For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift — not from works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9, HCSB
We deserve death and wrath from God, but by faith in Christ’s faithfulness we receive grace and new life. We should feel compelled to share that grace with all.
I preached again!
As usual, below the video is my PowerPoint.
but honor the Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
1 Peter 3:15, HCSB
We don’t deserve anything from God, yet He empowers us with the Holy Spirit to be ready to proclaim and defend the gospel of Christ who saves all through faith.
When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak whatever He hears. He will also declare to you what is to come.
John 16:13, HCSB
We don’t deserve anything from God, but faith in Christ’s work brings the Holy Spirit into our lives to share with us all the blessings of Christ, including His resurrection and hope of eternal life.
I know this is a persistent issue at my old congregation and now, and not just a need for elders but to help new elders to be faithfully, consistently growing in truth, leadership, and humble service.
(Including those of us currently serving in this capacity.)
Daniel
This Sunday at Church: Pray for your church for another elder.
This Sunday at Church: Pray for your church for another elder
But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!
Romans 5:8, HCSB
We deserved death and wrath, but God’s love brought Jesus to us to save us from wrath and give us eternal life.
because you are not speaking, but the Spirit of your Father is speaking through you.
Matthew 10:20, HCSB
Faith in Christ necessarily means we share the faith, and we have been promised that God the Holy Spirit will speak through us to help us draw others to faith.
“Indeed, God is my salvation; I will trust Him and not be afraid, for Yah, the Lord, is my strength and my song. He has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2, HCSB
Faith in Christ necessarily means we share the faith, and we can boldly share knowing that God has saved us through Christ and strengthens us by the Holy Spirit to share.
The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20, HCSB
Faith in Christ necessarily means we share the faith, and we encourage each other in the faith. In the power of the Holy Spirit we also should be influencing and drawing near those who don’t believe and not become like them again.
If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9, HCSB
Faith in Christ necessarily means we share the faith, confessing and preaching in the power of the Holy Spirit the gospel to others that they may believe and be saved by grace through faith.
a simple man of God 