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Knowing God (Hosea 6:4-10)Pastor Tony FelichFebruary 3, 2008 ----more----Knowing God is the greatest human experience there is- Knowing God doesn't come from obedience (4-6)- Knowing God doesn't mean mere mental assent (6)- Knowing God isn't based on a warm feeling (6)- Knowing God has to do with loving comprehension of YOUR God (6)- Truly Knowing God will produce obedience (6-10) Hosea 6:4–104 What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? Your love is like a morning cloud, like the dew that goes early away.5 Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth, and my judgment goes forth as the light.6 For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.7 But like Adam they transgressed the covenant; there they dealt faithlessly with me.8 Gilead is a city of evildoers, tracked with blood.9 As robbers lie in wait for a man, so the priests band together; they murder on the way to Shechem; they commit villain

Are You Really Sorry (Hosea 5:1-6:3)Pastor Tony FelichJanuary 20, 2008 ----more----GOD'S REDEEMING LOVE We see hope that God and his Israel, notwithstanding their sins and his wrath, might yet be happily brought together again- That they would seek him and he would be found of them;- Though some did repent and reform, the greater part continued obstinate Hosea 5–6:35:1 Hear this, O priests! Pay attention, O house of Israel! Give ear, O house of the king! For the judgment is for you; for you have been a snare at Mizpah and a net spread upon Tabor.2 And the revolters have gone deep into slaughter, but I will discipline all of them.3 I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from me; for now, O Ephraim, you have played the whore; Israel is defiled.4 Their deeds do not permit them to return to their God. For the spirit of whoredom is within them, and they know not the LORD.5 The pride of Israel testifies to his face; Israel and Ephraim shall stumble in his guilt; Judah also shall stumble with them.6 With their flo

The Compounding Negative Effect of Bad Teaching (Hosea 4:1-19)Pastor Tony FelichJanuary 13, 2008 ----more----- Unfaithful Leadership- Lack of the true knowledge of God- Lack of repentance when confronted by God- Mixture with the world Hosea is here, as counsel for the King of kings, opening an indictment against the people of Israel, and laboring to- Convince them of sin, and of their misery- Danger because of sin,That he might prevail with them to repent and reform Hosea 44:1 Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a controversy with the inhabitants of the land. There is no faithfulness or steadfast love, and no knowledge of God in the land;2 there is swearing, lying, murder, stealing, and committing adultery; they break all bounds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed.3 Therefore the land mourns, and all who dwell in it languish, and also the beasts of the field and the birds of the heavens, and even the fish of the sea are taken away.4 Yet let no one contend, and let none accuse, for w

Introduction to Hosea: You Want Me to Do What? (Hosea 1:1-3:5)Pastor Tony FelichJanuary 6, 2008 ----more----Hosea's is a vivid picture of God's redeeming love for His people.I. Guidance for interpreting and applying the message of HoseaADDRESSED TO OUR SPIRITUAL FOREFATHERSCONTAINS PARTICULAR BENEFITS FOR BELIEVERS NOW ALSO:- Shares something of God's heart toward spiritual adultery- Reminds us how we can also fall in to spiritual adultery (nothing new under the sun)- Shows God's gracious plan to redeem a people for Himself- Gives a sense of the difficult price God paid for us- Reveals Gentiles added to the Church is key fulfillment of Hosea's prophecy (and covenant with Abraham) II. Hosea's difficult calling and message (1)- Marriage- Children- A gut-wrenching mess ...for a purpose III. Hosea's marriage as a analogy (2-3)- God's people were unfaithful to God (syncretistic worship)- God would discipline His people- God would redeem and restore, ultimately through Christ and the addition of the gentiles to the

The Advent of Christ Declared in Handel's Messiah (Part 2 and 3) Pastor Tony Felich December 23, 2007

The Advent of Christ Declared in Handel's Messiah (Part 1) (Isaiah 40:1-3) Pastor Tony Felich December 16, 2007

