English Sermon: Building Up or Drifting Away?

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Building Up or Drifting Away?

Acts 20:32

“Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Change to ESV

Hebrews 2:1-4

1 We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2 For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, 3 how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. 4 God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. Change to ESV

How does the Bible describe incremental change in our life?

1. Building up (1 Peter 2:5, Jude v. 20)

2. Drifting away (Hebrews 2:1)

Diagnostic questions to ask ourselves as we enter into the new year:

1. Have I grown in love for Jesus? (1 Cor 8:1, Ephesians 8:9, 2 Cor 5:14)

2. Have I been faithful in the little things? (Matt 25:21, Luke 16:10)

  • Proverbs 3:3-4

  • 2 Thess 1:11-12

Sunday Sermon: Stand In Awe And Sin Not - Part 10

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Stand In Awe And Sin Not - Part 10

Ministry of a Pastor/Shepherd

Ephesians 4:11-13

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,

1 Peter 5:2-4

shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

English Sermon: How To Be Content But Not Complacent

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How To Be Content But Not Complacent

Philippians 4:11-13

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

English Sermon: Paul’s Eternal Perspective

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Paul’s Eternal Perspective

Psalm 103:14-16

For He knows our frame;
He remembers that we are dust.

As for man, his days are like grass;
As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
For the wind passes over it, and it is gone,
And its place remembers it no more.

James 1:10-11

but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the rich man also will fade away in his pursuits.

Psalm 90:9

For all our days have passed away in Your wrath; We finish our years like a sigh.