Good Start—Bad Finish (part 1)
Pastor Hamilton
The beginning of King Asa’s rule was marked by his seeking the Lord (2 Chron 14:2, 4, 7; 15:15) and relying on the Lord (2 Chron 14:7, 11). He set his heart against idol worship (2 Chron 14:3–5), but set his heart on true worship (2 Chron 15:8–15).
Repentance and Saving Faith
Mark Perry
God commands all men to repent and believe in his Son, Jesus Christ (Acts 17:30; John 3:18). What is saving faith? Why is it necessary? In what or whom must trust? Where does it come from? Regarding repentance, why is it necessary? How does it relate to saving faith? What is it?
The Ministry of Friendship (part 3)
Pastor Hamilton
Friendships should be purposeful and deliberate. We are commanded to love one another (Prov 17:17). We are expected to serve one another (Prov 20:6). We are needed to correct and rebuke one another (Prov 12:26).
The Ministry of Friendship (part 2)
Pastor Hamilton
The benefits of godly friendships include wise counsel, loving correction, and caring protection.
Sunup to Sundown
Mark Perry
We ought to praise God because He is both infinitely great and lovingly good.
The Ministry of Friendship (part 1)
Pastor Hamilton
Friendships revolve around a purpose. They are formed for a reason.
Marvelous Questions to Answer (part 3)
Pastor Hamilton
Romans 8 gives us “precious and very great promises” that provide hope and courage in the midst of any difficulty or persecution. Those who are justified cannot be condemned (vv. 33–34). Those who are anchored in Christ cannot be dislodged (vv. 35ff).
True Friendship
Pastor Hamilton
How many friends do you have? As a believer, you are a friend of Jesus Christ, and that friendship should be growing. In friendship, God has given us a great gift.
“But When. . .”
Mark Perry
God’s grace (2:11–14) transforms our lives and gives us a zeal for obeying Jesus Christ. God’s grace demands a change in the way we live; at the same time, holy living must be grounded in God’s grace.
“Speaking Boldly for the Lord” (part 2)
Mark Perry
New Testament evangelism was comprehensive and personal, the natural overflow of the lordship of Jesus Christ in the life of his disciples. All of Jesus’ disciples were commissioned and authorized to take the gospel to the whole world. They were commanded to follow Jesus’ teaching and example, submitting every area of their lives to him. […]
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