There are many factors in man’s salvation. All must be present in order for man to attain salvation. What are the factors, and what do they accomplish? Ppt: The Factors in Man’s Salvation Outline: The Factors in Man’s Salvation Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Factors in Man’s Salvation James 1:21-25 describes hearing the word without acting on it as a man observing himself in a mirror and not changing any of the flaws he sees. God’s Mirror, i.e. the “implanted word,” shows us how to dress modestly. Ppt: God’s Mirror Outline: God’s Mirror Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: God’s Mirror Sermon 6 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus explains the acceptable perspective of life. We must lay up treasures in heaven rather than focusing on physical things. Jesus deserves our service and attention. Ppt: Heavenly Treasure Outline: Heavenly Treasure Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Heavenly TreasureIt would be surprising to come across a person who doesn’t know about Jonah. Most that know about Jonah only know that he was swallowed by a “great fish,” and was in its belly for “three days and three nights.” However, being swallowed by the fish is certainly not the most important part of the …
Continue reading Article: Lessons from JonahIn my recent studies I came across the word phylactery. In the context, Jesus was speaking to the multitudes and His disciples of the scribes’ and Pharisees’ hypocrisy. “They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments” (Matthew 23:5). I had come across this word in my reading of the scripture before, …
Continue reading Article: Phylacteries Sermon 4 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus continues His sermon on the mount by explaining what it means to have a righteousness that exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees. Ppt: “You have heard that it was said” Outline: “You have heard that it was said” Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: “You have heard that it was said” What is truth? Can we know the truth? We understand the Bible is God’s word, but can we understand what it means? Jesus said, “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). Ppt: What is truth? Outline: What is truth? Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: What is truth? Sermon 3 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Christ did not come to destroy the Law or prophets. He came to fulfill them. He was obedient to the entire Law, just as we are to be under the New Covenant. Outline: The Law Fulfilled Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Law Fulfilled The second item in the list of first principles mentioned in Hebrews 6 is “faith toward God” (v. 1). Aside from love, faith is perhaps the most misconstrued term in the Bible. While the Greek word from which faith is translated, pistis, means belief, faith toward God is not merely limited to that. This principle …
Continue reading Article: First Principles 3: Faith Toward God After Moses died the great responsibility of leading God’s people was placed on Joshua’s shoulders. The Lord encouraged and commanded him to be strong and courageous. This is also an admonition to Christians. Ppt: Be Strong and Courageous Outline: Be Strong and Courageous Audio: mp3
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