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1 Corinthians 10:6-13 “ Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.” Nor let us commit sexual immorality,…

Some difficulties in this passage Subject is sexual immorality ( porneia ) Prostitution? General? Something more specific? General principle applied to a specific situation. 12 “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated…

Introduction: 1 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. 2 For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God,…

I am going to be reading 1 Thessalonians 4:1-6 from the New King James Version . As I read note that I have highlighted the word “ defraud ”. In our pew Bibles, the translators of the ESV chose to translate this Greek word “ wrong ”. The primary meaning of this Greek word is “defraud”; that is to take…

This September I will turn 60 years old. As I reflect upon the changes that have occured in all areas of life I am appalled. Progressives, as their self-given name implies, like to imagine themselves as those who are advancing human society and improving upon the human condition, but when judged by the…

Today’s message is ultimately about Biblical freedom. like the train that has freedom when it is on the track Biblical Freedom is not the right to do what you want, but the power to do what you ought. free to be a temple for the holy spirit Flee Sexual Immorality 1 Cor 6:12-20 . v 12-14 Watch out for…

The Seven Cs Introducing the 7 Cs to look out for in each letter: Church Christ Commendation Conviction Correction Call Conquerors Church This is Thyatira. It means daughter, and was probably named this when a ruler was away and found out his wife had given birth to a daughter back home. It was not very…

31 “Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. 20 Rather, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice they sacrifice to demons and not to God, and I do not want you to have fellowship with demons. 21 You cannot…

D. A. Carson wrote for Christianity Today in one of the magazine issues from the year 2000. More Perfect Illustrations: For Every Topic and Occasion (Compromise: Natural Drift from Holiness) People do not drift toward holiness. Apart from grace-driven effort, people do not gravitate toward godliness,…

Jesus’ outline of Revelation: What was seen: Jesus Glorified - Revelation 1:9-20 . What is: the Seven Churches - Revelation 2-3 . What will be: Jesus’ judgement in the seven seals, trumpets and bowls. Revelation 4-22 . Revelation 2:18 . 18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words…

15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ 17 And if he refuses…

The Holy spirit Makes us God’s temple…the place of His presence…are we living like it? Intro: Today’s sermon is titled A New Temple I looked up the definition of temple and this is the first thing that poped up: Temple: a building for religious worship, especially in religions other than Christianity.…

God has revealed His wrath against mankind by giving them up to the inevitable consequences and corruption of their sin. How is the wrath of God revealed? Remember the line of reasoning - the righteousness of God is revealed (v. 17) because the wrath of God is revealed (vv. 18-23). So then, how is the…

This lesson examines themes of controversy that Paul stirred in Ephesus and to the Epehsian christians.

1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? 3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into…

Do you ever wonder why we, as a church, might have to practice church discipline? Do you think that it is widely practiced amongst churches today? 1 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife.…

6 Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. 7 Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” 8 We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did—and…

12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. 13 “ ‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan…

25 See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. 26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth…

What forms our conduct? 16 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. I am God’s temple. We, the church, are God’s temple. Unity as God’s temple. 1 This is…

Revelation 1:19 . 19 Write therefore the things that you have seen, those that are and those that are to take place after this. Jesus’ outline of Revelation: What was seen : Jesus Glorified - Revelation 1:9-20 . What is : the Seven Churches - Revelation 2-3 . What will be : Jesus’ judgement in the seven…

Introduction Chapter 6 ends the first section of the book of 1 Corinthians. The problem in the Corinthian church was a lack of unity. In order to address this problem Paul spends the first 6 chapters detailing what they need to believe (doctrine) and how they need to behave (practice). He has laid the…

And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put…

EST. In His House It’s always been God’s heart to dwell among his people. 8 “Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. 11 I will live among you, and I will not despise you. 12 I will walk among you; I will be your God, and you will be my people. I Will live, I Will walk, I…

If you were with us last week - you heard the apostle Paul call us to WALK IN LOVE... as we broke into chapter 5 of Ephesians. And the way that Paul described the LOVE that we are to walk in... was to POINT TO - the love of Jesus - and say... “walk in love, AS Christ loved us” And so we spent time looking…