Alva Baptist Church

Luke 13:1-9 Part 2

one choice, at the head of the human family has cursed the progeny; the offspring reap the poison that pollutes the world.  Sin is killing the world today, physically and spiritually. We "likewise… perish"... choice by choice…  But there IS great hope...

Luke 13:1-9 Part 3

God is not against you, He is for you.

Luke 13:1-9 Part 4

God is patient and generous to give every opportunity, to each of us.  Make sure you take it!

Luke 12:13-59 Part 1 The Problem with Stuff

Jesus said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

Luke 12:13-59 Part 2 Treasure

"Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom."

Luke 12:13-59 Part 3 Blessed Servants

What did Jesus mean when He said: "be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks.
Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes."

Luke 12:13-59 Part 4 Peace on Earth?

Do you think that (Jesus came) to give peace on earth?
No, I tell you, but rather division.
A complex and empassioned teaching of Jesus...

 

Luke 12:4-12 Part 1 The Power of God

A study on the words of Jesus, about being a witness to the Power of God at work in the world.

Luke 12:4-12 Part 2 How does the Holy Spirit work today?

A discussion about how God the Holy Spirit truly works today, based upon the teaching of Jesus Christ in Luke chapter 12

Luke 12:4-12 Part 3 Are some of the outworkings of the Holy Spirit, today, counterfeit?

Paul's First Letter to Corinth contains commentary about the passing away of some 'spiritual gifts' at a future time.  The challenge is to decide whether or not that time has come already or is yet future.  How you decide this question with determine whether you accept that some of the outworkings of the Holy Spirit, today, are valid or counterfeit.