Jesus calls His followers to understand and imitate the mercy of God.  Sermon Notes Introduction Main Idea: Jesus calls His followers to understand and imitate the mercy of God—here ar...

John gives three reasons to love one another in order to give assurance of eternal life to true believers....

Jesus commanded us to make disciples of all the nations in Matthew 28:18-20. In Acts 1:8 he said “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to t...

3 Keys to Genuine Fellowship:  Walking in Obedience Produces Genuine Fellowship with God and Other BelieversRegular Confession of Sins Keeps the Lines of Fellowship OpenJesus, Your Advocate, Secures Your Fellows...

In this overview of the book of 1st John we will see: The nature of God—Who is God? What is God?Law and Gospel—What is the purpose of God's law and the gospel?The nature of assurance—How can I know that I am sa...

Read the article on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website Let’s admit it—no one...

I would like to begin with a question. It is a simple question, but one that may not be easy to answer. I am convinced that it is also an essential question that demands an answer if you are to grow into Christlikeness. I mean, truly, your spiritu...

Okay. I admit it. Some of the questions in our growth guides can be challenging. And to be truly honest, I’ve even had the experience of trying to answer my own question while wondering, “What on earth was I trying to get at when I wrote that?...

Seven lies our culture tells us about love and sexuality, debunked by the greatest love song written in history....

Proposition: 3 counter-cultural components of authentic love which the church and the world desperately need to see. Pt. 1—The anxiety of the woman before the wedding (3:1-5)Pt. 2—The arrival of...

Three realities of authentic love that are indispensable for Christian marriage: Love is exhilarated with its objectLove must trust the Lord with disappointmentLove views the other as the standard of beauty...

The playlist of Solomonic love: an overview one of the most neglected and misunderstood books in the Bible—Song of Songs Introductory Sermon Proposition 3 features of the Song of Songs to help yo...

Whenever an organization, be it a government, a church or any other, identifies a problem or need, the usual response is to set up a program to deal with the issue. Unfortunately, the problem or need often persists in spite of good in...

What are the God-given responsibilities of believers and church leadership when marriages become difficult or even hostile?Sermon NotesIntroduction Big Idea: Two God-given responsibilities of church...

Four unique and unparalleled blessings of the Lord’s day gathering.Sermon NotesCentral Theme: Four unique and unparalleled blessings of the Lord’s day gathering 1. The Lord’s day gathering...

The Church works when we humbly love one another and fulfill our God-given roles.Sermon NotesCentral Theme: Elders: Shepherd God’s FlockThe Humble Task:The Motiv...

Do you consider hospitality to be someone else’s job? You are probably aware that it is a requirement for pastors and elders, but do you realize that it is a command given to all believers regardless of position, income, marital status, or size ...

Session 3 at Ex Nihilo College Spring Retreat 2018...

What does biblical friendship look like?Sermon Notes1. Share each other’s trouble 2. Sacrifice for each other’s ministry  3. Seek each other’s fruitfulness 4. Stir each other’s trust in God’s ...

What’s the effect of the gospel in a young man’s life? He begins to master himself (self control, self-control) overcomes laziness, he becomes a model for others to follow, and he mutes the critics of the gospel with his life. References to: P...