Many people followed Jesus in His ministry on earth. Most did not follow Him for the right reasons, and knew nothing of discipleship. On more than one occasion, Jesus turned to the masses and explained to them the cost of discipleship. One of those moments is recorded in Luke 14:25-33. This sermon examines that text. …
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Peter explained to his readers that Jesus was “’A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.’ They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed” (1 Peter 2:8). To some, Jesus was their salvation, for they obeyed Him. To others, Jesus was their destruction, for they disobeyed Him. The first …
Continue reading Sermon: “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense” (Parts 1 & 2)When one departs from the living God, whether he has subsequently been withdrawn from, or has shown his disinterest by his own departure, what attitudes should the faithful have toward him, and what responsibilities do they have toward him? This sermon in two parts considers the attitudes and responsibilities the faithful are to have, and …
Continue reading Sermon: Attitudes and Responsibilities Toward the Apostate (Parts 1&2)“For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope” (Romans 15:4). The inspired words of Paul are considered. Ppt: Patience, Comfort, and Hope Outline: Patience, Comfort, and Hope To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: Patience, Comfort, and Hope“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts” (Romans 13:14). Since our salvation is drawing near, how are we supposed to live? What does it mean to provide for the flesh? Ppt: Make No Provision for the Flesh Outline: Make No Provision for the Flesh To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Make No Provision for the FleshPaul left all and followed Christ. He gave several reasons, one of which was: “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection” (Philippians 3:10). How important is Christ’s resurrection? How does it work in the lives of Christians today? Ppt: The Power of His Resurrection Outline: The Power of His Resurrection To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: The Power of His ResurrectionWhat is the main point of the cross? How is “the cross” used in scripture? Ppt: The Crux of the Cross Outline: The Crux of the Cross To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Crux of the CrossAn examination of Ephesians 1. Outline: God’s Eternal Purpose To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: God’s Eternal PurposeIn the new year of 2018, one goal should stand above the rest – reaching heaven. If we truly desire a home in heaven we will live like it. This sermon provides some suggestions as to how such a desire will manifest itself in 2018. Ppt: Make Heaven Your Goal For 2018 Outline: Make Heaven Your Goal …
Continue reading Sermon: Make Heaven Your Goal for 2018In Genesis 19, God destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Righteous Lot was shown mercy from the Lord, as he was spared from the destruction along with his family. “When the morning dawned, the angels urged Lot to hurry, saying, ‘Arise, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be …
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