Laying the Foundation

Scripture compares the Christian life to the construction of a building. Beginning from that premise, Derek clearly states that the foundation determines the size and type of building that may be constructed. Our foundation is Jesus, but we must dig deeply and discard the hindrances to knowing Jesus and walking in His ways.

Both the Bible and Jesus Christ are identified as the Word of God. The Bible is God's written Word; Jesus is God's personal Word. Our relationship to one determines our relationship to the other.

As each believer comes to faith in Christ, four elements are required: confrontation, revelation, acknowledgement and confession. If we have never laid that foundation, we can never erect the building that is our life in Christ. Once we have laid the foundation, we can go on to complete the building, "and this we will do if God permits" (Hebrews 6:3).

Faith and works—two simple words in common use, but clouded with misunderstanding to many believers. There is a place for both in the lives of those who desire to follow Christ by "faith working through love."

At least three different baptisms are mentioned in the Bible, two of which will be covered in this video. What are the requirements we need to meet? What new position or state do we attain?

Immersion can be accomplished in two ways: the swimming pool way and the Niagara Falls way. This sermon takes a closer look at the Niagara Falls experience, which relates to the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Are you thirsty? Be prepared to drink deeply.

The Holy Spirit presents to us in Hebrews 6:1–2 the basic tenets of the Christian faith—the fifth of which is "laying on of hands." By it, we may transmit God's healing, power, blessing, authority and also commission someone for service by recognizing and endorsing God's choice.

The last two great foundational doctrines concerning resurrection and judgment take us out of time and into eternity. It teaches us that we should not focus on this life only. This video will help you embrace this perspective.

The resurrection of the body is the first of the foundation doctrines that takes us out of the realm of time and into eternity. Jesus was raised from the dead as the first-fruits, so those who are Christ's will also be raised.

In the final installment of the series, this sermon delves into the four major, successive scenes of judgment in eternity. It explores the who, the what, and the why of these judgments. Join Derek as he uses Scripture to reveal hidden truths and explains what we can expect when we transition from time to eternity.