Sermons on Body of Christ
Saved into the Fellowship (Acts 2:41-47)
Luke lists out four objects of their devotion: the apostle’s teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. These four practices mark the faithful Christian community, conducting their lives accordingly. The apostle’s teaching exalted the person and work of Christ, from his baptism to his ascension, and prophetically confirmed Jesus of Nazareth, Lord and Christ, as…
Sanctified to Love and Unity (John 17:17-26)
Our sanctification, or set apartness, comes in alignment to the truth, not mere statements of truth, but to Jesus, who is himself the word and the truth. This word that existed with God in the beginning, sanctified, or consecrated himself, verse 19, to God on the cross, that those who would follow him might also be sanctified. Jesus needed not to grow in holiness, but…
The Gospel Fruit of Pure, Sincere, Brotherly Love (1 Peter 1:22-2:3)
Having been born again though obedience (acknowledging the Truth and repenting unto salvation) to the good news of Jesus brings a new purpose to a human life. When we enter in to the salvation life of God, we become people who ought to “love one another earnestly from a pure heart… for…
Be Strong and Courageous (Joshua 1:1-9)
Living according to the mission and instruction of the Lord requires you to be resolute and courageous. But the Lord has won the victory. He has conquered death and brought all who believe in to the land of blessing, Jesus Christ himself.
