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Rejecting the Stone _ Good Friday _ 1 Peter 2_4-8; Matthew 27_45-54 by Cypress Bible Church
With all that this life can throw at us, it is extremely common and expected that we would grapple with some tough questions about struggling. Why do bad things happen? How can I possibly love people who have hurt me so deeply? If I'm saved from sin, then why do I still struggle with it? Over this six-week series, we'll be wrestling with fundamental questions about who Gods says we are and what He wants for us in this life and beyond. We are glad you are here with us as we recognize together that the struggle is real!
Paul writes another letter to the Corinthian church, but instead of a harsh stone like in previous letters, this is one of warmth and encouragement. Paul’s focus in this letter is for the church members to understand how a life of ministry looks in the midst of suffering and persecution.
John writes to the church at Ephesus in order to warn them of the dangers of living a sinful lifestyle while acknowledging being a follower of Jesus Christ. Before the believers can address whatever sin issue they may be struggling with, they must recognize God as the true Light. Understanding God as light will help lead the believers to repentance in order to restore a fractured relationship with God back into a harmonious one.
Isaac had twin sons, Esau, born first, and Jacob. Jacob cheats his older brother out of his birthright and the blessing from their father. To avoid Esau's anger and threats, Jacob flees to his uncle, Laban. He works for 20 years in exchange for livestock and marriage to Laban's two daughters. God urges Jacob to return home to Canaan. Now, Jacob must face his brother.
Living in a peaceable manner with other believers is a necessity for Christians. In doing so, we are able to exemplify the love of Jesus for others to see (both believer and unbeliever). The issue at hand is that it is not always an easy task. James gives instruction on how we can do so in order to be united as believers.
In the Gospel of Matthew, the account of Jesus walking on water follows immediately after the feeding of the 5,000. Jesus wants to teach the disciples about trusting Him to provide for their needs and the lesson is a hard lesson to learn, but it is one that teaches them the importance of trusting Jesus as more than just a teacher, but trusting Him as their Lord.
Paul used a first-century hymn which Christians used in their worship of Jesus as God and for His supremacy over creation, the Church, and in their salvation to prime his audience for his counter to the false teaching at Colossae.
This study seeks to build on your identity as a Citizen of Heaven and an Ambassador for Christ to help you define your duty in Christ. Many things in this world compete for your time and attention. In this study, we will look and see what God’s Word has to say about your duty in light of your identity.
This study seeks to define where your identity current lies, and to encourage you to take on the Biblical view of where your identity should really lie. Many things in this world compete with your identity. In this study, we will look and see what God’s Word has to say about our true identity.
This study seeks to define where your identity current lies, and to encourage you to take on the Biblical view of where your identity should really lie. Many things in this world compete with your identity. In this study, we will look and see what God’s Word has to say about our true identity.
In observing the person and character of Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father, we can aspire to be like him because he proved to be like his Son.
We live in a world that seeks to perpetuate destruction, corruption, and doubt. The weight of the world seems to be on our backs. Evil is glorified and good is reviled. Somedays we're not even sure we're fighting a battle worth fighting for. And yet there is a God who desires to remove our burdens and make sure we are renewed, righteous, and certain in Him. In Becoming, we're discovering more about how God transforms us into new creations to give us life and become like Jesus.
We live in a world that seeks to perpetuate destruction, corruption, and doubt. The weight of the world seems to be on our backs. Evil is glorified and good is reviled. Somedays we're not even sure we're fighting a battle worth fighting for. And yet there is a God who desires to remove our burdens and make sure we are renewed, righteous, and certain in Him. In Becoming, we're discovering more about how God transforms us into new creations to give us life and become like Jesus.
All the themes of this book relate to our human experience. This covers the search for meaning through money, power, success, pleasure, and much more. All of these attempts fall short. “Under the sun” is a key phrase, used 28 times in the book. Life that is only lived “under the sun” and not in view of eternity, is devoid of ultimate meaning. The best human efforts, philosophies, achievements, experiences, and arguments will not bring satisfaction. Apart from God, life is full of weariness and disappointment. Life with Him is full and satisfying. He brings purpose, even to our tears and pain. Only in God can we find meaning and increase our joy.
