When you talk to the average churchgoer and inquire as to their reason for going to Heaven, they will tell you about their good works. Most people hold the view that their good will outweigh their bad. That, if they try to live a good life and are sincere, God will understand. It is my objective to dispel such a notion; I would like to discuss the deceitfulness of self-righteousness.
It is my objective to review the life of Moses, noting a few particulars about his faith, calling, and service. Through which, we might glean some practical truths, not only for the specially called servant, but also for any and all who are Christian.
It is my objective to point you to your only hope and single resource. Do not turn your back on God. Do not reject His kind dealings with you. He alone is your true refuge. Pour out your heart before Him. Trust in Him at all times.
I intend to demonstrate from the Bible there is only one true God. That sinful man has an obligation to the one true God, and should worship Him alone. And, the true God has only one means of access.
Is there anything you wish you could change? Well, with the new year upon us, perhaps you are looking to make some changes. The year is fresh and completely in front of us. What will we make of it? This may just be the right time for you to have a new beginning, a clean slate, or even, a fresh start.
Regardless of what you think about this holiday season, you must agree that it is a season of giving. People are benevolent this time of year. Our text speaks of the act of giving. The Magi traveled a great distance to appear before a young child and offer him gifts. Why did they do so? Better yet, why should we do the same?
When we have problems in our society, it is possible to obtain arbitration through a mediator. But what shall we do if the problem is between God and man? It is my objective to discuss the subject of our Mediator.
Faith is often difficult to possess. We are more empirical than we are theorists or philosophers. It is hard to look beyond our present reality. Yet, we know that faith sees the invisible. We know that faith is a gift from God. We know that faith may overcome our circumstances. Oh, that we might have faith in God.
It is my desire to look into this text, and then discuss church conduct. I will look at the early church behavior from both a positive perspective and negative. By this, perhaps, we will know how we ought to behave ourselves in the church of God.
I would that you desire the things of God. I encourage you to get into God's Word every day. It is my objective to stir up in you a hunger and thirst for God's Word.