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Message

SUIT UP!
“The Belt of Truth”
Ephesians 6:14a; Other Passages

Introduction: The foundational truth in the Bible is that there is one God, who has revealed truth and one can know Him. However, western culture has rejected God’s truth and has created lies that have produced great deception. (Isaiah 5:20-21)

4 Men of Great Influence that Shaped American Ideals:

1. George Fredrick Hegel
2. Ludwig Feuerbach
3. Charles Darwin
4. Sigmund Freud

Tie These Thoughts Together and You Have:
--no absolute truth—no truth
--no God—no hope
--a godless society—no accountability
--evolution not creation—no purpose
--pleasure not responsibility—no restraint

Recognizing the Truth from the Lie:

#1: Biblical Truth—God uniquely created the universe and each person in it (Genesis 1:1) (Psalm 139:13-16)

Secular Lie—the earth and people are the products of millions of years of evolution

#2:  Biblical Truth—God established absolute standards for people to live by  (Exodus 20:1) (John 14:6) (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Secular Lie—there are no absolutes with truth; people set their own rules

#3: Biblical Truth—people are sinful (Romans 3:23)

Secular Lie—people are basically Good

#4:  Biblical Truth—God sent Jesus His Son to reveal His plan and die for the sins of others (Romans 5:8)

Secular Lie—Jesus was a good teacher; founder of one of the world’s major religions, but His Word is not superior to any other religious teacher

#5: Biblical Truth—through Jesus there is life after death (John 11:25)

Secular Lie—a person cannot know what lies beyond the grave

Responding to the Lies:

Be Humble—accept God’s revealed Word as Truth  (1 Corinthians 1:18-21) (1 Corinthians 1:18-21)

Be Courageous—speak the Truth in love regardless of the response (2 Timothy 3:13-15; 4:2-4) (Ephesians 4:14-15)

Be Diligent—give children a Biblical foundation of Truth (Deuteronomy 6:5-7)

Be Confident—God’s Truth will prevail in the end (Matthew 24:35)

Application: “Behold, You (God) desire truth in my inward parts.” (Psalms 51:6) Truth must be established first in the mind, then in the heart. Are you pursuing a heart that is established in the truth of God’s Word? (1 Thessalonians 2:13)

Warning: The greater the chasm between secular lies and Biblical truths the greater the opportunity for persecution, which therein leads to a greater chance of compromising and even conceding to secular lies.

Giving

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Hands On Mission

Hands  on Mission helps you define purpose in your walk of faith.

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Join A Connect Group

We believe that God created human beings for authentic relationships, and spiritual growth occurs best in the context of community. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to be a part of connecting with the Pleasant City Church family! 

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or contact:

Gary—gmarburger@pccshelby.com
or Jonathan—jglisson@pccshelby.com

Seniors With A Testimony

September 19th—6:00pm—Legacy Suite

Join us for dinner by Ginger Oriente, fellowship, and to learn more about how we can support the ministry of One More One Less!

Pleasant City 101

11:00 am - September 24 — Room 4

Connecting people into the life of our church. Come find out who we are; what we are about; and how YOU can be a part of it!

To learn more, click: HERE

Single Moms' Night Of Hope

5:30pm - September 23
Don Gibson Theater

A special night honoring single moms with worship and speaker
Jennifer Maggio.  This night of hope will include dinner and childcare for free!

For more information or to Register, click: HERE

Family Camp

September 15-16
Harvest Time Camp - Ellenboro

Come out and enjoy games, food, and the outdoors!

Cost: $20 per family

To Register by 9/12, click: HERE

Right Now Media

Right Now Media is an extensive, faith-based video library you can access (completely FREE) whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, tablet, computer, or at home on your TV.

To sign up, click: HERE 

Clubhouse Kids Ministry

To view Clubhouse Resources which include: Worship Experiences (Bible Story), Godtime Cards, and Parent Guides: Click HERE

warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching