“Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt” (Colossians 4:6). As Christians, our speech needs to be pleasant, appropriate, godly, and with spiritual substance. It is our duty to use speech as a tool to advance God’s will. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
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When the truth advances it is always met with oppostion. There are times Satan can influence members of the church to act against the truth in their pride. 3 John shows a contrast between several individuals, some working faithfully for the truth, and some working against it. When the truth clashes with opposition there are …
Continue reading Sermon: Imitate What is Good (3 John)What is profanity? What makes words profane? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Profanation of SpeechJohn’s second epistle demonstrates that love is to be in truth, and shown in keeping the truth. However, when some do not bring the truth, such love is not to be shown. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Love in TruthIn Romans 9-11, Paul answers perceived Jewish objections to God’s rejection of the nation of Israel. He explains the sovereignty of God, including God’s choice on how man is saved. While the Jews sought to be righteous by the works of the Law of Moses, more fundamentally their flaw was simply refusing the plan God …
Continue reading Sermon: When Grace is No Longer Grace (Parts 1&2)Dependability should be a key part of every Christian’s character. It is the quality of being trustworthy and reliable. We need to show that we are dependable in every part of what God calls us to be. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: DependabilityChristians walk by faith, not by sight (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:7). This affects every part of their lives, every single day. However, it is not a natural mindset, but comes through spiritual growth and transformation. We must train ourselves to act on faith, and then we must do it. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: Acting On FaithIn His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus spoke of the serpent in the wilderness as a type of Him in His crucifixion. The account of the Israelites punishment by fiery serpents, and following salvation by looking upon a bronze serpent is instructive as it pertains to God’s plan for salvation. Jesus’ teaching in His talk with …
Continue reading Sermon: The Serpent in the WildernessThe evidence for God’s fundamental goodness is not only overwhelming in scripture, but in each of our lives. We need to meditate on His goodness, and tell others about it. We also need to realize what it says about Him, and how we should respond. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
Continue reading Sermon: The Goodness of GodThe significance of hope to the Christian experience is impossible to overemphasize. Everything we say and do touches the topic. While it is a blessed topic to discuss, we must understand the utility of hope. It has a functionary purpose. What is the function of hope? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: The Function of Hope