The last days will be characterized by empty religion that “doesn’t change your life, transform your heart, set you free from sin, get you to Heaven, nor make you right with God.” Jesus exposed the empty, powerless, shallow religion in his day, and Bro. Jeff describes how it continues today.
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
Sermons on Hypocrisy
“When the evidence is right in front of you, and you can’t see it, then you know you are blind.” The same spiritual blindness exhibited by Jewish leaders in Jesus’ day is evident today; they didn’t believe that Jesus is who He says He is. What irrefutable evidence do we have? There is a warning to those who persistently reject Christ; Bro. Jeff explains in today’s message.
As we near end times, more than ever people need believers to be a godly example. Listen as Bro. Jeff expounds on Paul’s advice to Timothy, advice that is very applicable to us today. Today’s message focuses on our words and lifestyle. What does God want to develop in you?
Because they aren’t careful of their personal integrity, many people lose their ability to be an effective disciple of Christ. Paul’s encouragement to Timothy applies to us as well. Bro. Jeff encourages us to keep our minds on Christ and stand for the gospel.
On which cruise have you embarked – the old gospel ship or one that is on a departure from faith? Bro. Jeff warns us about the demonic activity in our culture and exhorts us to stay away from the wrong ship with the wrong captain.
The contrast between the world’s perception of greatness and God’s view of greatness is clear in the passage of scripture that is the focus this message. Our view of greatness often falls more in line with that of the Jewish leaders in Jesus’ day, but Bro. Jeff encourages to to adopt God’s view of greatness and to see Jesus for who He really is.
Our Lord is Lord of the Sabbath! Christ rules and is our Rest, which is the focus of today’s message. Learn more as Bro. Jeff walks us through Jesus’s response to the Pharisees when they admonished Him for plucking corn on the day of rest.
While each disciple’s meeting with the Master reinforces the life-changing transformation that ensues, there is something unique to learn from each as well. Bro. Jeff explores Nathanael’s encounter with Christ and shows its application for us.
Concentrating on Paul’s words, “depart from iniquity,” Bro. Jeff comforts us with many of the assurances we have as children of God.
One can speculate if the Jewish leaders would have reacted differently to the warning Jesus gave them had they been able to see 40 years in the future. Bro. Jeff helps us better understand the prediction Jesus gave regarding the desolation of the Jewish people; learn more here.