In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij investigates Colossians 3:18-19 and Paul’s first explanation of how life as the new person in Christ should transform household relationships. The first relationship Paul considers is the marriage relationship, and Paul gives commands to both wives and husbands. 1. The Imperatives for a Transformed Wife (v. 18) 2. The…
In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij examines Colossians 3:15-17 and the fourth aspect of the new self in Christ that, according to the apostle Paul, believers are to put on by faith like new clothing. After some review, Pastor Babij explains the three central priorities of the new self. The New Self Puts on New…
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines John 5:1-16 and Jesus’ healing of the sick man by the Pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath. John presents this sign-miracle so that you might be rescued from self-righteous religious tradition to believe in Jesus.
In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia finishes examining John 3:22-36, the final testimony of John the Baptist about Jesus in the Gospel of John. John the apostle presents the final testimony of John the Baptist so that you will devote yourself to Jesus Christ alone and not mere earthly messengers. The presentation of the testimony…
In this sermon, Greg Ho examines 1 Peter 1:3-9 and the word Peter gives there to Christians wondering, “Why does God allow our suffering?” Peter gives a three part answer to help Christians endure joyfully for the sake of Christ. 1. The Promise to the Suffering Christian (vv. 3-5) 2. The Purpose of the Suffering…
In this sermon, Khaleef Crumbley examines Matthew 7:13-23 and other scriptures to consider what does and what does not show that a person is saved in Jesus Christ. Khaleef first considers what does not necessarily indicate salvation and second what actually does.
In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij finishes looking at Colossians 3:1-14 and the new life of a believer in Christ. In part 3, Pastor Babij examines the third characteristic of the new self as explained in Colossians 3:10-14: the new self puts on new clothing. Three Characteristics of the New Self in Christ 1. The…
In this lesson, Pastor Dave Capoccia finishes going over the fundamental truths of salvation according to the Bible. In part 3, Pastor Dave explains the connection between saving faith and good works. While good works are not the root of salvation, they are the fruit; true believers will seek to become more like Christ through…
In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij continues looking at Colossians 3 and the new life of a believer in Christ. In part 2, Pastor Babij examines the second characteristic of the new self as explained in Colossians 3:5-9: the new self deals decisively with the old man of sin. Three Characteristics of the New Self…
In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij begins looking at Colossians 3 and the new life of a believer in Christ. The first characteristic of the new self appears in Colossians 3:1-4: the new self has new pursuits. 1a. The new self is risen with Christ (v. 1a) 1b. The new self is consecrated for Christ…