“For many are called, but few are chosen” (Matthew 22:14). Jesus uttered these words at the conclusion of His parable of the wedding feast. The king invited some, but “they were not willing to come” (v. 3). He sent more servants, but still they refused (v. 5-6). Even though they were called, they were not …
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Obedience, election, and grace are Biblical terms which are intimately related. The evidence for their cohabitation is overwhelming. The three cannot be separated without contradicting God’s revelation. Still, there are those who suggest the sovereignty of God does not allow man any role to play in his salvation, so obedience is insignificant. Also, if salvation …
Continue reading Obedience and the Election of GraceAs we strive to please God we must remain motivated. We must not grow weary, and forsake the Lord’s will. 2 Corinthians 5 mentions some things which motivated Paul, and should motivate us to remain faithful. Ppt: Motivations for Faithfulness Outline: Motivations for Faithfulness Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Motivations for FaithfulnessGenesis 4 records the story of the first brothers, Cain and Abel. They offered God sacrifices, and only Abel’s was respected. In jealous anger, Cain murdered his brother. Several lessons can be learned from this account. Ppt: Cain and Abel Outline: Cain and Abel Download: mp3
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After being moved to compassion by the scene of the weary and scattered multitudes, Jesus said, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” (9:37-38). It is then that Jesus chose twelve from among His disciples to be His …
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“And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence” (Colossians 1:18). As the agent of creation, Christ has the preeminence in the universe (v. 15-17). As the head of the body, Christ has the preeminence in …
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On Thursday, December 15, Craig Sager passed away at the age of 65. The sideline sports reporter was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2014. Of his more than 40-year illustrious career, over half was spent at Turner Sports reporting on the sidelines of NBA basketball games. It was no difficult task to spot him …
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The reality of chapter 13 that would be the persecution and hardship of the saints was a sinister picture. The revelation left at this juncture would prove most devastating and depressing. Yet, John looked and beheld a most wonderful sight. John looked and saw “a Lamb,” which is the Christ, standing upon “Mount Zion,” the …
Continue reading Revelation 14:1-5Can we be sure of our standing with God? Can we know that, upon our demise or Jesus’ return, we will be “found by Him in peace” (2 Peter 3:14)? The readers of John’s 1st epistle lacked confidence in their standing with God because of the deceivers in their midst. John wrote, “These things I …
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This section of Peter’s epistle is predicated on what he discussed before. They were begotten by God to a “living hope” (v. 3). They had a promise of an inheritance (v. 4-5). Their faith, being tested, was found genuine, and the end thereof is the “salvation of [their] souls” (v. 9). This is that which …
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