by Jerry Tharp | Feb 14, 2019 | Christian journey, Sermons, Uncategorized
God has made it clear in Scripture that without faith it is impossible to please Him. Hebrews 11.6 goes on to tell us, those who come to God “must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” One Bible dictionary defines faith as...
by Jerry Tharp | Jun 1, 2018 | Christian journey, Sermons
In John 10.10 Jesus said, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” I recently asked people in our congregation, “When you aren’t experiencing abundance in...
by Jerry Tharp | Dec 19, 2017 | Christian journey, LJBC News, Sermons
Because “Jesus said it,” beginning January, we’re going to look at some of the significant things He emphasized. Yes, all Scripture is inspired by God, and in that way, it’s all God’s Word, but we’re going to zero in on a few of Jesus’ statements during His earthly...
by Jerry Tharp | Feb 1, 2017 | Christian journey, Sermons
Over the past few months, the elders of our church have been evaluating our effectiveness in the disciple making process. We sensed the need to do this because of the task of being the spiritual leaders entrusted with this responsibility (Hebrews 13.17). We have asked...
by Jerry Tharp | Oct 11, 2016 | Christian journey, Sermons
During our worship services at LJB we are presently studying through Paul’s letter written to the church in Rome, a city he had never visited. His desire to have fruit among them (1.13) motivated him to pen Romans, presenting God’s plan of salvation for mankind. As we...
by Jerry Tharp | Aug 11, 2016 | Christian journey, Sermons
Romans 6:3-6 teaches us that a follower of Christ has been identified with Christ in both his death and resurrection, something that the modern gospel often leaves out. Paul goes on to explain in the remainder of the chapter and in the beginning of chapter 7 that the...
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