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V. 28 Stop stealing - taking something that isn't rightly yours - taking something that you haven't earn Get to work - toiling to the point - earning - accomplishing Give to others - we should be generous - we should be aware of others - we should give to needs Stop robbing yourself of Gods blessings Get to work so you can have Gods blessings Get to work so you can be share Gods blessings Confront...

The issue of purity 1. Gods plan - not one time (v.3) Fornication- all immoral sins (porn) - anything that provokes sexual desires which cannot be righteously fulfilled (porneia) Uncleanness- moral purity Covetousness- greediness Filthiness obscenity Foolish talking- unwise talk Jesting- vulgarity - not one idol (3,5) - not one deception (6) - not one fellowship (11) - a close relationship - not o...

1. The condition of the sinner without Jesus Christ v. 1-4 A sinner without Christ... - is spiritually dead v.1 - is headed the wrong way v. 2 - is disobedient to God v. 2 rom. 3:23 - is living a destructive life v. 3 - Is condemned need to wrath v. 3 2. The provision of our savior Jesus Christ v. 4-7 But God! -is rich in mercy - is great in love - The savior Jesus Christ - he alone is without sin...

4 principles 1 Corinthians 10: 1. We must determine to escape temptation. 1 Cor. 10:12-13 How do we escape the temptation to sin? - consider sin dead. Col. 3:5; gal. 5:24; rom. 6:11 - deny it. Titus 2:12 - flee from it. 2 Tim. 2:22; gen. 39 - walk in the spirit. Gal 5:16 - don't grieve or quench the Holy Spirit. Eph. 4:30; 1 thess. 5:19 2. Defend your heart. Prov. 4:23 - keep: to protect or mainta...

The incredible power of the tongue The commands v. 25 Put off dishonesty Put on truth What's the big deal - it destroys - it deceives - it is a first step toward many other sins The commands v.29 Put off corrupt communications Put on edification - prov. 12:18 1. Your Talk What best describes you and your talk? - sarcasm - harshness - belittling - negativity Or - praise - gratitude - respect - gent...

Four key words 1. Walk - the Christian life 2. War - the power of our strongholds - they hold us back - they pull us down - they sometimes lie dormant - it may not be affecting you now but it will - The identity of our stronghold - an issue of pride - self-focus - self-righteousness - a matter of purity - a personality issue - we have strengths and weaknesses - a pattern that is hurting us 3. Weap...

Ministering/ mentoring to youth Everyone needs a Paul- mentor Timothy- someone to mentor Barnabas- encourager 1. Dearly beloved- love them v.2 - time - say it - show it 2. Pray for them v. 3 - don't ever under estimate the power of prayer 3. Enjoy seeing them v. 4 4. Care fro them v. 4 ( being mindful of thy tears) 5. Praise the family v. 5 - look for reasons to praise their parents 6. Instruct th...

Postmodernism Mans selfishness - 2 Tim 3:1-2 - Phil. 2:21 God owns you - gen. 1:26-27 What does God say? - We all have sinned- rom. 3:23 - Sin deserves death- Romans 6:23 - but God has shown mercy- ps. 103:10 Our response - gratitude- 1 thess. 5:18 Your circumstances you not determine attitude Thanksgiving Looks at what we already have. Entitlement looks at what we don't. Application 1. Remember w...

Don't walk like those around us do v. 17 Don't talk like those around us do Don't balk at Gods plan like those around us do Examine those around us v.17 - there thinking is wrong v. 17 - yolo - love is love - porn is harmless entertainment - How you feel is what's important - take care of yourself - their understanding is wrong v.18 - their heart is wrong v.18 - their ignorance is wrong v. 18 Exam...

1. Is it reasonable to believe in God? The fine tuning of the universe Reasonablefaith.com 2. Is it reasonable not to believe in God? - Rick Oliver quote 3. If there is no God, what difference would it make? If... You are an accident You have no purpose You have no meaningful explanation for disease, pain, death Love is not real 4. If there is a God does it matter to me? -you have meaning - you ha...

Southeast Baptist Podcast features the preaching and teaching of Pastor John Ray, the senior pastor of Southeast Baptist Tabernacle in Indianapolis, IN. His preaching is biblical, conversational, and encouraging as you pursue a Christlike walk.

