CCF Weekly Services Podcast

Israel learns the hard way why turning to Egypt to be their defense against the threat of Assyria wouldn't prevent or delay the judgment of God.

John outlines the hope of Heaven as centered around the person and promises of Jesus. The more we love Him, the more we will want to be more like Him and look forward to being with Him.

1. The reason the world hates those who belong to Jesus is because of their hatred of Jesus Himself.

2. The motivation for Godly Living is a love for Jesus.

3. The only way people will love like God does is for Him to love others through us.

Nahum’s prophecy of Nineveh’s destruction was as tragic as it was needless. The generation before them heard the gospel and responded. The generation after them knew the gospel and still made themselves an enemy of God. Judgment was coming, but the character of God remained the same.

1. God isn’t someone we can manipulate or take advantage of.

2. We listen to false teachers at our own peril.

3. The only things that last forever are the Word of God and people. Invest accordingly.

Charlie Kirk's Assassination leaves a legacy very similar to that of the first martyr Stephen. From their examples, we see the kind of life that God can use for His glory.

1. Follow God in Private and you'll continue to do so in public.

2. Responding in Violence when people can't refute you is nothing new in history.

3. God's opinion of your life is the only one that matters.

John concludes the second chapter of his epistle with the reminder of the tools we all have at our disposal to answer the challenges this world will throw at us from without and within. They include our relationship with God, His Word, and the promises found therein.

1. The majority of false prophets will come from within the church rather than outside of it.

2. Eternal Life is based on Who you know rather than how long you live.

3. If it's true, it ain't new. And if it's new, it ain't true.