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Series Break  Marriage Instructions (Ephesians 5:22-33) Paul wrote the Ephesian church about God’s plan to save people, by grace through faith, and not of works. He explained that the Gentiles and Jews form the church of Christ. And they are one body and should not be divided. He urged them to walk wisely and make the most of every opportunity for the gospel. Paul warned them not to get drunk but...

Word of God (January 8, 2022) The gospel, according to John, approached the story of the Son of God differently. Instead of citing the other three writings, which are Matthew, Mark, and Luke, John writes from his memory of the events and discourses of our Lord Unlike Matthew and Luke, he did not begin with a genealogy; unlike Mark, he did not begin with the earthly narrative. Instead, John began w...

The Birth of Jesus Christ (Luke 2:1-35)

Wisdom and Wealth Wealth with no Sorrow (Proverbs 15:16-17; 10:22) Many seek treasure and desire to acquire wealth. However, there is wealth that one must avoid. It is the type that brings trouble, turmoil, sorrow, and grief. Furthermore, it is a type that makes you lose track of what is the most important. Yet there is a type of wealth that is not earthly but divine, for the Lord is the treasure...

Wisdom and Wealth Selfish Glory (Proverbs 25:27; 27:1-2 ) It is unwise to elevate one’s self. Scripture warns that those who elevate themselves, God will humble, and those who humble themselves, God will elevate. It is wise to take heed. However, some cannot resist the temptation to chase self-glory. The need to be known or the yearning for applause lures many into unenviable positions. Be careful...

Wisdom and Wealth Dangerous Proposition (Proverbs 13:7,11; 28:20) Some like to show off their wealth, and some like to pretend they are wealthy. The opposite is also true. Some are not flamboyant and prefer to be discrete. Some are obsessed with social status or the power that wealth brings. Wealth on the fast lane is a tempting proposition, but it is a dangerous one. Those who fear the Lord will...

Wisdom and Wealth  Work Well (Proverbs 12:11; 14:23; 22:29) Wisdom makes itself clear; those who fear God should work well and ethically. Conversely, wisdom warns against worthless fantasies. Moreover, all talk without work does not bring earnings. Wisdom seekers should improve their skills to the level of outstanding excellence. Such might be a lifetime of work, yet for some, it could be less tha...

Wisdom and Wealth Caution on Wealth (Proverbs 23:1-5 ) Wisdom instructs us to honor God from our wealth, practice generosity, build our reserves, avoid haste in decision-making, seek wise advice, beware of wicked advice, avoid fools, and walk with the wise. Furthermore, wisdom tells us to behave appropriately in front of people in power and position. We should avoid overeating, nor should we desir...

Wisdom and Wealth Choose your Companions (Proverbs 12:5; 14:7; 13:20) Wisdom instructs us to listen to wisdom and instruction. Yet wisdom also warns us against the counsel of the wicked, which is deceitful. Therefore, one must choose the right advisers. We must also make sure that there is no deceit in our advice should we give advice to others. Wisdom leads us to walk with the wise because we wil...

Wisdom and Wealth Planning (Proverbs 15:22; 21:5; 19:21) Everybody plans, whether long-term, mid-term, short-term or super short-term; yet not everyone makes the usual mistakes in planning. This sermon will tackle two. The first is not listening to wise advice, and the other is related to the first, rushing in and pressing forward with limited knowledge. But, conversely, there are necessary ingred...

Wisdom and Wealth Advisers (Proverbs 12:15; 15:22; 19:20) As believers, the gospel should be the center of our lives. By grace, we should live it and proclaim it. The gospel wrote eternity in our hearts, and that will never change. However, we live on earth, which means that we must deal with earthly things. Earthly things like work, marriage, planning, and wealth are temporal concepts, yet the wo...

Watch Your Source (Proverbs 27:23-27) Wisdom instructs us to honor God from our wealth, gather during times of plenty, and practice generosity. However, we must remain careful about how we treat wealth. Although we must build our reserves, which means building wealth to prepare for the worst of times, we must remember that there is something more valuable than earthly treasures. And that is God’s...

