matthew-5:48

"Of God are ye in Christ Jesus, who has made unto us wisdom from God, both righteousness and SANCTIFICATION, and redemption." I COR.1:30(R.V. marg.). "Paul unto the Church of God which is at Corinth to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints" ;-thus the chapter opens in which w... Read More

“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” Matt. 5:48 It might be said that our circumstances and powers are so different from those of God that it is impossible to apply the standard of his infinite perfection in our little world. But here comes the Son, in the li... Read More

The Requirements of God I. The ideal requirement of God. A. In Deut.10:12 DEU 10:12 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, to keep the... Read More

David said in Psalm 19: The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. (v. 1-3) God has made Himself known in nature. I have become c... Read More

Summary of sermon by Erlo Stegen , 27 January 2013 Matthew 8 1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, ... Read More

Rom 8:18 - 27 When Paul was converted on the way to Damascus, God told Ananias that He would show Paul how much he was still to suffer for the name of Jesus. The sermon preached to Paul wasn't like so many of today's sermons, where people are told that they should come to Jesus to be happy, joyful, ... Read More

Summary of sermon by Erlo Stegen, 30 Mar 2014 It's marvelous to see God at work. God is able to restore our youth even if the body is old. He can give life to dry bones (Ezekiel 37:14). Ps 90 12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. This is the prayer of Moses the... Read More

Summary of sermon by Erlo Stegen, 21 Sep 2014 Matt 6:33 "But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" Matt 24:13 "But he who stands firm to the end will be saved" Rev 2:10b "Be faithful even to the point of death and I will give you the crown of... Read More

1Cor 13:13, “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love..” 1Pet 3:8, “Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous.” Jesus said in John 13:35, “By this all will know that you are My discip... Read More

“Without holiness no one will see the Lord.”--Hebrews 12:14 Our text for today opens up a subject of deep importance. That subject is practical holiness. It suggests a question that demands the attention of all professing Christians-Are we holy? Will we see the Lord? That question can never be out o... Read More