The appearance of leadership roles being filled by women in various religious bodies is common. This has affected the church, and must be addressed in one way, by appealing to scripture. We must not ask what society says about the role of women, but what God said. Using the inspired word, the role of women …
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As Jesus hung on the cross, His mother, and disciple whom He loved, stood nearby. Even in tremendous pain Jesus had compassion for them. They were filled with sorrow while watching their close companion suffer, and Jesus acknowledged their troubled hearts. (Lesson 3 of 8 – Spoken From The Cross) Ppt: Spoken From The Cross …
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – Woman, behold your son!Matthew 22 records Jesus being questioned by the Pharisees, Herodians, Sadducees, and a lawyer. The questions are considered, as well as their motive. The chapter ends with Jesus asking a question Himself. Ppt: Questioning Jesus Outline: Questioning Jesus Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Questioning JesusJesus showed great love and compassion for mankind as He suffered on the cross. Even after the unjust treatment He received, from the trial to the punishment, and also as He was nailed to the tree, He desired the best for humanity. His intercession on the peoples behalf as the first words He spoke after …
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – Father, Forgive ThemWhen adversity strikes, our true person is revealed – “If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small” (Proverbs 24:10). Jesus showed great strength and character in the hours leading to His death, and as He hung upon the cross. The words He uttered while suffering on the cross show His character …
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – When Adversity StrikesThe task set before a Christian is not meant to be accomplished by self. In order to get to heaven we must attain Power to Persevere from above. This lesson discusses this concept. Ppt: Power to Persevere Outline: Power to Persevere
Continue reading Sermon: Power to PersevereHaving made his arguments about the betterment of the New Covenant in contrast with the Old, the Hebrew writer introduces the last section of his letter which focuses on exhortation and admonition motivated by what he established thus far. All that Christ accomplished in His redemptive work should give us boldness to approach God. Unlike …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25The apostle Paul did not have a life void of trouble. His responsibilities as an apostle of Christ, and preacher of Christ, included persecution and hardship. As he wrote earlier, “Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (3:12). This did not weaken Paul to the point of spiritual …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:17-18Brandon discusses some false views about the second coming of Christ in contrast with what the Bible says about that great day. Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: When Jesus Returns (Brandon Chiasson)The Bible is filled with examples. Many we are to follow, but there are some we are to avoid. Examples are powerful for that very reason – they can lead people down the correct path, or do the opposite. Paul told Timothy to set an example (cf. 1 Timothy 4:12-16). We should be doing the …
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