Today Pastor Babij teaches on the fourth Reformation Sola, Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), probably the most maligned of the Five Solas. Pastor Babij explains how the term can be misleading and really refers to the codified apostolic teachings and traditions contained in Scripture alone. Pastor Babij warns against other teachings that either include non-Scriptural teachings…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij examines what the Bible says about good works. Pastor Babij explains what good works are, how both a Christian’s faith and also his good works are predestined by God, and how Christians are saved in part to do good to others as a witness of God. Pastor then explores ten…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij teaches on the third Reformation sola, Solus Christus (Christ Alone). Pastor Babij urges believers to guard against the current thinking of the age, namely that there are many ways to salvation. This belief directly contradicts Jesus’ own plain assertion: “I am the way, the truth and the life; no man…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij teaches on the second Reformation sola, Sola Fide (Faith Alone). Pastor Babij explains how the concepts of justification and sanctification became – and still are – confused in the Catholic church, leading to a gospel essentially based on good works. Pastor Babij then highlights the major differences between the Bible’s…
Pastor Babij introduces a new sermon series today on the Five Solas of the Reformation. The five solas are: Sola scriptura – Scripture alone Sola fide – faith alone Sola gratia – grace alone Solus Christus – Christ alone Soli deo gloria – glory to God alone In today’s sermon, Pastor Babij focuses on sola…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In today’s sermon Pastor Babij teaches how to understand the four possible endings to the gospel of Mark. Pastor Babij explains how these different endings present no contradictions of established Christian doctrine. Pastor Babij also exhorts Christians not to engage in sinful unbelief, as such will lead to certain condemnation before God’s judgement seat. Pastor…