Paul prays for the Colossians to be filled with the knowledge of God so that they can live lives worthy of the Gospel they have received. This knowledge centers on the powerful redemptive work of God through his beloved Son. This pray contains "ingredients" for a Christian to be mature and grow in their faith.…

If you are feeling distant from the Lord by not being saved, being in sin or just trying to survive hard times, you must know that Lord is God and put your faith in him, repent of your sins and put your hope in God and Praise Him, no matter what your circumstances.

David and his men left Israel to live under the auspices of the Philistines. During that time, David is operating as a double agent; fighting against the enemies of God while pretending to fight the people of God. But it is at this point that David is nearly forced to actually fight against the Lord's people. David's only escape is through the kind…

David again spares Saul's life

When should you answer a fool? When should you not respond?

Ordination service for Dillon McKeon, Marco Rosero & Jonathan Rodriguez on October 13 2024 at Levittown Baptist Church

All true, redeemed, blood-bought Christians should have a co-laboring, cooperating spirit, working together to advance God's kingdom.

Don't use God's providence as an excuse to sin. The true and better king, Christ, wins by humble mercy, love and personal sacrifice. Like Christ, we are called to overcome evil with good.

Paul receives an encouraging report on the church in Colosse, and expresses thanksgiving for their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, their love for all the saints, and their hope and assurance of eternal life in heaven. We can learn much from how this church worshiped God and loved Christ's bride, the church.…

When David was fearful, doubting, and discouraged, Jonathan "strengthened his hand in God." God has given us a great blessing by allowing us to be part of a body that is designed to encourage and edify one another in times of need.

What does judgment look like? It can look like God removing His hand of restraint from someone's life, allowing them to do exactly what they want to do. As God removes His hand of restraint from Saul, he allows his paranoia and fear rule over him, leading him to commit genocide against the house of the Lord.…

David tries to protect himself from Saul in ways that does not depend on God, but in his own cleverness. However, the consequences of David's sinful lack of trust in the Lord lead to the death of many.

After encouraging the Thessalonians through his letter, he gives them several verses of application to help them to be sober minded.

We proclaim Christ, and Him crucified.

JESUS’ MISSION WAS TO MAKE DISCIPLES BY SACRIFICIALLY SUBSTITUTING HIMSELF ON THE CROSS TO BECOME THEIR ALL-SUFFICIENT, ALL-SATISFYING, TREASURE

Biblical Christianity Description: Legalism, Moralism and Christianism are three of the most deceptive "isms" in the Church today. The Scriptures identify, and condemn their deception in the light of authentic Biblical Christianity.

Psalm 14:1 tells us "The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God."" Dont' be a "practical athiest" and live as if Gode does not exist. Unsaved sinner: run to Jesus turn away from your sinful life and embrace the salvation that comes only from Him. Christian: Look at Christ, Live for Him, live more like Christ.…

The surest defense we have against temptation is the power of God's word.

Highly Exalted

In our previous sermon we learned that we were to be faithful like a farmer, soldier, and athlete. This week we are told how to train our mind for that kind of service.

The apostle Paul gives Timothy three good examples on how to live the Christian life. The good soldier who aims to please the one who enlisted him. The athlete who wins the crown by competing according to the rules. The hard working farmer who is consistently faithful in the daily details of life.

Jesus adressing his disciples how to not fear laying down everything and leaving all wordly pleasures to seek the kingdom of God.

Jonathan and David display what godly friendship is supposed to look like. The only better picture of friendship in the Bible is seen in Jesus Christ, the friend who sticks closer than a brother.

El Shadai means God Almighty. This is one of God's ways to describe Himself. The promises that God makes to protect and preserve His people depends upon His omnipotent, divine power.

One way or another, the Lord will receive glory from every person who ever lived.

The apostle Paul gives us three ways not to lose heart.

To love others we must suffer long with them and do them good.

The Corinthian Church is playing with fire. Paul issues a reminder to them along with a commandment not to be idolators, but to be true worshipers of God.

David escapes Saul with the help of his wife, Michal. This escape raises questions about idolatry and hones At its core, this passage reveals that God is a fortress for those who seek refuge in Him.

Only God can raise the dead therefore God gets all the glory in His amazing work of saving sinners.

What are some of the reasons why the Holy Spirit inspired Luke to include this story that none of the other gospels include? This sermon covers seven reasons.

Life, full fruitful life, is found only as we abide in Christ.

Saul refuses to repent. Jonathan admonishes his father. David trusts in the Lord.

Sound Doctrine and Sound Living

John opens his gospel with a glorious description of the person and work of Jesus Christ. This sermon is given in three parts by the three elders of Levittown Baptist Church.

After slaying Goliath, David quickly rises to prominence in Israel. Everyone loves David. Everyone, that is, except Saul. Saul's jealousy results in multiple attempts to thwart God's perfect plan to remove Saul's line and replace him with someone better.

1 Samuel 17 reveals a contrast between David and Saul, and a contrast between David and Goliath. More importantly, it reveals many parallels between David and the Messiah King who would one day come and save God's people from their greatest enemies.

What does it mean to walk in a manner worthy of God? That is the question we explore in today's sermon.

This sermon looks at a couple of challenging questions that arise from this text. What is the timeline? What does it mean that there is an evil spirit that is from the Lord? Why does this matter?

Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. What does that mean? What does that imply about the Messianic King? How does that affect the way that we live?

Jesus calls the Laodicean Church to be zealous and repent.

Highlighing the importance of the Lord's Supper through a focus on the ministry of Christ through his humiliation then his exaltation

The gospel is not just Jesus died. It is also that He was raised and that He is alive! Any gospel that does not contain the resurrection is an incomplete gospel.

The good news of the gospel is not just that Jesus died, it is that He died in the place of sinners.

The Lord has called all Christians to go and make disciples. As we go, we are promised that we will experience suffering and persecution for His name.

We are called by God to to raise our children in the way they should go. Handing them over to Caesar will intrinsically and aggressively counter that effort.