Tony Creson

Don't Let Legalism Replace The Gospel

Pitfall - Judged by Legalism Stuck in the past. Titus 1:14-15, Acts 19:9-16; 15:28-29, Hebrews 4; 8:6; 13 Pitfall - Defrauded by Mysticism False humility Angel worship (Rev 19:10) Private experiences…

Colossians 2:16 (NASB), Colossians 2:17 (NASB), Colossians 2:18 (NASB), Colossians 2:19 (NASB), Colossians 2:20 (NASB), Colossians 2:21 (NASB), Colossians 2:22 (NASB), Colossians 2:23 (NASB)

Characteristics of a Deacon

A Deacon is Faithful at home - He is a husband of one wife (faithful to his wife - one woman man); likewise his wife is faithful. He is also a faithful father to gis children.

Ephesians 5:1 (NASB), Ephesians 5:2 (NASB), Ephesians 5:3 (NASB), Ephesians 5:4 (NASB), Ephesians 5:5 (NASB), Ephesians 5:6 (NASB), Ephesians 5:7 (NASB), Ephesians 5:8 (NASB), Ephesians 5:9 (NASB), Ephesians 5:10 (NASB), Ephesians 5:11 (NASB), Ephesians 5:12 (NASB), Ephesians 5:13 (NASB), Ephesians 5:14 (NASB), Ephesians 5:15 (NASB), Ephesians 5:16 (NASB), Ephesians 5:17 (NASB), Ephesians 5:18 (NASB), Ephesians 5:19 (NASB), Ephesians 5:20 (NASB), Ephesians 5:21 (NASB), Ephesians 5:22 (NASB), Ephesians 5:23 (NASB), Ephesians 5:24 (NASB), Ephesians 5:25 (NASB), Ephesians 5:26 (NASB), Ephesians 5:27 (NASB), Ephesians 5:28 (NASB), Ephesians 5:29 (NASB), Ephesians 5:30 (NASB), Ephesians 5:31 (NASB), Ephesians 5:32 (NASB), Ephesians 5:33 (NASB), Ephesians 6:1 (NASB), Ephesians 6:2 (NASB), Ephesians 6:3 (NASB), Ephesians 6:4 (NASB), Ephesians 6:5 (NASB), Ephesians 6:6 (NASB), Ephesians 6:7 (NASB), Ephesians 6:8 (NASB), Ephesians 6:9 (NASB), Ephesians 6:10 (NASB), Ephesians 6:11 (NASB), Ephesians 6:12 (NASB), Ephesians 6:13 (NASB), Ephesians 6:14 (NASB), Ephesians 6:15 (NASB), Ephesians 6:16 (NASB), Ephesians 6:17 (NASB), Ephesians 6:18 (NASB), Ephesians 6:19 (NASB), Ephesians 6:20 (NASB), Ephesians 6:21 (NASB), Ephesians 6:22 (NASB), Ephesians 6:23 (NASB), Ephesians 6:24 (NASB), 1 Timothy 3:11 (NASB), 1 Timothy 3:12 (NASB)

Characteristics of a Deacon

A Deacon is Tested - They are approved by the Church, having been observed by others with no reproach (does not bring dishonor to the Church). Their works demonstrate their knowledge of the Bible and…

1 Timothy 3:10 (NASB)

Characteristics of a Deacon

A Deacon is Dignified - Consistent in speech, practices sobriety, has integrity, and is theologically sound.

Acts 6:3 (NASB), 1 Timothy 3:8 (NASB), 1 Timothy 3:9 (NASB)

The Sovereignty of God

Trust in the sovereignty of God... ...in our speech....in our plans....in dealing with our enemies....in our understanding of His Will.

Proverbs 16:1 (NASB), Proverbs 16:2 (NASB), Proverbs 16:3 (NASB), Proverbs 16:4 (NASB), Proverbs 16:33 (NASB)

Will we remain married in Heaven?

No...we will be wed to Christ!

The Horror of Rejecting Jesus

Escape the terror of His wrath! 1 - Destruction of the Disobedient. 2 - Display of His Lordship.

Luke 20:9 (NASB), Luke 20:10 (NASB), Luke 20:11 (NASB), Luke 20:12 (NASB), Luke 20:13 (NASB), Luke 20:14 (NASB), Luke 20:15 (NASB), Luke 20:16 (NASB), Luke 20:17 (NASB), Luke 20:18 (NASB)

Doubly Sighted

Life Lesson: Place your faith in Jesus! Three proofs - 1. Call on Him for who He is and for what He alone can do. Praise Him for the rest of your life! 2. Believe on Him; in like manner, for who He is…

Luke 18:35 (NASB), Luke 18:36 (NASB), Luke 18:37 (NASB), Luke 18:38 (NASB), Luke 18:39 (NASB), Luke 18:40 (NASB), Luke 18:41 (NASB), Luke 18:42 (NASB), Luke 18:43 (NASB), Romans 10:9 (NASB), Romans 10:10 (NASB), Romans 10:13 (NASB)

True Servants

Avoid being a stumbling block to fellow Christians. You would be better off dead to do so. Forgive each other. Rebuke the sinner while accepting his repentance, continually. To do otherwise could be…

Matthew 6:14 (NASB), Matthew 6:15 (NASB), Matthew 10:24 (NASB), Matthew 10:25 (NASB), Luke 17:1 (NASB), Luke 17:2 (NASB), Luke 17:3 (NASB), Luke 17:4 (NASB), Luke 17:5 (NASB), Luke 17:6 (NASB), Luke 17:7 (NASB), Luke 17:8 (NASB), Luke 17:9 (NASB), Luke 17:10 (NASB), Romans 5:1 (NASB), Romans 5:2 (NASB), Galatians 2:20 (NASB), Ephesians 4:32 (NASB), Hebrews 11:1 (NASB)

True Discipleship

Love Jesus the most; more than family or self. Let go of your life. Lay down your life and take up the life of Christ. Count the cost...complete vs. deficient...prepared vs. defeated...sold-out vs.…

Luke 9:23 (NASB), Luke 14:25 (NASB), Luke 14:26 (NASB), Luke 14:27 (NASB), Luke 14:28 (NASB), Luke 14:29 (NASB), Luke 14:30 (NASB), Luke 14:31 (NASB), Luke 14:32 (NASB), Luke 14:33 (NASB), Luke 14:34 (NASB), Luke 14:35 (NASB), John 21:15 (NASB), Galatians 2:20 (NASB)

Participating in the Kingdom

Make it the priority over possessions, relationships. Embrace the outcasts; poor, crippled, blind, and lame. Invite everyone; outsiders (gentiles), compel them. Guaranteed success/judgment.

Luke 14:15 (NASB), Luke 14:16 (NASB), Luke 14:17 (NASB), Luke 14:18 (NASB), Luke 14:19 (NASB), Luke 14:20 (NASB), Luke 14:21 (NASB), Luke 14:22 (NASB), Luke 14:23 (NASB), Luke 14:24 (NASB), Acts 1:8 (NASB), Romans 9:3 (NASB), Romans 9:4 (NASB), Romans 9:5 (NASB)