Arise Church International: Recent Episodes
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Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Colossians 2:16-18
Acts 4:11
Psalm 118:22-24
Jonathan Edwards sermon: "The Perpetuity and Change of the Sabbath"
Matthew 11:25-30
The yoke
The heavy lading
The labor
The call
The new yoke
The rest
The learning
Acts 25-26
Acts 26:28 - Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You almost persuade me to become a Christian."
Revelation 3
- Sardis: the test of holiness
- Philadelphia: the test of little strength
- Laodicea: the test of abundance
Revelation 2:1-17
- Ephesus: the test of enduring love
- Smyrna: the test of tribulation and death
- Pergamos: the test of false doctrine
Hebrews 4
God's rest is a present reality for all true believers (4:3), but let us fear lest any of you should seem to come short of it (4:1).
Let us fear, 4:1.
Let us labor, 4:12.
Let us come to obtain God's strength (aka, grace), 4:16.
Romans 8:26-28
The Spirit Helps Our Infirmities:
--by giving us strength
--by helping us to overcome all temptation
--by groaning for us in prayer
Repentance, Foreknowledge, Election:
Acts 12:8
2 Peter 3:9
1 Peter 1:2
Romans 8:29
Acts 17:26-27
Matthew 20:16
Acts 13:46
2 Peter 1:5-12
Wander from Truth:
2 Tim 2:24-26
James 5:19-20
Falling Away:
Hebrews 12:12-17
Malachi 1:3-4
Hebrews 6:4-8
Hebrews 12:14
The body is the instrument of the soul.- Strongs
Biblical Requirements to enter heaven:
John 3:3
John 3:5
Matthew 7:21 (Luke 13:27)
Matthew 18:3
Matthew 5:8
Hebrews 12:14
1 Peter 1:15-16
Hebrews 12:14
Upon salvation you were sanctified, which enabled you to now live a holy life. So, pursue holiness, and in doing so, you will be holy.
Outline:
4:1-8: Justified by Faith not by Works
4:9-12: Justified by Faith not by Religious Rituals (circumcision)
4:13-15: Justified by Faith not by Law
4:16-25: Justified by Faith through Grace
Hebrews 5:12-14
Ephesians 4:11-5:2
Become spiritually mature:
V25 redeem your speech for truth
V26 redeem your anger to be godly
V27-28 redeem your hands
V29-30 redeem your speech
V31-32 redeem your heart
V12-15: The need to be reminded of what you know.
V16-18: Fables vs. an eyewitness testimony of the majesty and honor and glory of Christ.
V19-21: Take heed to the Scriptures until God enlightens your darkened heart.
2 Peter 1:5-11
Benefits to adding these virtues to your faith:
1. You will make your call and election certain (assurance of salvation)
2. You will never stumble
3. You will be given an abundant entrance into heaven
Matthew 24-25
Overview of end times events.
Christ tells His disciples what to expect, and how to live in a way that proves their faithfulness regarding: Spiritual Leadership (Matt 24:45-51), Spiritual Life (10 virgins parable, Matt 25:1-13) Spiritual Gifts (talents parable, Matt 25:14-30), and Christian Love (Matt 25:31-46).
Matthew 24.
When asked about end times events, Jesus gave the strongest exhortation to not be deceived. Deceptions will about as Christ's return draws near. A person's eternal destiny depends on whether they are deceived. Don't be deceived.
The Fear of the Lord is related to judgement.
The Fear of the Lord begins with believing God's Word.
The Fear of the Lord drives a person to the narrow gate of salvation.
The Fear of the Lord keeps a person on the narrow path.
There are great blessings for those who fear the Lord.
If you do not fear the Lord, then neither can you love the Lord.
- Those who receive instruction (Isa 66:2)
- Those who need correction (Psm 32:9)
- Those who refuse correction (Prov 29:1)
- The righteous who go astray (Ezekiel 3:18-21)
3 apostles each give the same warning of what the majority church would be like in theses last days.
2 Timothy 3 : 1 - 9
2 Peter 2 : 1 - 17
Jude 1 : 1 - 15
Romans 8:12-14, Romans 7:13-8:12, Galatians 5:19-21
The secret to spiritual life. The secret to overcoming all sin. The secret to eternal life.
A simple study of God's Word, recorded during our Wednesday night Bible study. We are studying through the book of Isaiah, looking at about one chapter each week. Feel free to join in person!
Matt 13:45-46, Luke 15:18-19
There are 2 groups of people: those who think they are worthy of heaven, and those who know they are not worthy of heaven. Which are you?
Psalm 50, 2 Corinthians 4.
90 percent of Americans pray in their day of trouble, asking God to fix their situation. For most of them, God ignores their request. But for some of them, God rescues them from their rescues. When you call unto the Lord in your day of trouble, you want God to answer your request. Learn how to be one of those that God rescues.
Luke 5, Hebrews 6.
If you have ever struggled with wondering whether Jesus Christ can and will forgive you, and whether God could ever love you, trust Christ's proven character. Come to Christ with an earnest and sincere desire for forgiveness and reconciliation with God, starting your request with "Lord, if You are willing." If you are as earnest and sincere (as far you know), then Jesus Christ will always respond with "I am willing." Rejoice in Christ's forgiveness because you are forgiven!
Philippians 2:1-11
The mind of Christ is: esteeming others > me...emptying yourself of yourself. ....humility....obedience to God...the antithesis of pride. The humble King Jesus instituted a new spiritual Kingdom that rewards humility and obedience. There is great reward to following Christ's example.
America is struggling, similar to Israel in Jeremiah 2. The lesson from Jeremiah is that these struggles happen because Gods people have rejected Him (the Fountain of Living Waters) and have carved out for themselves cisterns (idol worship and false spirituality). God brings charges when His people choose to follow the dictates of their evil hearts. America needs Jesus Christ.
Matthew 3:1-12, 23:33, Hebrews 2:3.
Supporting Scripture: 1 Cor 10:1-11, Isaiah 29 :10-14, Numbers 22
Luke 12:35-40 servants waiting for master to return
Luke 12:41-48 the steward
Matthew 24:36-44 Christ's second coming
Matthew 25:1-13 ten virgins
Matthew 25:14-30 parable of the talents
Ephesians 6:10-18
Be Strong in the Lord.
Stand against the wiles of the devil.
Withstand in the evil day.
Ephesians 5:21-6:9,
There are no bad teams, only bad leaders.
Matthew 10:34-39
Jesus did not come to bring peace but a sword.
Malachi 3-4
1 Cor 6:9-12
Rev 22:11, 22
1. cut off known sin (James 4:7)
2. study Scripture (John 8:31)
3. be a doer of the word (James 1:22)
Acts 2:
Preaching (conviction)
Live with Purpose and Passion (commitment)
Purity (consecration)
Pot-Lucking (community).
Prayerful.
Powerful.
Matt 11:28-30: Come, Commit, Change, Find Rest.
The purpose of the fear of the Lord.
2 Kings 22-23: King Hezekiah - seek, soft heart, submit, smash, celebrate.
A place that values others: Luke 6:27-36 A place of reconciliation: 2 Cor 5:17-21 A place of encouragement: 1 Cor 14, Eph 4:11-18