The reality of chapter 13 that would be the persecution and hardship of the saints was a sinister picture. The revelation left at this juncture would prove most devastating and depressing. Yet, John looked and beheld a most wonderful sight. John looked and saw “a Lamb,” which is the Christ, standing upon “Mount Zion,” the …
Continue reading Revelation 14:1-5We must believe that God is (cf. Hebrews 11:6), but we must also come to know WHO is He. It is not enough to have mere belief in His existence. He has revealed unto us His wisdom and will (cf. 1 Corinthians 2). We must search it out and come to know Him more intimately. …
Continue reading Sermon: Who is God?Is there a god? Many have pondered this question throughout the ages. There is much evidence to support His existence. Christians must have a personal conviction of this truth in order to please God. Are you ready to give an answer for your belief in God (cf. 1 Peter 3:15). Ppt: There is a God …
Continue reading Sermon: There is a God Jude wrote his epistle to exhort the brethren to “contend earnestly for the faith” (v. 3). False teachers had crept in, and they were wreaking havoc on the church. False doctrine is extremely destructive, and must not be tolerated. While it seems there is an air of confidence for the brethren in Jude’s epistle, there …
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The liberal agenda present in this country which seeks to diminish the positive outlook on faith has proved successful to a great degree. Men and women of all ages continue to subscribe to the notion that “faith” is a word which connotes ignorance, folly, gullibility, irrationality, blindness, immaturity, and primitivism; that those who proudly uphold …
Continue reading Living by Faith Among the Skeptics“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). This sermon considers the name, or title, given the Son of God – Counselor. We are in …
Continue reading Sermon: “And His name will be called Counselor”“Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, ‘If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free’” (John 8:31-32). The world in general disagrees with Jesus’ statement about a truth that all can know. The concept of relative truth …
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“Memento Mori” is Latin for, “remember [that you have] to die.” It is used as a noun to refer to objects which warn, or remind of death. While it seems like an ominous and morbid term, it is greatly needed today, as has always been the case. The Preacher wrote, “Better to go to the …
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As in 2 John 1, John referred to himself as “the Elder.” This could refer to his age, his position of authority as an apostle of the Lord, or even his relation to the addressed Gaius, who John considered his spiritual child. John showed great affection for Gaius in his use of “beloved,” but more …
Continue reading 3 John 1-41 Samuel 17 records the story of David and Goliath. This familiar account is considered, and some points with application are made. Ppt: Lessons From David and Goliath Outline: Lessons From David and Goliath Download: mp3
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