“THE SECOND COMING AND MILLENNIAL KINGDOM” SELECTED SCRIPTURES I. Introduction “I know Jesus is coming again!” How do I know? I know because we sing a song here at church entitled “Jesus Is Coming Again.” So it must be true. But someone is sure to say, “Wait a minute. You can’t base your theology on […]
“THE SECOND COMING AND MILLENNIAL KINGDOM” SELECTED SCRIPTURES I. Introduction “I know Jesus is coming again!” How do I know? I know because we sing a song here at church entitled “Jesus Is Coming Again.” So it must be true. But someone is sure to say, “Wait a minute. You can’t base your theology on […]
“WORSHIP – WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT ISN’T” SELECTED SCRIPTURES I. Introduction In John 4 Jesus spoke with a Samaritan women when she came to draw water at Jacob’s well. Jesus astonished her by telling her things that a stranger couldn’t possibly know. *John 4:19-24 19 The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive […]
“REMEMBERING OUR REDEEMER” SELECTED SCRIPTURES I. Introduction It costs something to redeem something. For example, it’s not uncommon today to clip a coupon from a magazine or newspaper, or to receive a discount card in the mail, or to get an email from a retailer offering you some percentage off the regular price of speci-fic […]
“THE LORDSHIP CONTROVERSY – PART 2” SELECTED SCRIPTURES I have a question for you this morning. “If the Lord Jesus Christ is so committed to you that He willingly died for you, is it unreasonable for the Lord Jesus Christ to expect you to follow Him, to be His disciple, to obey Him, and to […]
“THE LORDSHIP CONTROVERSY – PART 1” SELECTED SCRIPTURES It’s good to know what you believe. But it’s better to know why you believe it. And it’s better still to be ready, willing, and able to pass that belief onto others. The founders of this church were committed to belief in Jesus Christ. That is the […]
“REJOICING IN SUFFERING” SELECTED SCRIPTURES I. Introduction Those of you who come from a traditional Roman Catholic or Protestant background and upbringing know about the Apostles’ Creed. Do you remember how it goes? Here is the Lutheran version I remember learning growing up in Chicago… “I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven […]