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Sola Scriptura by Nathan Busenitz When Christ Confronts Tradition 2017 Shepherds' Conference  MEDIA LINKS:   MP3 Nathan Busenitz Cornerstone | Elder MORE SERMONS

Introduction to Colossians | Colossians 1:1-8 Brian Hubbard | Cornerstone Church of Savannah In this opening sermon on the Book of Colossians, Brian Hubbard introduces the letter and explains the first eight verses.  Philosophies, legalism, mysticism, worship of angels, asceticism all threatened to cheat the Colossians, so Paul writes to refute these errors and turn them back to the preeminent, sufficient Christ.  Jude gives us the character of false teaching, and Paul in Colossians gives us its description. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvlnPS8mxkk Audio: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=54171648322

We had the opportunity to hear another preacher last Sunday, which means that I don't have a sermon to post today.  In lieu of that, here is another message from the G3 Conference. Paul Washer preached in the sixth session of the 2017 G3 Conference.  His topic was, "The Sufficiency of Scripture: God's Church God's Way." NOTE:  All content of the G3 Conference is protected under copyright law.  You can share content, but we ask that you place a link back to the G3Conference.com website or YouTube.com channel when you share.

24  And he said to them, “Pay attention to what you hear: with the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and still more will be added to you. 25  For to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.” We sometimes confuse the theology of justification and sanctification .  When God declares us righteous based on Christ’s work, we sinners are justified, and it is completely the work of God alone.  God sets us apart for Himself at that point, or sanctifies us, but we must also strive to be sanctified in every area of our lives.  In other words, the work of justification is done by God without our help, but the work of sanctification is done by God with our faithful living.  That is what we see in passages like this one. First, be careful to live according to His Word alone.   He commands, “Pay attention to what you hear.”  As the children’s song says, “Be careful little ears...

21  And he said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket, or under a bed, and not on a stand? 22  For nothing is hidden except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret except to come to light. 23  If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” One technology ubiquitous to the history of man is the lamp, for we always have need to shine a light in the darkness.  This brand of lamp would have consisted of a small clay container, some oil, and a wick—placed most effectively and safely on a shelf for the sake of the whole room.  Jesus teaches that His disciples are to also to shine the light of His truth to the world. God’s pattern is to reveal, even what we don’t want known.  At the right time, He shines His light on the secrets and intents of the heart (1 Cor 4:5).  While the “sins of some people are conspicuous,” God reveals other sins later (1 Tm 5:24).  Jesus says in Matthew 10:26–27 that “nothing is covered that will not ...

5  Other seed fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil, and immediately it sprang up, since it had no depth of soil. 6  And when the sun rose, it was scorched, and since it had no root, it withered away. 16  And these are the ones sown on rocky ground: the ones who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy. 17  And they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away. Why do people excited about God and the Bible walk away without warning?  We’re continuing to study the parable of the sower, and today we’re considering the seed that fell on rocky ground.  A farmer may see soil, but the rocks lying just beneath the surface will block roots from reaching the water table.  As he broadcasts out the seed in that direction, those plants may seem to spring up faster.  Unfortunately, because the roots don’t go as deep...

Because of a very busy week, I'm running a bit behind on the devotions.  So, in lieu of a Psalm devotional today, here is the first video from The Master's University 2017 Truth and Life Conference .  The theme this year was The Solas: The Five Pillars of the Reformation , and here is John MacArthur leading the opening session of the conference:

To the choirmaster: according to Muth-labben. A Psalm of David. 1            I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart;             I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. 2            I will be glad and exult in you;             I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Psalms fill our worship with joy, even amid heartache.  Here, both Psalms 9 and 10 were possibly one psalm, as they are in the Septuagint translation.  These psalms are a hymn of praise and a lament, respectively.  Because of these distinctive moods, the psalms function well as two.  Even so, the title of this psalm, “according to Muth-labben,” seems to be a popular tune known translated “the death of a son.”  As such, David clearly struggles in both psalm...

"Why the Word?" | Psalm 1 Cornerstone Church of Savannah | November 13, 2016 This morning, the sermon will be a bit different, but not that much. Hopefully, it will serve to not only explain why we are so committed to Scripture, but why you should be as well. We will see today that you can either be rooted in the Word or not, but only the first path leads to blessing. I.  The Righteous are Rooted Upon the Word (vv. 1–3)   A.  The righteous avoids thinking not from the Word (v. 1)   B.  The righteous delights in the Word (v. 2)   C.  The righteous is given life through the Word (v. 3) II.  The Unrighteous Have No Rooting (vv. 4–6)   A.  The unrighteous are driven by the wind (vv. 4–5)   B.  The unrighteous lack life (v. 6) May the Lord bless you this morning in His service. Video: Audio:

“That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. 33  And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34  And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.” Our new day starts at midnight, but the Jewish culture marked it at sunset.  In this case, the evening marks the end of this long Sabbath day, but there’s still no rest for the Lord.  The news of the healing had went through the area (v. 28), so now that the Sabbath had ended, the people now come carrying their infirmed. Maybe coming in intervals, “the whole city was gathered.”  This means that Jesus eliminated sickness in Capernaum that night!  If someone truly healed like Jesus today, he would empty hospitals.  It’s amazing to see the Great Physician destroying every kind of disease, especially knowing He can do the same with sin and death. It...