Two Truths and a Lie: Why Should I Grow Spiritually?

Alliance Bible Church

Two Truths and a Lie: Why Should I Grow Spiritually?

October 13, 2024 • Brian Dainsberg • Psalm 1, John 15:5–8, Ephesians 4:11–16, Colossians 1:9–14, Hebrews 5:11–14

Is there more to being a Christian than “praying a prayer” to “get in?” Is there a personal benefit to spiritual growth? What does God want for me once I become a Christian? These are important questions that impact the emptiness or fulfillment we get out of life.

1) Why is spiritual growth important?

2) How does spiritual growth happen?

Two Truths and a Lie: Am I Supposed to Enjoy Life?

November 17, 2024 • Brian Dainsberg • Genesis 1—2, Psalm 1:1–3, Proverbs 24:13–14, Matthew 6:25–27

We're supposed to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. But the world is filled with wonderful things like sunsets, oceans, strawberries, and bacon! Are we wrong to enjoy the things of earth? How can we enjoy life while still honoring the Lord? Life's little pleasures... 1) Help us understand and enjoy God 2) Show us how to live wisely in God's world 3) Meet our God-defined needs 4) Give us experiences of God's glory and goodness

Two Truths and a Lie: Does God Care What I Do With My Money?

November 10, 2024 • Brian Dainsberg • Luke 12:13–34

Money is a substantial part of life. You need it for food, shelter, clothing, education, rest and relaxation... and pretty much everything else. It's not surprising the Bible has a lot to say about it. God earnestly desires to cure us of money sickness and establish us in money wellness. 1) Beware of money sickness 2) Symptoms of money sickness 3) How to acquire money wellness

Two Truths and a Lie: What is a Friend?

November 3, 2024 • Brian Dainsberg • 1 Samuel 18—20, John 15:13–15

We need friendship... more than many of us realize. But our approach to this is often browsing the field of potential friends in order to find the "right one" for us. Maybe that's backwards. The better way is: "How can I be the kind of friend I've always wanted?" 1) The importance of friendship 2) The nature of friendship 3) How to be the kind of friend you’ve always wanted Text: 1 Samuel 18-20; John 15:13-15