Each one of us has a concern for others. In fact, we would find it negligent if a danger is present and we do nothing to warn the unwary potential victim. We should then warn them about spiritual harm. Yes, danger awaits all unbelievers.
To be forewarned is to be forearmed. If we basically know how sin works, we are better off in our battle against it.
Our reading speaks of change. It is fair to expect a declaration of change to be manifested by...change. I want to make it very clear. I want to make it known. God has changed my life!
I would like to remind you that one of these days our Beloved One will be coming back. There should be a longing for Jesus which exceeds any earthly passion for awaited arrivals.
Aren't you glad for forgiveness? Do you joy in the fact that you are a sinner saved by grace? I would like to talk to you today about the forgiveness which God gives.
Without a doubt God has blessed us in many ways. Of course, His blessings come in "all shapes and sizes." So, we have a tendency to categorize our blessings into good, better, and best. I would like to talk about one of your tremendous blessings, perhaps, the greatest.
The Bible doesn't seem to be as important as it once was. In many churches the Word of God has been watered down or eliminated. I believe our text will remind us of the importance of the Bible and the emphasis it should have in our assemblies.
I would like to address the matter of man's perception of God and attempt to direct our focus back toward God and His greatness. May we have a greater sense of awe and reverence toward Almighty God.
There are three basic aspects to life: one, life itself, the circumstances; two, our Christian service; and three, the afterlife, that is, eternity. How shall we respond in these areas? Regarding these things, I ask, "Where is your confidence?" That is, "In what do you trust?"
Many in our society see God only as a God of love. For them, Hell is not to be preached and the judgment of God is not to be declared. But, while I believe in the love of God, I also believe God judges sin. I believe in the wrath of God.