Minutes of Mercy

“Charity, The More Excellent Way” 1 Corinthians 13:8-11 “Charity never fails”

You’ll be known as a follower of Christ not by your abilities or gifts, but by your love. Charity marked the ministry of Christ. Charity should mark believers lives and the church as a whole. Let not our question be, “What impressive thing can I do?” But rather “How can I show Godly charity in my life to someone today?”

“Charity, The More Excellent Way” 1 Corinthians 13:7 “endureth all things..”

“Endurance is found when a person refuses to quit even when quitting feels reasonable” We see God’s power, God’s moving, God’s perfect work when we choose to keep on!

Teen SS, Doctrine Matters, Eternal Security

* Does the Bible present a Whole or Holey salvation? * Whole = Unconditional and Permanent * Holey = Conditional and Temporary * Key Verse: John 10:28 * No hypothetical question or scenario we come up with matters more than what God has already said * Those who believe have Eternal Life, Forgiveness, and Justification * Key Verses: John 10:28, Romans 3:24, Ephesians 1:7 * Our Security in Salvation * Kept by God’s Power (Jn. 10:28-29, 1 Peter 1:5) Sealed with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14, Jude 24) * The moment we believed our sins were blotted out * They have already been nailed to the cross (Col. 2:13-15, Heb. 10:17) * Can eternal life be lost? Can the justified become unjustified? Can what was nailed to the cross and blotted out come back to it’s original state? Can a new creature become what it once was? Can we be separated even though God says we can’t? * Key Verses: Romans 8:1, 35-39 * Hebrews 6:4-12– Exposure to truth and light does not save, belief does. There are things that “accompany salvation” those in vs’s 4-6 didn’t have. * Hebrews 10:26– A profession does not mean you have real possession. What’s the evidence? That you continue. Walking away reveals what never was (1 Jn. 2:19) * Galatians 5:1-4– They had returned to the law. Forgot about grace, they didn’t lose salvation. * Colossians 1:23– Those who continue and don’t walk away prove real faith. If you can drop it all, you didn’t possess what you said you did. * John 15:1-6– Fruit is produced by believers, unbelievers have none. What is the evidence in your life of salvation? * 1 John 2:19– Their true heart was revealed. They never were what they said they were. * 2 Peter 2:20-22– Knowlege doesn’t change our nature, only belief in Christ does that * Rev. 3:5– Promise of Security to believers, not loss * The Bible has warnings of false professions, not loss of salvation * Since we can’t earn it, we can’t keep it. It’s not ours to earn or keep. It’s God’s that He gave and He’s responsible to keep us. * Key Verse: Ephesians 2:8-9, Phil. 1:6, Jn. 10:28-29 * If God gives eternal life, do we have the power to make it temporary? He either saves “to the uttermost” (Heb. 7:25) or not at all.

Christ Centered Relationships pt. 7, Godly Friendship, Lessons from David and Jonathan

Recorded Live 6/28/2026 Christ Centered Relationships Godly Friendships; What it looks like Godly Friends Love Selflessly 1 Samuel 18:1-4 “Knit together”- They had a mutual love and belief in God and His power They did not compete with one another. They rejoiced in God’s working in their lives Do my friends rejoice when God blesses me or do they show jealousy? Godly Friends Protect us from what will Harm Us 1 Samuel 19:1-7 Although it was uncomfortable and not popular, Jonathan always warned David of harm that was coming to him You’ll struggle in the spiritual battle of your closest influences aren’t fighting for what’s right too Godly Friendships Value Truth 1 Samuel 20 Because their friendship was built on honesty it could stand when examined and questioned Do your closest influences thrive on secrecy or can they welcome accountability Godly Friends Strengthen your walk with God 1 Samuel 20:13, 23:16-18 Jonathan pointed David to God. Do your closest influences point you to Him? After spending time with your closest influences, do you want more of God or less? Do my closest influences strengthen my hand in God? Godly Friends Encourage God’s Purpose 1 Samuel 23:17 Are your closest influences excited about God’s plan and purpose for your life? Do they encourage you in your spiritual walk, convictions, and goals? Godly friends make living in God’s will easier not harder

“Charity, The More Excellent Way” 1 Corinthians 13:7 “hopeth all things..”

If your hope is based on what you can see and what you feel like your hope will vanish quickly. When your hope is based on what God can do, you will always have a reason to HOPE in all things!