Church of Christ
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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Text:Timothy 1:5 and 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Introduction: We all know that love edifies but knowledge can make a person arrogant. So, we must be careful of what we approve of and practice as it may cause a younger Christian sin. It could also turn outsiders away from Christ Point 1: The Principle’s Point- Is it…
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Text:Timothy 1:5 and Titus 2:11-14 Introduction:We must take personal responsibility for living a life of godly purity. We must commit ourselves to honesty is self -evaluation and then confessing our sins to God. Second, we must choose to cleanse ourselves through the repentance process. Finally, we must be zealous for good works of faith. Point…
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Text: Titus 1:5 and Hebrews 9:1-14 & 10:19-23 Introduction: Fact: Christ’s conscience was and is perfect. Fact: We can own the good conscience of Christ. Fact: Christ’s conscience moved to Him consistently consider the needs of others and deny “Self!” This was His ethical standard…always consider others needs. Today we will examine the prerequisites of…
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Text:Timothy 1:5 and Philippians 2:1-8 Introduction:The greatest idol in our lives is “Self!” For those who are not yet Christians they are usually driven by selfishness and greed. The “Self” can also reign in a Christian’s life if they are not in subjection to God’s will as found in the Scriptures. Point 1: Conscience and…
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Intro: *Gal 5:16-17 Process for Overcoming Oil & Water Don’t Mix Matt 6:24 Two masters…hat one vs. love and serve the other James 4:4-8a World/God (Sneak peak into point #III: “Resist” one Submit and draw near = I (God) will draw near to you) James 3:9-12 II Cor 6: 14-18 Righteousness vs. Lawlessness, Light vs.…
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Text:Titus 1:5 and 1 Corinthians 2:16 Introduction:How does a person build their conscience. Our conscience is the internal faculty by which we acquired the will of God to govern our lives. It is the faculty which recognizes and distinguishes between good and evil prompting and commending good and rejecting and condemn evil. We must possess,…
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Text:1 Timothy 1:5 and 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 Introduction: “You cannot give away what you don’t possess!” To manifest Truth to others we must discern good and evil and then we must consistently choose good and refuse evil. In so doing we touch the hearts, mind, and conscience in others. Point 1: What is a Good…
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