Does doctrine matter? (Doctrine – didachē – teaching) Is it important? Do our souls depend on an accurate understanding of “doctrinal matters,” and an adherence to them? Many who claim to be believers in Jesus would answer with a negative to the former questions. We are familiar with mantras like, “The Man, not the plan,” or, “Relationship …
Continue reading Facebook: The Deal About Doctrine“And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” (Ephesians 1:22-23) What is the church’s purpose? What should any local church aim to be? How are we to truly be the “fullness” …
Continue reading Sermon: The Church – The Fullness of Him Who Fills All in All (Part 3)“And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” (Ephesians 1:22-23) What is the church’s purpose? What should any local church aim to be? How are we to truly be the …
Continue reading Sermon: The Church – The Fullness of Him Who Fills All in All (Parts 1&2)“This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him. If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” (2 Timothy 2:11-13) We must remain faithful to Christ, …
Continue reading Sermon: He Cannot Deny HimselfSometimes we make a distinction between “doctrinal matters” and “moral matters.” There is a distinction to be made in regard to the type of command given by God, but there should not be a distinction made concerning the importance of the commandment. The notion that God is not so concerned with the form of our …
Continue reading Sermon: Doctrine and MoralityAs he instructed Titus about things fitting for “sound doctrine,” Paul wrote for him to exhort bondservants to act with integrity and goodness in their service “that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things” (Titus 2:10). The power of God to salvation is in the gospel of Christ, but we …
Continue reading Sermon: Adorning the Doctrine of God1 Timothy 1 is considered in context, and application is made. What is the purpose of the commandment, sound doctrine, the glorious gospel? Ppt: The Purpose of the Commandment Outline: The Purpose of the Commandment To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Purpose of the CommandmentJesus said, “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad” (Matthew 12:30). When spiritual conflict arises we must pick a side. Any side chosen that is not the side of truth is against truth. There truly is no neutral position. Those who remain neutral …
Continue reading Sermon: The Sin of Neutrality“He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30). John the baptist showed noble character upon the arrival of Jesus. He understood his place in God’s plan, and wanted nothing more. He prepared a path for Christ in the hearts of the Jews, and was joyed to see Him come. We, too, should emulate the …
Continue reading Sermon: He must increase, but I must decrease“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.” (1 Timothy 6:6) This sermon explores the relationship between godliness and contentment. Godliness with contentment reaches other facets of life beyond material and monetary matters. We must possess a godward piety in conjunction with a contentment. Such is great gain. Ppt: Godliness with Contentment Outline: Godliness with Contentment To download, …
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