Repentance is a universal requirement to be found right with God upon sin occurring (cf. Acts 17:30). In order to forgive each other, and maintain fellowship there must be repentance (cf. Luke 17:3-4). For this reason, it is vital that we know what true repentance actually looks like. How does it act? Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: The Heart of True RepentanceUnder the Old Testament God gave commands to use mechanical instruments in worship. Under the New Testament God commanded, “And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to …
Continue reading Sermon: Making Melody in Your HeartIn writing about his stewardship of the mystery, Paul details several elements which brought Jew and Gentile together (cf. Ephesians 3:1-7). They were united in the truth and working together in fellowship. These same foundational principles are the pattern for our unity and fellowship today. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
Continue reading Sermon: Truth, Understanding, Unity, and FellowshipPaul encouraged Timothy to share with him in the sufferings for the sake of the gospel, and not to neglect his gift. He gave the reason, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7) God has equipped us with …
Continue reading Sermon: A Spirit of Power, Love, and a Sound Mind“All things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light.” (Ephesians 5:13) As children of light, we have the duty of bearing fruit of light, and exposing darkness. This is what light does. If we are not making manifest the unfruitful works of darkness, are we light? Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: Whatever Makes Manifest is Light1 Samuel 20 shows the covenant between David and Jonathan being kept by Jonathan showing kindness to David. 2 Samuel 9 shows the same as David showed kindness to Jonathan’s son. God shows us His kindness, and entrusts us with it to show it to others. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: Showing the Kindness of the LordExodus 17:8-16 records the attack of Amalek on Israel at Rephidim. God gave Israel victory, “And Moses built an altar and called its name, The-LORD-Is-My-Banner” (Exodus 17:15). God fights for us, but we must go to Him in faith. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: The Lord is My BannerChurch discipline is a foundational part of a congregation’s spiritual health, and fellowship with God. It is ironic, then, that it is one of the most misunderstood and neglected topics of scripture. What does the Bible teach about church discipline? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Church Discipline (Part 8 of 8)Like the disciples who were “about a stone’s throw” away from Jesus but were not present enough to watch and pray (cf. Luke 22:39-46), it is possible for us to seem close to Jesus, but truly be distant. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: A Stone’s ThrowChurch discipline is a foundational part of a congregation’s spiritual health, and fellowship with God. It is ironic, then, that it is one of the most misunderstood and neglected topics of scripture. What does the Bible teach about church discipline? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Church Discipline (Part 7)