Pastor Babij continues his look at the seventh of the Ten Commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” showing the scope of this commandment in the Bible and God’s mandate for sexual purity. Pastor Babij details three areas of a Christian’s new life that are incompatible with sexual impurity: 1) The Christian’s new connection to Christ…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij begins examining the seventh of the Ten Commandments: “you shall not commit adultery.” Pastor Babij explains how the central principle of the commandment is to honor God’s institution of marriage. In application, Pastor Babij discusses several key ways for believers to protect their marriages from compromise. Full Transcript: Today, we…
In this sermon, Greg Ho preaches from the first chapter of Ecclesiastes concerning the futility of life without God. Greg Ho explains how all labor and pursuits done without God produce no lasting joy. Greg then discusses three conclusions from Ecclesiastes as to how people can live a full and joyful life: 1) Realize your…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij teaches on the deeper meaning behind the Sixth Commandment: “Thou shall not murder.” Pastor Babij explains how the Scriptures teach that people are to fundamentally care for and protect human life. Making note that the correct interpretation is “murder” not “kill,” Pastor Babij delineates the different kinds of killing that…
In this special sermon, Pastor Babij explains the biblical foundation for a plurality of elders and deacons in the church and clarifies that these are the only two scripturally based church offices. Pastor Babij delineates the biblical qualifications for elders and deacons, their respective spheres of responsibility, and the necessary character of their wives. Pastor…
Answers Bible Curriculum 2nd Edition Unit 3 Lesson 23 This week in Sunday school, we’re stepping out of Genesis to consider the issue of man’s heart on a broader biblical basis. Is man’s heart basically good, evil, or neutral? Does the doctrine of original sin absolve man of responsibility or compromise the justice of God?…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij focuses on the fifth of the Ten Commandments, the command to honor one’s mother and father. Pastor Babij first points out this command’s transitional position within the Ten Commandments, moving from responsibilities toward God to responsibilities toward men. Pastor then explains the two key components of this particular rule: 1)…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij explains how the Sabbath commandment was originally designed by God to provide rest from life’s normal temporal and physical labors so that people might enjoy the worship of God. Pastor delineates four assertions from God concerning what is and what is not true rest: 1) God’s promise 2) God’s warning…
Pastor Babij continues his teaching on the fourth of the Ten Commandments by directly comparing the Sabbath and the Lord’s Day. Pastor explains how the Sabbath was specifically designed for Israel but also how the Sabbath always pointed to Jesus Christ, Who is the Christian’s Sabbath rest. Regarding the Lord’s Day, Pastor discusses several reasons…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij preaches on the fourth of the Ten Commandments, explaining the principles gleaned from the Sabbath command that are applicable to today’s observance of the Lord’s Day: 1) The Necessity of the Sabbath 2) The Idea of Rest 3) The Idea of Redemption 4) The Idea of Righteousness Pastor concludes by…