The world exalts human power and strength as virtues to pursue. Jesus, on the other hand, affirms weakness, in particular, an acknowledgment of our spiritual poverty and turning to him in repentance and faith as the foundational attitude that should mark all his followers.

A study in a believer’s purpose of life that emulates Paul’s purpose in life as outlined in Titus 1:1-4. Paul’s purpose in life was accomplished by having a clear understanding of his identity which led to a meaningful mission that was motivated by a sure hope of eternal life and was bounded in God’s perfect plan and blessings.

In these last words at the temple, Jesus warned the nation Israel of the judgment that was to come upon them because they rejected God’s messengers, including him, the Messiah! We can draw 4 vital truths from his words that applied not only to the nation Israel of his day but also to us living 2000 years later.

Hell is not a popular subject, not even in the church! But it’s a very important subject because the Bible says much about hell. And we need to be frequently reminded of it, even if it makes us uncomfortable. This sermon addresses 4 realities about hell and 4 implications as a result of these realities.

Through a series of 7 woes, Jesus warns spiritual leaders of the dangers of being unfaithful to God’s Word.

In this passage, Jesus accused the false leaders of being guilty in 4 ways. And in contrast, he called all his followers to be marked by 3 attitudes.

For many wealth is their security but there is greater security in belonging to Christ.

Jesus makes it clear to the religious leaders and the crowds that he was not just a mere man, but also the Lord over all things.

Jesus writes to the church at Sardis - a church that looks alive from the world’s perspective but is dead in God’s eyes - a severe warning to each of us and how we approach life in the Body of Christ.

When we view people as God views them, we will be able to love them as the Lord commands us to love.