This sermon concisely considers the issues surrounding Homer Hailey’s error on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Ed Harrell wrote an article in Christianity Magazine defending Hailey, and subsequently published 16 articles on “The Bounds of Christian Unity.” The error taught on the subject of fellowship to justify continued fellowship with a false teacher, specifically the misuse …
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This sermon is an exegetical treatment of Romans 14. The apostle Paul addressed the problem of strife between brethren in the context of liberties. How are Christians supposed to conduct themselves in matters of indifference and conscience? Ppt: Our Liberties and Our Love Outline: Our Liberties and Our Love Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Our Liberties and Our Love (Romans 14)In 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, the apostle Paul noted the importance of sexual purity within the life of sanctification. Christians are supposed to abstain from the depraved sexually immoral life by maintaining control of their bodies, instead of giving into the sexual appetite like those who do not know God. Ppt: Sexual Purity Outline: Sexual Purity …
Continue reading Sermon: Sexual PurityThis lesson is an exegetical treatment of Romans 9-11. Fleshly Israel was rejected by God when they rejected Jesus as the Christ. The only way they could be saved was to accept God’s terms of salvation and submit to them. When God cut them off, He grafted in the believing Gentiles. However, if the Jews …
Continue reading Sermon: The Purpose of God According to ElectionGrace is an important theme in scripture which is sadly misunderstood by many. A look at Titus 2:11-15 is helpful when considering the grace of God. Ppt: The Grace of God that Brings Salvation Outline: The Grace of God that Brings Salvation Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Grace of God that Brings Salvation“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29) Jesus as “The Lamb of God” is considered. Ppt: The Lamb of God Outline: The Lamb of God Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Lamb of GodAs we strive to please God we must remain motivated. We must not grow weary, and forsake the Lord’s will. 2 Corinthians 5 mentions some things which motivated Paul, and should motivate us to remain faithful. Ppt: Motivations for Faithfulness Outline: Motivations for Faithfulness Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Motivations for FaithfulnessGenesis 4 records the story of the first brothers, Cain and Abel. They offered God sacrifices, and only Abel’s was respected. In jealous anger, Cain murdered his brother. Several lessons can be learned from this account. Ppt: Cain and Abel Outline: Cain and Abel Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Cain and Abel“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) Christians are supposed to be a joyous people. Because the blessings in the Lord, and the Lord Himself, are unchanged by outer circumstances, we can always rejoice in those things. The apostle Paul is a prime example. In his letter to the Philippians, …
Continue reading Sermon: Rejoice in the Lord AlwaysAs 2017 approaches, we must seriously consider facets of our service as Christians that need improving. No matter how much we grow, there is always room for improvement. A few topics are discussed in this sermon to consider as resolutions for the new year of 2017. Ppt: Resolutions for 2017 Outline: Resolutions for 2017 Download: …
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