Paul encouraged Timothy to share with him in the sufferings for the sake of the gospel, and not to neglect his gift. He gave the reason, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7) God has equipped us with …
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The Bible condemns self-love (cf. 2 Timothy 3:1-5), and at the same time instructs us to love ourselves (cf. Matthew 22:39). There is a big difference between the self-love the world encourages, and that which God requires. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Self-LoveGod convicted Judah through Micah of their sinful state before Him. Their reply manifested an ignorance of God, and His desire for His children. Micah explains what the Lord requires of His people (cf. Micah 6:8). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” The sermon …
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The first epistle to the Thessalonians begins with a thankful remembrance of the faith displayed by the recipients of the letter. It impresses us with the power of our actions. Even the great apostle Paul was astounded by the faith of these brethren. Genuine faith can reach beyond the limits of our known geography. Paul …
Continue reading The Thessalonians’ Example“So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed only a few days to him because of the love he had for her.” (Genesis 29:20) This description of Jacob’s love for Rachel shows the power of committed love. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: “And they seemed only a few days…”“Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (Romans 5:5) Because of God’s immense love expressed toward us in the giving of His Son we can have confidence in our hope. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: The Love of God in Our Hearts“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?We live in a society that has rejected absolute truth. We must not bend to the notion that truth is fluid, and not objectively concrete. Jesus is truth (John 14:6), and we follow Him. For this reason, we must reject the religious error of situation ethics – that love is the only “law” for Christians, …
Continue reading Sermon: Moral Relativism and Situation EthicsPaul prayed to God for the increase of the Philippian’s love as they labored in the gospel (cf. Philippians 1:9-11). Our love needs to be of the sort described by Paul. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Transcendent Love“So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed only a few days to him because of the love he had for her.” (Genesis 29:20) The love Jacob had for Rachel stands as an impressive example to us today. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
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