All the themes of this book relate to our human experience. This covers the search for meaning through money, power, success, pleasure, and much more. All of these attempts fall short. “Under the sun” is a key phrase, used 28 times in the book. Life that is only lived “under the sun” and not in view of eternity, is devoid of ultimate meaning. The best human efforts, philosophies, achievements, experiences, and arguments will not bring satisfaction. Apart from God, life is full of weariness and disappointment. Life with Him is full and satisfying. He brings purpose, even to our tears and pain. Only in God can we find meaning and increase our joy.
All the themes of this book relate to our human experience. This covers the search for meaning through money, power, success, pleasure, and much more. All of these attempts fall short. “Under the sun” is a key phrase, used 28 times in the book. Life that is only lived “under the sun” and not in view of eternity, is devoid of ultimate meaning. The best human efforts, philosophies, achievements, experiences, and arguments will not bring satisfaction. Apart from God, life is full of weariness and disappointment. Life with Him is full and satisfying. He brings purpose, even to our tears and pain. Only in God can we find meaning and increase our joy.
All the themes of this book relate to our human experience. This covers the search for meaning through money, power, success, pleasure, and much more. All of these attempts fall short. “Under the sun” is a key phrase, used 28 times in the book. Life that is only lived “under the sun” and not in view of eternity, is devoid of ultimate meaning. The best human efforts, philosophies, achievements, experiences, and arguments will not bring satisfaction. Apart from God, life is full of weariness and disappointment. Life with Him is full and satisfying. He brings purpose, even to our tears and pain. Only in God can we find meaning and increase our joy.
In the encouraging letter that Paul writes to the church at Philippi, Paul challenges them to remember, “to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Because of that, Paul stresses the importance of unity as a church family. Unity is only achieved as all believers in a church family choose humility and show grace to one another as they move forward together for the sake of the Gospel. Just in case they were not clear on how humility looks, Paul writes a beautiful description about Jesus, the Son of God, being the perfect example of humility to exemplify.
All the themes of this book relate to our human experience. This covers the search for meaning through money, power, success, pleasure, and much more. All of these attempts fall short. “Under the sun” is a key phrase, used 28 times in the book. Life that is only lived “under the sun” and not in view of eternity, is devoid of ultimate meaning. The best human efforts, philosophies, achievements, experiences, and arguments will not bring satisfaction. Apart from God, life is full of weariness and disappointment. Life with Him is full and satisfying. He brings purpose, even to our tears and pain. Only in God can we find meaning and increase our joy.
All the themes of this book relate to our human experience. This covers the search for meaning through money, power, success, pleasure, and much more. All of these attempts fall short. “Under the sun” is a key phrase, used 28 times in the book. Life that is only lived “under the sun” and not in view of eternity, is devoid of ultimate meaning. The best human efforts, philosophies, achievements, experiences, and arguments will not bring satisfaction. Apart from God, life is full of weariness and disappointment. Life with Him is full and satisfying. He brings purpose, even to our tears and pain. Only in God can we find meaning and increase our joy.
All the themes of this book relate to our human experience. This covers the search for meaning through money, power, success, pleasure, and much more. All of these attempts fall short. “Under the sun” is a key phrase, used 28 times in the book. Life that is only lived “under the sun” and not in view of eternity, is devoid of ultimate meaning. The best human efforts, philosophies, achievements, experiences, and arguments will not bring satisfaction. Apart from God, life is full of weariness and disappointment. Life with Him is full and satisfying. He brings purpose, even to our tears and pain. Only in God can we find meaning and increase our joy.
When is worship acceptable? The only way we can discover this is to see how Scripture defines it. As David Peterson writes, “We cannot simply determine for ourselves what is honoring to God.” We need a biblical and theological perspective. Of the ways God has revealed himself—creation, Conscience, Christ—he has given us objective truth in the written Word. Through these 7 weeks, we will consider a minute portion of what the Bible declares or demonstrates about worship. This is a crucial subject for every single follower of Jesus. Why? As Erwin Lutzer stated: “If we haven’t learned to be worshippers, it really doesn’t matter how well we do anything else.” May we become the kind of worshippers that God the Father seeks.
