Entries from October 2008

October 26, 2008

Stewardship 2009: Eager Givers

2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Exodus 35:4-36:7

A little known fact is that Christians are the single most generous
demographic group when it comes to giving to others.
What motivates them to give when they know that
giving does not get them into heaven?
Join us this week as we look at the New Motivations of
Christian believersand the Incredible Results
when these motivations are [...]

October 19, 2008

Stewardship 2009: Why Do Good Works?

 
Ephesians 2:10; Matthew 5:14-15
If good works don’t get us into heaven,
then why do them any way?
Discover who we are in Jesus Christ.
Explore our new purpose in Him.
Understand the ultimate effect of good works
done in the power of the Holy Spirit
by a new person in Jesus Christ.
Sermon Handout Power Point Sermon Audio
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October 12, 2008

Salvation 101: What about Good People?

James 2:10: Isaiah 64:6; Matthew 7:21-23
So many good people, doing so many good things.
Surely that’s got to build up some kind of brownie points.
You know, kind of extra credit to make up for the bad things
one has done in their lives? What if we were graded on a curve?
How does this work with a holy, [...]

October 5, 2008

Salvation 101: What Is Salvation?

Acts 4:12; John 17:3; John 14:6
As we struggle with the issues of salvation, particularly wondering
about people who follow other faiths, people who are really good,
people who may never have heard of Jesus Christ,
we are confronted with the audacious claims of Christianity:
Jesus is the only way to God!
How dare Christians claim that?!
We will be looking at [...]