“But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to …
Continue reading Article: The Lord is not SlackIn the chapter previous to our text, Paul warns the brethren of being cheated through “philosophy and empty deceit” (2:8), legalism (cf. 2:11-17), “worship of angels” (2:18), and asceticism (cf. 2:21). “These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom” (2:23). However, there is no wisdom there. He begins chapter 3 with the statement, “If then …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Sermon 8 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus concludes His sermon. We must not only hear all that He says, but we must do all that He says. Then we will be like the man who chose the rock for his foundation. Outline: Founded on the Rock Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Founded on the Rock 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
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