February 23, 2025 TEXT: James 2:8-25 I. Fulfilling the Royal Law of God is the will of God (vv. 8-13) A. It is always the right thing to love others (v. 8) B. It is always the wrong thing to play favorites with certain people (v. 9) C. It is always the wrong thing to…
February 23, 2025 TEXT: I John 4:7-21 Introduction: I John 4:19 I. God’s love is a family trait of God’s children (vv. 7-8) A. Those who have received God’s love are beloved (v. 7a) B. Those who have received God’s love are to be loving (v. 7b) C. Those who have received God’s love are…
February 16. 2025 TEXT: MARK 12:28-34; MATTHEW 22:34-40 Introduction: These 2 passages are at the same time and the same event according to Reese’s Chronological Bible The individual questioning Jesus is the same individual, described three different ways. The question posed Questions are a good opportunity to be a witness Answers to questions are as…
February 16, 2025 TEXT: PSALM 36:1-12 The great wickedness of sinners keeps them from God’s goodness. Vss. 1-4 They do not respect God They do not honor God They do not submit to God The great goodness of God causes us to benefit from His greatness. Vss. 5-9 The greatness of God’s goodness The blessing…
February 9, 2025 TEXT: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 19:19; 22:39; Mark 12:31; Luke 10:27; Romans 13:9; Galatians 5:14; James 2:8 I. Some people are always trying to find fault (vv. 25-26) A. Some people allow their religion to cause them to find fault (v. 25a) B. Some people allow their intelligence to cause…
February 9, 2025 TEXT: Hebrews 13:1-9 I. We choose to love one another (vv. 1-3) A. We must allow ourselves to let love continue (v. 1) B. We must allow ourselves to be loving to others as fellow believers (v. 1; Romans 12:10; I Thessalonians 4:9; I Peter 1:22; II Peter 1:7) C. We must…
February 2, 2025 TEXT: Luke 6:27-36 Luke 6:31 ~ “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.” Matthew 7:12; Matthew 22:39; Galatians 5:14; James 2:8-16 I. Love your enemies as you want them to love you (vv. 27-30) A. God commands us to love our enemies B.…
February 2, 2025 TEXT: John 15:1-17 I. Jesus is the source of spiritual life (vv. 1-2) A. Jesus is the vine that gives life to us (v. 1a) B. God is the husbandman making it all possible for us (v. 1b) C. We are the branches receiving life from Jesus (v. 2) II. God’s Word…