FBC Gresham

As we continue to look at how to combat sin in Colossians 3 we see that patience and love are ours in Christ Jesus. These are essential for combatting sin and maintaining the unity of the spirit in the church. Having all the attributes of Christ we are prepared to bear with and forgive each other, just as Christ does for us!

In this sermon we examine how the first four attributes of Christ we are told to put on are already ours in Christ. We see how each of these is exemplified in what Christ has done, and we see that Christ "is" each of these, through and through!

This sermon is an overview of Colossians 3:12-17. In the two sermons to follow we will break down the text in much greater detail. But, here we look at how these verses fit with the overall flow Paul's discussion about overcoming sin! Only the Christian will ever have victory over sin You must be equipped in Christ You must live in Christ

As we continue the theme of killing our sin, we find a third command, "Do not lie to one another. Paul give us to reasons for this: We have put off the old man, and we have put on the new man.

John Owen says that we must be killing sin or sin will be killing us! The second way Paul tells the Christian to fight sin is to be killing it, be putting it off, and to not be lying to each other. In this sermon we deal with the first two of these from Colossians 3:5-8.

Colossians 3:1-4 In a very brief series out of Colossians chapter 3 we will address the issue of Colossians 2:23; "These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh." Paul then turns to discuss the things that do help to stop the indulgence of the flesh. In th...

In Ephesians 4 Paul tells us to walk worthy of the calling to which we have been called. What does this mean? We will see that it begins with humility. Gentleness, patience, a bearing with one another in love, and a desire to maintain the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace are all impossible for the prideful man. In fact, the prideful man is the greatest danger to the unity of the church.

In this sermon we see that “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!” 1. There are many excuses for not coming 2. Go out and bring them in 3. Go out further and bring them in harder

This sermon was preached at the BMA of Smith County Local Association 2023. 1. The Macedonian Example. 2. Churches ought to abound in fellowship in the ministry to the churches. 3. Christ's Example. 4. This will profit you.

In this text we see that we see that we 1. Shouldn't invite those who can repay us (because they will), 2. Should invite those who can't repay us (because then we will be repaid in Heaven).

In this sermon Jesus addresses the attendees at a feast to warn them about the consequences of their desire for glory. If you take nothing else from the sermon, remember that the only glory that matters is found in humility. 1. Down (Don't exalt yourself because you are likely to be sent down) 2. Up (Act in humility that you might be brought up) 3. Upside Down (All who exalt themselves will be...

In this sermon we find Jesus once again surrounded by Pharisees on the Sabbath, and another healing ensues. What sets this text apart is the Jesus' mission of mercy contrasted with their self-constructed religion. The theme, "Don't let your religion prevent your mercy" is revealed in three parts: 1. Have mercy on your enemies 2. Have mercy on the needy 3. Have mercy on your house...

In this sermon we find that everyone wishes Jesus’ death (for their own reasons), but Jesus wishes life for us (even if we won’t receive it). However, if we reject Him, we may not see that opportunity again until he returns and we all say, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”

In this test Jesus commands us all to, "Strive to enter through the narrow door!" We find three reasons we must obey this command; 1. Many will perish 2. Later is too late 3. There will be many regrets

What is the Kingdom Of God Like? In scripture Jesus uses many parables to tell us about His Kingdom; In Luke 13:10-21 Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath in order to demonstrate what the kingdom is like, then He gives two illustrations to help us understand the healing. The fullness of this scripture reveals to us that the kingdom is about transforming lives, and never about hypocrisy!

In Luke 13:2-9 we find that absolutely everyone must repent or perish; the wicked, the good, and the unfruitful must all turn.

In luke 12:49-59 Three unique sections come together to teach us how important is that we interpret Christ’s coming correctly.   I.  A Time for purification, for trials, for division II.  A Time To Interpret III. A Time To Settle Your Debts

Are you ready for Christ's Return? That is the essential question of Luke 12:35-48. Jesus tells us to get ready and to stay ready, because He is coming at an hour you don't expect. Who needs to here this? Everyone... When He returns, it will be as judge of the living and the dead, for the faithful and the faithless!

In this sermon we find five sets of commands clusters around truths and promises of God we need to know in order to have a healthy relationship with the material things of this world. In the end, it can all be summed up in this: store your treasures in Heaven, because wherever you store your treasure is where you will keep your heart!

What do we do with God's blessings? This text teaches us that God allows us to judge what is right in apportioning what we have. At the same time, we are commanded to guard against all forms of covetousness/greed, because one day, God will judge what we have done, and He will give us a portion of the inheritance in Heaven based upon what we have done on earth. Finally, we are told to be rich t...

The Christian should not be anxious because of the Holy Spirit 1. Don't Be anxious about the judgment 2. Don't be anxious about your eligibility 3. Don't be anxious about getting it right.

The main thrust of this sermon is that we must fear God and nothing else, because Jesus ransomed us from hell. 1. You SHOULD NOT fear man 2. You MUST fear God. 3. You MUST NOT fear anything in this life.

What's wrong with a little hypocrisy? 1. Hypocrisy hides our motives (for a while). 2. Hypocrisy spreads. 3. Hypocrisy will be revealed.

In this sermon we find that the scriptures are the key to knowing God. When we attempt to altar the message we hinder those who are coming to Him.

In this sermon from Luke 11:47-51 we find that the lawyers have deceived themselves into thinking that they are better people than their ancestors. They are deceived, even as to their need for Christ, and the results are deadly!