Sermons & Sunday Schools

Eight Characteristics of Authentic Christlike Disciples (Part # 4)

In today’s sermon, Pastor Babij closes the series examining the last four characteristics of an authentic Christ-like discipleship. The last four are: Forgiving others Withstanding temptation Being humble Confessing Christ to all people Pastor Babij examines humility in detail and contrasts it with pride. He details how pride is the root of all sin and…

Answers Bible Curriculum

Jesus Calls Followers

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 12 This week in Sunday school, we look at how Jesus’ ministry begins with the special calling of certain followers. Which disciples were called first and when? How did those who were called react to Jesus’ calling? What can we learn about our own call to follow…

Eight Characteristics of Authentic Christlike Disciples (Part # 3)

In today’s sermon, Pastor Babij outlines the fourth characteristic of authentic Christ-like discipleship: a disciple’s uncanny awareness to watch over his heart. Examining the Parable of the Sower, Pastor Babij teaches believers that they must guard their hearts by bending their ear to biblical wisdom and instruction. Pastor Babij also explains that a disciple guards…

Jesus’ Temptation

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 11 Part 2 This week in Sunday school, we look again at the final events of Jesus’ preparation for ministry, this time focusing on Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. What is so significant about Jesus being tempted there — enough that three Gospel writers mention it at…

Eight Characteristics of Authentic Christlike Disciples (Part #2)

In today’s sermon, Pastor Babij continues teaching on the characteristics of authentic Christ-like discipleship. The second characteristic is uncompromising faith; such faith is not a “hope so” faith but one that truly believes God will perform what He has promised. Pastor Babij also explains the third characteristic: an uncommon desire to pray to God. Christians…

Jesus’ Baptism

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 11 This week in Sunday school, we return to our Answers Bible Curriculum and the study of the Gospels with a look at John the Baptist and Jesus’ baptism. What was John the Baptist’s sobering message about Jesus? From where did the practice of baptism come? Why…

Eight Characteristics of Authentic Christlike Disciples, Part 1

In today’s sermon, Pastor Babij teaches on the first of eight characteristics that demonstrate authentic discipleship. Pastor Babij explains that the battle for sanctification happens in the mind, therefore the mind must be continually transformed by the Word of God. Pastor Babij admonishes believers to surrender themselves unconditionally to the Lord Jesus Christ so they…

The Church, the Place of Blessing

How much do you treasure your church gatherings? In this sermon, David Capoccia looks at Psalm 133 and King David’s joy over the united worship of Israel. David Capoccia explains that the same blessing King David declared that Israel received in its united worship is available to believers today in the church if believers would…

Jesus Grows Up

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 10 This week in Sunday school, we look at Luke’s account of Jesus growing up and being left behind in Jerusalem. How did Jesus get left behind? How is it that the Son of God needed to learn wisdom or increase in favor with God? What does…