Pastor Babij examines the role of human government and the Christian’s responsibilities to that government. Pastor Babij explains that Christians are to obey the lawful orders even of tyrants if they do not conflict with God’s law and to pray for those rulers. Pastor Babij also gives some counsel regarding voting in the upcoming election.
Pastor Babij continues his exposition of the Gospel of Mark by looking at the account of the rulers of Israel confronting Jesus over His credentials. From the passage, Pastor Babij explains three characteristics of damning unbelief to beware: Refusal to Submit to Jesus’ Authority Refusal to Be Honest with the Facts Uncertainty and Fear, Especially…
Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 4 This week in our Answers Bible Curriculum Sunday school, we step back into the book of Kings to find out what happened to the northern kingdom of Israel. How were they judged? Why were they judged? What happened to the people who remained in the land?…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij examines Jesus’ cleansing of the temple in Jerusalem and His subsequent teaching as recorded in Mark’s gospel. Pastor Babij explains how Jesus, with His clearing the temple, exposed the Jews’ empty devotion to God. Pastor Babij then discusses how mere religious formality can be a damning danger today also and how Jesus…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij examines Jesus’ cursing of the fig tree outside Jerusalem. Pastor Babij explains how the fig tree represented Israel’s spiritual barrenness and the curse represented Israel’s coming judgment. Pastor Babij then discusses the need for true Christians to bear spiritual fruit and the type of fruit a Christian should manifest in his life in order…
In this sermon, David Capoccia completes his examination of Solomon’s wise teaching regarding sex and sexual sin in Proverbs 5. David Capoccia reviews the main points from the first message and then explains the second and third reasons God gives so that a person might keep his way far from sexual temptation: God’s pleasurable provision and…
In this sermon, David Capoccia looks at the teaching of Solomon in Proverbs 5 regarding sex and sexual sin. David Capoccia first explains from Proverbs 5 why these subjects are important to look at: the relevance of sexuality to all people, the credentials of the speaker, and the consequences of not listening to the teaching.…
In this lesson, Khaleef Crumbley discusses budgeting as an aspect of godly stewardship. Khaleef Crumbley first discusses why Christians need budgets and then describes the steps of creating a good budget: Identify all sources of income Track current expenses Set goals Evaluate expenses
In this sermon, Pastor Babij wraps up his mini series on the reality of true discipleship by looking at 1 Peter 4:7-11. Pastor Babij explains five imperatives from Peter in light of the end and the coming reward for believers: Keep your head clear for the purpose of prayer Keep your heart warm for the…
In this lesson, Khaleef Crumbley looks more closely at being a biblical entrepreneur or free lance worker. Khaleef Crumbley begins by looking at statistics related to self-employment, discusses the Bible’s principles about being bold with opportunities versus exercising wise caution, and finally examines the character of a godly business owner.