Message Archive (Page 3)

Message Archive (Page 3)

Hebrews 3:1-11 Jesus Is Superior To Moses

Hebrews 3:1–11[1] Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, [2] who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God’s house. [3] For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself. [4] (For every house is built by someone, but the builder…

Hebrews 2:1-18 Jesus Is The Propitiation For Our Sin

Hebrews 2:1-181 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2 For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, 4 while God also bore witness by signs and…

Hebrews 1:4-2:9 Jesus Is Superior To The Angels

Hebrews 1:4-2:9 ESV 1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making…

Hebrews 1:2-3 Jesus Is The Image Of The Invisible God

Hebrews 1:1–3 [1] Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, [2] but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. [3] He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification…

Hebrews 1:1-3 Jesus Is The Better Revelation – Part 2

(1) Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, (2) but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. (3) He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins,…

Hebrews 1:1-3 Jesus Is The Better Revelation

(14) Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. … (16) Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.Hebrews 4:14, 16 (1) Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to…

Advent – Jesus Followers Rejoice In The King Luke 2:10-11

Luke 2:1–20[1] In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. [2] This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. [3] And all went to be registered, each to his own town. [4] And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, [5] to be…

Advent – Jesus Followers Trust the King – Matthew 1:18-25

Jesus followers stay resolved in Jesus’ return as they trust in the Word of God. In Jesus’ first advent He proclaims His second advent. Therefore, rest in the truth of the gospel according to His word–His promises are certain. On that first Christmas, the Word became flesh. His love was made known in Jesus just as it was promised through the prophets. Now, we anticipate His return, reassured by the revealed word as Joseph was assured by the revealed word…

Advent – Jesus Followers Wait for the King Luke 2:22-35

(22) And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (23) (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) (24) and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” (25) Now there…

Advent – Jesus Followers Long for the King Isaiah 9:1-7

During the month of December, the whole family aligns with the church family under the same Big Truths and Bible verses for our Advent series. Use Advent to capture unique opportunities for family discipleship: Remind your kids that Advent is not just about Christmas. During Advent, we remember Christ’s first coming in order to anticipate when He comes again. Include your teenagers and older kids in discipleship conversations with their younger brothers and sisters. Use the sermons on Sunday morning…

Neighbors and Nations – Making Disciples Demands We Share Jesus and Leads Us To Plant Churches

Special Guest Jerry Williams (18) And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (19) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (20) teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”Matthew 28:18-20 Big Truth:Making Disciples demands we…

Neighbors and Nations – The Call Of Christ

Special Guest: Dustin Lee (35) Jesus continued going around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. (36) When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. (37) Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. (38) Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest…

2 Peter 3:14-18 Jesus Followers Are Called To Pursue Faithfulness

[14] Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. [15] And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, [16] as he does in all his letters when he speaks in them of these matters. There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and…

The Day Of the Lord Will Come – Part III

(1) This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, (2) that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, (3) knowing this first of all that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. 2 Peter 3:1-3 (8) But do not overlook…

2 Peter 3:1-10 The Day of the Lord Will Come

October 16, 2022 2 Peter 3:1-10 (1) This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, (2) that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, (3) knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. (4) They…

2 Peter 2:17-22 Take Care! There Will Be False Teachers Among You Part 2

October 9, 2022 Message by Paul Mermilliod 2 Peter 2:17-22 [17] These are waterless springs and mists driven by a storm. For them the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved. [18] For, speaking loud boasts of folly, they entice by sensual passions of the flesh those who are barely escaping from those who live in error. [19] They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved. [20]…

2 Peter 2:17-22 Take Care! There Will Be False Teachers Among You Part 2

1 Peter 2:1-3[1] But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. [2] And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. [3] And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction…

2 Peter 1:16-21 Scripture is God’s perfect self-revelation, our only trustworthy authority, and the means for growth in Christlikeness

Message by Paul Mermilliod. And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, [3] and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. [4] And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. [5] And Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make…

2 Peter 1:15 Jesus Followers Make Every Effort To Persevere

Message by Paul Mermilliod. [10] Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. [11] For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. [12] Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. [13] I think…

2 Peter 8-11 Jesus Followers Strive to Feed Their Faith Part 2

Message by Daniel Broyles. 2 Peter 1:5–11 [5] For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, [6] and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, [7] and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.  [8] For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. [9] For whoever lacks these…

2 Peter 1:5-7 Jesus Followers Strive To Feed Their Faith Part 1

Message by Daniel Broyles. 2 Peter 1:5–7[5] For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, [6] and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, [7] and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.  Big Truth:  Jesus Followers Strive To Feed Their Faith His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us…

2 Peter 1:1-4 God Has Given Us Everything Needed For Life And Godliness

Message by Mike Laughrun. The Plan – Ways for us to get the most out of this book: Read.   Access TCBC’s 2022 reading plan at tcbchurch.org/peter or through the tcbchurch app.   Gather.  Prioritize the weekly gathering. Purpose to worship weekly at 9:15am or 11:00am.  Study.   Utilize resources to help you study Peter’s letters throughout the week. For sale at the kiosk   Talk.   We learn better in community. Community adds encouragement, accountability, teaching, correction, and training. Talk to…

2 Peter Intro

The Plan- ways for us to get the most out of this book:· Read. Access TCBC’s 2022 reading plan at tcbchurch.org/peter or through the tcbchurch app.· Gather. Prioritize the weekly gathering. Purpose to worship weekly at 9:15am or 11:00am.· Study. Utilize resources to help you study Peter’s letters throughout the week. For sale at the kiosk· Talk. We learn better in community. Community adds encouragement, accountability, teaching, correction, and training. Talk to one another and others about what God is…

Part 5 – Membership Promises

Message by Mike Laughrun. If I had never joined a church till I had found one that was perfect, I should never have joined one at all; and the moment I did join it, I should have spoiled it. Still, imperfect as it is, it is the dearest place on earth.  – Charles Spurgeon (16) As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea;…

Part 4 – Membership Promises

Message by Paul Mermilliod. I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,  Ephesians 4:1 [11] And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, [12] to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, [13] until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of…

Part 3 – Membership Promises

Message by Paul Mermilliod [1] I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, [2] with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, [3] eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. [4] There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—[5] one Lord,…

Part 2 – Membership Promises

Message by Mike Laughrun. Membership Promises Part 2 What does faithful church membership look like? (41) So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. (42) They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:41-42 The New Testament knows no Christians floating around in “just me and Jesus” land. Believers belong to churches. Kevin DeYoung PRINCIPLES…PRACTICES…PROMISES…

Part 1 – Membership Promises

Message by Mike Laughrun How does Scripture affirm church membership?  The example of the early church (41) So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. (42) They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:41-42   The New Testament knows no Christians floating around in “just me and Jesus” land. Believers belong to churches. Kevin…