Faith Bible of Lake Charles Sermons

Paul fondly recalls the relationship and partnership he shares with the Philippian believers. It's been about ten years since Paul was in Philippi, but the years have not diminished his gratitude for them. And this is evidenced in his prayers. Listen as Dr. Leger unpacks this expression of joy and gratitude of the Apostle Paul.

We all experience painful situations in life. Sometime of our own making, sometime as a result of what others do to us, and sometimes simply as part of the human condition. These situations can rob us of joy. No matter the origin, they are painful and frustrating. But God can provide us grace to thrive during these times and peace to comfort us. He can replace our gloominess with joy. Listen as Pastor Leger begins our study on the Book of Philippians.

We hear lessons from the Apostle Paul's statement of thanksgiving in our text today. Let's look at how we remember others.

Last week Pastor Leger talked about the negatives in the Christian life. The things that don't belong in a mature Christian's life. Today's message speaks to the positive behaviors we are to make part of our lives.

Maturing as a Christian involves life change. As we grow, there are certain things we are to put away. A mature Christian should stay away from certain behaviors. Listen as Pastor Leger unpacks these behaviors in our text today.

What makes Christianity different? For one, it begins with spiritual birth not ceremony. Second, it begins with a relationship with a Savior, not religious rite. We've already looked at the indications of infancy in this series. In today's message Pastor Leger looks at how we recognize Christian maturity.

We expect growth in the physical realm. Maturity is always the goal. The same is true in the spiritual realm. What are our guides for growth? Listen as Pastor Leger tells us what they are.

Ruth has proposed marriage to Boaz and he said yes. It appears that the maiden from Moab and the bachelor from Bethlehem are going to wed. However, a closer relative than Boaz has the first right of redemption and therefore can marry Ruth. Boaz is determined to settle the issue

ASAP (cf. 3:18) and so the stage is set for our seeing “the rest of the story.” If nothing is

impossible with God, how are we to proceed? What are we to do? How should we act? Chapter 4

provides 3 lessons we should learn.

The Book of Ruth opens with three funerals but closes with a wedding. Not all of life’s stories have this kind of happy ending; but this little book reminds us that, for the Christian, God still writes the last chapter. In today's message Pastor Leger unpacks the correlation between Boaz and our Redeemer, Jesus Christ.

God's Word says we are dependent upon the grace of God for living. The Book of Ruth clearly shows how God bestows His grace upon His people.