Tag Archives: love

First Things First

https://youtu.be/Sef2MdSA5Uc By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Brian Kelly"] Mark 12:28-31 Deuteronomy 6:4-5 NET note: The kidneys and heart were viewed as the seat of one’s volition, conscience, and moral character. REV notes: Rev 2:23, Pro 15:21 [revisedenglishversion.com] Deuteronomy 10:12 Deuteronomy 11:13, 22 New Bible Dictionary-Love Towards God: love for God with the whole personality is God’s demand; though…
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Encouragement in a New Year

https://youtu.be/R3j4nzRGMuo By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] 1 Kings 19:1-18   Elijah was discouraged because his greatest public success did not appear to change anything. God worked with him by sending an angel and then commissioning him with purpose. Exodus 5:1-9, 20-23; 6:1-8   After Pharaoh rejected Moses’ demand to “let my people go,” he increased the suffering of…
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Truth & Love

https://youtu.be/_t1rKBKYBaw By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] 1 Peter 1:13   Our hope is on the revelation of Jesus Christ rather than success, wealth, or even making a difference in the world. 1 Peter 1:14-16   Instead of blindly and uncritically following our cravings, God says we can be holy like He is! 1 Peter 1:17-19   God is the…
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Where Does Fruit Come From? Part One

One sure way to decide whether Jesus Christ is Lord in a life is to examine the evidence of everyday character. We can ask ourselves: Am I peaceful? Am I patient? Am I loving? These and many more qualities describe attitudes that motivate our actions. We can wash dishes that have accumulated in the sink…
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Love and Forgiveness

Sin has been, is now, and will be a consistent problem for humankind until Jesus Christ returns. The sin of Adam was passed to us all (Genesis 3). From the time of Adam until the resurrection of Jesus, the full sharing and communion with Yahweh was lost. Yahweh is a righteous and holy God and…
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God According to the Gospels

https://youtu.be/ik23WGelZVg By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] The main focus of the Gospels is the life of Jesus of Nazareth. However, they also reveal much about Jesus’ God. In fact, since Jesus always did his Father’s will, we can even say that Jesus’ words and deeds reflect God’s heart as well. God is a loving Father (Matthew…
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By What Power?

Proverbs 2:3-5. If you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, Then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. How do you in this new covenant age receive knowledge from God?…
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Ephesians 5:22-33: Marriage Roles

https://youtu.be/-DeuMj5mJmo By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] Ephesians 5:22-24   Although in certain exceptional circumstances when they should do otherwise, wives are to be in subjection to their husbands as the church submits to Christ. Such a posture is radically countercultural in our present culture, but this may just be the missing key to a godly and mutually…
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Supernatural Christianity

John 8:31-32, 36. So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” “So, if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. If you have…
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Ephesians 4:1-16

https://youtu.be/r4KcTSayWsw By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] The book of Ephesians breaks evenly into two halves: chapters 1-3 are theological, and 4-6 are practical. Today begins our focus on the practical. 4:1-3   We are to walk in a way that is worthy of our calling, yet with humility, gentleness, patience, and love for one another. The best…
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Ephesians 3:14-21

https://youtu.be/u63w8WCEHXE By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Vince Finnegan"] Acts 20:25 - 38   The final time they saw Paul, he was kneeling in prayer. Now again he is kneeling, usually a posture for prayer. Luke 18:10-13 Ephesians 3:14 – “for this reason – 3:1 relates for all the perceived Matthew 7:11   We pray to our Father. Ephesians 3:15 –…
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Ephesians 2:1-10

https://youtu.be/KY4vxrEJlCw By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Vince Finnegan"] 1:18-23   Prayer 2:1-3   Trapped: 1) course of this world, 2) prince of the power of the air, and 3) lusts of our flesh and minds. Romans 3:9-18 3   “Lusts of the flesh” are the longings and impulses of the self-centered life, Romans 8:4-9; Galatians 5:16-21. Selfishness is not limited to…
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Ephesians 1:1-10

https://youtu.be/Hm0aNRExW0Q By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Vince Finnegan"] 1:1   Paul made known what God accomplished for us in Christ Jesus. “Saints” is the Greek word hagios that occurs 15 times in Ephesians (1:1, 4, 13, 15, 18; 2:19, 21; 3:5, 8, 18; 4:12, 30; 5:3, 27; 6:18). “Saint” means holy one. 2   The Epistle begins with “grace and…
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Love Never Fails

1 Corinthians 13 is beautifully placed between chapters that challenge believers to live in love with one another, especially in the church. Chapter 13 on love sets the heart of how we are able to manage living in this world with all our relational ups and downs. If we heed the words taught in this…
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Love of God in Christ

https://youtu.be/cO5_QrAnqE0 By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Vince Finnegan"] Romans 3:23-28; Galatians 2:16-17   We are justified through the redemption in Christ Jesus. Romans 6:10-11   Dead to sin, alive to God in Christ Jesus Romans 6:23   The free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1-4   No condemnation in Christ 1 Corinthians 1:2   Sanctified in Christ 1…
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Honesty

2 Peter 1:2. Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. “Grace” and “peace” are part of the greetings in every church Epistle. Grace is God’s divine favor, His kindness, His blessings as a free gift; and peace is tranquility, freedom from disturbance. These blessings can…
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God Is Still on the Throne

https://youtu.be/2_0WLfwiz0A By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Vince Finnegan"] and [wbt_preacher_link preacher="Sean Finnegan"] Psalm 36:9   For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light. Galatians 5:13-14   Love is always the right action. 16   “Flesh” in this context refers to human reasoning and action contrasted with faith. Galatians 4:28-29 18   Every Christian has the choice…
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James Two

https://youtu.be/C85r296tpMk By [wbt_preacher_link preacher="John Cortright"] James chapter two continues with the context in chapter one.  The last topic covered was to be a doer of the word and not only a hearer (James 1:23-27).  Chapter two really expounds on this idea of what is a doer of the word. Chapter two emphasizes two major points:…
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Love and Truth

In the Scriptures, we see an undeniable connection between love and truth, while in the world, truth (right doctrine) is often dismissed as irrelevant. The Epistles of second and third John illustrate the interdependent relationship that love has with truth. 2 John 1:1-3. The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love…
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Myth: Doctrine Doesn’t Matter

https://youtu.be/IUDFsQ7fZ6A by Vince Finnegan For more information visit lhim.org Matthew 22:36-40   Love is the most important; doctrine is not as important. 2 John 1-4   Truth and love must have an inseparable connection. Our love must be in truth, in right doctrine. Truth is the foundation and thrust of love. Love is the aim of truth.…
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