Emmanuel Baptist Church, Sterling, Co

John 18:1-11

John 17:15-19

Reformation Sunday John 17:1-10

We will explore all the ways we can steal--not only from others but from God Himself. We will examine four Biblical accounts of stealing--Jacob in Genesis 27, Achan in Joshua 7, David in 2 Samuel 12, and Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5. Ultimately we steal because we are insecure, discontent, selfish, and not trusting in God’s gracious provision. Breaking the 8th Commandment is fundamentally breaking the 1st Commandment. We are not worshipping or resting in Christ alone as our satisfaction.

What does the Bible say about sexual morality? The prohibition is not only against physical adultery and all manner of sexual sins, but also the lust of the heart. Pastor Sean also explores two Biblical examples of how two men handled sexual temptation. Joseph fled from Potiphar's wife, while David committed adultery with Bathsheba.

Pastor Sean and Andrew Hayes discuss the importance of Sola Fide (Faith Alone) in light of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Andrew gives a brief biography and Martin Luther. We also interact with N. T. Wright and his errant views of justification in the New Perspective on Paul.

Most Christians will probably never commit murder, but how often do we "murder" someone with a heart of anger or bitterness. Pastor Sean explores the story of Cain and Abel as well as addresses many ethical issues related to murder.

John 17:6-19

A faithful listener sent in an email asking if church membership is biblical. Pastor Sean and Pastor Andrew discuss why joining a local church is important for your spiritual health.

John 17:1-5