Unity is an important factor in the church. Christ taught about unity and prayed for His believers to be unified. Christ also died for unity. Unity is something that takes effort to accomplish. Ppt: Seeking Unity Outline: Seeking Unity Audio: mp3
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Paul’s letter to Philemon had a specific purpose. He wanted to appeal to Philemon to receive his slave, Onesimus, back as a brother. He had apparently fled and fell into the hands of Paul who converted him. He was now profitable to both Philemon and Paul (v. 11). In preparation for his appeal to Philemon, …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Philemon 1-7“Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, ‘If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.’” – John 8:31-32 The words of Christ are comforting indeed. “The truth shall make you free!” Freedom is a natural desire for …
Continue reading Article: “The Truth Shall Make You Free”Our finite minds cannot fully comprehend the concept of eternity. We must have faith in God “that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). 2 Peter 3 is examined to illustrate the importance of our remembrance of eternity. God’s delay does not mean He isn’t coming. …
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The word of God reveals everyone’s true character. A person may claim their number one priority is to be pleasing to God. When the scripture reveals something amiss in their life their true character is made manifest. Is this character one that has a sincere desire to please God, or self? Ppt: True Character Made Manifest …
Continue reading Sermon: True Character Made Manifest “Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; for he who greets …
Continue reading Article: The “Doctrine of Christ” (2 John 9-11) Love is discussed. Several actions that are motivated by love are discussed. Ppt: Actions Driven By Love Outline: Actions Driven By Love Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Actions Driven By Love In order to live a life pleasing to God we must remember certain things. A life of a Christian is one of remembrance. The following sermon discusses three things we must remember. Ppt: Things To Remember Outline: Things To Remember Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Things To RememberOne of the reasons Paul left Titus in Crete (cf. 1:5) was to remind those who were “heirs according to the hope of eternal life” (3:7) how to live. A Christian is to submit to authorities, be ready for good works, speak evil of no one, be peaceable, gentle, and humble (cf. 3:1-2). Paul makes …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Titus 3:1-8 Everyone is subject to temptation. Those who overcome, and those who sin, are separated by their tactics in dealing with temptation. The bible says to flee from temptation. Too often we want to flirt with temptation. Outline: Flirting With Temptation. Audio: mp3
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