Jesus taught the disciples to pray, “Your kingdom come” (Matthew 6:10). This was proper at the time because the kingdom was still in the future. The scripture is clear that the kingdom came, and that it now is. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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When asked about divorce, Jesus went all the way to the beginning to establish God’s intention for the institution of marriage (cf. Matthew 19:1-10). What is the rule of marriage? What significance does God’s joining the two together have? What does Jesus say about divorce? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
Continue reading Sermon: Marriage, the Marriage Bond, and DivorceBefore giving a detailed consideration of Christ’s High Priesthood, the Hebrew writer had to admonish his readers for their negligence in spiritual growth (cf. Hebrews 5:12-14; 6). Ironically, the subject he would find it difficult to explain to them because of their immaturity was the very thing that could help them through their tough situation. …
Continue reading Sermon: Growth, Grace, and HopeInstead of turning to God in the face of Assyrian threat, Judah turned to a refuge of lies (Isaiah 28:14-15). Their plan failed miserably, and is reserved for us to learn from. We must not turn to any other refuge than God, for everything else is a refuge of lies. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: A Refuge of LiesEach disciple has circumstances and stages of life that are unique challenges to them. These can be used by Satan against us and our faith. However, God expects for us to be faithful, and strengthens us to serve Him wherever we may find ourselves. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Serving God from Where I Am“I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2) We need the Lord’s help to get to heaven. His help ensures we remain faithful and ready for judgment. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
Continue reading Sermon: Help from the Lord“Why should you be stricken again? You will revolt more and more. The whole head is sick, And the whole heart faints. From the sole of the foot even to the head, There is no soundness in it, But wounds and bruises and putrefying sores; They have not been closed or bound up, Or soothed …
Continue reading Sermon: Sin-Sick“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men” (Titus 2:11, NASB). The appearance of God’s grace changed the world, and has the power to change lives. What does God’s grace do? How does it relate to us? We should understand and value the grace of God as scripture reveals it. Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: Grace AppearedThe scripture tells us that Jesus was in the tomb for 3 days and 3 nights. While His disciples sorrowed, and struggled, where was Jesus? What was His state before His resurrection, where was He, and what was He doing? There are several misconceptions people have about these questions. We must let the scripture speak, …
Continue reading Sermon: Low in the Grave He LayPaul told Timothy to “be diligent” (2 Timothy 2:15). Diligence is the basic virtue necessary for achieving anything, even growing in Christ. It is not something distant from us, but is often neglected. If we are to improve, and be pleasing to God, we must be diligent. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
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