The recorded discussion of our GG Leaders Gathering on October 1, 2022.

Scripture speaks of the virtues of work, gathering the harvest, and storing to prepare for times of need. Yet Scripture also taught the wise to act generously, to share blessings, and sell what others need. Contrary to common logic, hoarding does not work well. Furthermore, giving wisely leads to enrichment and personal nurture. One may conclude that the ways of wisdom are not necessarily the ways...

Wisdom from Ants (Proverbs 6:6-11) The book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings, which is necessary to reflect on and apply. Too often, humans allow their emotions to lead them in making decisions. Furthermore, we rely too much on our limited understanding of the world. Instead, we should not rely on our understanding. We should always seek guidance in the wisdom of His word. There is some...

Trust the Lord (Proverbs 3:5-10) The book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings. If we meditate and apply its wisdom, we will see God’s blessings on our personal lives, families, and communities. Conversely, if we do not apply the wisdom of Scripture, we risk reaping unwanted consequences. Every believer should be on a quest for biblical wisdom. https://www.gcfnaga.com/trust-the-lord

Galatian Liberty Part 29  What Matters (Galatians 6:14-18) Paul questioned the motive of the false teacher. They taught a distorted gospel because they wanted to avoid persecution. Paul also revealed their hypocrisy about requiring others to become circumcised, but they do not obey the law. Their purpose was to boast about gaining proselytes. However, Paul would explain that proper boasting is abo...

Galatian Liberty Part 28 Large Letters (Galatians 6:11-13) Paul instructed the Galatians to bear one another’s burden, share all good things with their teacher, and do good to the household of faith. He also warned them that sowing to the flesh leads to corruption, but sowing to the Spirit leads to eternal life. When he began to close his letter, he signified that he wrote with his hand using larg...

Galatian Liberty Part 27 Sow Goodness (Galatians 6:6-10) Paul highlighted the value of the gospel. He explained that anyone who preaches another gospel or a distorted gospel is cursed. He clarified that justification is by faith in Christ alone, and righteousness is by faith in Him alone. Any other source of justification and righteousness is false teaching. Anyone who finds righteousness in their...

Galatian Liberty Part 26  Bear the Burden (Galatians 6:1-5) Paul instructed the Galatian believers to walk by the Spirit and give no opportunity to the flesh. He warned that those who practice the deeds of the flesh would not inherit the kingdom of God. He further explained that those who belong to Christ had crucified the flesh and its lust. Paul cited examples of the fruit of the Spirit, which i...

Galatian Liberty Part 25 Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26) Paul instructed the Galatians to walk by the Spirit so they would not satisfy the cravings of the flesh. There should be no opportunity for the flesh; instead, they should walk by the Spirit. After enumerating some deeds of the flesh, he would contrast them immediately.  Paul listed the fruit of the Spirit, which is in direct contras...

Galatian Liberty - Part 24 Works of the Flesh (Galatians 5:19-21) Paul instructed the Galatians to walk by the Spirit so they would not satisfy the cravings of the flesh. He made them aware that the desires of the Spirit are against the desires of the flesh. And the cravings of the flesh are against the Spirit. Paul’s explanation clarified the opposing forces in that battle within a believer. Paul...

Galatian Liberty Part 23 Spirit vs Flesh (Galatians 5:16-18) Paul, the apostle, warned that freedom in Christ should not be used as  an opportunity for the flesh. And that if the Galatians bit or devoured one another, they would end up destroying each other. Paul encouraged them to love one another instead, citing the teaching of Christ and Leviticus 19:18.  Although he cited part of the moral law...

Galatian Liberty Part 22 No Excuses (Galatians 5:13-15) Paul expressed hope that the Galatians would choose the right point of view, although his dismay could still be felt. He would point out that a little leaven or wrong teaching can grow to dangerous levels, leading to severance from God’s grace. Moreover, those who hinder people from believing the gospel will suffer the penalty, which is the c...