How we hear God’s word is of great importance. If we are not hearing properly then we will not be able to understand the truth. Jesus’ parable of the sower, and explanation of His teaching in parables in Luke 8 is used to demonstrate this important point. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
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“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18) This two part sermon is first in a series of studies about growing in the grace of God. What does it mean to grow in grace? How does one …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in GracePaul encouraged the Philippians, “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) The fact that God works in us toward our salvation is a most comforting doctrine. But how does God work in you? …
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The Hebrew writer concludes his chapter of faith with some general references to displays of faith in the history of God’s people. Then he makes application to the readers, encouraging them to endure in faith while looking unto Jesus. Ppt: Outline: Recorder malfunction – audio unavailable.
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – The Others and UsPeter noted that “the God of all grace…called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus” (1 Peter 5:10). The glory we have been invited to share in with Christ in heaven is awaiting those who take three steps – Out of Self, Into Christ, and Through the Judgment. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: Three Steps to Eternal GloryWhile Moses showed great faith in leading the Israelites through the exodus, the success of the deliverance depended on the people acting by faith in God’s ability to deliver. They crossed the Red Sea by faith, defeated Jericho by faith, and encountered a Gentile woman who displayed great faith. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – The Israelites and RahabThe Hebrew writer considers the faith of Moses, starting with his parents, and progressing to the Passover. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – MosesJesus gave the reason for the Jews rejecting Him and wanting to kill Him – “I know that you are Abraham’s descendants, but you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.” (John 8:37) Some give no place for the word in themselves, and will be disobedient to Christ as a …
Continue reading Sermon: “My word has no place in you”This sermon continues a study on Hebrews 11 with verses 17-22. Abraham’s greatest test is considered, along with the faith of his progeny. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and JosephThe Hebrew writer mentions the faith in action of Abraham to urge his readers to their own activity in faith. Abraham and his wife are considered in light of the text. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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