Salt- our character; Light- our conduct "We should be a positive spiritual influence on the world around us through true Spirit of God." A. Worth of salt and light 1. Supply and demand: Salt and light are in demand. Supply is limited. 2. Absence of salt demonstrates decay. Absence of light demonstrates darkness. B. Work of salt and light 1. Preservative, white purity, taste, cleanser 2. Restrains...

Several reasons why worry is wrong 1. Worry is needless. God cares for his own v.25 He goes from the greatest to the least - if he can do the greater he obviously can do the lesser - They he goes from the lesser to the greater v. 26 - the birds - the flowers 2. Worry is pointless. It accomplishes nothing v. 27 - worry doesn't add anything but it can take it away - worry is like a rocking chair. It...

The goal of prayer is the ear of God - spurgeon 1. Pray with reverence He was a cupbearer to the king. But when he talked to God he know he was not talking to an earthly king but to the King - praising God. v. 5 - for His mercy, love, grace, greatness, goodness - petitioning God. v.6 2. Pray with repetition - God is rarely early but never late 3. Pray with repentance v. 7 Prov. 28: 4. Pray with re...

Commendation, not condemnation like in Revelation What had Laodicea done for such a reprimand? -they understood sin, but they were apathetic (spew: extreme disgust) 1. Sin of lukewarm-ness. Why it's hard to deal with a lukewarm person: - It's hard to do much with a spiritually indifferent person. - They are a reproach to the name of Jesus Christ. (Lukewarm is the worst form of blasphemy) - Lukewar...

Our beliefs dictate our behavior Why should we be a dedicated Christian? - Because of Salvation - justified - sanctification - glorification How can I be a dedicated Christian? - surrendering of ourselves to God - living sacrifice - holy - acceptable - reasonable- logical. It just makes sense - separation from the world - not conformed - stop letting the world pressure you into a mold - saturation...

In order to walk in the light ... 1. You have to know Jesus Christ 2. You show the fruit of the spirit v.9 3. You have to discern v. 10 4. You can't be involved with the unrighteous but rather live a life that reproved them 5. It reveals 6. Wake up 7. God gives more

Southeast Baptist Podcast features the preaching and teaching of Pastor John Ray, the senior pastor of Southeast Baptist Tabernacle in Indianapolis, IN. His preaching is biblical, conversational, and encouraging as you pursue a Christlike walk.

Don'ts 1. Don't hit you mom Ex. 21:15 2. Don't curse her- complain Ex. 21:17 3. Don't shame her. Lev. 18:7 4. Don't embarrass your mom Prov. 10:1 5. Don't rob your mom Prov. 28:24 6. Don't push them away. Prov. 19:26 Do's 1. Show reverence and respect Lev. 19 2. Kiss your mom 1 kings 19 3. Listen to what she has to say and obey Prov. 1:8 4. Choose wisdom over foolish Prov. 15:20 5. Take care of he...

Walk in love Matt. 9:36 - compassion 1 John 4:19 - he first loved us - don't wait to reciprocate love From the cross he forgave God's love is accepting 1 John 3:1 How much do I reflect the love of God?

1. How not to walk - like the unsaved, as if you are not a Christian - how we feel - - separated from God by choice 2. How to walk - put off the old man/ nature - renew my mind- change the way I think - put on The new man- righteousness and holiness, new behavior - put off lying & speak the truth - be angry and sin not - stay current - don't let the devil have control - don't steal, rather work -...

Southeast Baptist Podcast features the preaching and teaching of Pastor John Ray, the senior pastor of Southeast Baptist Tabernacle in Indianapolis, IN. His preaching is biblical, conversational, and encouraging as you pursue a Christlike walk.

Southeast Baptist Podcast features the preaching and teaching of Pastor John Ray, the senior pastor of Southeast Baptist Tabernacle in Indianapolis, IN. His preaching is biblical, conversational, and encouraging as you pursue a Christlike walk.

Walk worthy in... Lowliness- humility Meekness- gentleness Longsuffering- Forbearing one another- put up with one another In love Unity- body, spirit, hope, lord, faith, baptism, God and father of all

Walk in/of good works - minister 3:7 - humility 3:8 - witnessing 3:8 - boldness in access to God v.12 - submission v.14 - "I will surrender what I want to do what You want." When people hear your walk talking, what are they hearing?