This week Paul Pitts III from Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA teaches on Romans Matthew 6:19-24. His focus was on storing up for ourselves treasures in heaven “where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal”, rather than the fleeting treasures of this earth.
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If Christ has not been raised then our preaching is both empty and a false witness against God. And if Christ is not raised our faith is empty and useless. It’s not going to do us any good. So what were these people in Corinth putting their faith in? They were like many people today who have faith that Jesus …
The Best News You’ll Ever Hear
This week Pastor Costi Hinn from Redeemer Bible Church in Gilbert, AZ teaches on Romans 1:16-17. His focus was on the true power of the gospel as opposed to other false forms of power, such as fabricated signs and wonders, the agenda of social justice, and the seeker-sensitive approach of pragmatism.
Law, Gospel, & Democrat-Pharisees
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Persecution For Good Is Distinct From Consequences For Being A Jerk
We are blessed when we are persecuted for doing good. We are blessed when we are reviled for righteousness sake. But we are NOT blessed if we are fools, merely experiencing the natural consequences of being a jerk. Discernment and spiritual maturity is required to know the difference.