The Truth of the Gospel, Col 1:1-8
In Col 1:1-8, Paul mentions in v.5, “the word of the truth of the gospel.” Today, we are going to study what Paul had to say about the truth of the gospel in this passage. The truth of the gospel: Comes to you – Col 1:6 – “which is come unto you, as it […]
Dispelling Fear, Ps 56:11
In Ps 56:11, David said, “In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.” He didn’t say, “Though I am afraid what man can do unto me, I’m going to trust God.” Do you see? He’s not trusting God and fearing man at the same time. […]
As I Have Loved You, Jn 15:12-15
According to Jn 15:12, when Jesus gave us his commandment to “love one another, as I have loved you,” he gave us his example to follow. In the next three verses he shows us the kind of love we are supposed to have for one another. We are to love one another with: Sacrificial love […]
Keep the Unity of the Spirit, Eph 4:1-7
In Eph 4:1-7, Paul continues writing about the body of Christ. In this passage, he emphasizes the need to keep the unity of the Spirit. If we are going to keep the unity of the Spirit, we must: Walk worthy of our calling – Eph 4:1. Paul wrote, “that ye walk worthy of the vocation […]
Rooted and Grounded in Love, Eph 3:17
The answer to Paul’s prayer in Eph 3:14-19 hinges on us being rooted and grounded in love. There is a companion passage to Paul’s prayer request in the Gospel of John. In Jn 14:15, Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” Like Paul, he stresses the necessity to be rooted and grounded in […]
Pastor Rick Sowell – What Manner of Love
Pastor Rick Sowell preached on love from 1 Jn 3:1 and several other passages in 1 John. Love is the great need in marriage relationships, family relationships, and church relationships. The manner of love in these relationships should be the love of Jesus Christ. Perfect love is in Jesus. Below is a very brief outline […]
A New Commandment, Jn 13:34-35
Jesus fulfilled the commandments of the Old Testament and then gave a new commandment. The new commandment is “That ye love one another,” [Jn 13:34]. It is simply stated, just like the ten commandments. People say that the Bible is hard to understand. There is nothing difficult to understand about, thou shalt have no other […]
Fulfilling the Law, Rom 13:8-14
Love is fulfilling the law [Rom 13:10]. The laws here are the ones regulated by the higher powers in Rom 13:1-8. In Matt 22:36-39 Jesus dealt with the two greatest commandments – love God and love your neighbor [Deut 6:4-5; Lev 19:18]. These commandments listed in Rom 13:9 are the ones concerning love thy neighbor. […]
The Coming of Our Lord 1 Thess.1:9-10
The Coming of the Lord 1 Thess. 1:9-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Every chapter in First Thessalonians has something to say about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. What is the benefit to us in looking for his coming? “Waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,” [1 Cor 1:7] improves our: Service to […]
Open Rebuke and Faithful Words Prov. 27: 5-6
Open Rebuke and Faithful Words Prov. 27: 5-6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Open rebuke is better than secret love – open rebuke doesn’t cost you their love like you’re afraid it will. Notice: Jesus openly rebuked Peter – Matt 16 but Peter loved him Jn 21 Paul openly rebuked Peter – Gal 2 but Peter loved […]