When is worship acceptable? The only way we can discover this is to see how Scripture defines it. As David Peterson writes, “We cannot simply determine for ourselves what is honoring to God.” We need a biblical and theological perspective. Of the ways God has revealed himself—creation, Conscience, Christ—he has given us objective truth in the written Word. Through these 7 weeks, we will consider a minute portion of what the Bible declares or demonstrates about worship. This is a crucial subject for every single follower of Jesus. Why? As Erwin Lutzer stated: “If we haven’t learned to be worshippers, it really doesn’t matter how well we do anything else.” May we become the kind of worshippers that God the Father seeks.
SERMONS ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP - PART 5 - HONEST
Created: 12 September 2021 INTRODUCTION. When is worship acceptable? The only way we can discover this is to see how Scripture defines it. As David Peterson writes, “We cannot simply determine for ourselves what is honoring to God.” We need a biblical and theological perspective. Of the ways God has revealed himself—creation, Conscience, Christ—he has given us objective truth in the written Word. Through these 7 weeks, we will consider a minute portion of what the Bible declares or demonstrates about worship. This is a crucial subject for every single follower of Jesus. Why? As Erwin Lutzer stated: “If we haven’t learned to be worshippers, it really doesn’t matter how well we do anything else.” May we become the kind of worshippers that God the Father seeks.
When is worship acceptable? The only way we can discover this is to see how Scripture defines it. As David Peterson writes, “We cannot simply determine for ourselves what is honoring to God.” We need a biblical and theological perspective. Of the ways God has revealed himself—creation, Conscience, Christ—he has given us objective truth in the written Word. Through these 7 weeks, we will consider a minute portion of what the Bible declares or demonstrates about worship. This is a crucial subject for every single follower of Jesus. Why? As Erwin Lutzer stated: “If we haven’t learned to be worshippers, it really doesn’t matter how well we do anything else.” May we become the kind of worshippers that God the Father seeks.
When is worship acceptable? The only way we can discover this is to see how Scripture defines it. As David Peterson writes, “We cannot simply determine for ourselves what is honoring to God.” We need a biblical and theological perspective. Of the ways God has revealed himself—creation, Conscience, Christ—he has given us objective truth in the written Word. Through these 7 weeks, we will consider a minute portion of what the Bible declares or demonstrates about worship. This is a crucial subject for every single follower of Jesus. Why? As Erwin Lutzer stated: “If we haven’t learned to be worshippers, it really doesn’t matter how well we do anything else.” May we become the kind of worshippers that God the Father seeks.
When is worship acceptable? The only way we can discover this is to see how Scripture defines it. As David Peterson writes, “We cannot simply determine for ourselves what is honoring to God.” We need a biblical and theological perspective. Of the ways God has revealed himself—creation, Conscience, Christ—he has given us objective truth in the written Word. Through these 7 weeks, we will consider a minute portion of what the Bible declares or demonstrates about worship. This is a crucial subject for every single follower of Jesus. Why? As Erwin Lutzer stated: “If we haven’t learned to be worshippers, it really doesn’t matter how well we do anything else.” May we become the kind of worshippers that God the Father seeks.
When is worship acceptable? The only way we can discover this is to see how Scripture defines it. As David Peterson writes, “We cannot simply determine for ourselves what is honoring to God.” We need a biblical and theological perspective. Of the ways God has revealed himself—creation, Conscience, Christ—he has given us objective truth in the written Word. Through these 7 weeks, we will consider a minute portion of what the Bible declares or demonstrates about worship. This is a crucial subject for every single follower of Jesus. Why? As Erwin Lutzer stated: “If we haven’t learned to be worshippers, it really doesn’t matter how well we do anything else.” May we become the kind of worshippers that God the Father seeks.
