Sermon – Page 28 – First Baptist Scott City, MO

Doubting God’s Love (Malachi 1:1-5)

Introduction to Malachi Malachi is a book that deserves our attention. It was written to a people who questioned the love of God, were troubled by the world around them, were apathetic in their worship, were indulging in sinful activities, dishonoring marriage, selfishly withholding their tithes and offerings, and questioning the benefit of followingContinueContinue reading “Doubting God’s Love (Malachi 1:1-5)”

God’s Glorious Gospel (Ephesians 2:1-10)

One of my favorite sections of Scripture is Ephesians 2:1-10. In these ten verses we have a glorious picture of our salvation in three parts: 1) We were spiritually dead, 2) God has supernaturally delivered us from spiritual death, & 3) being delivered from death to life, we are given good work to do. AsContinueContinue reading “God’s Glorious Gospel (Ephesians 2:1-10)”

Advent: God is Love (1 John 4:8)

In April of 1975, the #1 song in America was Minnie Riperton’s “Loving You”. It began with this line: “Loving you is easy because you’re beautiful.” Not because you are nice, not because you are kind, but because you are beautiful. This is actually a consistent theme in modern music. Turn on “Top 40” radioContinueContinue reading “Advent: God is Love (1 John 4:8)”

Advent: Joy (Philippians 4:4)

God wants you to rejoice. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16, we are told to “rejoice always” and in Philippians 4:4 we are told to “rejoice in the Lord always.” Don’t feel like rejoicing today? I understand. But consider Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad inContinueContinue reading “Advent: Joy (Philippians 4:4)”

Advent: The Peace of Christ (John 14:27)

Your spouse can neither give nor take your peace. No one can. If you are a Christian, your peace has been given to you by Jesus. Jesus said in John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not yourContinueContinue reading “Advent: The Peace of Christ (John 14:27)”

Advent: Hope in Dark Days (1 Tim 4:10)

The sun does not stop shining when dark clouds pass in front of it; it just becomes harder to see. Dark clouds of despair can make it harder for us to see Jesus, but His steadfast love never ceases. Set your hope in Jesus and you will come safely through all the storms of thisContinueContinue reading “Advent: Hope in Dark Days (1 Tim 4:10)”

Three Acts of Faith (James 5:12-20)

Throughout our study of the book of James we have learned about genuine faith. For example, it produces steadfastness when tested (1:3). It does not show partiality (2:1). It reveals itself in love for God and others (2:8). It produces good works (2:26), it tames the tongue (3:8), draws you closer to Christ (4:8), andContinueContinue reading “Three Acts of Faith (James 5:12-20)”

Praying for Patience (James 5:7-11)

When was the last time you asked God to increase your patience? The Holy Spirit gives us patience (Gal 5:22), but we usually shy away from asking God to increase it. Thomas á Kempis once said that “All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.” We want people to be patient withContinueContinue reading “Praying for Patience (James 5:7-11)”

The Danger of Wealth (James 5:1-6)

Previously, James wrote about the foolishness of boasting about your future (James 4:13-17). It is foolish, James writes, because our lives are like a mist that quickly vanishes. In James 5:1-6, he writes about the danger of wealth. Being wealthy is not sinful, but wealth can be dangerous. Wealth can be dangerous because it canContinueContinue reading “The Danger of Wealth (James 5:1-6)”

Who Are You to Judge? (James 4:11-17)

Did you know that one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible is so misunderstood that people rarely quote the entire verse! It is Luke 6:37 and many times only the first three words are quoted: “Do not judge…” Non-Christians will use this verse as a weapon to seek to silence Christians from sharingContinueContinue reading “Who Are You to Judge? (James 4:11-17)”