1 Peter 5:1-3

Pastor Justin Schroeder opens the scriptures to show us the expectations of a shepherd of God's flock.

1. Shepherd the Flock-2 Peter 5:2.

2. Love Genuinely-2 Cor 4:7-12.

3. Protect Faithfully-1 Tim 1:3-4.

4. Lead Humbly- Philippians 2:1-3.

5. Serve Joyfully-1 Peter 5:2.

6. Live Blamelessly-1 Tim 3:1-7.

Ezekiel 34, Heb 12:2, Jer 15:16, Isa 55:10-11, Col 1:28, John 21, James 3:1.

James 2:1-3

1. Biblical definition of Racism.

2. God's disposition behind Racism.

3. Antidote for Racism.

4. Several principles for how to handle Racism.

Matt 7:24-29

5 principles on how to build your life on the solid rock.

Isaiah 1:1-20; 29, Matt 5:20, 1 Peter 1:22-2:1-3, Heb 3:5-19; 4:1-4, 1 Cor 10:1-10, James 1:22.

Matt 7:21-23

Today we see how we as God's people can avoid the nasty danger of self deception.

We examine 3 dangers and how to avoid them.

1. The Danger of nominal ism.

2. The Danger of mere hearing.

3. The Danger of Self Righteousness in denominational pride.

Mark 7:1-8; Isaiah 29:9-14; James 1:22; Mark 7:8; Romans 10.

Matt 7:13-20 (15-20)

Pastor Ernie shares from the text a Biblical criteria for discerning true Christians.

Note: Part of the Review was not captured due to a recording error.

1 Cor 3:1, Rom 5:1, Rom 7:7, 2 Thes 1; 2 Thes 2:3-12.

Matt 7:15-23

On the narrow path, Jesus warns his disciples to beware False Teachers. Today we consider:

1. The method of False Teachers.

2. The motive of False Teachers.

3. The madness of False Teachers

2 Cor 11:1-15; 2 Peter 2:12; Jude 16; James 3:1,13; Acts 15:1.

Sometimes the struggle to stay on course is simply the matter of our own hearts. How are you doing in your heart?

Today we look at Psalm 73. We consider:

Asaph's stuggle.

Asaph's Choice & Recovery.

Asaph's Counsel.

This helps illustrate a reality of the Christian life as we walk then narrow path.

Are you wanting more after God has already provided?

Today, we look at Christ like contentment.

Christ like contentment is learned.

1. Learned by seeing the faithfulness of Christ.

2. Learned thru imitation.

3. Learned thru weakness.

4. Learned in valuing Christ above everything.

Phil 4:9-13; Phil 1:12; Phil 1:19; 2 Cor 1:7-11; Pjil 3:17; 1 Cor 4:16-17; Phil 2:14; 2 Cor 12:9; 1 Chron 29:10-13; Prov 30:7-8; Heb 13:5-6.

Matthew 7:12-20

1. Review: Easy Believism

2. Illustrate and expose Easy Beliveism & its teachings.

3. 7 warnings of how to avoid the Broadway of Easy Believism & practical application.

Matt 7:12-20; Col 2:8-17; 2 Peter 2:1-3, 7; Gal 5:13; Matt 23:25, Titus 2

Takeaways Quotes:

"False Religion doesn't want the heart to change."

"Saving Grace will nail sin to the wall."

Matthew 7:13-14

What does the path to Paradise look like?

Today, we:

1. Define broad way & touch on "easy believeism."

2. See how Jesus describes the path that leads to paradise.

3. Application.