The Old Testament is filled with lessons that are relevant for us today. According to 1 Corinthians 10:6ff we must pay attention to these examples, especially to the warnings. How God deals with his people in generations past, gives us clues about how God deals with his people now.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
Paul continues to address the church at Corinth in how their spiritual gifts must be used in a public worship (church) setting. He primarily focuses on the gifts of tongues and prophecy specifically in order to encourage the church to always think big picture in selfless ways and how their gifts can be used in an agape type-loving manner in order to help build up the church.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
The prophet Isaiah brought a message to God’s people more than 700 years before Jesus was born. Isaiah warned of God’s judgment for the nation’s lack of obedience and insincere worship, and called them to turn from their sin. Eventually, Israel would experience destruction of their homes and cities, and be carried off as captives to a foreign land. But part of Isaiah’s message promised a better future. A time when a Spirit-filled deliverer would bring relief. Centuries later, Jesus declared that he was the answer to this promise (Luke 4:17-21).
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This study seeks to define what a Spirit filled local church actually is, and to get you to be a part of it. There are competing definitions and methods for how to define it, but which one is right? What if we look to the Bible alone to answer this question, and what if, in finding the answers in Scripture, we do the things God has called us to do individually? Would we find ourselves to be a part of a Spirit filled church? Make sure you go to God in prayer first.
At the end of 1 Peter 1, Peter tells us that our faith and hope are in God and we are therefore, born again, and we should purify ourselves with the Word and extend brotherly love to one another.
At this very moment, if your faith is in Christ alone, God is at work shaping you into the image of his Son (Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18). One day, in God’s presence, you will be fully like him (1 John 3:2). Until that day of perfection, your growth in Christ-likeness won’t happen accidentally. It takes intentionality. Through this seven-week study in Luke’s Gospel, we are pursuing this together as an assembly of God’s people.
At this very moment, if your faith is in Christ alone, God is at work shaping you into the image of his Son (Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18). One day, in God’s presence, you will be fully like him (1 John 3:2). Until that day of perfection, your growth in Christ-likeness won’t happen accidentally. It takes intentionality. Through this seven-week study in Luke’s Gospel, we are pursuing this together as an assembly of God’s people.
At this very moment, if your faith is in Christ alone, God is at work shaping you into the image of his Son (Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18). One day, in God’s presence, you will be fully like him (1 John 3:2). Until that day of perfection, your growth in Christ-likeness won’t happen accidentally. It takes intentionality. Through this seven-week study in Luke’s Gospel, we are pursuing this together as an assembly of God’s people.
At this very moment, if your faith is in Christ alone, God is at work shaping you into the image of his Son (Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18). One day, in God’s presence, you will be fully like him (1 John 3:2). Until that day of perfection, your growth in Christ-likeness won’t happen accidentally. It takes intentionality. Through this seven-week study in Luke’s Gospel, we are pursuing this together as an assembly of God’s people.
At this very moment, if your faith is in Christ alone, God is at work shaping you into the image of his Son (Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18). One day, in God’s presence, you will be fully like him (1 John 3:2). Until that day of perfection, your growth in Christ-likeness won’t happen accidentally. It takes intentionality. Through this seven-week study in Luke’s Gospel, we are pursuing this together as an assembly of God’s people.
At this very moment, if your faith is in Christ alone, God is at work shaping you into the image of his Son (Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18). One day, in God’s presence, you will be fully like him (1 John 3:2). Until that day of perfection, your growth in Christ-likeness won’t happen accidentally. It takes intentionality. Through this seven-week study in Luke’s Gospel, we are pursuing this together as an assembly of God’s people.
At this very moment, if your faith is in Christ alone, God is at work shaping you into the image of his Son (Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18). One day, in God’s presence, you will be fully like him (1 John 3:2). Until that day of perfection, your growth in Christ-likeness won’t happen accidentally. It takes intentionality. Through this seven-week study in Luke’s Gospel, we are pursuing this together as an assembly of God’s people.
Jesus came to save the lost, sinners who were in need of a savior. As Jesus ministers in Jerusalem, the religious leaders where struggling with Jesus associating with sinners. He tells them three parables with a focus on seeking and finding that which is lost, first a sheep, then a coin, and finally two sons.
We celebrate Jesus’ birth; the first Advent. At the same time, we must remember that we anxiously await Christ’s return, the second Advent. How does the message of Christmas, the good news of Jesus, help us deal with life while we wait?
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
Paul is addressing a situation of a lawsuit between two believers and he is unhappy about it. Paul gives them a loving, harsh reminder that the church should handle these smaller, civil disputes as opposed to the secular court system. Paul also reminds them of the importance of living a life of pursuing holiness along with reconciliation as they become more like Jesus in their faith journey.
