Sermons About Doctrine
A Reformed-Charismatic Approach to Our Bible
<p>This is the first message in a series of messages on what it means to be both reformed and charismatic. These are Christian distinctives that you don't often find in combination. Each has its own particular stereotypes and its own unique tendencies, strengths and weaknesses; we believe that at their best, both positions are biblical, and our goal will be to capture and embrace the strengths of both as we see them in Scripture.</p> <p>In the way that reformed believers approach Scripture, one of their particular strengths is to emphasize the truth, authority, infallibility, sufficiency, and God-breathed nature of scripture. Scripture is God's word to us and it is our source of truth and it is our authority in all matters of life and death. Scripture is to serve as the one objective measure by which we judge all other subjective matters of experience.</p> <p>In the way that charismatic believers approach Scripture, one of their particular strengths is to emphasize the effect that Scripture is to have on us, and the proper response that we are to have. In our reading of scripture God is communicating not <i>merely</i> truth to us, but also encouragement, comfort and hope, as well as warnings and admonition. Scripture is to cause us to grow in joy, contentment, peace, humility. It is to change us, bring wisdom to our foolishness, and speak to every area of our lives.</p> <p>Fortunately, we do not have to choose between these two! We are to eagerly study Scripture as our source of truth, and we are to hungrily apply that truth to our lives as we grow in faith and affection for God, resulting in worship toward him.</p>
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Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly
God's Word is of the utmost importance in the Christian life. We cannot live for a God we know nothing about. The Word of God is a treasure that reveals to us His nature and his grace and love for His people. How well do you know the Word of God? Does it dwell in you richly?
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Got Doctrine - Got Deeds
This verse combines two of the most important elements of the Christian life, Knowing the right things and living like you know them. This is my prayer for all Believers, that we would live like we really believe what God has done for us. Without that knowledge we have nothing on which to base our lives, but just because we can tell someone what the Gospel means doesn't mean that we are living it. Richard Baxter, a 17th century English puritan asks in his book The Reformed Pastor, "Will God save those who tell others those truths which they themselves neglect or abuse?" We need to know it and live it.
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Christology & Revelation (1)
Mike Reeves teaching on Doctrine & Historical Theology - the importance of clarity on Christology, with relation to the Chalcedonian creeds, Athanasius & Arius and the implications of these things upon contemporary doctrine of revelation.
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Biblical Faith is a Theologically Driven Faith
Biblical, saving faith is a theologically driven faith.
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On False Prophets
This week, Pastor Kevin taught upon the danger that false teachings present to those who wish to walk upon the narrow way.
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An Inviting Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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Watch Your Life and Doctrine
Paul encourages Timothy to watch his life and doctrine for the benefit of those he pastored and himself.
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