passage, we begin with a brief look at the question: What is prophecy? This is foundational for proper interpretation. In this message we look at the first related covenant, the eternal covenant God made with David concerning the throne of Israel and David’s descendant…
Maturing in Christ
1 John2:12-15. John presents three life stages in the Christian faith. One assurance that our faith is real genuine saving faith is the fact that we are growing in maturity in Christ.
Promises and the Promiser
Luke 1:57-66. God brings his promise of a child born to Zechariah and Elizabeth to fulfillment. This passage of scripture is all about God’s faithfulness to His promises. So we ask the question: Do God’s promises depend on our response to Him? Some say yes, but what does the Bible say?