Beware of Distractions from Grace (Titus 3:8-15)Pastor Tony FelichDecember 9, 2007 ----more----God's grace to us has given us great purpose now and hope for the future, we must not become distracted by ultimately worthless things. IN LIGHT OF GOD'S GRACE TO US, FOCUS ON PROFITABLE THINGS (8,12-15)- God's Grace to us in Christ is the foundation for our lives- Pursue Good works, for the right reason (gratitude) IN LIGHT OF GOD'S GRACE TO US, AVOID UNPROFITABLE THINGS (9-11)- Foolish, time consuming arguments- Divisive people Titus 3:8–158 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. 9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11 knowing that such a

The Heirs of Grace (Titus 3:5-7)Pastor Tony FelichDecember 2, 2007 ----more----Here is the procuring cause of all, namely, Christ: - Through Jesus Christ our Saviour. whose undertaking and work it is to bring to grace and glory - He is our righteousness and peace, and our head, from whom we have all spiritual life and influences Titus 3:5–75 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

The Effect of Grace Lived Out (Titus 3:1-3)Pastor Tony FelichNovember 25, 2007 ----more----Having been transformed by God's grace, we can live graciously and purposefully GRACIOUS CIVIC CONDUCT BEFITTING THE HEIRS OF GRACE (1-2)- Submissive to governing authority- Ready for every good work- Speaking evil of no one- Not quarrelsome- Gentle- Courteous BECAUSE OF GOD'S GRACE TO US, WE LEAVE FUTILITY BEHIND (3)- No more foolishness- No more rebelliousness- Slaves to various passions no longer!- We are done living maliciously, enviously and hatefully Titus 3:1–33:1 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.

The Transforming Power of Grace (Titus 2:11-15)Pastor Tony FelichNovember 4, 2007 ----more---- The free, unmerited favor of God (GRACE) is what transforms our lives for the glory of God. THE EPIPHANY OF GRACE (1)- The appearance of grace- For all people THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF GRACE (12-13)- Grace trains us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions- Grace trains us to be self-controlled, upright, and godly- Grace gives us hope and expectation for the future- Grace give us proper focus on God's Glory- Grace constantly points us to Christ THE NECESSITY OF PREACHING GRACE (14-15)- There is only one method for the transformation of lives for the glory of God - Grace- There will be continuous opposition to Grace Titus 2:11–1511 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and

Employees for the Glory of God (Titus 2:9-10)Pastor Tony FelichOctober 21, 2007 ----more----The conduct of Christian employees is one of the greatest ways to show Christ to the world, for the glory of God. WHAT DO ANCIENT SLAVES HAVE TO DO WITH MODERN EMPLOYEES? THE CONDUCT OF CHRISTIAN EMPLOYEES OUGHT TO BE MARKED BY:- Politeness and respect (9)- Honest (10a)- Dependable (10a) THE ACTIONS OF GODLY WORKERS WILL SHOW THE BEAUTY OF GOD TO THE WATCHING WORLD (10b) Titus 2:9–10 (Listen)9 Bondservants are to be submissive to their own masters in everything; they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, 10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.

Instruction to Younger People in the Church (Titus 2:5-8)Pastor Tony FelichOctober 14, 2007 ----more----The young should be solid in their deportment and manners, joining the seriousness of age with the liveliness and vigour of youth. THIS WILL MAKE EVEN THOSE YOUNGER YEARS TO:- Pass to good purpose- Yield matter of comfortable reflection when the evil days come IT WILL BE PREVENTIVE OF:- Much sin and sorrow- Lay the foundation for doing and enjoying much good. SUCH SHALL NOT MOURN AT THE LAST BUT:- Have peace and comfort in death, and after it a glorious crown of life. Titus 2:5–85 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. 6 Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. 7 Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, 8 and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.

