Judge them by their fruits? Judge Not?
Ask Pastor James | Matthew 7
Judge Not | But What About Separating Truth From Error
Matthew 7
If we’re not supposed to judge other Christians, how can we separate truth from error or restore a fallen brother? Well, when God says, “Judge not lest you be judged.” Or “Judgment is without mercy to the one who shows no mercy.” Or “The same measure that you use will be used on you.” All of those are very strong, God, down to us, “Get off my property.” So the big thing in not judging is that’s God’s job, and if I was you, I wouldn’t get between the hammer and the work on that. God is very much in the process of assessing all of us. Each one will give an account of himself to God, and that’s why it says in I think 1 Corinthians 4, “Judge nothing before the time, for the time will come when the Lord will bring to light the hidden things of darkness. Then each one’s praise will come from God alone.” So the main reason why we don’t judge is because it’s God’s job, not ours. And why is it God’s job? Because God sees everything, we don’t. God waits till the end, we wanna do it now. Okay. And we’re supposed to be focused on ourselves, not on others. Now, with that as a backdrop, God is really saying, “Let Me do My job.”
Single Message | How to Find Rest From Life’s Heavy Burdens
Matthew 11
Galatians 6
It is no secret – burdens are heavy. But the weight of “must carry” can only find rest by learning to carry like Jesus.
What can you rightly help someone else carry, vs. what they must carry for themself? What weight are you under that you have to carry, vs. what Jesus can carry for you? Sometimes the Lord lightens our burdens, but He always offers us a way to carry them.
God accepts no love from human hearts that are gripped by hate. In Vertical Living, we have come to discover from God’s word that mercy halts offense by withholding and grace limits offense by covering. In this sermon, we will see how forgiveness ends offense by releasing. While there are many rationalizations for our unforgiveness – Scripture offers a roadmap for the vehicle of forgiveness which leads to freedom from self incarceration and a lifetime of bitterness.
Matthew 6:14-15,18:21-35
5 Reasons To Forgive | Vertical Living: [11]
Matthew 6:14-15,18:21-35
Love2Live2Love – most people want that in concept. But in reality, most of us find ourselves not loving as God would have us. We want to…but we don’t. In today’s sermon, we will be equipped with scriptural tools to overcome the obstacles of grace. Grace is continuing to love even when offended.
Matthew 5:38-48
Grace When It’s Hardest To Love | Vertical Living: [10]
Matthew 5:38-48
Christ followers are not just responsible for what they do – but also for the impression they give. This week will be a paradigm shift for each of us as we transition from an easy and average perspective of judgment to one of mercy. Mercy is diffi cult and must be learned – because where it is absent, God is blasphemed, Satan will gain a foothold and Christianity becomes a joke.
Mercy Over Judgment | Vertical Living: [09]
Matthew 9:9-13
Offense is an obstacle to love. And the cost of unresolved offense is great. For this cause, God takes it very seriously. No matter your personality, the prescription for resolution is universal. God is the resource and reason for loving others. Matthew 5:21-47
The Necessity of Resolving Offense | Vertical Living: [08]
Matthew 5:21-47
What is your love story as it pertains to love for God? Jesus said, the sincerity of your love for God is on display in the record of your actions toward the person in your life you find hardest to love. As followers of Christ we do this willingly and gladly. And while love is not the only thing that matters – it is the method to accomplish everything that does.
Love: The Greatest Thing
Matthew 22:34-40
We Welcome Kings
Matthew 28:16-20
The Glorious Church of Jesus Christ
Matthew 16:13-18