Faith Temple Church
Communion- 03.01
  • I Was Glad
  • I Trust In God
  • Lord You're Mighty

      • Psalm 1:1–3KJV1900

  • I Call You Faithful

      • Psalm 16:11NKJV

      • 2 Timothy 2:22NKJV

      • 1 Corinthians 6:18–20NKJV

      • Luke 8:14NKJV

      • 2 Timothy 3:3–5NKJV

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      • 1 Corinthians 11:23–29NKJV

  • 2 Timothy 3:3–4 “unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,”
    We must understand the fact of sin. There is no getting around it.
    There is no need to argue the question of the reality of sin; history and man’s own consciousness bear abundant testimony to the fact. But theories have been advanced which either deny, misconceive, or minimize the nature of sin.

    Pursuing Purity in a Compromised World

    Bible Passage:

    Psalm 16:11, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Corinthians 6:18–20, Luke 8:14, 2 Timothy 3:4

    Summary: These passages highlight the contrast between the joy found in abiding in God's presence and the temptations that lead believers away from holiness, urging them to make choices that reflect their commitment to Christ.
    Application: This sermon serves as a reminder for Christians to actively pursue purity in their thoughts and actions, resisting compromise, and finding strength in the community of faith to uphold their commitments to God.
    Teaching: The teaching emphasizes the importance of both inner purity and external conduct, encouraging believers to be vigilant against influences that seek to derail their faith journey and diminish their joy in Christ.
    How this passage could point to Christ: In every passage, Christ stands as the ultimate model of purity and holiness, demonstrating how to navigate the temptations of the world while remaining aligned with God's truth and purpose for our lives.
    Big Idea: Holiness is not just an ideal; it's a daily commitment that cultivates peace and purpose, enabling believers to transform their environment for Christ.
    Recommended Study: As you prepare this sermon, dive into the nuances of temptation and compromise as discussed in 2 Timothy and Luke 8. The commentaries can provide insights into historical context and the original language challenges. Using Logos, investigate how these themes of purity resonate with the larger narrative of redemption found within the Bible.

    1. Pursue God's Presence Psalm 16:11

    Psalm 16:11 “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

    A. Follow the Divine Direction of Life: Pursuing His presence starts with acknowledging that He "makes known the path of life". This means moving beyond our own plans to seek His guidance and wisdom through prayer and the study of Scripture, trusting that His path leads to true spiritual fulfillment.

    B.Find the Fullness of Lasting Joy: The text promises that "in Your presence is fullness of joy". Unlike temporary happiness tied to circumstances, this is a soul-deep satisfaction (the Hebrew śōḇaʿ) that remains complete even during trials, found simply by being close to God.

    C.Feast on Eternal Pleasures at His Right Hand: Pursuing God's presence leads to "pleasures forevermore". This point highlights that the ultimate reward of a believer is not found in earthly success but in the inexhaustible store of blessings—such as His peace, protection, and companionship—that endure through eternity.

    2. Flee and Pursue Righteousness

    1 cor 6:18-20

    Joseph Ran!

    A. Recognizing The Unique Cost Of Sin

    Paul highlights that sexual sin is distinct because it is an "offense against one’s own body." While many sins are external, this specific struggle creates a deep internal fracture. Pursuing righteousness starts with valuing what God values—treating our physical selves not as a playground for impulse, but as a sacred vessel designed for a higher purpose. 

    B. Honoring the Temple of the Holy Spirit

    The core of this passage is the staggering truth that "your body is a temple." This shifts the motivation from following a set of rules to maintaining a residence. 
     God doesn't just watch us from a distance; He dwells in us.The Reality:within
     Fleeing temptation becomes an act of hospitality and reverence for the Holy Spirit who lives inside you. 
    The Result:

    C. Living as a People "Bought with a Price"

    The final sub-point focuses on ownership. You are not your own; you were "bought with a price"—the blood of Christ. Pursuing righteousness is the natural response to spiritual gratitude. We glorify God with our bodies because He has already paid the ultimate ransom to claim us as His own. We don't flee sin to earn God's love, but because we are overwhelmed by the cost He paid to show us His love. 
    2 Timothy 2:22 “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
    1 Corinthians 6:18–20 “Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

    3. Focus on Eternal Joy luke 8:14

    Luke 8:14 “Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.”
    2 Timothy 3:4 “traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,”
    A. : In this verse, Jesus warns that the "pleasures of this life" act as thorns that . Eternal joy is preserved by recognizing that temporary, earthly gratifications often compete for our heart's allegiance, offering a fleeting "Disneyland experience" that , unlike the deep, abiding joy found in Christ.

