Is God in control? He is described as the LORD Almighty. His preservation, control, and direction of the universe is beyond our understanding. But the Scripture teaches clearly that God controls all things, even our choices and desires. We as humans are still responsible for our choices. We have free-will, but that free will is…
(click save PDF for sermon outline) God is Jealous- He is jealous for his own glory, his name, and his covenant relationship with his people. God’s jealousy is his holy zeal to protect something precious- his reputation and his people. God is jealous for our good. Message on the Holiness of God- Isaiah 6 Explanations…
God’s Immutability is taught all throughout Scripture and is a key attribute. God does not change in his being, perfections, purposes, or promises. The Holiness of God God’s Immutability and Consistency- Sam Storms An Illustration- Jayne O’Conner said, “I grew up thinking that someone was watching over me. I feel alittle less watched over now.”…
To begin a series on the Attributes of God we start with a vision of God’s holiness from Isaiah 6:1-13 An Essay on the Holiness of God- by Richard Lints Who is Your God? Message from Exodus 7 Study of the Divine- “There is something exceedingly improving to the mind in a contemplation of the…
Arnold T. Olson addresses the 1950 Merger Conference and points to the future. He warns against pessimism, stresses the need for evangelism and urges the newly formed EFCA to be true to God’s word as we await our Savior from heaven.
Dr. E.A. Halleen address the 1950 Merger Conference of the EFCA. He cites the fire of revival in the hearts of those who came from Scandinavia, their heritage of giving the word of God to the next generation, and our heritage of prayer & praise.
Message on the lament and grief of Psalm 137 which points to the redemption of God’s people in Christ. Watch on Sermons.Logos.com
God our Father. Do you know God as your Heavenly Father? There are two common misunderstandings of the Fatherhood of God. Why the Lords Prayer is Important- Kevin DeYoung Your Walk with Christ- Take the Survey
All ministry is done “in the sight of God”. Love people with your eyes open- Saint Augustine put it this way, “Better it is to love even with the accompaniment of severity than to mislead by excess of lenience.” Meaning, it’s better to show love with a little bit of toughness, tough love, rather than mislead someone by being too nice. Or the Book of Proverbs says- “better is open rebuke than hidden love; wounds from a friend can be trusted but an enemy multiplies kisses,” Proverbs 27, verses 5-6. Those truths encapsulate the challenge the Apostle Paul had in writing to the Corinthian Church! He loved them deeply, and yet they were his most challenging congregation. He speaks forcefully because he knows all of us live “in the sight of God.” There is a holy God given fear, that should be present in our minds and hearts when we gather. Why? Because we are worshiping the Living God. This is not simply a social or cultural exercise. It is not simply singing songs or reading in unison or speaking. God is here! Christ is among us! …
One of the reasons II Corinthians 12 is so meaningful is that it teaches all of us that God’s grace is what carries us through suffering.