Paul is addressing a situation of sexual immorality within the Corinthian church which is known by those inside and outside of the church. Paul gives very serious instruction on what needs to happen to deal with this brother in order to not just restore him to the proper fellowship with God, but to also uphold the holiness of the church.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series is a verse by verse study of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the church he founded in the most important city in Greece. A few years after Paul moves on, he writes this letter to answer the issues and confusion experienced by the Corinthian church. These words are extremely relevant to the church today. It reveals the problems, pressures, and struggles of God’s people called out of a pagan culture. Division, spiritual pride, sexual immorality, lawsuits, and misuse of the Lord’s Table are some of the matters addressed. This word from God is applicable to us now, clearing up any confusion about our identity in Christ, and how to carry out his mission in our world.
This series focuses on seven songs from the Hymnal of Scripture—the Psalms. This collection was written and compiled over a period of perhaps 1,000 years. King David wrote 75 of the Psalms. Asaph and the sons of Koreh were also major contributors, while Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan are also named. In 48 cases, the author is not identified. The seven psalms in this study have a survival theme. In each one, the human author expresses some desperate longing or need. We can identify with these feelings of abandonment, fear, guilt, and distress. These honest songs have much to teach us about how God works during such times.
This series focuses on seven songs from the Hymnal of Scripture—the Psalms. This collection was written and compiled over a period of perhaps 1,000 years. King David wrote 75 of the Psalms. Asaph and the sons of Koreh were also major contributors, while Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan are also named. In 48 cases, the author is not identified. The seven psalms in this study have a survival theme. In each one, the human author expresses some desperate longing or need. We can identify with these feelings of abandonment, fear, guilt, and distress. These honest songs have much to teach us about how God works during such times.
This series focuses on seven songs from the Hymnal of Scripture—the Psalms. This collection was written and compiled over a period of perhaps 1,000 years. King David wrote 75 of the Psalms. Asaph and the sons of Koreh were also major contributors, while Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan are also named. In 48 cases, the author is not identified. The seven psalms in this study have a survival theme. In each one, the human author expresses some desperate longing or need. We can identify with these feelings of abandonment, fear, guilt, and distress. These honest songs have much to teach us about how God works during such times.
This series focuses on seven songs from the Hymnal of Scripture—the Psalms. This collection was written and compiled over a period of perhaps 1,000 years. King David wrote 75 of the Psalms. Asaph and the sons of Koreh were also major contributors, while Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan are also named. In 48 cases, the author is not identified. The seven psalms in this study have a survival theme. In each one, the human author expresses some desperate longing or need. We can identify with these feelings of abandonment, fear, guilt, and distress. These honest songs have much to teach us about how God works during such times.
This series focuses on seven songs from the Hymnal of Scripture—the Psalms. This collection was written and compiled over a period of perhaps 1,000 years. King David wrote 75 of the Psalms. Asaph and the sons of Koreh were also major contributors, while Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan are also named. In 48 cases, the author is not identified. The seven psalms in this study have a survival theme. In each one, the human author expresses some desperate longing or need. We can identify with these feelings of abandonment, fear, guilt, and distress. These honest songs have much to teach us about how God works during such times.
This series focuses on seven songs from the Hymnal of Scripture—the Psalms. This collection was written and compiled over a period of perhaps 1,000 years. King David wrote 75 of the Psalms. Asaph and the sons of Koreh were also major contributors, while Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan are also named. In 48 cases, the author is not identified. The seven psalms in this study have a survival theme. In each one, the human author expresses some desperate longing or need. We can identify with these feelings of abandonment, fear, guilt, and distress. These honest songs have much to teach us about how God works during such times.
This series focuses on seven songs from the Hymnal of Scripture—the Psalms. This collection was written and compiled over a period of perhaps 1,000 years. King David wrote 75 of the Psalms. Asaph and the sons of Koreh were also major contributors, while Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan are also named. In 48 cases, the author is not identified. The seven psalms in this study have a survival theme. In each one, the human author expresses some desperate longing or need. We can identify with these feelings of abandonment, fear, guilt, and distress. These honest songs have much to teach us about how God works during such times.