    A. Guard Against Suffocation

    B. Worldly Pleasures choke spiritual growth eventually ends.

    B.: While "cares and riches" occupy our immediate attention, they are merely shadows of the "true riches" of the kingdom.

    Eternal joy is found when we  and material pursuits neutralize the Word's power.

    We must intentionally  to allow our spiritual lives to "ripen" and reach maturity.

    Prioritize the Substance Over the Shadow

    refuse to let daily busyness prune these worldly thorns.

    C.Cultivate a Heart for Mature Fruitfulness:

    The tragedy of the thorny soil is that the seed "brings no fruit to maturity." Eternal joy is the result of a lifestyle of godliness where we hold the Word fast in an honest heart. By choosing the "hidden manna" of spiritual joy over outward appearance, we ensure that our faith produces a lasting, heavenly harvest.
    Psalm 51:11 “Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.”

  • 2 Timothy 3:3–4 “unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,”
    We must understand the fact of sin. There is no getting around it.
    There is no need to argue the question of the reality of sin; history and man’s own consciousness bear abundant testimony to the fact. But theories have been advanced which either deny, misconceive, or minimize the nature of sin.

    Pursuing Purity in a Compromised World

    Bible Passage:

    Psalm 16:11, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Corinthians 6:18–20, Luke 8:14, 2 Timothy 3:4

    Summary: These passages highlight the contrast between the joy found in abiding in God's presence and the temptations that lead believers away from holiness, urging them to make choices that reflect their commitment to Christ.
    Application: This sermon serves as a reminder for Christians to actively pursue purity in their thoughts and actions, resisting compromise, and finding strength in the community of faith to uphold their commitments to God.
    Teaching: The teaching emphasizes the importance of both inner purity and external conduct, encouraging believers to be vigilant against influences that seek to derail their faith journey and diminish their joy in Christ.
    How this passage could point to Christ: In every passage, Christ stands as the ultimate model of purity and holiness, demonstrating how to navigate the temptations of the world while remaining aligned with God's truth and purpose for our lives.
    Big Idea: Holiness is not just an ideal; it's a daily commitment that cultivates peace and purpose, enabling believers to transform their environment for Christ.
    Recommended Study: As you prepare this sermon, dive into the nuances of temptation and compromise as discussed in 2 Timothy and Luke 8. The commentaries can provide insights into historical context and the original language challenges. Using Logos, investigate how these themes of purity resonate with the larger narrative of redemption found within the Bible.

    1. Pursue God's Presence Psalm 16:11

    Psalm 16:11 “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

    A. Follow the Divine Direction of Life: Pursuing His presence starts with acknowledging that He "makes known the path of life". This means moving beyond our own plans to seek His guidance and wisdom through prayer and the study of Scripture, trusting that His path leads to true spiritual fulfillment.

    B.Find the Fullness of Lasting Joy: The text promises that "in Your presence is fullness of joy". Unlike temporary happiness tied to circumstances, this is a soul-deep satisfaction (the Hebrew śōḇaʿ) that remains complete even during trials, found simply by being close to God.

    C.Feast on Eternal Pleasures at His Right Hand: Pursuing God's presence leads to "pleasures forevermore". This point highlights that the ultimate reward of a believer is not found in earthly success but in the inexhaustible store of blessings—such as His peace, protection, and companionship—that endure through eternity.

    2. Flee and Pursue Righteousness

    1 cor 6:18-20

    Joseph Ran!

