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2 Peter 2:1-9Tony FelichJune 10, 2007   2 Peter 2 is on long paragraph warning of false teachers that reveals pastoral concern for protecting the flock.WHAT DO WE LEARN ABOUT FALSE TEACHERS?- Their Character- Their Influence- Their sure judgment WHAT DO WE LEARN ABOUT GOD'S JUDGMENT OF SIN?- Swift- Certain- Complete WHAT COMFORT CAN BELIEVERS TAKE?- We have redemption- We have been given the Truth- God provides protection

2 Peter 1:16-21Tony FelichJune 3, 2007 ----more---- The biblical pastor has a sufficient tool for Christ-honoring ministry - the Word of God. PETER: DISCIPLE, APOSTLE, AND PASTOR- Peter's time as a disciple prepared and qualified him for Apostleship.- The Apostle's fulfilled the OT office of Prophet bringing completion to God's written Word.- The Apostle's served as pastor with the Word of God as their powerful tool for shepherding the Flock of God. THE WORD OF GOD IS INSPIRED, INERRANT, AUTHORITATIVE, AND SUFFICIENT- What is inspiration?- What is inerrancy?- How is the bible authoritative?- How is the bible sufficient?

2 Peter 1:12-15Tony Felich, May 20, 2007 ----more---- It is the passion of the biblical pastor to help God's people persevere in faith and holiness to the end.- The biblical pastor has a driving passion for God's people to be established in Truth (12-13)- The biblical pastor has a personal sense o urgency knowing his time is limited (13-14)- The biblical pastor has a long-term corporate perspective concerning ministry of the Word (12,15)

2 Peter 1:10-11Tony FelichMay 13, 2007 ----more---- WHAT IS ASSURANCE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? WHAT ARE WE TO BE ASSURED OF?- Our calling and election- Our eternal life with Christ HOW ARE WE TO BE ASSURED OF OUR CALLING AND ELECTION?- Diligent practice of "spiritual qualities" (obedience)- By growing in grace and knowledge

2 Peter 1:5-9Tony Felich, May 6, 2007 ----more----Spiritual growth comes when we practice spiritual knowledge.I. First, know your standing in Christ (1:1-5a)II. Second, make every effort to develop (1:5-7)- Virtue- Knowledge- Self-control- Steadfastness- Godliness- Brotherly affection- Love III. Third, regularly evaluate your spiritual knowledge and growth (1:8-9)

2 Peter 1:1-4Tony FelichApril 29, 2007 ----more----Growing in grace and knowledge go hand in hand.- We must know what Christ's righteousness has provided (1)- Learning more about Christ multiplies grace and peace (2)- Learning more about God advances the process of spiritual maturity (3-4)

They Keep Coming... (1 Corinthians 15:12-58)Pastor Tony FelichApril 8, 2007 ----more---- - Having confirmed the truth of our Saviour’s resurrection, the apostle goes on to refute those among the Corinthians who said there would be none - The apostle answers a plausible and principal objection against the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead 1 Corinthians 15:12–5812 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. 15 We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who h

Christ's Crucifixion (Matthew 26:20-66)Pastor Nathan CurreyApril 6, 2007 ----more---- Good Friday Service- The Belgic Confession, Article XX- The Last Supper (Matthew 26:20-29)- Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-42)- The Trial before Caiaphas (Matthew 26:57-66)- The Trial before Pilate (Mark 15:1-15)- The Crucifixion (Matthew 27:33-50) Matthew 26:20–66 (Listen)20 When it was evening, he reclined at table with the twelve. 21 And as they were eating, he said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” 22 And they were very sorrowful and began to say to him one after another, “Is it I, Lord?” 23 He answered, “He who has dipped his hand in the dish with me will betray me. 24 The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.” 25 Judas, who would betray him, answered, “Is it I, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You have said so.” 26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave

