Part 2 in a series of lessons which consider the teachings of Jesus in the upper room, shortly before going to the garden to be betrayed. While eating the Passover Feast in the upper room with His disciples, the Lord instituted a new memorial which is focused on the sacrificial death of Himself for us. …
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Part 2 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). What authority did the church we read about in Scripture appeal to, and submit to? How does that compare to the denominations with their creed books? Ppt: Identifying the One Church (2) – Authority Outline: Identifying …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (2) – AuthorityPart 1 in a series of lessons which consider the teachings of Jesus in the upper room, shortly before going to the garden to be betrayed. This first part considers the example and instruction Jesus gave of washing the disciples feet in John 13:1-17. Ppt: In the Upper Room (1) – Washing Feet Outline: In the Upper …
Continue reading Sermon: In the Upper Room (1) – Washing FeetPart 1 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). This lesson focuses on the establishment of the church in prophecy and fulfillment. Ppt: Identifying the One Church (1) – Establishment Outline: Identifying the One Church (1) – Establishment To download, right-click on the title in …
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The division of the instruction for “men” (males) and “women” (females) shows this text concerns the worship assembly. Their roles within the assembly are not the same. Men are given roles of leadership and authority (v. 8), and women are to be in submission (vv. 11-14). The exhortation to prayer in verse 1 is to …
Continue reading 1 Timothy 2:8-15An exegesis of 1 Timothy 1 – Paul’s charge for Timothy. Ppt: Teach No Other Doctrine Outline: Teach No Other Doctrine To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Teach No Other DoctrineJames 1:21-25 is considered. We must not simply be hearers of the “perfect law of liberty,” but doers. A special application is made concerning modest apparel. Are you a hearer only, or a doer when it comes to God’s instruction concerning modesty? Ppt: Looking into the Perfect Law of Liberty Outline: Looking into the Perfect Law of …
Continue reading Sermon: Looking into the Perfect Law of LibertyActs 6 records Stephen being accused of blasphemy. Acts 7 records Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin council, as well as his martyrdom. This sermon is an examination of that text. Outline: Stephen’s Defense Before the Sanhedrin To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Stephen’s Defense Before the SanhedrinOnly on two occasions does the Bible say Jesus was made to marvel. He marveled at the unbelief of His own kinsman in Nazareth (cf. Mark 6:1-6). He marveled at the belief of the Gentile centurion (cf. Matthew 8:5-13). How will you make Jesus marvel? Through your belief, or unbelief? Two specific applications are made …
Continue reading Sermon: Making Jesus Marvel“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.” (Psalm 32:1-2) This lesson is essentially a study of justification by faith that is seen under the New Covenant, and before. It seeks to …
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