Play music clips from former IB churches. When I was in Bible College, a wise preacher told us that, “Toleration leads to compromise, and compromise leads to apostasy.” Many churches have tolerated CCM, compromised to use CCM, and this led to their apostasy (not rejecting God, but much of what they once held dear). Read […]
In Romans 12:1, we learned that after all Christ has done for us, we ought to present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God. That sacrifice is costly and permanent, but it is not an end in itself. Because it is a living sacrifice, it impacts all that we do and say. Transition […]
20/07/2022 Wednesday BIBLE BASICS Church: Introduction Review Church: Its Roots How did the first church begin? Jesus laid the foundation of the first church ▰ Jesus laid the foundation for the first church during His ministry. ▻ He chose apostles who later became church leaders (Lu 6:13). ▻ He taught His apostles His doctrine (Mr […]
My Apologies: I forgot to record this service. Pastor Childs I don’t have to tell you that we live in a world that is addicted to rock music. When I speak of “rock”, I am talking about all the pop music of our day, whether it is punk, heavy metal, grunge, progressive rock, alternative rock, […]
The best time to find the answer to this question is while you are young. Looking back on a life that is nearing the finish line is a bit late. Ask yourself, what DOES God expect from me? Transition In Romans 12:1, Paul begins to answer the question, “What does God expect from you?” This […]
Last week, we learned that the desire to singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs is an evidence of being Spirit-filled. We pointed out that spiritual music was opposite to carnal music. Spiritual music honours the Lord; carnal music appeals to the sensual flesh. Because Satan is a master at transforming into an angel of light […]
In Romans 10, Israel had heard the way of righteousness by faith, but they rejected it. God said in Romans 10:17, “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” However, Israel as a nation rejected Christ’s offer. As Romans 11 opens, Paul assures us that God did not cast away […]
6/07/2022 Wednesday BIBLE BASICS Review of Aspects of Salvation, p.3 What are the 3 stages of sanctification? Past (salvation), Present (this life), Future (when we see Christ) When will our adoption by God be fully complete? When he takes us to heaven Which keeps the Christian securely saved, doing right or God’s promise? God’s Promise […]
God has given to Christians His Holy Spirit, enabling them to overflow with music that truly glorifies God, not their carnal flesh.
The First Century orthodox Jews who heard the Gospel message had mixed feelings about it. Some angrily rejected it and held tightly to their Judaism. Others considered the message, but bristled at the thought of salvation by faith in Christ alone without the works of the law. A few gladly received the Gospel and trusted […]