Sermons from October 1996

Election/Salvation Is by Grace, Not on the Basis of Your Works
Romans 11:6 Election unto salvation is not on the basis of any supposed good works foreseen by God, but solely on the basis of His gracious choice.

Remember the Sabbath to Keep It Holy, Part 1
Exodus 20:8-11 The Sabbath still continues to be in force in the New Covenant.

God Blesses the House of the Righteous
Proverbs 3:33 Those who choose to live wickedly in this life will bring a curse, not only upon themselves, but also upon their households. But those who live righteously will obtain a blessing instead.

Do Not Take God’s Name in Vain, Part 4
Exodus 20:7 We, as Christians, are to honor God by treating as holy everything by which He makes Himself known to us.

Do Not Envy the Man of Violence
Proverbs 3:31-32 You should not envy the wicked, nor should you imitate them, for to be a friend of the world is to be an enemy of the Lord, but to live righteously is to be the Lord’s friend.

Deliver Those Being Taken Away to Death
Proverbs 24:11-12 You are expected to do all within your power to rescue all the innocent who are being led away to an unjust death.

Do Not Take God’s Name in Vain, Part 3
Exodus 20:7 You dishonor the name of the Lord whenever you misuse anything by which He is pleased to reveal Himself.