January 22, 2019

Why We Are to Add to Our Faith (Season 12, Episode 2)

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Why We Are to Add to Our Faith (Season 12, Episode 2)

In this season, we’re discussing Peter’s admonition to add to your faith (2 Peter 1:5-11).

Why did Peter instruct us to add to our faith? He began this passage with the words, “Now for this very reason…” (2 Peter 1:5). What was the reason? He provided that in the opening verses of this letter. In this episode, we will discuss the reasons Peter gave as to why we are to add to our faith.

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January 15, 2019

The Foundation of Faith (Season 12, Episode 1)

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The Foundation of Faith (Season 12, Episode 1)

In this season, we’re discussing Peter’s admonition to add to your faith (2 Peter 1:5-11).

In 2 Peter 1:5-11, Peter talked about various virtues or qualities we are to add to our faith – moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. While all of these are essential, they must be built upon a foundation of faith. In this episode, we discuss this foundation of faith.

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December 11, 2018

Who Will Be Spared from Judgment (Sermon #34)

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Who Will Be Spared from Judgment (Sermon #34)

We’re in between season 11 and season 12. During the break we’re posting audio sermons each week instead of the regular episodes. The sermon for this week was preached on June 24, 2018 at the Eastside church of Christ in Morgantown, KY.

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October 31, 2018

When Life Is Hard

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At the beginning of his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul provided a glimpse into the difficulties he faced in his life: “For we do not want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life” (2 Corinthians 1:8). Most or all of the hardships that Paul faced were due to his work in preaching the gospel.

There can be many reasons why we face hardships in life – not just for preaching as was the case with Paul. Yet even when we suffer for other reasons, these hardships can cause us to feel the same way as Paul described.

When we face hardships in life, the specific way in which we handle them depends a lot on the nature of the hardships (financial problems, personality conflicts, health issues, difficult temptations, etc.). However, there are some principles that will apply to all types of hardships. These are important to remember, especially if we are not yet sure what specific course of action we should take.Continue Reading

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October 3, 2018

Confident of Salvation

Man at Sunrise

The Scriptures teach that the Lord will return to judge the world (Matthew 25:31-32; Acts 17:31; 2 Corinthians 5:10). We will be judged based upon His word (John 12:48) and He will determine our eternal fate. We will either be welcomed into “eternal life” or sentenced to “eternal punishment” (Matthew 25:46).

Knowing this, is it possible for us to have confidence in our eternal salvation? Must we live our lives without knowing whether our final home will be in heaven or in hell? Notice what the apostle John wrote:

“Now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him” (1 John 2:28-29).

John described a confidence that we can have as we anticipate the Lord’s return. He did not describe the Christian as one who is wishing for salvation but not knowing whether he will be saved. Yet how are we able to have such confidence, especially when we can recognize how much we have yet to grow in our walk with the Lord? Let us consider a few points that will help us answer this question.Continue Reading

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August 21, 2018

Lessons from Lazarus (Sermon #32)

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Lessons from Lazarus (Sermon #32)

We’re in between season 10 and season 11. During the break we’re posting audio sermons each week instead of the regular episodes. The sermon for this week was preached on May 20, 2018 at the Eastside church of Christ in Morgantown, KY.

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August 15, 2018

No Laughing Matter

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“Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom” (James 4:9).

In the verse above, James contrasted two different attitudes that people have toward God – one of careless joy, the other of sober humility. The inspired writer was clear in showing which attitude we are to have before God. We are not to take something lightly when the Lord wants us to consider it soberly.

We sometimes label a condition, situation, or event as being “no laughing matter” when someone is taking a light-hearted approach to a serious matter. There are a few occasions in the Bible when this reminder would have been helpful as there were those who took lightly the promises, instructions, or warnings of God. In this article, we are going to consider five of these examples and notice what all of them have in common.Continue Reading

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