    A. Recognizing The Unique Cost Of Sin

    Paul highlights that sexual sin is distinct because it is an "offense against one’s own body." While many sins are external, this specific struggle creates a deep internal fracture. Pursuing righteousness starts with valuing what God values—treating our physical selves not as a playground for impulse, but as a sacred vessel designed for a higher purpose. 

    B. Honoring the Temple of the Holy Spirit

    The core of this passage is the staggering truth that "your body is a temple." This shifts the motivation from following a set of rules to maintaining a residence. 
     God doesn't just watch us from a distance; He dwells in us.The Reality:within
     Fleeing temptation becomes an act of hospitality and reverence for the Holy Spirit who lives inside you. 
    The Result:

    C. Living as a People "Bought with a Price"

    The final sub-point focuses on ownership. You are not your own; you were "bought with a price"—the blood of Christ. Pursuing righteousness is the natural response to spiritual gratitude. We glorify God with our bodies because He has already paid the ultimate ransom to claim us as His own. We don't flee sin to earn God's love, but because we are overwhelmed by the cost He paid to show us His love. 
    2 Timothy 2:22 “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
    1 Corinthians 6:18–20 “Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

    3. Focus on Eternal Joy luke 8:14

    Luke 8:14 “Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.”
    2 Timothy 3:4 “traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,”
    A. : In this verse, Jesus warns that the "pleasures of this life" act as thorns that . Eternal joy is preserved by recognizing that temporary, earthly gratifications often compete for our heart's allegiance, offering a fleeting "Disneyland experience" that , unlike the deep, abiding joy found in Christ.

    A. Guard Against Suffocation

    B. Worldly Pleasures choke spiritual growth eventually ends.

    B.: While "cares and riches" occupy our immediate attention, they are merely shadows of the "true riches" of the kingdom.

    Eternal joy is found when we  and material pursuits neutralize the Word's power.

    We must intentionally  to allow our spiritual lives to "ripen" and reach maturity.

    Prioritize the Substance Over the Shadow

    refuse to let daily busyness prune these worldly thorns.

    C.Cultivate a Heart for Mature Fruitfulness:

    The tragedy of the thorny soil is that the seed "brings no fruit to maturity." Eternal joy is the result of a lifestyle of godliness where we hold the Word fast in an honest heart. By choosing the "hidden manna" of spiritual joy over outward appearance, we ensure that our faith produces a lasting, heavenly harvest.
    Psalm 51:11 “Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.”

  • 2 Timothy 3:3–4 “unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,”
    We must understand the fact of sin. There is no getting around it.
    There is no need to argue the question of the reality of sin; history and man’s own consciousness bear abundant testimony to the fact. But theories have been advanced which either deny, misconceive, or minimize the nature of sin.

    Pursuing Purity in a Compromised World

    Bible Passage:

    Psalm 16:11, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Corinthians 6:18–20, Luke 8:14, 2 Timothy 3:4

    Summary: These passages highlight the contrast between the joy found in abiding in God's presence and the temptations that lead believers away from holiness, urging them to make choices that reflect their commitment to Christ.
    Application: This sermon serves as a reminder for Christians to actively pursue purity in their thoughts and actions, resisting compromise, and finding strength in the community of faith to uphold their commitments to God.
    Teaching: The teaching emphasizes the importance of both inner purity and external conduct, encouraging believers to be vigilant against influences that seek to derail their faith journey and diminish their joy in Christ.
    How this passage could point to Christ: In every passage, Christ stands as the ultimate model of purity and holiness, demonstrating how to navigate the temptations of the world while remaining aligned with God's truth and purpose for our lives.
    Big Idea: Holiness is not just an ideal; it's a daily commitment that cultivates peace and purpose, enabling believers to transform their environment for Christ.
    Recommended Study: As you prepare this sermon, dive into the nuances of temptation and compromise as discussed in 2 Timothy and Luke 8. The commentaries can provide insights into historical context and the original language challenges. Using Logos, investigate how these themes of purity resonate with the larger narrative of redemption found within the Bible.

    1. Pursue God's Presence Psalm 16:11

    Psalm 16:11 “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

    A. Follow the Divine Direction of Life: Pursuing His presence starts with acknowledging that He "makes known the path of life". This means moving beyond our own plans to seek His guidance and wisdom through prayer and the study of Scripture, trusting that His path leads to true spiritual fulfillment.

