Sun City Christian Center

You don't really know a person until you live (abide) with them, right? You can visit God every Sunday, or once in a while, but do you abide in Him? Do you really know Him?

You don't really know a person until you live (abide) with them, right? You can visit God every Sunday, or once in a while, but do you abide in Him? Do you really know Him?

Some theologians try to make the Bible complicated when actually it is very simple and can be taken literally. Also read: Eph. 4:12-13; Matt. 13:3-9; and Matt. 13:18-23

Some theologians try to make the Bible complicated when actually it is very simple and can be taken literally. Also read: Eph. 4:12-13; Matt. 13:3-9; and Matt. 13:18-23

Figuratively speaking, snaggle-toothed preachers have taken the bite out of the Gospel. The world is trying to pull the teeth of preachers by stopping the spread of parts of the Bible that make them uncomfortable. If the Apostle Paul were here today, he would not be well received by the world. His truth about the Word would offend many with itchy ears! Also read: 2 Tim. 3:1-4; Romans 7:18, 7:24 and 1:27; Eph. 6:1-2; Heb. 12:10.

Figuratively speaking, snaggle-toothed preachers have taken the bite out of the Gospel. The world is trying to pull the teeth of preachers by stopping the spread of parts of the Bible that make them uncomfortable. If the Apostle Paul were here today, he would not be well received by the world. His truth about the Word would offend many with itchy ears! Also read: 2 Tim. 3:1-4; Romans 7:18, 7:24 and 1:27; Eph. 6:1-2; Heb. 12:10.

The Bible lays out the simple truth about the life of Jesus and what He was sent here to accomplish. 2 Corinthians 11:3 says: 11:3: But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve in his craftiness, so your minds might be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. See also: Eph. 2:20; Romans 5:1-2 and 4:24-25; John 10:7; Heb. 9:6-8; Matt. 27:50-51; Heb. 9:11-12, 24-26, and 19-23.

The Bible lays out the simple truth about the life of Jesus and what He was sent here to accomplish. 2 Corinthians 11:3 says: 11:3: But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve in his craftiness, so your minds might be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. See also: Eph. 2:20; Romans 5:1-2 and 4:24-25; John 10:7; Heb. 9:6-8; Matt. 27:50-51; Heb. 9:11-12, 24-26, and 19-23.

We get our joy from many things...we need to get our joy from the Lord, however, we need to get to know Him before we can receive the joy. Pastor Beck stresses how we need to hold on to the Word and not be swayed by every doctrine that comes along. Also see Rev. 2:1-5; John 10:10; John 15:11; Ephesians 4:11-12; John 1:11-12; John 3:16; and Hebrews 13:5.

We get our joy from many things...we need to get our joy from the Lord, however, we need to get to know Him before we can receive the joy. Pastor Beck stresses how we need to hold on to the Word and not be swayed by every doctrine that comes along. Also see Rev. 2:1-5; John 10:10; John 15:11; Ephesians 4:11-12; John 1:11-12; John 3:16; and Hebrews 13:5.

Ephesians 4:14 says: That we may no longer be children, tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error. Christ is telling us through Ephesians that we are to grow and mature in our faith, setting to measure ourselves by Him. Don't be fooled by false doctrine, hold fast to the word of God.

It's human nature to want to be king our own life...we put ourselves on a throne. The Bible teaches us to put Christ on the throne and let Him be king of our life. Hold on to the teachings of the Bible, and don't let anything pull you from it. When we resist the pull of the Holy Spirit we find ourselves empty and could possibly die without ever knowing Jesus. So don't hang on to old ways and beliefs...let go!

Maturity as a Christian comes from reading and studying the Word of God, and walking in the ways of Jesus. Additional scripture: 2 Cor. 5:17; 1 Peter 2:2; Isaiah 61:10; Matt. 5:14-16; Matt. 7:24-27; John 8:31-32; 2 Timothy 2:3-4; Heb. 12:1; 1 John 5:4; Matt. 13:3-9; Matt. 13:18-23.

Communion is explained using these scriptures: 1 Cor. 5:7-8; Exodus 12:5-14; Exodus 12:21; 1 Cor. 11:27-28; Luke 22:15-20; and 1 Cor. 11:23-26

The Bible says to praise God with thanksgiving all the time with raised hands and dance. Honor Him with stringed instruments and clapping. Praise is one of the most rewarding things we can do for God.

Christians should have the character of Christ and not harbor bitterness. Also refer to Ephesians 4:31-32; Galatians 5:15; and John 18:36.

Study of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and it's importance to today's Christian.

We should all strive to see Jesus in everyday life.

The seeds we plant today in our children and grandchildren are extremely important for their future and the future of Christianity. The removal of the Bible from public places has taken the flashlight off of society.

The Psalmist tells of being thirsty for God. When David was hiding in caves while being pursued by Saul, he felt a thirst for God that was deep. We need God to hydrate our soul. Sometimes God draws us to a necessary cave in your life to bring you to the place where He wants you to be.