According to this text not all faith is saving faith. This passage gives insights into the difference between saving faith and non-saving faith.
Read John 2:23 - 3:3
Faith, and Frowning Providences
Christ never promised a life free from trials and difficulties. William Cowper refered to these as the "frowning providences" of God. In Ruth chapter 1, we see three people facing these "frowning providences." Elimelech, in a spirit of distrust turns his back on the covenant God and redemption. Naomi's decision making isn't above reproach either. It is Ruth, one outside the covenant, who leads the way as she grasps hold in true faith to the God of redemption.
Read Ruth 1
Jesus Clears the Temple (2)
This sermon focuses on Jesus' messianic claim by clearing the temple, his claim to be the fulfillment of the temple and the sign of the resurrection.
Read Malachi 2:17 - 3:5;
John 2:12-25
Text: John 2:18-22
Where are the Prophets? - Romans 12:6b
This sermons seeks to understand God's Word to us today in Paul's exhortation to prophets to exercise their gift. It looks at the nature and purpose of prophecy in the Bible, the cessation of prophecy after the closing of the NT canon and the contemporary relevance of this exhortation.
Read Deuteronomy 18:14-22;
Joel 2:28-32;
Romans 12:3-8
Text: Romans 12:6b
Godly Sorrow
This text draws attention to the fact that there are two kinds of sorrow for sin. Simply being grieved by our sin, we see here, is not what it means to be Christian. The Christian is led from sorrow to repentance, to salvation in Christ.
Read 2 Corinthians 7:1-12
Testing and Approving the Will of God
The result and goal of our transformation is that we are able to test and approve the will of God.
Read Romans 12:2
May God Increase Our Thankfulness & Joy in Christ’s Work
1. Performed in the Past (vs 3-4)
2. Taking place in the Present (vs 5)
3. Finalized in the Future (vs 6)
Read Philippians 1:1-18
Chosen to Worship
Read Colossians 3:1-17
Dying to Live
Read Colossians 3:1-17
Do You Live in Hope?
Death is a fearful expectation of virtually all people, yet too many mask their fear of death with a worldly wisdom that seeks to find hope in earthly temporal issues. Solomon points out the madness of man's heart at work to deny the appointment with death we all have. He leads us to the Wisdom of God in Jesus Christ who has conquered death for His people to give them a sure and certain hope.
Read Ecclesiastes 9:1-18