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’ ExampleThe Hebrew writer quoted Psalm 40:6-8 to demonstrate God’s will for Jesus to come to earth in a physical body to die for the atonement of all sins (cf. Hebrews 10:5-10). His sacrifice is all-sufficient. Psalm 40 also holds a message for us to apply to ourselves as paralleled with Jesus. Ppt: Outline: To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: A Body You Have Prepared for MeAfter the death of Stephen, a great persecution arose against the church. This scattered the brethren, who then went about preaching the gospel. In Acts 8, the gospel reached Samaria. There are several lessons to learn from the account. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: The Gospel in SamariaThe Bible stresses the importance of a heart fully surrendered and devoted to God. Everything God requires us to be necessitates a changed heart. Is our heart what it should be? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Is thy heart right with God?James speaks of a faith that is “made perfect” (James 2:22). What is perfect faith? The entire chapter of James 2 demonstrates this kind of faith. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Perfect FaithPaul exhorted the Roman brethren to respond to God’s mercies by making themselves a living sacrifice (cf. Romans 12:1-2). What is the spiritual life of service to God which He requires? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Living SacrificeDo we have the faith displayed by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego? (cf. Daniel 3) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: But If NotIn Luke 16, Jesus exhorts His disciples to be prudent concerning their spiritual future by being good stewards of what God had entrusted them. The discussion of mammon led to the Pharisees’ derision of Jesus. Jesus admonished them for their unfaithful hearts manifested in poor stewardship, especially of God’s word. When all is considered, we …
Continue reading Sermon: A Faithful HeartThe importance of praise and gratitude for God in the life of a Christian cannot be overstated. Psalm 95 is one of praise, adoration, and thanksgiving. However, the last half of the Psalm shows a great contrast with a stern warning about following the example of the rebellious wilderness generation. They were not mindful of …
Continue reading Sermon: Our God and Our Gratitude“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13) Our salvation is our responsibility, …
Continue reading Sermon: Work Out Your Own Salvation