Sermons on Hypocrisy
Family Ties
Jesus’s words in Matthew 10:34-39 and Luke 14:26 challenge us to prioritize the things of God over our family relations. Elder Matt Balocca uses these passages to teach us to prepare ourselves for trials when we might be tempted to compromise the Gospel when challenged by our family.
Is It Possible To Fall Away? Pt. 2 Hebrews 6:4-8
The author warns his readers to grab their attention. The audience had yet to mature beyond milk to solid food (Heb 5:11-14). They were stuck still learning the elementary doctrine of Christ (Heb 6:1-3). Pray & Read Hebrews 6:1-8. Three primary interpretations of this passage: 1. Genuine Christians who lose their salvation which would be contrary to Scripture that speaks to the perseverance of the saints (Phil 1:6). 2. This is only a hypothetical description. However, nothing in the text indicates…
The Sinful Kingdom (Amos 9:7-10)
Before we begin, let me acknowledge Dr. Vern Poythress for his help in my preparation to preach this passage. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to pick his brain over lunch this week. Although I won’t quote him directly, many of the pointers to Christ came directly from him. So, thank you Dr. Poythress. I pray there is a lasting evidence of the fruit of your ministry to me. Amos is wrapping up his final words of judgment upon…
Judgment of the Hypocrite (Amos 2:4-16)
Introduction Have you ever been punished for mocking the punishment of others? While you’re laughing at the discipline of your brother, your father or mother turns to you. Amos has been called out of his life as a sheep-breeder (1:1) to declare the Lord’s roar from Zion (1:2). He has proclaimed judgment of the nations (1:3-2:3). Now he turns his attention to the people of God. Read Amos 2:4-16 Punishment falls upon the covenant people too! God expects obedience. He…