Tri-Annual Singing!
February 21, 2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Category: Righteousness
Subject: Righteousness
Inheriting a Blessing
After giving specific admonitions first to wives then husbands in 1 Peter 3, Peter continues with more general admonitions which apply to us all: “Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing” (1 Peter 3:8-9).
These admonitions are summed up on the call of all Christians to love one another. In this both Peter and John are in agreement, “He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. But he who hates his brother is in darkness and walks in darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes” (1 John 2:10-11). Continue reading “Inheriting a Blessing”
Sermon: The Niceness of the Christian Existence
A sermon discussing Titus 3. It show that the proper response to the kindness and love of Christ in His sacrifice to mankind demands a proper response from His disciples, to treat one another with kindness and goodness.
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The Manifest Differences
The two groups which make up humanity are naturally divided, and categorized by John’s description:
“In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother” (1 John 3:10).
The characteristics of these two groups are easily discerned. In other words, it is necessary only to know them to know where they abide. The differences are “manifest.”
The children of the devil
They do not practice righteousness
They do not practice love (here for a brother in Christ).
The children of God
They practice righteousness
They love their brethren in Christ
Consider, if one strives to be righteous and yet is at strife with his brethren he can’t accurately claim to be a child of God. Consider, if one loves the brethren but lives a profane life he can’t accurately claim to be a child of God.
Can you and I rightly claim that we are children of God in every sense? We pray it is so, but it is not if these characteristics are not both present in our daily walk!
The Fruit of the Spirit
In Galatians 5 the apostle Paul describes the conflict between the lust of the flesh and the fruit that is developed in the child of God as we grow and mature, heeding the Spirit of God. Noting the works of the flesh first, (19-21), we will in this lesson describe and define the fruit of the Spirit, listed in verses (22-23). This is important, for in this context Paul assures us to, “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh” (16).
Love
The Greek word agape is the word that Paul uses here. It is uniquely used in the New Testament to describe the highest expression of love for others. It is an unselfish love, motivated and informed as to what is best for others. For example, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). It is the type of love we should have for God (John 4:15); for our brethren (1 John 2); for our wives (Ephesians 5:25); and even for our enemies (Matthew 5:44). It is not surprising that this heads Paul’s list. A love for God and for man is the basis of God’s expectations for us as we serve Him (Matthew 22:36-40). Continue reading “The Fruit of the Spirit”
“And Be Separate”
In Deuteronomy 23:3-4, God punished the Ammonites and Moabites for their opposition to Israel by denying any of them entrance into the assembly of God. At the time of Nehemiah, the remnant in Israel read from the Book of Moses, and rediscovered this decree. Nehemiah 13:1 reads, “So it was, when they had heard the Law, that they separated all the mixed multitude from Israel.”
Under Moses’ law, Israel was the chosen people of God. Their consecration secured the genealogy of the Savior, and prepared the world for the fulfillment of God’s scheme of redeeming man. As Paul wrote in Galatians 3, “Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.”
Today it is the Christian who is chosen by God, and separated from the world. Paul refers to Christians as inward Jews, whose “circumcision is that of the heart” (Romans 2:29).
Although Christians can come from every nation, it remains important that we separate ourselves from the world, through holiness. God’s promise remains, this time to us, as Paul instructed us, “Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord… and I will receive you. I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty” (2 Corinthians 6:17-18).
Sermon: The Righteous
The world needs righteous people to improve and protect culture and humanity. It needs to be righteousness as defined by God. The sermon declares how the righteous help.
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Husbands and Wives
A discussion of Ephesians 5:22-23, noting Paul’s obligations to the wife (submission) and the husband (love) in the text.
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Sermon: At the Crossroads!
Matthew 7 indicates two “ways” that can be taken. Either to life or destruction. This illustrates for us the consequences of choices we make in life. Applications are made.
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Grace Teaches Us
Paul wrote to Titus, “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us…” (Titus 3:11-12a). It is a simple principle. God has granted His great mercy to us, and we are so blessed by this extended grace. We learn from this largesse that He loves us, He is good, He is omnipotent, He is eternal. Knowing Him by His grace, we are aware of our own obligations to be who He desires for us to be. Consider the following: Continue reading “Grace Teaches Us”
Sermon: The Integrity of Joseph (Genesis 50)
A discussion of Genesis 50, showing what kind of man Joseph was in his response to his brothers’ petitions.
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Five “Golden” Rules
(Adapted from a sermon outline “starter” that appeared on Facebook by Mark Posey on 1/19/24)
Anyone who is familiar with the teaching of Jesus Christ will know what is called the “golden rule.” “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 7:12).
The rule encompasses the most important truth for the Christian, and that is the imperative of love. “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails…” (1 Corinthians 13:4-8). It is not inappropriate to call it the golden rule, though that is a name given it by man, not found in scripture. Continue reading “Five “Golden” Rules”
Sermon: Truly God is Good
Psalm 73 is used by guest speaker Jeremiah Cox to show that through our darkness and doubt, God offers us faith and hope, and shows His goodness toward us.
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Highly Esteemed Among Men
Luke 16 records an example of the typical conflict Jesus had the Pharisees. He had just taught the parable of the unjust steward to his disciples. The Pharisees heard him as well, teaching that material wealth was “unrighteous mammon”, and showing that duel loyalties do not please God.
We are told in verse 14, “Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him.” The word “derided” comes from the Greek ekmykt?riz? , signifying the nose. Thayer defines the word: “to deride by turning up the nose, to sneer at to scoff at.” The image is familiar to us today and shows that in different centuries the disdain of men is shown in similar ways. Continue reading “Highly Esteemed Among Men”
Three Qualities of Those Faithful to God
The qualities of godliness, righteousness and holiness characterize and identify those who please God.
Sermon: Light not Darkness
A discussion of Ephesians 4:17-24 showing the necessity of walking in the light as Christians, and refusing the sinfulness of the darkness.
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