The Motive of Forgiveness

Speaker: Pastor Ken Burgess
Title:  The Motive of Forgiveness
Scripture: Philemon 1:19-25
Date: 02/19/23 Sun. AM

The purpose of prayer is not to change God’s mind, but to change our mind to do what God wants us to do.

Sermon Outline:

I. We are Debtors (Philemon 1:18-19)
II. We are to be a Blessing (Philemon 1:20)
III. We are to be Obedient (Philemon 1:21)
IV. We are Accountable (Philemon 1:22)
V. We are to Maintain Fellowship (Philemon 1:23-24)
VI. We are to Exercise Grace (Philemon 1:25)

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Come to Me

Speaker: Pastor Ken Burgess
Series: Great Gospel Invitations
Title: “Come to Me”
Scripture: Matt. 11:27-30
Date: 03-25-18 Sun. AM

Description: In this message of the Great Gospel Invitations series, we see how salvation is a sovereign work of God and yet is a free offer to all. There are three commands (or imperatives) that summarize this invitation by Jesus to come to Him and be saved.

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But God – Part 2

Speaker: Pastor Ken Burgess
Series: The Wealth and Walk of the Christian #6
Title: “But God – Part 2”
Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7
Date: 8-6-17 Sun. PM

Description: In the previous message in this series, Pastor Ken talked about that in our past condition we were without Christ, without God, and without hope. We were sinners by nature, by choice, and by practice. We were dead, deluded, disobedient, defiled, and doomed! We were spiritually dead on our way to hell.

Thanks be to God for the “But God” in verse 4! God did not leave us where we were! God took the initiative in our salvation. We can experience salvation because of his love, by his holiness and justice. He did all this when we should have remained dead. Without Christ we are spiritually dead; but God intervened, imparting grace and faith. Once we are saved, God works in and through us.

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What is Saving Faith?

Speaker: Pastor Ken Burgess
Title: “What is Saving Faith?”
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10
Date: 06-18-17 Sun. AM

Description: What is saving faith? What is the purpose of our good works? What is repentance? Pastor Ken presents four truths about true saving faith. We are saved by grace alone, thru faith alone, in Christ alone, but not a faith that is alone. This is the heart of the gospel that separates Christianity from religion! This is saving faith that will send you to heaven.

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The Grace of Giving – Part 2

Speaker: Pastor Ken Burgess
Series: Encouragement in Troubling Times #18
Title: “The Grace of Giving – Part 2”
Scripture: 2 Cor. 8:10-24
Date: 8-28-16 Sun. AM

Description: Paul wrote to the Corinthian church about giving. One of the major ministries of Paul was taking up a special “relief offering” for the poor Christians in Judea. Unfortunately, the Christians at Corinth were not doing their part in financial relief of the poor. Paul taught them that giving was an act of grace!

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The Grace of Giving – Part 1

Speaker: Pastor Ken Burgess
Series: Encouragement in Troubling Times #17
Title: “The Grace of Giving – Part 1”
Scripture: 2 Cor. 8:1-12
Date: 8-21-16 Sun. AM

Description: Paul was talking to the Corinthian church about giving. Biblical giving is not to be legalistic or a duty, but rather, giving is an act that is motivated by grace and appreciation to the Lord. What would church finances look like if every Christian really believed that giving is more blessed than receiving?

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