Guest & Leader Messages 2022
Thanksgiving
November 27, 2022 • Jim Brutocao
Five steps to becoming a God-centered, thankful follower of Christ: Embrace Your Duty Before God (Ephesians 5:20) The Command The Frequency The Extent Count the Blessings of God (Psalm 103:2) Historical Temporal Spiritual Eternal Magnify the Glory of God (Psalm 34:3) Credit God for Your Blessings Exalt God for Your Blessings Repent of Sin Against God (Proverbs 28:13) Selfishness Covetousness Critical Spirit Doubt Discontent Pursue Deep Contentment in God (Isaiah 26:3) Self-Denial Trust Satisfaction
“Can I Be Sure That I Am Saved?”
February 13, 2022 • Jim Brutocao
The Bible provides three critical truths that invite us to pursue assurance of salvation with great confidence: (1) The God-Given Privilege of Assurance Saved People Can Lack Assurance of Salvation You Can Be Assured of Your Salvation You Are Commanded to Be Assured of Your Salvation (2) The Scriptural Basis for Assurance Assurance is Grounded in God’s Character Assurance is Grounded in Christ’s Atonement Assurance is Grounded in Scripture’s Promises (3) The Surefire Means of Gaining Assurance Ground Your Assurance in the Truth, Not In Feelings Verify Your Assurance with Evidence, Not Presumption Repent Of All That Erodes Your Assurance