John the baptizer is an excellent example of what it means to be a servant of Christ and God. He did nothing more or less than what God appointed him to do, and was content in doing so. He humbly receded to the background when Jesus arrived. We, too, must possess the humility of John …
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God has equipped His people with the power to endure. This comes from the understanding of the difference between what is seen and what is not seen. Paul demonstrated such as he contrasted the “light affliction,” and the “eternal weight of glory” (2 Corinthians 4:16-18). The children of God are blessed with the hope of …
Continue reading Sermon: The Eternal Weight of GloryDuring the holiday season there is a lot of talk about keeping the focus on the true meaning of the season. There are churches that make it seem they are emphasizing the spiritual during this time of year. However, their focus on the physical, social matters shows otherwise. They view the gospel through the social …
Continue reading Sermon: The Failure of the Social Gospel“Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.” (Proverbs 24:3-4) If we want our homes to flourish we will put God first, and value His wisdom. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: The House Filled with RichesMembers of the Lord’s body are a peculiar people, and everything we do has great purpose. What is this all about? Do we understand the “why” of what we do, and don’t do? Or are we missing the point? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: What is this all about?How we hear God’s word is of great importance. If we are not hearing properly then we will not be able to understand the truth. Jesus’ parable of the sower, and explanation of His teaching in parables in Luke 8 is used to demonstrate this important point. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Take Heed How You HearChristians need to recognize the power to carry out God’s will, and have spiritual success as individuals, and local congregations, resides in GOd’s word. There has not been a time where God used any measure more powerful than His word to accomplish His purposes. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: The Power of God’s WordDoes God care how He is worshiped? Does the kind of worship we offer Him affect our relationship with Him? What kind of worship is God seeking? Outline: Ppt: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: What kind of worship is God seeking?Evangelism is a fundamental responsibility for each and every Christian. Yet, often it is one that seems the most complicated. Perhaps we make it more difficult than it should be. Instead, we should have the attitude of Peter and John as they replied to the Sanhedrin, “For we cannot but speak the things which we …
Continue reading Sermon: We Cannot But SpeakThe prophet Isaiah warned of the folly of God’s people trusting in Egypt for protection. In Isaiah 30:1-7, the prophet shows how Egypt will be their shame, and calls her “Rahab-Hem-Shebeth” – Rahab (an epithet of Egypt) sits idle. We need to put our trust in God, not anyone or anything else. Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Rahab-Hem-Shebeth – Trusting in Idle Help