    B.Find the Fullness of Lasting Joy: The text promises that "in Your presence is fullness of joy". Unlike temporary happiness tied to circumstances, this is a soul-deep satisfaction (the Hebrew śōḇaʿ) that remains complete even during trials, found simply by being close to God.

    C.Feast on Eternal Pleasures at His Right Hand: Pursuing God's presence leads to "pleasures forevermore". This point highlights that the ultimate reward of a believer is not found in earthly success but in the inexhaustible store of blessings—such as His peace, protection, and companionship—that endure through eternity.

    2. Flee and Pursue Righteousness

    1 cor 6:18-20

    Joseph Ran!

    A. Recognizing The Unique Cost Of Sin

    Paul highlights that sexual sin is distinct because it is an "offense against one’s own body." While many sins are external, this specific struggle creates a deep internal fracture. Pursuing righteousness starts with valuing what God values—treating our physical selves not as a playground for impulse, but as a sacred vessel designed for a higher purpose. 

    B. Honoring the Temple of the Holy Spirit

    The core of this passage is the staggering truth that "your body is a temple." This shifts the motivation from following a set of rules to maintaining a residence. 
     God doesn't just watch us from a distance; He dwells in us.The Reality:within
     Fleeing temptation becomes an act of hospitality and reverence for the Holy Spirit who lives inside you. 
    The Result:

    C. Living as a People "Bought with a Price"

    The final sub-point focuses on ownership. You are not your own; you were "bought with a price"—the blood of Christ. Pursuing righteousness is the natural response to spiritual gratitude. We glorify God with our bodies because He has already paid the ultimate ransom to claim us as His own. We don't flee sin to earn God's love, but because we are overwhelmed by the cost He paid to show us His love. 
    2 Timothy 2:22 “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
    1 Corinthians 6:18–20 “Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

    3. Focus on Eternal Joy luke 8:14

    Luke 8:14 “Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.”
    2 Timothy 3:4 “traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,”
    A. : In this verse, Jesus warns that the "pleasures of this life" act as thorns that . Eternal joy is preserved by recognizing that temporary, earthly gratifications often compete for our heart's allegiance, offering a fleeting "Disneyland experience" that , unlike the deep, abiding joy found in Christ.

    A. Guard Against Suffocation

    B. Worldly Pleasures choke spiritual growth eventually ends.

    B.: While "cares and riches" occupy our immediate attention, they are merely shadows of the "true riches" of the kingdom.

    Eternal joy is found when we  and material pursuits neutralize the Word's power.

    We must intentionally  to allow our spiritual lives to "ripen" and reach maturity.

    Prioritize the Substance Over the Shadow

    refuse to let daily busyness prune these worldly thorns.

    C.Cultivate a Heart for Mature Fruitfulness:

    The tragedy of the thorny soil is that the seed "brings no fruit to maturity." Eternal joy is the result of a lifestyle of godliness where we hold the Word fast in an honest heart. By choosing the "hidden manna" of spiritual joy over outward appearance, we ensure that our faith produces a lasting, heavenly harvest.
    Psalm 51:11 “Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.”

  • 2 Timothy 3:3–4 “unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,”
    We must understand the fact of sin. There is no getting around it.
    There is no need to argue the question of the reality of sin; history and man’s own consciousness bear abundant testimony to the fact. But theories have been advanced which either deny, misconceive, or minimize the nature of sin.

    Pursuing Purity in a Compromised World

    Bible Passage:

    Psalm 16:11, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Corinthians 6:18–20, Luke 8:14, 2 Timothy 3:4

