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Sermons from November 2016

Suffering for God’s Glory, 1 Peter 4:12-19

1 Peter 4:12-19 12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are reproached for the name of…

Praying Through Trials

God’s Word reveals everything we need to know about life. 2 Peter 1:3 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, Being Godly, doesn’t remove us from difficult trials. Part of life, is learning to endure the trials; learning how to…

Our Purpose in Life

Our purpose is to live out the rest of our life, shunning sin, doing the will of God, not being afraid of what the world might do to us. 1 Peter 4:1-6 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he…

Building Christian Character- Bulletin Article

Since a person’s character is shaped by their thoughts, we understand that to build Christian character we must apply Philippians 4:8 and learn to think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous and praiseworthy. True: God’s ways are just and true (Revelation 15:3). We need to learn to meditate more upon the truth of God’s word…

Hallmarks of Discipleship

Matthew 10:24-37 24 “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25 It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub,how much more will they call those of his household! 26 Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered…

Jesus Christ Our Perfect Example- Part2- Bulletin Article

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: (1 Peter 2:21) Continued from last week: Jesus is also our perfect example in humble service. I believe the greatest example of this is seen in John 13:1-17 where Jesus took a towel and washed His disciples’ feet. At times…