God makes money one of the most important thermometers to tell if we are spiritually healthy or sick…or even more seriously, to tell if we are spiritually dead or alive.  It’s simply a biblical truth: Your sacrificial giving to Christ proves your faith in Christ.

Self-sacrificial love and submission are not relegated to the realm of marriage alone – they are lifestyles for the entire Christian community – they define our interactions with one another.

The Enemy uses bad company to corrupt your good morals by blinding you to the reality of the resurrection.

The Bible says that the Blessed person “stands the test”. In other words, it means to have FAITH in God no matter what trials you face.  You TRUST God to use those trials for your GOOD.

Don’t misinterpret your trials or you will turn them into temptations.

The Bible says that the Blessed person “stands the test”. In other words, it means to have FAITH in God no matter what trials you face.  You TRUST God to use those trials for your GOOD.

Don’t misinterpret your trials or you will turn them into temptations.

This is the second part of an overview of the book of First Corinthians to analyze 12 reasons why disunity arises in the Church. We will see how to fight against these temptations to disunity by focusing on the Gospel of Christ.  In doing this, we will deal the final death blow to Satan, the provoker of Disunity.  For we must see that…Disunity is the destroyer of God’s New World in Christ.  So stop the bomb before it goes off in your church.

Today and next week, we will do an overview of the book of First Corinthians and analyze 12 reasons why disunity arises in the Church. We will see how to fight against these temptations to disunity by focusing on the Gospel of Christ.  In doing this, we will deal the final death blow to Satan, the provoker of Disunity.  For we must see that…Disunity is the destroyer of God’s New World in Christ.  So stop the bomb before it goes off in your church.

You need to know WHO and what you are fighting and HOW to fight them. Human problems are NOT the ULTIMATE problem.  Our biggest fight is against Satan and his minions and their relentless attacks on our soul. We have a defense system to protect from and arm us against the enemy. Utilize it!

Don’t ignore the War.  Fight!  For the Enemy is certainly not ignoring you.

When you see clearly that God is GOOD and perfectly just, you will put away bitterness and in its place will be the blessedness of true faith!

Beat bitterness and build faith by seeing God and reality rightly.

when things are stacked against you, in particular when you feel like you are under attack, take your fears and sadness to God. Like David in Psalm 3, we can be assured that in the face of a world where it looks like righteousness will never reign, we can be assured through Christ that our enemies will be dealt with permanently.

when things are stacked against you, in particular when you feel like you are under attack, take your fears and sadness to God. Like David in Psalm 3, we can be assured that in the face of a world where it looks like righteousness will never reign, we can be assured through Christ that our enemies will be dealt with permanently.

Where will you turn?  When you are going through suffering, who can you cry out to IF NOT JESUS??  Will you cry out to a politician?  A parent?  Yourself??  There is ONLY ONE who can legitimately hear and respond to our pleas. 

In all of the emotions expressed throughout the Psalms, one thing is always made clear: GOD IS KING. This fact alone helps us process our emotions and glorify God in ALL seasons of life. In today's sermon on Psalm 2, we look at God's Kingship and how we can react to it.