“Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.” (Psalm 119:18) This sermon considers the prayer of the psalmist. We must approach God in humility with the request that He grant us practical knowledge concerning matters of service to Him. Ppt: Open My Eyes, That I May See Outline: Open My Eyes, That I …
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This two part sermon considers the list of virtues Peter exhorted his audience to add to their faith (cf. 2 Peter 1:5-11). In the new year of 2019, we should work on adding, and improving these virtues in our lives in service to God. Ppt: Add to Your Faith Outline: Add to Your Faith To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Add to Your FaithThe following is the audio from Elm Street’s Fall gospel meeting with Alan Shepherd of Lawton, OK. To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” Sermon PowerPoints Biblical Illiteracy Building Your Spiritual House The Battle For Ephesus Young People Who Mock God Lessons Learned In Prison The Hedge …
Continue reading Sermon: Gospel Meeting with Alan ShepherdIt is God’s will that the Christian be conformed to the image of His Son (cf. Romans 8:29). This will be consummated in the resurrection, but is a process which begins while serving God on earth. The Christian must avoid conforming to the world in order to conform to Christ (cf. Romans 12:1-2). This sermon …
Continue reading Sermon: Proper ConformityAn examination of Ephesians 1. Outline: God’s Eternal Purpose To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: God’s Eternal PurposeThis sermon follows the thoughts of the song, “O To Be Like Thee.” We must desire to be like Jesus, be compassionate like Him, suffer like Him, and do what is necessary to become like Him. Ppt: O To Be Like Thee Outline: O To Be Like Thee To download, right-click on the title in the track …
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“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience …
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Many talk about KNOWING God, but do they? Many talk about LOVING God, but do they? Many talk about ABIDING in God’s love, but do they? The many claim to KNOW God, LOVE God, and ABIDE in God’s love, but their actions show otherwise. In part of Jesus’ response to Philip’s question (cf. John 14:8), …
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The apostle Paul began his letter to the saints in Colosse by mentioning his avid intercession on their behalf (cf. 1:3). Before detailing the prayer, he explained the reason he prayed for them (cf. 1:4-8). Having heard of their faithfulness in Christ after the preaching of the word by Epaphras, he continually thanked God, and …
Continue reading A Prayer On Behalf of the ColossiansFor the Christian, prayer is extremely important. It is a vital facet of our lives if we wish to grow spiritually. One element of prayer is intercession – praying to God on someone’s behalf. This lesson emphasizes the two intercessory prayers Paul made on the Ephesians’ behalf. Ppt: Paul’s Intercessory Prayers for the Ephesians Outline: …
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