Do we have the faith displayed by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego? (cf. Daniel 3) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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In Luke 16, Jesus exhorts His disciples to be prudent concerning their spiritual future by being good stewards of what God had entrusted them. The discussion of mammon led to the Pharisees’ derision of Jesus. Jesus admonished them for their unfaithful hearts manifested in poor stewardship, especially of God’s word. When all is considered, we …
Continue reading Sermon: A Faithful HeartThe importance of praise and gratitude for God in the life of a Christian cannot be overstated. Psalm 95 is one of praise, adoration, and thanksgiving. However, the last half of the Psalm shows a great contrast with a stern warning about following the example of the rebellious wilderness generation. They were not mindful of …
Continue reading Sermon: Our God and Our Gratitude“For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:19). Through the spirit which Jesus Christ displayed in His life on earth, Paul would be able to remain faithful and magnify Christ in his body. We, too, need to possess …
Continue reading Sermon: The Spirit of Jesus ChristThe church is according to God’s eternal purpose in Christ (cf. Ephesians 3:10-11). By design, the church is to bring glory to God in Christ. However, it is important we understand this functions on the local level. It is a Christian’s obligation to be joined to a local body of believers, and to contribute to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Local Church and Me (Part 3)The church is according to God’s eternal purpose in Christ (cf. Ephesians 3:10-11). By design, the church is to bring glory to God in Christ. However, it is important we understand this functions on the local level. It is a Christian’s obligation to be joined to a local body of believers, and to contribute to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Local Church and Me (Part 2)The church is according to God’s eternal purpose in Christ (cf. Ephesians 3:10-11). By design, the church is to bring glory to God in Christ. However, it is important we understand this functions on the local level. It is a Christian’s obligation to be joined to a local body of believers, and to contribute to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Local Church and Me (Part 1)Paul speaks of Christians being sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise who also acts as a guarantee of our inheritance (cf. Ephesians 1:13-14). What is the seal of the Holy Spirit? How is He a guarantee for us? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: The Seal of the Holy SpiritGenesis 16 records the time when Sarai and Abram took matters into their own hands, seeking to find fulfillment in God’s promises through their own wisdom. Giving Hagar to Abram as wife proved to be problematic. One effect was the affliction of Hagar. The account preserves a most comforting aspect of God – “Then she …
Continue reading Sermon: El Roi – You Are the God Who Sees“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2) We must not heed the advice of the world, but follow Christ. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: What the World Tells You vs What Jesus Tells You