“And so it is written, ‘The first man Adam became a living being.’ The last Adam became a life-giving spirit” (1 Corinthians 15:45). The relationship between Adam and Christ regarding the bodily resurrection discussed in 1 Corinthians 15 is discussed. Also, the relationship between Adam and Christ in Romans 5:12-21 is considered. The resurrection is …
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It 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 ConformityThis sermon considers the text of 1 Peter 3:18-22. Ppt: Christ, and the Spirits in Prison Outline: Christ, and the Spirits in Prison To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Christ, and the Spirits in Prison“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17). We need authority, but how do we establish authority when studying the Bible? How did Jesus establish authority? How did the apostles? How did the church in the New Testament? Ppt: Establishing Authority Outline: Establishing Authority To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Establishing AuthorityIn Luke 20:1-8, the Jewish leaders sought to trap Jesus by questioning His authority. Jesus responded with His own question concerning their rejection of John the Baptizer’s authority from heaven. This lesson uses such as a springboard into the discussion that the Bible is replete with examples and scriptures showing that we MUST have authority …
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority?Psalm 50, a Psalm of Asaph, describes a scene of judgement. Jehovah calls the whole earth before Him to judge His people Israel concerning their insincere worship, and wicked lifestyles. Their approach to worship was merely mechanical, and void of meaning. Their lives did not reflect what they professed in worship. They were living in …
Continue reading Sermon: Before the Judge – Worship and Devotion
“This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as …
Continue reading the Digest (Issue 2.4): Walking in the Light – 1 John 1 – ContextAfter Saul was rejected as king by God for his rebellious actions, Samuel said, “The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be commander over His people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you” (1 Samuel 13:14). This sermon considers how …
Continue reading Sermon: A Man After God’s Own HeartThis sermon considers the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith (cf. Ephesians 2:8-9). Ppt: By Grace Through Faith Outline: By Grace Through Faith To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By Grace Through Faith“For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation” (Ephesians 2:14). This sermon considers the context of Ephesians 2:11-18. What is the “middle wall of separation?” What caused it? What caused it to fall? What are the implications for members of the church? Ppt: The …
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