1) Elders – above reproach: In his morality, self-control, hospitality, ability to teach, approach to alcohol, temper, attitude to money, home life, spiritual maturity, reputation outside the church. 2) Deacons – above reproach: In his/her self-control, biblical convictions, past service and development, home life, heavenly standing and confidence.
Men: Display Household Holiness in public worship by your prayerfulness v8 Women: Display Household Holiness in public worship by your propriety v9-10 Women: Display Household Holiness in public worship as you learn …not teach, in all submissiveness…not exercising authority v11-12 Paul’s explanation: Life in the garden before AND after the Fall v13-14 Paul’s exhortation: Live…
1. The Priority of Prayer (v1-4) Its Importance Its Content Its Outcome 2. The Proclamation of Truth (v5-7) By Declaration By Demonstration
SPECULATION (v3-11, 18-20) a) Bad Teachers and Bad Teaching b) The Urgency of the Charge c) The Motive of the Charge d) The Result of not responding to the Charge TRANSFORMATION (v12-17) a) Mercy Received b) Grace Overflowed c) Glory Displayed
The Prescription: Matt 6:25-34 Remember who God is and how He cares v25-6; 31-2 Recognise that worry doesn’t work v27 Resolve to trust Him more v28-30 Reset your heart’s priorities v33 Rely on today’s grace for todays’ troubles v34 Who’s Approval Are You Seeking? Approval Anxiety The Fear of Man – Proverbs 25:29 The snare…
TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR HEART Where is your treasure? TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR MIND Where is your focus? TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR ACTIONS Who or what are you serving? 1. “I value all things only by the price they shall gain in eternity.” (John Wesley) 2. “I place no value on anything…
1. The Basics What is prayer and fasting? 2. The Backdrop How should we pray and fast? 3. The Blueprint Who should we pray to and meditate upon? What should we pray for and meditate upon? 4. The Bombshell Why is v14 here?
Show yourself approved unto God. (Matt.5:38-42) Deny Yourself: In the face of insult and injury v38-39 In the light of unfair and unjust treatment v40 In the case of enforced service v41 In the pain of being mistreated and manipulated v42 Be like the Head of the Church 1 Peter 2:21-24 Be the…
WHAT IS GOD LIKE? According to Nehemiah 9: He’s always existed (v5) He’s the creator (v6) He chooses to build relationships with us (v7) He always keeps his promises, because he is righteous (v8) He is compassionate (v9) He is powerful (v10-11) He guides (v12) He speaks (v13-14) He provides (v15) He forgives and does…
1. The REALITY of Oaths – Biblical Precedent 2. The REASON for Oaths – Honesty and Accountability 3. There are RASH Oaths – Thoughtless and Costly 4. There are REDUNDANT Oaths – Blinding and Foolish 5. Yes or No in WORSHIP 6. Yes or No in WITNESS 7. Yes or No with ONE ANOTHER