“Consistency, thou art a jewel.” We crave consistency, but rarely get it. Even when we do it is understood as a relative concept with varying degrees. Some have differing views on what constitutes consistency, and even that varies regarding the respective context under consideration. Regardless, even when we think we find consistency we inevitably discover …
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John 6 – Jesus, having performed signs on the diseased (v. 2), attracted a great multitude. And as He sat elevated on a mount He saw that famished mass of souls coming toward Him – “in number about five thousand” (v. 10). The perceptive Savior was “moved with compassion for them,” not because of their physical hunger, but “because they …
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Does doctrine matter? (Doctrine – didachē – teaching) Is it important? Do our souls depend on an accurate understanding of “doctrinal matters,” and an adherence to them? Many who claim to be believers in Jesus would answer with a negative to the former questions. We are familiar with mantras like, “The Man, not the plan,” or, “Relationship …
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After facing the Sanhedrin, Jesus was bound and sent to Pontius Pilate, governor of Judea (cf. Matthew 27:1-2). With several false accusations brought against Jesus, and upon questioning Him personally, Pilate determined His innocence (cf. Luke 23:4; John 18:38). After learning Jesus belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, Pilate sent Him over, and Herod sent Him back …
Continue reading Facebook: What will you do with Jesus?The scripture tells us that Jesus was in the tomb for 3 days and 3 nights. While His disciples sorrowed, and struggled, where was Jesus? What was His state before His resurrection, where was He, and what was He doing? There are several misconceptions people have about these questions. We must let the scripture speak, …
Continue reading Sermon: Low in the Grave He Lay“For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:19). Through the spirit which Jesus Christ displayed in His life on earth, Paul would be able to remain faithful and magnify Christ in his body. We, too, need to possess …
Continue reading Sermon: The Spirit of Jesus Christ“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 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 JustifierJesus was prophesied to be “a man of sorrows” (Isaiah 53:3). In many events of His life this prophecy is fulfilled. In John 11:35, the scripture simply records, “Jesus wept.” It is significant that Jesus wept, and the reasons He wept are also significant. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Jesus Wept“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 …
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