Ephesians 5:22-33 Introduction: 1. We conclude our look at NT images for the church with the two most intimate analogi…
God’s Mind as Revealed in God’s Words: Series Introduction (PM)
1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Introduction: 1. Words have power, so we must understand them deeply and use them carefully. 2. G…
The New Testament Church: The House(hold) of God (AM)
1 Timothy 3:14-15 Introduction: 1. This image shows the church in an even more intimate relationship with God than the…
Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control (PM)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Introduction: 1. This is the last fruit of the spirit, and it results from incorporating the res…
New Testament Church: His Own Special People (AM)
Titus 2:11-14 and 1 Peter 2:9-10 Introduction: 1. This description of the church highlights the continuity of God’s s…
Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness (PM)
Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction: 1. Gentleness/meekness is not a quality the world appreciates. 2. Like the other fru…
The New Testament Church: The Hub of the Bible (AM)
Acts 2 Introduction: 1. We recently saw the long-awaited kingdom of God had come near. 2. Jesus promised to build His ch…
Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness (PM)
Hebrews 3:1-6 Introduction: 1. In a world of infidelity, faithfulness is worthy of high esteem. 2. We all know the valu…
The New Testament Church: The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand (AM)
Matthew 3:1-3; 4:12-17 Introduction: 1. In our last discussion, we traced the scheme of redemption from the fall of hu…
Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness (PM)
Acts 10:34-38 Introduction: 1. This fruit may be considered the summary and expression of them all. 2. God who alone is…