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)Faith
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“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in …
Continue reading Sermon: Just As Your Soul Prospers“For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” (Galatians 6:8-9) The faithful must be on …
Continue reading Sermon: “Let us not grow weary” (Part 2)“For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” (Galatians 6:8-9) The faithful must be …
Continue reading Sermon: “Let us not grow weary”“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20) How can we, like Paul, have Christ living …
Continue reading Sermon: Three Keys to Christ Living in YouPaul explained that God sent Jesus to die “to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.” (Romans 3:26) How is it that God can justify us and still justly deal with sin? How do we benefit from this? Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: He is Just, and the Justifier“But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.” (1 Corinthians 8:3) Knowledge of God is important, but some do not know God as much as they think. If God knows us, then we are truly in right standing with Him. How do we know if God knows us? Ppt: Outline: To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Does God Know You?