Sermons About Works
Pondering about a Prodigal
The parable of the prodigal son is really a parable about the older brother. Both of them just wanted the money, one through demandingness, the other through works.
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Setting Your Love on Jesus
One of the key principles of a deeper life of communion in your relationship with Jesus Christ is learning to set your love on Him. Psalm 91:14 tells you that God will deliver and set on high those who set there love on Him. This message shows you how to do just that.
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Playground or Battlefield?
What is the point of life? What is the purpose? Jesus said, I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. This is not our home,we are aliens and strangers! Is church about singing and listening to a boring dude talk about his childhood? What if we truly loved in action and in truth? Key Passage: Ephesians 2:10
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Improper Distinctions
We are prone to make improper distinctions in many areas of life. Is there an improper distinction made between what James says and what Paul says concerning salvation? Does James advocate salvation by works over against what Paul preaches about salvation by grace through faith? The truth is that both James and Paul speak of one and the same faith: a true and living trust in Jesus as Savior, and that this faith will make itself known in good works that point others to Jesus.
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A Vision For Serving Our God
Distracting Ourselves with Service: A Call to Know the God We Are Serving If you look at Luke 10:40, there is a remarkable statement. Luke says that Martha was distracted by much service. Of course the service he was talking about was her serving Jesus. Does this shock you? Did you know that serving God could actually be a distraction, not a good thing? Most of us feel like serving God is always a good thing don't we? But then we sometimes wonder why serving God makes us so anxious, self-righteous, or tired. Today I want to talk about when service becomes a distraction and how we can learn to serve God in a way that encourages us and draws us toward him, instead of distracting us from him and leaving us feeling frustrated, tired and confused.
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Rebel Church
Sermon by Jeff Gowling at the Bridge Bible Church, Bakersfield, Ca on August 23rd, 2009.
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Genuine Faith Proven through Works
Works are considered a four letter word in most evangelical circles because Christians are saved by faith in Jesus Christ. Although this is true, James very clearly states that works are necessary in the life of a Christian. Put simply, faith is necessary for salvation and works are necessary as a true follower of Jesus Christ. WHY? Because this is how we show our faith is genuine--to prove our faith in Jesus Christ is real.
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Jesus Is The Issue
According to the Barna Research Group, among Americans surveyed in 2009 only one-quarter of adults (28%) believe that it is impossible for someone to earn their way into Heaven through good behavior.
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