Messages
“Standing Firm on the Foundation of God’s Word”
“The Identity & Judgment of False Teachers” – (2 Peter 2:1-10a)
“Believers in Christ should recognize & reject false doctrine.”
The Presence of False Teachers (v. 1)
The Practice of False Teachers (v. 1-3)
The Penalty of False Teachers (v. 4-10a)
Verse to Remember - “But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity & purity of devotion to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 11:3)
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“Standing Firm on the Foundation of God’s Word” – 2 Peter
“The Trustworthy & Timeless Truth of God’s Word” 2 Peter 1:16-21
“God’s Word is inspired, sufficient, authoritative, inerrant, clear, necessary, & reliable.”
God has given us…
- A Reliable Messenger (v. 16-18)
- A Reliable Messiah (v. 17-19)
- A Reliable Message (v. 19-21)
Verse to Remember - “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
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From the Series “Standing Firm on the Foundation of God’s Word” – The Book of 2 Peter
“Daily Reminders” – 2 Peter 1:10-15
Sunday, February 2, 2012 – Bro. Joe Don Hawthorn
“Believers in Christ need to be reminded of the Gospel daily.”
A godly life is evidence of a genuine faith & a transformed heart (v. 10-11)
We need to be reminded of the Gospel daily (v. 12-14)
We have a responsibility to give the Gospel to the next generation (v. 15)
Verse to Remember - “In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith & of the sound doctrine which you have been following.” (1 Timothy 4:6)
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From the Series “Standing Firm on the Foundation of God’s Word: – 2 Peter
Progressive Sanctification – 2 Peter 1:5-9
Sunday, January 29, 2012 – Bro. Joe Don Hawthorn
“God is working in His children to become more like Christ each day by His power & promises.”
Growing in Christ includes…
Faith (v. 5)
Moral Excellence (v. 5)
Knowledge (v. 5)
Self-Control (v. 6)
Perseverance (v. 6)
Godliness (v. 6)
Brotherly Kindness (v. 7)
Love (v. 7)
“Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test?” (2 Corinthians 13:5)
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From the Series “Standing Firm on the Foundation of God’s Word” – 2 Peter
“Everything You Need” (2 Peter 1:1-4)
Sunday, January 22, 2012 – Bro. Joe Don Hawthorn
“We have everything we need for life & godliness IN Christ!
In Christ we have…
His Power (v. 1-3)
His Provision (v. 3)
His Promises (v. 4)
His Presence (v. 4)
“I am apprehended of Christ. His Almighty power has laid hold on me and offers now to lift me up to where He would have me.” (Andrew Murray)
Verse to Remember - “His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life & godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory & excellence.” (2 Peter 1:3)