Some question whether gospel meetings are still relevant. While they may not be as effective with the evangelistic factor, they still serve an important purpose, including what success can still be had with regard to evangelism. We all need to hear the truth preached. Ppt: The Relevancy of Gospel Meetings Outline: The Relevancy of Gospel …
Continue reading Sermon: The Relevancy of Gospel MeetingsFalse Teachers
“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 Sermon: The Doctrine of ChristAn exegetical treatment of Galatians 3 and 4. To turn back to the Old Law would be illogical and self-defeating. Its purpose was not to justify. Justification is found in Christ. Under the law there is bondage, but in Christ there is freedom. Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Bondage Under Law, Freedom In Christ
The enemies of Paul in Corinth waged war with carnal weapons. They boasted in the flesh of things which actually presented them as foolish. Yet, the Corinthians put up with their folly, and were being deceived by their false doctrine (11:3-4). In order to shock the Corinthians back to normalcy, Paul stooped to reluctant boasting. …
Continue reading 2 Corinthians 11:16-21An exegetical study of Acts 15. The apostles and leaders in the Jerusalem church determined Gentiles were gospel subjects without needing to convert to Judaism. This conclusion was reached by divine revelation, not by man’s devising. Using approved examples, necessary implications, and direct statements from scripture, they were able to discover the truth on the …
Continue reading Sermon: Establishing Authority (Acts 15)“But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.” (2 Peter 1:5-7) These seven virtues are considered in their context. The need for growth as a Christian is emphasized …
Continue reading Sermon: Fortified Against False TeachersJude gives his audience the exhortation to contend for the faith. This epistle is considered, and applications are made. Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Jude’s ExhortationClass Material: 2 Peter Outlines Audio: Below are links to the audio of the classes on 2 Peter. Introduction Audio: 2 Peter Introduction Chapter Audio 2 Peter 1 1:2-6; 1:6-9; 1:10-18; 1:19-21 2 Peter 2 2:1-10; 2:10-17; 2:17-22 2 Peter 3 3:1-13; 3:14-18
Continue reading Class: 2 PeterThis sermon examines the epistle of Jude. The epistle notes an important responsibility Christians have. They are to keep themselves in the love of God. There is a need to “contend for the faith” by standing opposed to ungodliness and all false doctrine. If we fail, there is punishment awaiting. Outline: “Keep yourselves in the …
Continue reading Sermon: “Keep yourselves in the love of God”An erroneous doctrine that promoted a Jewish-Christian hybrid had infiltrated the church in Galatia. There were some who were binding circumcision as a necessity for salvation. In writing to the church, Paul had to contend for the faith (cf. Jude 3) by defending his apostleship (cf. 1:6-2:21). Next he dealt more specifically with the issue. …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9