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A Follow Up Application from the Sunday Sermon on James 2:14-26
I had a conversation with one of the members after the gathering before lunch, and we talked about what God said to us. As he shared, another application of the passage struck like lightning. I regretted I hadn’t thought of … Continue reading
Is your faith in Christ real? Examine yourself with these 2 Lists
In light of the fact that we’re covering James 2:14-26 at CrossView Church tomorrow, I wanted to post these lists for our members and friends. The two lists that distinguishes saving faith from dead/damning faith [1] Stuff that neither prove … Continue reading
What is the aim of reconciling James with Paul on justification?
I’m enjoying studying James and proclaiming Christ and Thanks to my professor and mentor, Dr. William Varner, I was directed to the writings of Richard Bauckham on James. What really counts is not an intellectual formulation which demonstrates their conceptual … Continue reading
Prepare to Suffer Part 1 – A CrossView Chuch Sermon
Introduction If you live long enough, you will suffer. The only alternative is to not live long enough and die a fairly quick death. But this is the certain reality, all of us are bound to suffer, unless we don’t … Continue reading
Titus 3:1-7 Gospel Living Toward Outsiders Sermon Now Online
In this sermon we looked at what it means to live consistently with the gospel toward the outsiders (the government and all people) and the reason behind this lifestyle (our conversion). So there were two main points, (1) Remember how … Continue reading
Jesus as our Teacher Refuting and Guarding us from False Teachers
As I prepare to preach Titus 1:9-16 at CrossView Church this Sunday, I see how this passage connects to Matthew 23:8-10. The sermon this Sunday is on the responsibility of pastor-elders to refute, rebuke, and silence false teachers. Jesus is … Continue reading
Titus 1:5-9 text and CSB Study Notes for CrossViewers
I posted on our church blog the text and CSB (unfortunately called HCSB) study notes for sermon review and further meditation. Check it out.
Must a Pastor-Elder’s Children be “Faithful” (in obeying parents) or “Believing” (in Christ)?
I’m preaching on Titus 1:5-9 this Sunday. Here’s one of the questions raised in the passage that I may not have time to get into: “Must a Pastor-Elder’s Children be “Faithful” (in obeying parents) or “Believing” (in Christ)?” Here are … Continue reading
The Necessity of Growing and Sustaining Faith in Christ Jesus
Last Sunday I preached on Titus 1:1-4. That passage teaches that Paul existed as an apostle to build the faith of God’s elect because of the hope of eternal life. One of the parts I skipped over in the sermon … Continue reading
“Get Ready, God’s Grace is Coming” – Sermon Video on Titus 1:1-4 at CrossView Church
If you watch and/listen to the whole thing, please let me know what the Lord Jesus speaks to you or any constructive criticism. May grace come to and be with you!
