In writing about his stewardship of the mystery, Paul details several elements which brought Jew and Gentile together (cf. Ephesians 3:1-7). They were united in the truth and working together in fellowship. These same foundational principles are the pattern for our unity and fellowship today. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
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“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) Where is joy found, and what is the driving force of joy? The life of fellowship with Christ affords us true, immeasurable joy. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Joy of the Lord“The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.” (Proverbs 29:25) Fear is debilitating, and will not allow us to be the disciples we are called to be. If we trust in the Lord we will be lifted above our fears, and find safety in Him. This first …
Continue reading Sermon: Fear’s Snare and Faith’s Haven (Part 1)“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) As Jehovah dwelt among the Israelites in the tabernacle, so God dwelt among men in the flesh in the person of Jesus. Still today, …
Continue reading Sermon: The Word Tabernacled Among Us“But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God’s OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9, NASB). There are people who belong to God, who are His possession, His inheritance, …
Continue reading Sermon: God’s InheritanceThe text of John 14:1-6, where Jesus comforts His disciples by emphasizing the many abiding places in His Father’s house, and that while He goes away He is going to return, is considered in its context. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: “In My Father’s House are Many Mansions”Some in the church have provided for a perverted unity (in diversity) in the pursuit of unauthorized fellowship with others. This has consequentially led to a perverted idea of truth, and our ability to understand it alike. The repercussions of these erroneous views are enormous. We must return to the foundation of what God requires …
Continue reading Sermon: Truth, Understanding, Unity, and FellowshipJohn has a lot to say concerning fellowship in his epistles. In 1 John 1, he establishes the foundation of fellowship with God, and that enjoyed from believer to believer. In 2 John, there is an example of restricted fellowship. In 3 John, there is an example of fellowship acknowledged and extended even to strangers …
Continue reading Sermon: On Fellowship in John’s Epistles“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) This verse is considered, especially in light of its connection to the Old Testament tabernacle (“dwelt” – skēnoō – to fix one’s tabernacle, have …
Continue reading Sermon: The Word Tabernacled Among UsIn Mark 3:31-35, Jesus manifested a spiritual perspective which we would do well to gain ourselves. His emphasis was on faith, He evaluated the spiritual fellowship above any physical connection, and He showed that His followers are blessed as a part of His family. Ppt: Faith, Fellowship, and Family Outline: Faith, Fellowship, and Family To download, right …
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