Luke 2:1-7, NKJV And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the…
Category: Scripture and Culture
God Will Make Good On His Promises, 2 Peter 3:1-18 (Falling Away Series)
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18, NKJV Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), 2 that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior, 3 knowing this first: that scoffers…
When was the biblical canon closed? 2 Peter 3:15-16 and the Council of Nicea claim
We here at The Essential Church believe in studying the Word of God. This past five months or so, we’ve been diving into our Falling Away Series. I’ll provide links below so that you can check out the series if you haven’t done so already. We’re nearing the end of our 2 Peter examination,…
Don’t Look Back, Luke 17:26-32; Genesis 19:23-26 (Falling Away Series)
Subject: Don’t Look Back Scripture: Luke 17:26-32; Genesis 19: 23-26 Don’t Look Back Sermon PDF “Remember Lot’s wife.” These three words from Luke 17:32 have always gripped me. We often point to the shortest verse in the Bible, two words that we read about Jesus in John 11:35, as one of the…
State of the Church Address: House Churches, Romans 16:3-5; 1 Corinthians 16:19 (The Essential Church First-Year Anniversary)
NOTE: Please see the bottom of the page for the order of service. First Church Anniversary for The Essential Church State of The Church Address Sermon PDF Sermon Subject: “House Churches” Scripture: Romans 16:3-5; 1 Corinthians 16:19 House churches. Depending on whom you ask, it’s a concept with mixed impressions. Some know about…
Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 3: How Then Shall We Live?
Doctrine Notes (Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 3: How Then Shall We Live?) Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 3_ How Then Shall We Live_ Series recap Biblical doctrine of Passover: Exodus 12, Numbers 9, 2 Chronicles 30, 1 Corinthians 5, etc. We looked at the doctrine of Passover, including God’s…
Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 2E: The origin of the rabbit, egg, and Easter Egg Hunt
Praise the Lord, church! We’re back today with Part 2E of our series on Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter. Today’s work covers two additional passages of Scripture about God’s issue with the name “Easter.” The end of the session dives into the origins of Easter traditions, where Easter eggs, rabbits, and Easter Egg Hunts come…
