The gospel reveals the centrality of Christ in all things. In fact, the gospel is the eternal plan of God to return everything to its proper order in Christ (cf. Ephesians 1:9-10; 3:10-11). The world is more Christ-centered than it might think, and for this unawareness it is not nearly as Christ-centered as it should …
Continue reading The Preeminent ChristThe Hebrew epistle is addressed to Christians experiencing difficult times of adversity. They were being persecuted for their faith. They allowed this to shrink their faith. They had “forgotten the exhortation which speaks to [them] as to sons: ‘My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by …
Continue reading Sermon: The Chastening of the LordWhat does the Bible say about alcohol? Is there a defense for even the moderate consumption of alcohol? The Bible is clear on this subject, and we must listen to God’s warnings. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” The sermon in the video above …
Continue reading Sermon: Alcohol, Social Drinking, and the Christian (Part 4)After 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 SamariaWhat does the Bible say about alcohol? Is there a defense for even the moderate consumption of alcohol? The Bible is clear on this subject, and we must listen to God’s warnings. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Alcohol, Social Drinking, and the Christian (Parts 2&3)What does the Bible say about alcohol? Is there a defense for even the moderate consumption of alcohol? The Bible is clear on this subject, and we must listen to God’s warnings. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Alcohol, Social Drinking, and the Christian (Part 1)When a man came to Jesus with a request showing his preoccupation with earthly matters, Jesus spoke a parable to impress him that life is not about these things. Life is about being rich toward God (cf. Luke 12:13-21) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: Rich Toward GodThe 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?“For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13) It is a tremendous blessing that God’s mercy is more powerful than His judgment. If it was just His judgment we would all be lost. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Mercy Triumphs Over JudgmentJames 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 Faith