Paul rebuked the Corinthians for their lack of growth in 1 Corinthians 3:1-4. He did not condemn them as carnal babes in Christ at the beginning of their faith, but they had not grown, and were still carnal. This carnality led to division and strife. They had become Christians, but reverted to behaving like mere …
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“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16) What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? There is much confusion on the topic. A careful study of the text of Galatians 5 shows us exactly what it means to walk in the Spirit. …
Continue reading Sermon: Walk in the SpiritPaul wrote to the brethren in Galatia, “And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God” (Galatians 6:16). This sermon considers the contrast between fleshly Israel, and the true spiritual Israel, “the Israel of God.” Ppt: The Israel of God Outline: The Israel of God …
Continue reading Sermon: The Israel of God“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts” (Romans 13:14). Since our salvation is drawing near, how are we supposed to live? What does it mean to provide for the flesh? Ppt: Make No Provision for the Flesh Outline: Make No Provision for the Flesh To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Make No Provision for the FleshThis sermon considers the internal conflict described in Galatians 5:16-18 between the flesh and the spirit. Ppt: An Internal Conflict Outline: An Internal Conflict To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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Having just described his attitude of pressing on to the “goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (v. 14), Paul encouraged the brethren to follow his example. He does not mean he is the standard, but as he wrote to the Corinthians, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate …
Continue reading Philippians 3:17-4:1“For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace” (Romans 8:6). By examining the text of Romans 8:1-17, the concept of spiritual mindedness is considered. Our spirit should always be our top priority. In order to have spiritual life, we must be pleasing to God. Then, we will …
Continue reading Sermon: Spiritually MindedThe life of a Christian is full of decisions. We must constantly be aware of the broad way and the narrow way, always having the perspective to choose the latter (cf. Matthew 7:13-14). This lesson discusses some various choices Christians must make. Ppt: Some Forks In The Road Outline: Some Forks in the Road To …
Continue reading Sermon: Some Forks in the Road“Therefore, brethren, we are debtors” (v. 12). Why are we debtors? The apostle Paul uses the word “Therefore,” not only to link the verses directly previous, but all that he has written thus far. We are debtors because: We have sinned (cf. 3:23). As a result we have died spiritually (cf. 5:12). Therefore, Christ died …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Romans 8:12-17On our journey to heaven we are given many choices. When we come to these forks in the road, we must be able to discern right from wrong, and choose the former. Ppt: Some Forks In The Road Outline: Some Forks in the Road Audio: mp3
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