Instructions for Older People in the Church (Titus 2:1-4)Pastor Tony FelichSeptember 30, 2007 ----more---- The godly conduct of older Christians becomes model and foundation for ministry to the younger generation in the ChurchSOUND DOCTRINAL TEACHING LEADS TO GODLY CONDUCT (1) OLDER MEN ARE TO BE MODELS OF MATURE SPIRITUALITY (2)- Self-controlled- Sound in faith and steadfastness OLDER WOMEN ARE TO BE MODELS AND MENTORS (3-4a)- Reverent in behavior- Not slanderers- Not slaves to much wine- Actively mentoring younger women to live out their calling Titus 2:1–4 (Listen)2:1 But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. 2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, 4 and so train the young women to love their husbands and children,

Confronting the Error of Legalism in the Church (Titus 1:10-16)Pastor Tony FelichSeptember 23, 2007 ----more----Elders must be aware of erroneous teaching that manifest itself in the church and confront it.+ This side of heaven, error will constantly confront the Church- From within and without- The Apostles have given us clear warning +There are various kinds of errors that manifest themselves in the Church - legalism seems to be the most common- Misinterpretation of the Bible (therefore, misapplication also)- Denial of key biblical teachings (Sufficiency of Christ)- Adding to the Bible (legalism) +Such error must be dealt with directly and decisively for the sake of the purity of the Church and the Gospel of Christ- The corporate purity of the Church (stewards of the Gospel of Christ) is vitally important- Personal restoration of the erring person(s) is also important Titus 1:10–1610 For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. 11 They mu

Elders in Christ's Church (Titus 1:5-9)Pastor Tony FelichSeptember 16, 2007 ----more---- God has chosen the office of elder for the shepherding care of the flock in order to continue the process of spiritual growth.- There must be a plurality of elders in each church (more than one)- The office of "elder" and "overseer" are the same- Appointment to eldership is based on the recognition of God-given qualifications. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ELDER- Above reproach (6,7)- A man (6)- A faithful husband (6)- Leading a submissive household (6)- Not arrogant (7)- Not quick-tempered (7)- Not someone who gets drunk (7)- Not violent (7)- Not materialistic (7)- Hospitable (8)- A lover of good (8)- Self-controlled (8)- Uptight (8)- Holy (8)- Disciplined (8) DOCTRINAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ELDER- Stable doctrinally (9)- Committed to the bible (9)- Knows the bible in order to teach it (9)- Able to exhort and refute (9) Titus 1:5–95 This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and app

Ministering For the Sake of God's Elect (Titus 1:1-4)Pastor Tony FelichSeptember 9, 2007 ----more----Divine faith rests not on fallible reasonings and probable opinions, but on the infallible word, the truth itself, which is after godliness, of a godly nature and tendency, pure, and purifying the heart of the believer Titus 1:1–41:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began 3 and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior; 4 To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

2 Peter 3:10-13Tony FelichJuly 29, 2007 ----more----THE FINAL COMING OF THE LORD JESUS WILL DISPLAY GOD'S GLORY AND AUTHENTICATE THE TRUE MEANING OF LIFE.I. WHAT WILL THE FINAL COMING OF CHRIST BE LIKE?- Peter labels it "The Day of the Lord"- It will be unexpected- It will be catastrophic- It will be a time of judgment+ God's glory displayed+ God's enemies destroyed+ God's people saved - It will usher in a new eternal order+ New Heavens+ New earth II. HOW SHOULD WE VIEW THE LORD'S FINAL COMING?- For those who trust Christ+ It should motivate spiritual maturity+ With great excitement and longing - For those who do not trust Christ+ With terror...turn to CHRIST

2 Peter 3:1-9Tony FelichJuly 22, 2007 ----more----GROWING IN GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE PREPARES US FOR CHRIST'S SURE COMING!Introduction:- Be sure of Christ's coming as the bible promises- Beware of extremes regarding "end times" mania I. KNOW THE WORD OF GOD (1-3a) II. DISCERN AND REJECT FALSE TEACHING (3-6)

2 Peter 2:17-22Tony FelichJune 24, 2007 ----more----THE INFLUENCE OF FALSE TEACHERS DISPLAYED- Emptiness (17)- Instability (17)- Boastfulness (18)- Seductiveness (18)- Heartlessness (18)- Deception (19)- Powerlessness (19) THE DOOM OF FALSE TEACHERS IS DECLARED- Sinful entanglement (20)- Overcome by sin (20)- Utter Apostasy (20-22)

2 Peter 2:10-16Tony FelichJune 17, 2007 BEWARE OF FALSE TEACHERS- Predestined for condemnation- Magnified examples of common sin BEWARE OF SENSUAL SIN BEWARE OF ARROGANCE