What Can We Expect at the Judgment Seat of Christ?
The Bible says that at Christ’s Judgment Seat, each of us “will receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether GOOD or BAD.” What does the Bible mean when it says “good or bad”? We all want to be rewarded for the “good.” The “good” here refers to…
Can I Really Live A Virtuous Life?
Text: Romans 6:1-7, 11-13 Romans 6:18—You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. Introduction: The Problem and Potential of Addiction Like it or not, we all know something about addiction these days. When we hear the word addiction, we immediately think about drugs and the near hopeless war that seems…
Why Don’t Christians Know the Bible Better?
A recent article for FoxNews.com recently asked, “Why are so many Christians biblically illiterate?” This question involves two key issues. First, are Christians (or at least American Christians) really biblically illiterate? Second, if so, what can be done to change the situation? The article notes that 80 percent of Americans believe the Bible is “God’s…
The True Meaning of Love
Love makes the world go ‘round, or so the song goes, but what does the word “love” really mean? There seems to be an awful lot of confusion regarding this word, not only among songwriters but also among politicians and even among the mainstream media. Instead of getting all “feely-touchy” about this word, I suggest we…
How To Deal With Temptation
How To Deal With Temptation “I am a Christian. I believe in Jesus as God’s Son and my Savior from sin. I want to live for Him, and obey His teachings. Why, then, do I keep failing?” What we are dealing with here is temptation. It is the common problem of all human beings, and…
Finding God’s Will – Part 1
Jim Shaddix, Message January 10, 2016 Let me ask you to open your Bible to Acts Chapter 1 and let’s continue to worship the Lord through the teaching of His Word. Acts Chapter 1. If you came in today and don’t have a copy of the Bible, I hope there is someone sitting close…
Born to be God
Jim Shaddix Message December 20, 2015 Good morning, Brainerd Faith Family. It is great to see you. Merry Christmas to you. Let’s study God’s Word together and worship Him through that. So let me ask you to open your Bible to Matthew Chapter 1. We want to turn our attention this morning to a…
The Conduct of a Worthy Christian Life
Paul Laso December 27, 2015 Well, good morning again. I am excited to preach God’s Word this morning and I pray that you are excited to hear God’s Word as well. It seems like every time I have an opportunity to preach, I have to make an announcement for something. So, another quick update that…
Are You Ready for Christmas?
Are you ready for Christmas? Are you excited? If so, WHY? Could it be because you are thinking about what you are going to get—the Christmas presents, which have become more and more the sum and substance of our celebration of what we call “Christmas”? We know that it the case with children. But, let’s…
Should Christians Own Guns?
by Dr. Dillon Burroughs Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr. recently urged students at his college—the largest Christian university in America—to carry concealed weapons on campus to defend against potential jihadist terror attacks. His view has created a firestorm of media, leaving many Christians wondering what God’s Word says related to this issue. Should Christians…
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