God permits trials, God controls trials, and God uses trials for His own glory. God is glorified through weak vessels. The missionary who opened inland China to the Gospel, J. Hudson Taylor, used to say, “All God’s giants have been weak men who did great things for God because they reckoned on Him being with them.”
This parable deals with the content of our prayers. Here are two men who went to the Temple. The Pharisee was ostentatious in his posture during prayer, by implication raising his eyes to heaven (see v. 13). How important it is that we approach God humbly. When we refer to ourselves in prayer, it should be to confess our sins, not boast of our virtues!
Outwardly, the Pharisee was holy. He lived a good, religious, moral way of life. Yet God had no time for his self-centred gratitude. The tax collector (or ‘publican’) on the other hand, just beat his breast, saying ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ This second man ‘humbled himself’ and went home ‘justified’ (v. 14)—that is, God proclaimed him as righteous in his sight. Why? Because of his humility before God. The Pharisee, however, was still in his sins, however good he appeared to men.
A WORTHY LIFE
Paul writes a letter to the Colossian church in order to encourage them in their new walk of faith and warn them against the false teachers trying to negate the work of Christ. In this prayer, Paul is letting his brothers and sisters know that he is praying for their spiritual growth as well that a worthy life is one lived under the submission of God’s will.
This is a study of the prophet Jonah, and his emotional argument with God. The story begins with Jonah refusing God’s mission, and ends with Jonah’s regret over the mission’s success. These four chapters illustrate the power and mercy of God in spite of human weaknesses and reactions.
This is a study of the prophet Jonah, and his emotional argument with God. The story begins with Jonah refusing God’s mission, and ends with Jonah’s regret over the mission’s success. These four chapters illustrate the power and mercy of God in spite of human weaknesses and reactions.
This is a study of the prophet Jonah, and his emotional argument with God. The story begins with Jonah refusing God’s mission, and ends with Jonah’s regret over the mission’s success. These four chapters illustrate the power and mercy of God in spite of human weaknesses and reactions.
This is a study of the prophet Jonah, and his emotional argument with God. The story begins with Jonah refusing God’s mission, and ends with Jonah’s regret over the mission’s success. These four chapters illustrate the power and mercy of God in spite of human weaknesses and reactions
In their book on the Ascension of Jesus, Tim and Aaron Perry write: “A lot of otherwise completely orthodox and very devout people don’t bother with the Ascension because, frankly, it’s hard to swallow….After all, are we really to believe that a literal flesh-and-blood Jesus defied gravity and really rose into the air until a cloud hid him?” The answer they give is yes! The Ascension has profound implications on how we live.
This letter from the Apostle Peter, is written to believers to encourage them in the face of suffering, prepare them for coming persecution, and give them hope in Christ. Over the next three weeks, we will focus on one paragraph (pericope) in the letter, 4:7-11. This passage is set apart by the opening statement about the “end of all things,” and by the concluding “Amen.” Specific instruction is given about how we should live, in light of the fact that the end is near.
This letter from the Apostle Peter, is written to believers to encourage them in the face of suffering, prepare them for coming persecution, and give them hope in Christ. Over the next three weeks, we will focus on one paragraph (pericope) in the letter, 4:7-11. This passage is set apart by the opening statement about the “end of all things,” and by the concluding “Amen.” Specific instruction is given about how we should live, in light of the fact that the end is near
This letter from the Apostle Peter, is written to believers to encourage them in the face of suffering, prepare them for coming persecution, and give them hope in Christ. Over the next three weeks, we will focus on one paragraph (pericope) in the letter, 4:7-11. This passage is set apart by the opening statement about the “end of all things,” and by the concluding “Amen.” Specific instruction is given about how we should live, in light of the fact that the end is near.
Fear is something we all experience. There are many reasons to feel fearful, both real and imagined. In Christ, we don’t have to be enslaved by our fears. We can rise above them.
The theme of a lamb runs through Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. There are 11 Hebrew words and 4 Greek words used to describe this animal. Understanding this theme is crucial to the context of the good news of Jesus.
