Church of Christ
Text:John 14:1-6 and 1 Corinthians 11:1 Introduction: Contrary to contemporary belief there is only one way to eternal life! It is called the strait and narrow way. A way filled with challenges and difficulties but also great purpose and victories! Jesus is that one way and we gain access to eternal life and heaven by…
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Text:John 18:37-38 and John 14:7 Introduction: Who and what a person believes themselves to be will dictate their self-image, their words and actions. To be genuine and sincere we must live according to the Truth statements made about us in the Scriptures Point 1: Jesus said, “I Am the Way! Walking in the footsteps of…
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Text:Matthew 7:1-5 Introduction: As has been shared in previous lessons, one of the character qualities of hypocrites is that they are fault-finders. As fault finders who do the same or similar things they will be more harshly judged by God. Point 1: God’s Judgment of Hypocrites! Verses 1 &2 Hypocrites beware! God is just in…
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Text:Matthew 7:1-5 Introduction: As has been shared in previous lessons, one of the character qualities of hypocrites is that they are fault-finders. As fault finders who do the same or similar things they will be more harshly judged by God. Point 1: God’s Judgment of Hypocrites! Verses 1 &2 Hypocrites beware! God is just in…
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Text:Luke 12:1 and Matthew 23:13 Introduction: The opposite of sincere, genuine Christianity is hypocrisy. We must be very aware of the hypocrites, “Cosmetic-Counterfeit Christianity.” We must also be aware of possible hypocritical tendencies in ourselves. Point 1: Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees! Luke 12:1 Luke is warning us and defines their leaven. What…
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Text:Philippians 2:19-22 and Matthew 23:1-33 Introduction: It is important to check a supposed brother or sister’s fruit. Many will say “Lord, Lord” but Jesus will say “I never knew you.” It is also, as stated before, to check your own fruit and motives behind your actions. Hypocrites will not be getting into heaven. Point 1:…
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Text:Proverbs 17:17 and John 15:13 Introduction:We are in the age of “Facebook Friendship” It seems as if the meaning of friendship and true friendship is being diminished by this social media platform. Could the Facebook Façade be the catalyst for friendship facade? Sounds counterfeit to me… let’s take a real look at genuine friendship. Point…
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Text:Proverbs 17:17 and John 15:13 Introduction:We are in the age of “Facebook Friendship” It seems as if the meaning of friendship and true friendship is being diminished by this social media platform. Could the Facebook Façade be the catalyst for friendship facade? Sounds counterfeit to me… let’s take a real look at genuine friendship. Point…
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Text:1 Timothy 1:2 and Philippians 2:19-22 Introduction: We are told by the Apostle Paul to “Test ourselves to see if we are in the faith.” To do this we must honestly ask if we are a true child in the faith. We need to examine our motives and reasoning behind our conversion and our present…
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Text:1 Peter 2:13-20 and Romans 13:1-7 Introduction:There is a huge difference between internal and external motivation. There is also a big difference between our love for God and His purpose and the fear of the Law and its punishments. Once again the lesson will be about doing the right thing for conscience sake in the…
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