Paul encouraged the Philippians to follow his example (3:17). The example he set was his mindset as he strived for the attainment of the resurrection from the dead, and heaven (3:12-14). This sermon considers how Paul pressed on. Ppt: Pressing on the Upward Way Outline: Pressing on the Upward Way To download, right-click on the title in …
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Concerning the necessities to endure trials James wrote, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting” (James 1:5-6). This sermon is an exposition of James 1. By inspiration, …
Continue reading Sermon: Asking for Wisdom in FaithIn Acts 8, the next step in God’s plan for the spreading of the gospel occurred. It was His will that the gospel would begin at Jerusalem, and spread throughout Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (cf. Acts 1:8). Philip went to Samaria to preach the gospel. This sermon considers the account. …
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This sermon considers how we can maintain our joy in the Lord. By meditating on the things of the Lord, and our relationship to Him, we cannot but help to rejoice! Ppt: How to Rejoice in the Lord Always Outline: How to Rejoice in the Lord Always The audio for this sermon is unavailable. Recorder malfunction.
Continue reading Sermon: How to Rejoice in the Lord AlwaysThe Lord has commanded us to sing praises to Him in song. We do this collectively in the assembly, and in so doing edify one another with the word of Christ (cf. Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). What should be our focus during our worship in song? What should be on our minds? How should we …
Continue reading Sermon: Our Worship in SongJesus has given us assurance of His and the Father’s protection – “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater …
Continue reading Sermon: The Divine ProtectionSin has separated man from God (cf. Isaiah 59:2). There is a vast chasm keeping us from a most desired fellowship with our Creator. Who can satisfy our needs, and God’s requirements to bridge the gap, thus reconciling men to God? Paul writes, “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, …
Continue reading Sermon: One Mediator Between God and MenOn the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Christ the Holy Spirit was given to the apostles, and they began their work given them by the Lord. Peter referred to this eventful day as “the beginning” (Acts 11:15). It was the beginning of 1) the preaching of repentance and remission of sins, 2) the conversions …
Continue reading Sermon: The Beginning – 3,000 on PentecostThis two part sermon considers the list of virtues Peter exhorted his audience to add to their faith (cf. 2 Peter 1:5-11). In the new year of 2019, we should work on adding, and improving these virtues in our lives in service to God. Ppt: Add to Your Faith Outline: Add to Your Faith To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Add to Your Faith“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.” (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17) This sermon discusses the everlasting consolation with which God blesses His children. Ppt: Everlasting Consolation …
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