Whenever there is a crisis, you have three essential needs. You need truth, a leader, and you need help. In the ancient world, God met those needs through the prophet, the priest, and the king.
Jesus is teaching about the coming Kingdom when a scribe stands up to challenge Jesus’ teaching with a question. Jesus responds in agreement with one’s duty to YHWH and also gives a story about how one should love the people around them and rocks their world (again).
In the New Testament, the word “rejoice” (kauchaomai) is used 35 times. It means to boast or take pride in something or someone. Over the next three weeks, we will study Romans 5:1-11. This passage gives three different reasons to rejoice.
In the New Testament, the word “rejoice” (kauchaomai) is used 35 times. It means to boast or take pride in something or someone. Over the next three weeks, we will study Romans 5:1-11. This passage gives three different reasons to rejoice.
In the New Testament, the word “rejoice” (kauchaomai) is used 35 times. It means to boast or take pride in something or someone. Over the next three weeks, we will study Romans 5:1-11. This passage gives three different reasons to rejoice.
The church has been called to the Great Commission. But what is the Great Commission and what is it that makes it great? While the gospels end with the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20), the book of Acts begins with it (Acts 1:8), so Jesus obviously intended for us to see and understand the importance to this commission. Why do we go, who do we disciple and what do we do with them?
This series focuses on the “I AM” statements Jesus made, recorded in the Gospel of John. Even by itself, the phrase “I AM” was incendiary. That was the name of God revealed to Moses (Exodus 3). When Jesus referred to himself this way, people tried to kill him for blaspheming (John 8:58-59). Seven other times, Jesus attached a descriptor to this phrase. Each of those descriptions reveals something significant about his identity and character. If you want to know who Jesus is, learn the I AMs. If you want to become more like Jesus, live the I AMs.
This series focuses on the “I AM” statements Jesus made, recorded in the Gospel of John. Even by itself, the phrase “I AM” was incendiary. That was the name of God revealed to Moses (Exodus 3). When Jesus referred to himself this way, people tried to kill him for blaspheming (John 8:58-59). Seven other times, Jesus attached a descriptor to this phrase. Each of those descriptions reveals something significant about his identity and character. If you want to know who Jesus is, learn the I AMs. If you want to become more like Jesus, live the I AMs.
This series focuses on the “I AM” statements Jesus made, recorded in the Gospel of John. Even by itself, the phrase “I AM” was incendiary. That was the name of God revealed to Moses (Exodus 3). When Jesus referred to himself this way, people tried to kill him for blaspheming (John 8:58-59). Seven other times, Jesus attached a descriptor to this phrase. Each of those descriptions reveals something significant about his identity and character. If you want to know who Jesus is, learn the I AMs. If you want to become more like Jesus, live the I AMs.
This series focuses on the “I AM” statements Jesus made, recorded in the Gospel of John. Even by itself, the phrase “I AM” was incendiary. That was the name of God revealed to Moses (Exodus 3). When Jesus referred to himself this way, people tried to kill him for blaspheming (John 8:58-59). Seven other times, Jesus attached a descriptor to this phrase. Each of those descriptions reveals something significant about his identity and character. If you want to know who Jesus is, learn the I AMs. If you want to become more like Jesus, live the I AMs.
This series focuses on the “I AM” statements Jesus made, recorded in the Gospel of John. Even by itself, the phrase “I AM” was incendiary. That was the name of God revealed to Moses (Exodus 3). When Jesus referred to himself this way, people tried to kill him for blaspheming (John 8:58-59). Seven other times, Jesus attached a descriptor to this phrase. Each of those descriptions reveals something significant about his identity and character. If you want to know who Jesus is, learn the I AMs. If you want to become more like Jesus, live the I AMs.
This series focuses on the “I AM” statements Jesus made, recorded in the Gospel of John. Even by itself, the phrase “I AM” was incendiary. That was the name of God revealed to Moses (Exodus 3). When Jesus referred to himself this way, people tried to kill him for blaspheming (John 8:58-59). Seven other times, Jesus attached a descriptor to this phrase. Each of those descriptions reveals something significant about his identity and character. If you want to know who Jesus is, learn the I AMs. If you want to become more like Jesus, live the I AMs.