    Summary: These passages highlight the contrast between the joy found in abiding in God's presence and the temptations that lead believers away from holiness, urging them to make choices that reflect their commitment to Christ.
    Application: This sermon serves as a reminder for Christians to actively pursue purity in their thoughts and actions, resisting compromise, and finding strength in the community of faith to uphold their commitments to God.
    Teaching: The teaching emphasizes the importance of both inner purity and external conduct, encouraging believers to be vigilant against influences that seek to derail their faith journey and diminish their joy in Christ.
    How this passage could point to Christ: In every passage, Christ stands as the ultimate model of purity and holiness, demonstrating how to navigate the temptations of the world while remaining aligned with God's truth and purpose for our lives.
    Big Idea: Holiness is not just an ideal; it's a daily commitment that cultivates peace and purpose, enabling believers to transform their environment for Christ.
    Recommended Study: As you prepare this sermon, dive into the nuances of temptation and compromise as discussed in 2 Timothy and Luke 8. The commentaries can provide insights into historical context and the original language challenges. Using Logos, investigate how these themes of purity resonate with the larger narrative of redemption found within the Bible.

    1. Pursue God's Presence Psalm 16:11

    Psalm 16:11 “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

    A. Follow the Divine Direction of Life: Pursuing His presence starts with acknowledging that He "makes known the path of life". This means moving beyond our own plans to seek His guidance and wisdom through prayer and the study of Scripture, trusting that His path leads to true spiritual fulfillment.

    B.Find the Fullness of Lasting Joy: The text promises that "in Your presence is fullness of joy". Unlike temporary happiness tied to circumstances, this is a soul-deep satisfaction (the Hebrew śōḇaʿ) that remains complete even during trials, found simply by being close to God.

    C.Feast on Eternal Pleasures at His Right Hand: Pursuing God's presence leads to "pleasures forevermore". This point highlights that the ultimate reward of a believer is not found in earthly success but in the inexhaustible store of blessings—such as His peace, protection, and companionship—that endure through eternity.

    2. Flee and Pursue Righteousness

    1 cor 6:18-20

    Joseph Ran!

    A. Recognizing The Unique Cost Of Sin

    Paul highlights that sexual sin is distinct because it is an "offense against one’s own body." While many sins are external, this specific struggle creates a deep internal fracture. Pursuing righteousness starts with valuing what God values—treating our physical selves not as a playground for impulse, but as a sacred vessel designed for a higher purpose. 

    B. Honoring the Temple of the Holy Spirit

    The core of this passage is the staggering truth that "your body is a temple." This shifts the motivation from following a set of rules to maintaining a residence. 
     God doesn't just watch us from a distance; He dwells in us.The Reality:within
     Fleeing temptation becomes an act of hospitality and reverence for the Holy Spirit who lives inside you. 
    The Result:

    C. Living as a People "Bought with a Price"

    The final sub-point focuses on ownership. You are not your own; you were "bought with a price"—the blood of Christ. Pursuing righteousness is the natural response to spiritual gratitude. We glorify God with our bodies because He has already paid the ultimate ransom to claim us as His own. We don't flee sin to earn God's love, but because we are overwhelmed by the cost He paid to show us His love. 
    2 Timothy 2:22 “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
    1 Corinthians 6:18–20 “Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

    3. Focus on Eternal Joy luke 8:14

    Luke 8:14 “Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.”
    2 Timothy 3:4 “traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,”
    A. : In this verse, Jesus warns that the "pleasures of this life" act as thorns that . Eternal joy is preserved by recognizing that temporary, earthly gratifications often compete for our heart's allegiance, offering a fleeting "Disneyland experience" that , unlike the deep, abiding joy found in Christ.

    A. Guard Against Suffocation

    B. Worldly Pleasures choke spiritual growth eventually ends.

    B.: While "cares and riches" occupy our immediate attention, they are merely shadows of the "true riches" of the kingdom.

    Eternal joy is found when we  and material pursuits neutralize the Word's power.

    We must intentionally  to allow our spiritual lives to "ripen" and reach maturity.

    Prioritize the Substance Over the Shadow

    refuse to let daily busyness prune these worldly thorns.

    C.Cultivate a Heart for Mature Fruitfulness:

    The tragedy of the thorny soil is that the seed "brings no fruit to maturity." Eternal joy is the result of a lifestyle of godliness where we hold the Word fast in an honest heart. By choosing the "hidden manna" of spiritual joy over outward appearance, we ensure that our faith produces a lasting, heavenly harvest.
    Psalm 51:11 “Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.”
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