Sermons by Riley Driver (Page 4)

Sermons by Riley Driver (Page 4)

God’s Sovereignty; Giving to God

God’s Sovereignty; Giving to God  Acts 4:24; 4:32-5:11 – October 02, 2022 Acts 4:24.  The word translated Sovereign Lord in the NIV, ESV, and a few others in this verse is the Greek word despotes. It was a word used of a slave owner or ruler who has power that cannot be questioned. I really liked the way Luke addressed this word. He described Sovereign Lord as…

The Act of Baptism

The Act of Baptism September 11, 2022 Ordination verses John 15:5. Jesus Christ said, I am the vine, you are the branches.  If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:16. Jesus Christ said, You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the…

From Repentance to Fellowship, to Repentance Again

From Repentance to Fellowship, to Repentance Again  Acts 2:34 -3:26 – September 04, 2022 Review: Acts 2:34-36. It does not matter what you have done in crucifying Jesus, what matters is what God has done in resurrecting Him, making Him both Lord and Messiah.  Acts 2:37. What shall we do?…

Four Days To The Crucifixion

Four Days to the Crucifixion Luke 20:1-48 – May 29, 2022 Background: This takes place days before Jesus’ crucifixion on the 14th day of Nissan. Exodus 12:3-6, tells us on the 10th Nissan the lamb was to be selected and that is the day for this chapter.  Luke 20:1-8. Two questions, both without an answer. But Jesus will answer their question about His authority twice…