We celebrate Jesus’ birth; the first Advent. At the same time, we must remember Christ’s return; the second Advent. Without the entire work of Jesus—life, death, resurrection, return—Christmas loses all meaning.
This series focuses on chapter three of Paul’s letter to Christians living in the city of Colossae. Paul writes to warn believers about false teaching that blended the religious ideas and spiritism of that society, with the gospel of Jesus. Paul asserts the supremacy of Christ over all powers and spirits. He provides solid teaching of our identity as believers, as being complete in Christ.
This series focuses on chapter three of Paul’s letter to Christians living in the city of Colossae. Paul writes to warn believers about false teaching that blended the religious ideas and spiritism of that society, with the gospel of Jesus. Paul asserts the supremacy of Christ over all powers and spirits. He provides solid teaching of our identity as believers, as being complete in Christ.
Are you experiencing and trusting daily in the Lord’s Compassion? Pastor Dave Muntsinger preaches on Luke 7:11-17
This series focuses on chapter three of Paul’s letter to Christians living in the city of Colossae. Paul writes to warn believers about false teaching that blended the religious ideas and spiritism of that society, with the gospel of Jesus. Paul asserts the supremacy of Christ over all powers and spirits. He provides solid teaching of our identity as believers, as being complete in Christ.
The book of Judges covers a time when God’s people repeatedly turned away to worship other gods. This led to oppression by foreign armies. In desperation, God’s people cried out for deliverance. God responded by sending great leaders (Judges) to restore peace and spiritual faithfulness. But after every judge died, the people went right back to disobedience, and the cycle started over again. This last section of the book (chapter 17-21) focuses on a period after the last judge (Samson) has died. The time of sin and rebellion chronicles several broken things. Each is relevant to our lives today.
The book of Judges covers a time when God’s people repeatedly turned away to worship other gods. This led to oppression by foreign armies. In desperation, God’s people cried out for deliverance. God responded by sending great leaders (Judges) to restore peace and spiritual faithfulness. But after every judge died, the people went right back to disobedience, and the cycle started over again. This last section of the book (chapter 17-21) focuses on a period after the last judge (Samson) has died. The time of sin and rebellion chronicles several broken things. Each is relevant to our lives today.
The book of Judges covers a time when God’s people repeatedly turned away to worship other gods. This led to oppression by foreign armies. In desperation, God’s people cried out for deliverance. God responded by sending great leaders (Judges) to restore peace and spiritual faithfulness. But after every judge died, the people went right back to disobedience, and the cycle started over again. This last section of the book (chapter 17-21) focuses on a period after the last judge (Samson) has died. The time of sin and rebellion chronicles several broken things. Each is relevant to our lives today.
The book of Judges covers a time when God’s people repeatedly turned away to worship other gods. This led to oppression by foreign armies. In desperation, God’s people cried out for deliverance. God responded by sending great leaders (Judges) to restore peace and spiritual faithfulness. But after every judge died, the people went right back to disobedience, and the cycle started over again. This last section of the book (chapter 17-21) focuses on a period after the last judge (Samson) has died. The time of sin and rebellion chronicles several broken things. Each is relevant to our lives today.
Cypress Bible Church produces lives changed by Christ as we gather, grow, and go. What does a life changed by Christ look like? We have three Core Values that help us picture that. Those values are summed up in the words: Gather; Grow; Go. This sermon focuses on Going in life-changing mission. We see this in what happens to Matthew after he meets Jesus.
The Book of Psalms is comprised of five books and Psalm 42 begins the second book. The Sons of Korah have written a beautiful song in regards to dealing with spiritual depression. We see the psalmist wrestle with his faith due to his current situation and surroundings and in the end we see hope have victory in the midst of the struggles and pains of life.
The Lord’s Table is to be a continual reminder of what Christ has done for his people. It is critical that we give great attention to this observance.
Whether it is things or people or systems, everything is broken. At times we feel so broken that it seems hopeless or that God could not possibly use us. But the Bible is filled with stories of fractured lives and messy situations. In this series we are studying one example of how God uses defective people. The focus is the infamous Samson. From his life, we can learn truths about how God works, even through broken situations and people.