The Rock Church of Fenton Sermons

The Liars

Jeremiah gave clear warning about lying, false prophets among the people. Those who are liars will give false comfort. They coddle people in their sin rather than expose their iniquity that they may be free. They make false predictions. Often claiming to know the end of the world, or God’s will for a person, they lead people astray in appearing to be uniquely enlightened. Liars are what people want. Their very existence is evidence of what the masses crave. People want a voice to entertain them, confirm their bias and promise them the realization of their desires. What do you want? The true God calls for repentance from sin and faith in Jesus?

The Heretics

A heretic is someone appearing to teach truth while planting deception and falsehood. The bible gives several warnings about heretics. They creep into the assembly of believers unnoticed. They deny the truth about Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the true gospel. A heretic can be recognized by their fruit. They will ultimately show themselves by exploitation, adultery, greed, and corruption. Have you believed in the true Jesus or a portrayal of a false Jesus? Will you pray for discernment about what and who you are allowing to have spiritual influence in your life?

Thorns

The Bible encourages those who follow Jesus that there will be thorns in the flesh at times. Thorns are messengers from Satan. They come to us in the form of people, illness, discouragement and spiritual attack. Thorns prevent the spoil of our heart. When God uses us, it comes with the risk of pride. Thorns in the flesh can be the very thing that keeps us qualified to continue to be used by the Lord. Thorns prove that God’s grace is enough. Though God could remove all of our thorns, he sometimes chooses to allow them to remain so that we might rely upon his grace rather than a cure. The power of Christ is displayed in our weaknesses. Do you know Jesus today? Do you have a thorn in the flesh? Be encouraged as you rely upon God’s grace to carry you.

Truth & Lies

The Bible tells us that truth and lies will bring the fruit of peace or anxiety. To speak the truth allows us to walk in confidence whereas lies are a net we set for ourselves. Truth and lies are acts of love or hate. Love is an action that rejoices with the truth, hatred is disguised with lying lips. Truth and lies show whether we follow Jesus or Satan. Jesus is the embodiment of the truth. Satan is the father of lies. Regardless of what we profess, the integrity of our words reveals the condition of our soul. Who are you truly following?

Pride & Humility

The Bible proclaims that pride and humility are enemies. Where there is pride, there will follow dishonor, but humility brings wisdom. Pride seeks glory while humility gives glory to both God and man. Those who are filled with pride are unable to celebrate when God does a work or other people win in life. Pride is fuel for the fire of envy. While pride is a harbinger of destruction, humility precedes honor. What possesses your heart at this hour? Have you humbled yourself under the mighty hand of God?