by Anita Padgett | Jun 16, 2024 | Sermon Notes
Since wisdom is calling out to us all, we must listen to her. 1. Wisdom is calling out to us loudly. 2. Ignoring wisdom is dangerous. “If we are too busy for God, he will judge us, and he will not apologize. Hell will never veto the joy of Heaven. God’s laughter here...
by Anita Padgett | Jun 9, 2024 | Sermon Notes
Because God’s calling has elevated each of us as His children to a status far above what we deserve, we must treat our brothers and sisters with the same mercy He has shown us. I. Second Imperative in Ephesians: “Walk in a manner worthy of your calling…” (4:1) “In...
by Anita Padgett | Jun 2, 2024 | Sermon Notes
“The utter uniqueness of our Christian faith is that it begins with the love of God, a love that has no motive other than . . . love. As…John Owen puts it, ‘The greatest sorrow and burden you can lay on the Father, the greatest unkindness you can do to him is not to...
by Anita Padgett | May 26, 2024 | Sermon Notes
Since the Church is at the center of God’s eternal purpose, it ought to be central to our life and purpose as well. I. THE MYSTERY REVEALED: Gentile inclusion in all the blessings of the Gospel (3:1-6). II. PAUL’S COMMISSION DELINEATED (3:7-9). A. To preach to the...
by Anita Padgett | May 19, 2024 | Sermon Notes
If sinners entice you to sin, do not consent to them and their ways. 1. The benefits of listening to wisdom. “The graceful garland and the pendants bring to our imaginations concrete images of beauty and riches, along with connotations of success and favor.”...
by Anita Padgett | May 12, 2024 | Sermon Notes
“The Jew had an immense contempt for the Gentile. The Gentiles, said the Jews, were created by God to be fuel for the fires of hell. God, they said, loves only Israel of all the nations that he had made… It was not even lawful to render help to a Gentile mother in her...
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