Sermons from January 1998
Judgment Begins with the House of God
1 Peter 4:17-19 God is sitting in His Temple as a refiner to purify His children that they might offer to Him holy sacrifices. PLEASE NOTE – the quality of the recording is poor for the first 2 minutes of this sermon, but then is fine for the remainder.
He Came Not to Call the Righteous, but Sinners
Matthew 9:12-13 You will only see your need of Christ, if you can also see your sick and sinful condition.
If You Suffer as a Christian, Rejoice!
1 Peter 4:14-16 There is blessing for you if you suffer for the name of Christ
Do Not Be Surprised by Suffering
1 Peter 4:12-13 You should not think that it is a strange thing that your faith is tested by God, but you should rejoice knowing that it will work out for your good and for His glory.
The Lord Favors Those Who Fear Him
Psalm 147:10-11 God does not take pleasure in anything that we are by virtue of our birth into this world
Use Your Gifts to Serve One Another
1 Peter 4:10-11 As a believer you have a spiritual gift entrusted to you which God expects you to use for the good of your brethren
The Brevity of Life
Psalm 90:10 Our time on earth is very brief, and, therefore, very precious.