Jesus Bought A House - Part 11 | Pastor Paul McGee

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Pastor McGee explains why acting against your God-given gender identity puts your salvation in jeopardy, according to 1 Corinthians 6:9.

Pastor Paul McGee delivers a sermon titled 'Jesus Bought A House - Part 11' at the First Apostolic Church in Mount Carmel, IL. He begins by reading Romans 8:5-8, highlighting the contrast between being carnally minded (death) and spiritually minded (life and peace). McGee explains that believers must actively set their minds on spiritual things, referencing Leviticus, 1 Peter, and Colossians to underscore personal responsibility. He discusses the need to pursue holiness with zeal, as per Hebrews 12. The sermon then shifts to the challenge of distinguishing God's thoughts from deceptive teachings, especially as the end times approach. McGee cites Jesus' warning in Matthew 24 about deceivers and references false prophets in Revelation. He advises listeners to be like the Bereans in Acts 17, who searched scriptures daily to verify teachings. The pastor shares personal anecdotes, including a story about a woman doing math during a sermon and his experience with fabricated online content. McGee warns against aligning with personalities over the word of God, referencing Jude and Timothy. He emphasizes checking teachings against the whole counsel of God, from Genesis to Revelation. The latter part applies the identity principle to gender, arguing that blurring male and female distinctions misrepresents God's image. McGee discusses headship from Genesis, noting Adam's responsibility despite Eve's first sin. He cites 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 on effeminacy and homosexuality, stating these practices jeopardize salvation but can be forgiven through repentance. The sermon connects marriage in Ephesians 5 to Christ and the church, explaining how homosexuality obliterates this model. McGee concludes with a prayer for discernment and alignment with biblical identity.

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A Scripture-forward sermon on eager listening and testing every voice by the Bible.

Pastor McGee frames the sermon around the Bereans, holding together their readiness to receive preaching and their care in searching Scripture.

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You get a serious case for testing personalities against Scripture, with a division problem wandering into the sermon.

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