When the Rooster Crows (John 18:15-27)Pastor Tony FelichApril 1, 2007 ----more---- Questions on Palm Sunday to prepare us for Easter:- How are we different from Peter?- Does the Rooster still crow?- What has Christ done regarding our denials?- What will you respond to Christ's work for you? John 18:15–2715 Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he entered with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest, 16 but Peter stood outside at the door. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the servant girl who kept watch at the door, and brought Peter in. 17 The servant girl at the door said to Peter, “You also are not one of this man's disciples, are you?” He said, “I am not.” 18 Now the servants and officers had made a charcoal fire, because it was cold, and they were standing and warming themselves. Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself. 19 The high priest then questioned Jesus about his dis

Colossians 4:12-18Tony FelichMarch 25, 2007 ----more----Paul's final words reveal helpful, healthy, dynamics between ministers, congregations, and ministry priorities. I. There is an accountability between the congregation and it's ministers. II. Prayer for the congregation is a priority for ministers. III. Ministers are in need of perserverance just like the congregation. IV. The mission of the church goes forward through partnerships. V. The Word of God must be central in the life of the Church

Colossians 4:7-11Tony FelichMarch 18, 2007 ----more----Paul's final greetings reveal a unique dynamic between Christian friends. I. Tychicus II. Onesimus III. Aristarchus IV. Mark V. Jesus (called Justus)

Colossians 4:2-6Tony FelichMarch 11, 2007 ----more----Paul gives a final exhortation in light of our new life and identity in Christ. I. Continue in Prayer!A. Faithful prayerB. Watchful prayerC. Thankful prayerD. Purposeful prayer II. Walk in Wisdom!A. Wisdom toward outsidersB. Good stewardship of time III. Speak with Grace!A. Humble speechB. Thoughtful/timely speech

Colossians 3:18-4:1Tony FelichFebruary 25, 2007 ----more---- Since we are dead to self and alive to Christ, our relationships should reflect a renewed purpose: the honor and glory of God! I. Wives toward husbands II. Husbands toward wives III. Children toward parents IV. Fathers (parents) toward children V. Slaves (employees) toward masters (employers) VI. Masters (employers) toward slaves (employees).

Colossians 3:15-17Tony FelichFebruary 18, 2007 ----more---- We are blessed to be under the gracious reign of God and King Jesus and therefore have clear purpose for our lives. I. The reign of God's Peace in our lives. II. The reign of God's Word over our lives. III. The reign of Christ's Lordship through our lives.

Colossians 3:12-14Tony FelichJanuary 28, 2007 ----more----Because we are dead to self and alive to Christ (God's chosen people), we are putting off the old and putting on the new. I. What are we to "put on" through Christ?A. CompassionB. KindnessC. HumilityD. MeeknessE. PatienceF. Forgiveness II. What are we to "put on" above all else?A. Love

Colossians 3:5-11Tony FelichJanuary 21, 2007 ----more---- As people who are dead to self and alive to Christ, we are engaged in a challenging struggle to put away sin and put on Christ-likeness. What must strive after:I. Putting to death sensual sinA. Sexual immoralityB. ImpurityC. PassionD. Evil DesireE. Coventousness/Idolatry II. Putting away relational sinA. AngerB. WrathC. MaliceD. SlanderE. Obscene talkF. Lying How can it be done:III. Putting on the new selfA. Mind RenewalB. Christ-centered

Colossians 3:1-4Tony FelichJanuary 14, 2007 ----more----Your relationship with Christ makes you a new person. I. You are a new personA. Dead to SelfB. Alive to Christ II. You have a new perspectiveA. Set your mind on things that are above....B. Christ is your life now III. You have new ambitionsA. Seek the things that are aboveB. Go after that which is eternally significant IV. You have a new futureA. Eternity with Christ

Colossians 2:16-23Tony FelichDecember 31, 2006 ----more----Spiritual growth comes from a relationship comes from a relationship with Christ, not through outward adherence to religious practices. I. The Theme of Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ II. Spiritual growth comes from God through Christ III. "Religion" threatens spiritual growth: Beware!A. Old Ceremonial/Ritualistic ReligionB. New Ascetic ReligionC. Legalism cannot offer true victory over sin