In the previous verses (v. 4-7), Paul acknowledged Philemon’s proven character of love as a Christian. This set the foundation for Paul’s appeal to him. He could have easily, and appropriately commanded Philemon to do “what is fitting,” but he instead appealed for “love’s sake.” He would have yet another opportunity to act in a …
Continue reading Philemon 8-11 In his final messages to Titus, Paul urged him to come to the city of Nicopolis. Paul was headed that way for winter. We are not specifically told why, but it is not unlikely that Paul would spend a greater part of his time there preaching the gospel, and Titus would likely be of great …
Continue reading Titus 3:12-151 Samuel 8 records God’s people requesting a king. The request came from a desire to be like the surrounding nations. Israel had no physical king, but were given judges. Although God served as their king, and was continually faithful to them given their own faithfulness, they were not content. The attitude they expressed is …
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“Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance, the only thing it cannot be is moderately important.” – C.S. Lewis It is a shame that so many express an attitude of indifference toward Christianity. For some, it is not a matter of unbelief (in the most general sense), but is …
Continue reading The Patternists: No Middle Ground“But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison” (James 3:8). A Christian must learn to think before he speaks. Our speech must reflect who we are – children of God. This sermon discusses some ways in which we shouldn’t use our tongue, and some ways in which …
Continue reading Sermon: Watch Your Mouth!There are many reasons as to why one should follow Christ. This sermon lists a few. Ppt: Why I should become a Christian Outline: Why I should become a Christian Download: mp3
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“Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it has been declared to me concerning you, my …
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Read God’s word – Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, “stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle” (2 Thessalonians 2:15). The apostles orally revealed God’s will when they went everywhere preaching. However, God’s will was for His word to be written down in completed form (cf. 1 …
Continue reading Article: Read!The concept and importance of zeal is discussed. In addition, absent, misdirected, and properly directed zeal are compared. We must be the “special people [of God], zealous for good works” (Titus 2:14). Ppt: Zeal Outline: Zeal To download audio go to the sermon archives. Right-click “mp3” link and choose “Save As…”
Continue reading Sermon: Zeal“God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world” (Galatians 6:14). In contrast to the Judaizers boasting in the flesh, Paul only gloried in the Lord who had laid His life down for the atonement …
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