Knowing God - The Quest

In this final message of the series, we are challenged to consider once again the application of knowing God. It is God's will for His children to be sanctified, to be in a process of becoming more conformed to His holiness ... 'as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.' This transformation of the way we think and live will cause us to be different from the world ... as different as righteousness is from lawlessness, as light is from darkness, and as Christ is from Belial! Believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit. We need to live as those who are called 'Holy' for the glory of God and the drawing of unbelievers to His holiness. This message was presented on Sunday, October 24, 2010 by Bob Corbin

The will of God is the expression of His desires that He has revealed throughout His Word. The chief desire of God is the exaltation of His person. The primary motive of worship is the recognition that He is the Creator and that He has created all things according to His desire (Revelation 4). As part of that creation, God made man in His own image and likeness. We are told in the Scripture that God desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of truth. It is not God's will, or desire, that any should perish. What is our desire? This message was presented on Sunday, October 17, 2010 by Bob Corbin

Jesus said, 'Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.' It would seem then to be important to know the will of God. The will of God is the expression of His desires that He has revealed throughout His Word. The chief desire of God is the exaltation of His person. 'I am the LORD, that is My name and My glory I will not give to another ...' We are called to do ALL to the glory of Go. Is that OUR desire? This message was presented on Sunday, September 26, 2010 by Bob Corbin

The Will of God has been broken down in theology into various categories including His decreed will and permissive will. However, our 'wills' are an expression of the strength and priority of our desires. God's Will is the expression of His desires which are consistent and in conformity to His being, composition, plan and attributes. Psalm 115 states, 'our God does whatever He pleases.' As believers and disciples of Christ it should be our desire (will) to walk in His steps which He expressed 'My food is to the will (desire) of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.' This message was presented on Sunday, September 19, 2010 by Bob Corbin

Our names are representations of who we are. So, YHWH, 'the One who exists,' is the name that God has chosen to represent Himself. With this in mind, it is thrilling to note that God has chosen to ascribe His name to four special items: His Temple, His City, His Messiah and His Children. This message considers the ascribing of YHWH's name to His Children. When we accept God's plan of salvation through Christ, we receive the privilege of adoption. At adoption we are given a new name ... we are now called by His name! This message considers the ascribing of YHWH's name to His Temple, His City and His Messiah. This message was presented on Sunday, August 29, 2010 by Bob Corbin

God revealed His name as YHWH, meaning 'the One Who exists'. The importance of His Name cannot be overstated. It is that by which He has chosen to be known and it is not to be misused. God has chosen to ascribe His name to four special items: His Temple, His City, His Messiah and His Children. This message considers the ascribing of YHWH's name to His Temple, His City and His Messiah. This message was presented on Sunday, August 29, 2010 by Bob Corbin

The terms by which God has chosen to reveal Himself provide additional revelation of His character, His works, and His relationship to us. The Hebrew term for God is El. However, from the beginning (Genesis 1:1) God chose to use the plural of that term 'Elohim' in reference to Himself. Beginning at Genesis 2:4, God personalized His relationship with mankind by referring to Himself as YHWH Elohim. The Name YHWH means 'self existent one'. This message covers that interpretation, intensifiers and importance of Hebrew Title and Name for God including El, Eloah, El Shaddai, El Elyon, YHWH, YHWH Tsabaoth and YWHW Elohim. This message was presented on Sunday, August 8, 2010 by Bob Corbin

The Fervency of God displayed in His zeal (for His Person, Plan and People) and in His jealousy (for the affection of His children) ought to provoke those who know Him to worship Him and to desire to reflect Him in their lives. We ought to have a zeal for His Person, His Plan and People! We ought to be jealous for time to spend with Him! What is the object of your fervency? Are you fervent for the things of man, or the things of God? This message was presented on Sunday, August 1, 2010 by Bob Corbin

Numerous times in Scripture God declares, 'I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God.' The word translated jealousy is the Hebrew word qana. In the New Testament it is the Greek word zaelo. Both refer to having a hot fervency toward something, or someone. The Fervency of God is displayed in His Zeal for His Person, His Plan and His People. However, it is also displayed in His jealousy for the affection of His children. Overwhelmingly, God has declared that He will not share His bride with another. Do we have that same zeal for Him and jealousy in our affection for Him? This message was presented on Sunday, July 25, 2010 by Bob Corbin

God is holy and righteous, but we are not. Yet God is loving and faithful and desires for all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth ... and that truth is that God, in His goodness, made a way for us to be reconciled to Him through the payment of the penalty of our sins. That way was for God Himself to be incarnate, taking on the form of a servant in the likeness of man, dieing on the cross AND THEN raising from the dead ... conquering death! We are called upon to reflect the grace and mercy of God to those about us, drawing them to the goodness of God. This message was presented on Sunday, July 18, 2010 by Bob Corbin

The goodness of God is expressed throughout Scripture in a two-fold manner - through His mercy and His grace. It is expressed, also, many times in relation to God's righteousness and justice. In Romans 2 we are asked the question, 'Do you despise the riches of His goodness ... not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?' The goal of the goodness of God (His mercy and grace) is to lead us to repentance - in the process of redemption and restoration. However, we presume upon His goodness! This message was presented on Sunday, July 11, 2010 by Bob Corbin

'Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.' (1 John 3:7). The consideration of the righteousness of God should provoke us to a desire to worship Him and reflect Him - the greatest form of adoration is imitation. What standard of righteousness do you use for the standard of your life? Christ called us to 'seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.' It is the righteousness of God that should be our standard of righteousness - especially as believers! This message was presented on Sunday, July 4, 2010 by Bob Corbin

