Grace Bible Church - Sermons 1992

Which Way to Heaven? - Matthew 7:13,14

Sun, 13 Dec 1992 21:37:32 -0500

Which Way to Heaven? - Matthew 7:13,14. The final destination, whether Heaven or Hell, will be determined by the gate they enter and the path they walk in this life. Pastor Harris explains Jesus' very sobering illustration in this sermon. Those who are on the wide path to Hell may surprise you.

Our Good Father - Matthew 7:7-12

Sun, 06 Dec 1992 21:21:00 -0500

Our Good Father - Matthew 7:7-12. Christians can trust God because God is good and proves it over and over. Pastor Harris discusses God's goodness in the sermon as well as the Christian's response in seeking to reflect their Father by being good to other people. This is the context for the "Golden Rule."

Our Holy Treasure - Matthew 7:6

Sun, 29 Nov 1992 21:02:08 -0500

Our Holy Treasure - Matthew 7:6. The gospel is a precious and holy treasure. Pastor Harris explains Jesus' teaching in this passage on treating what is holy properly and how to discern who to proclaim the gospel to and from whom to withhold it.

Judging Others - Matthew 7:1-5

Sun, 15 Nov 1992 20:43:12 -0500

Judging Others - Matthew 7:1-5. It has become common for people to deflect criticism of their sin by saying "you should not judge lest you be judge," but that is a misuse of what Jesus said in this passage. Jesus actually requires us to discern when people are in sin and address it. In this sermon Pastor Harris explains Jesus' commands concerning judging others.

The Cure for Anxiety - Matthew 6:25-34

Sun, 08 Nov 1992 19:49:13 -0500

The Cure for Anxiety - Matthew 6:25-34. Humans naturally tend to worry, but Christians do not need to do so. In fact, Jesus commands them not to be anxious and in this passage He explains why. Pastor Harris' exposits this passage concluding that the cure of anxiety is trust in God demonstrated by making His kingdom and righteousness your first priority.

Who's Your Master? - Matthew 6:22-24

Sun, 01 Nov 1992 19:35:19 -0500

Who's Your Master? - Matthew 6:22-24. As much as man want to think of himself as being autonomous, he will be a servant to someone or something else. Jesus makes the point in this passage that man will serve either God or mammon - the things of this world. Which do you serve?

Where Is Your Treasure? - Matthew 6:19-24

Sat, 24 Oct 1992 20:23:37 -0400

Where Is Your Treasure? - Matthew 6:19-24. You will define success by what you value in life. In this passage Jesus demonstrates the futility of treasuring those things that are on earth and explains the importance having your treasure in heaven.

Fasting: Then and Now - Matthew 6:16-18

Sun, 18 Oct 1992 20:01:10 -0400

Fasting: Then and Now - Matthew 6:16-18. Jesus corrects the self-righteous religious hypocrites of His day concerning their improper practice of fasting, practices that continue to this day among the ascetics. Pastor Harris brings out these corrections in this sermon and also discusses the proper practice and motivations for fasting - something that fundamentalists and evangelicals tend to neglect.

Teach Us to Pray, Part 3 - Matthew 6:11f

Sat, 03 Oct 1992 19:38:48 -0400

Teach Us to Pray, Part 3 - Matthew 6:11f. Pastor Harris continues his explanation of the model for prayer that Jesus taught His disciples. In this sermon he focuses on the elements within the prayer concerning God's provision, forgiveness and God's protection.

The Proper Pattern of Prayer, Pt. 2 - Matthew 6:10-14

Sun, 27 Sep 1992 19:26:13 -0400

The Proper Pattern of Prayer, Pt. 2 - Matthew 6:10-14. Pastor Harris continues his exposition of the pattern of prayer Jesus taught His disciples. In this sermon he concentrates on the element of God's will being done on earth as it is in heaven.

The Proper Pattern of Prayer, Pt. 1 - Matthew 6:9

Sun, 20 Sep 1992 19:10:55 -0400

The Proper Pattern of Prayer, Pt. 1 - Matthew 6:9. In this sermon Pastor Harris begins his exposition of the what is commonly called "The Lord's Prayer," but it is not a prayer Jesus every prayed. It is instead a pattern of prayer He taught His disciples to use.

The Proper Purpose & Practice of Prayer - Matthew 6:5-15

Sun, 13 Sep 1992 18:21:52 -0400

The Proper Purpose & Practice of Prayer - Matthew 6:5-15. In this passage Jesus correct the improper method and motivations for prayer of the self-righteous religious leaders of His day. Many Christians continue to improperly pray for the same reasons. In this sermon Pastor Harris explains the proper motivations and methods of prayer that honors God.

Giving From the Heart - Matthew 6:2-4

Sun, 06 Sep 1992 18:07:35 -0400

Giving From the Heart - Matthew 6:2-4. In this passage Jesus continues in His correction of the wrong motivations of the self-righteous religious hypocrites of His day. Sadly, many Christians now repeat the same error in their giving. In this sermon Pastor Harris discusses the principles Jesus teaches and their application to Christian charity and giving.

Where does your reward come from? - Matthew 6:1

Sun, 23 Aug 1992 14:52:04 -0400

Where does your reward come from? - Matthew 6:1. In this passage Jesus addresses the wrong motivations of the self-righteous religious hypocrites of His time. Pastor Harris challenges us in this sermon to examine our own motivations and whether they are to glorify God or to gain honor from men.

Loving Your Neighbor - Matthew 5:43-48

Sun, 16 Aug 1992 14:07:21 -0400

Loving Your Neighbor - Matthew 5:43-48. Anyone can love someone that loves them. Jesus puts the standard of righteousness at loving our enemies and praying for those that persecute you. True righteousness pursues being perfect even as God is perfect.