Like the disciples who were “about a stone’s throw” away from Jesus but were not present enough to watch and pray (cf. Luke 22:39-46), it is possible for us to seem close to Jesus, but truly be distant. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: A Stone’s ThrowKnowledge
“But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.” (1 Corinthians 8:3) Knowledge of God is important, but some do not know God as much as they think. If God knows us, then we are truly in right standing with Him. How do we know if God knows us? Ppt: Outline: To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Does God Know You?The fact that God has revealed His will to us is significant. The very act itself teaches us important truths. We must consider these in order to approach God’s revelation appropriately. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: What the Act of Revelation Teaches UsIn a context warning about apostasy, Paul revealed two specific errors for Timothy to watch for – forbidding to marry, and commanding abstinence from certain foods (cf. 1 Timothy 4:3). Concerning the latter, Paul said God created the foods to be received by “those who believe and know the truth” (1 Timothy 4:3). Believing requires …
Continue reading Sermon: Those Who Believe and Know the TruthPaul began his letter to the Ephesians enumerating the blessings they enjoyed in Christ, and followed with a prayer for their increase in the knowledge and wisdom of God (cf. Ephesians 1:15-23). Specifically, Paul’s prayer was for them to have a spirit of wisdom and revelation starting with the hope within them, and ascending upwards …
Continue reading Sermon: A Prayer for Ascending WisdomPeter, James, and John had the privilege of going further in the garden with Jesus when He went to pray. Luke records they were but a “stone’s throw” from Jesus (Luke 22:41). However, they showed that they were much further as they failed to watch and pray. Is it possible that we are at a …
Continue reading Sermon: The Distance Greater Than a Stone’s ThrowPeter told his readers to grow in grace (2 Peter 3:18). In the first chapter he discussed how God was seeking to multiply grace to his readers (2 Peter 1:2-4). He then discussed their part – adding to their faith various graces (2 Peter 1:5-7). The second in the list is “knowledge.” Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in Grace – Knowledge“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18) This two part sermon is first in a series of studies about growing in the grace of God. What does it mean to grow in grace? How does one …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in Grace“And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory …
Continue reading Sermon: Love Abounding God’s WayPaul commanded that we aid our brethren in bearing their burdens (Galatians 6:2). This especially concerns the spiritual matters of life. We must help each other get to heaven. What might hinder us from aiding each other in this way? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Hindrances to Aiding Our Brethren