Righteousness is the adherance to moral, or virtuous, principles. But who is the determiner of the moral principle? Our culture proclaims falsely that what may be right (just, righteous) to one group/individual is not necessarily right for another group/individual. There is, however, a standard of absolute morality - and that standard has been determined by God and proclaimed in His Law. Hence, True Righteousness is that which is right according to God's standards. True justice is that justice which is enacted according to the righteous principles of God's law. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of God's throne. God's righteousness is integral to His judgment and our salvation. This message was presented on Sunday, June 27, 2010 by Bob Corbin

As incredible and mind-boggling as it is to be able to have a personal relationship with the God Who created the universe, how much more so to realize that God has paid the adoption price that we can become the children of God and can declare to Him, 'Abba, Father.' This message was presented on Sunday, June 20, 2010 by Bob Corbin

The consideration of the faithfulness of God ought to provoke us to worship Him - in praise and increased faith - and to reflect Him. How we respond to His callings and situations of life reveal alot about what we believe regarding the faithfulness of God (His trustworthiness, reliability and dependableness). This message was presented on Sunday, June 13, 2010 by Bob Corbin

To be faithful is to be dependable, reliable and trustworthy. God is faithful in His Words - IN what He says and TO what He says. Our salvation is critically based upon the faithfulness of God - He gave His Word and He will perform it until it's completion! This message was presented on Sunday, June 6, 2010 by Bob Corbin

The mind of Christ is to place the value and needs of others above your own - but who are the "others?" We are called to be "imitators of God ... and walk in love." Loving our neighbors (including our brethren, our enemies, and our spouses) is considered to be the fulfillment of the Law. This message was presented on Sunday, May 30, 2010 by Bob Corbin

When we begin to comprehend the magnitude of God's love for us we will begin to have a greater love for Him. This love for God will be expressed in our desire to worship God (in devotion and obedience) and to reflect Him to the world. This message was presented on Sunday, May 16, 2010 by Bob Corbin.

The Old Testament word for love (ahav) referred to a passionate affection that one would choose to have for someone else. The New Testament equivalent (agape) refers to a committed, self-giving love. It is this type of love that God demonstrated for us. He chose to place His affection on us and to give selflessly to meet our need. This message was presented on Sunday, May 9, 2010 by Bob Corbin.

God has called us to have a relationship with Him and to be reflections of Him in the world. Be holy, as I the LORD am holy. We are called to pursue holiness - being set apart and sanctified. What is your pursuit? This message part is part two and was presented on Sunday, April 18, 2010 by Bob Corbin.

Holiness is the essence of who God is. The Apostle John states that God is light and in Him is NO darkness at all. The seraphim around the throne of God declare: Holy, Holy, Holy! This message part is part one and was presented on Sunday, April 11, 2010 by Bob Corbin.

Having a vibrant, growing relationship with the God of the universe is more satisfying and stimulating than any other relationship that you could ever have. As we study the attributes of God, it is good for us to revisit our purpose - to Know God not just Know About God! Jesus said, This is life eternal that they may know You the only true God and Jesus Christ whom You sent. This message was presented on Sunday, March 28, 2010 by Bob Corbin.

The vocational attributes of God refer to those works of God by which He is known. God is the Creator of the heavens and earth. God is the Judge of all people. God is the Savior of those who believe. This message was presented on Sunday, March 14, 2010 by Bob Corbin.

Knowing God is the most satisfying and stimulating relationship that you will ever have. This discussion of the Omnipotence of God is the final segment looking at the natural attributes of God. This message was presented on Sunday, March 7, 2010 by Bob Corbin.

The Limitlessness of God refers to the fact that God is unbounded His own creation. Because God is infinite and eternal, He is also omniscient and omnipresent. This means that every thought you think and every place you go is known by God. Does this bring you comfort or conviction? Is it a prompting for rejoicing or repenting? This message was presented on Sunday, February 28, 2010 by Bob Corbin.

How you view the Sovereignty of God is crucial to your view of God and of life. Some see the sovereignty of God as being a controlling force in the world - everything that happens is caused by God. Others see the sovereignty of God in an impotent way - such that man reigns over the affairs of God. It is important though to allow God to define His sovereignty and dominion via His Word. This message is the first part on this topic and was presented on Sunday, February 21, 2010 by Bob Corbin.

How you view the Sovereignty of God is crucial to your view of God and of life. Some see the sovereignty of God as being a controlling force in the world - everything that happens is caused by God. Others see the sovereignty of God in an impotent way - such that man reigns over the affairs of God. It is important though to allow God to define His sovereignty and dominion via His Word. This message is the first part on this topic and was presented on Sunday, February 14, 2010 by Bob Corbin.

The subject of the trinity, or tri-unity, of God is one the causes much confusion. However, the deity of Christ is critical to the gift and acceptance of salvation and eternal life. This message was presented on Sunday, February 7, 2010 by Bob Corbin.

Because of the nature of our society and culture there are two very integral points that must be established prior to someone desiring to know God. First, that there is a God to know. Second, which God is the real God? This message is part two of a two part message. It was presented on Sunday, January 31, 2010 by Bob Corbin.

Because of the nature of our society and culture there are two very integral points that must be established prior to someone desiring to know God. First, that there is a God to know. Second, which God is the real God? This message is part one of a two part message. It was presented on Sunday, January 24, 2010 by Bob Corbin.

Having a vibrant, growing relationship with the God of the universe is more satisfying and stimulating than any other relationship that you could ever have. Today, we begin to step onto a beach with an unending view of a vast ocean. That ocean represents God ... there is so much to explore ... so much to learn! And when we finish our series, we will have only begun! This message was presented on Sunday, January 10, 2010 by Bob Corbin.