Acts 12 renews some familiar themes. There is a resurgence of persecution, this time by the hand of an evil civil ruler, Herod Agrippa I. However, there is also a resurgence of God’s power, and success of the work of the church. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
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Acts 3-4 record the continuation of events discussed at the end of chapter 2. The church has been established by the authority of Jesus who reigns at the right hand of God, and His power and Kingdom continue to be displayed. It is the name of Jesus which is at the helm of this incredible …
Continue reading Sermon: The Name of JesusIn Acts 8, the next step in God’s plan for the spreading of the gospel occurred. It was His will that the gospel would begin at Jerusalem, and spread throughout Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (cf. Acts 1:8). Philip went to Samaria to preach the gospel. This sermon considers the account. …
Continue reading Sermon: The Conversions in Samaria“And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (Romans 5:3-5) This sermon considers the Christian’s perspective …
Continue reading Sermon: Tribulation, Perseverance, Character, and HopeWe do not know the exact occasion David penned Psalm 11, but we know it was dire. Evil men conspired against him, and the foundations of truth, justice, and righteousness were destroyed. Yet, David had faith in God, took comfort in the truths about Him. We would do well to heed the sentiments of this …
Continue reading Sermon: If the Foundations are DestroyedPaul wrote, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek” (Romans 1:16). The Christian should never be ashamed of the gospel. Yet, it is not enough to simply state that you …
Continue reading Sermon: “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ”This lesson takes a broad look at Mark’s gospel. It has been suggested that Mark wrote this gospel for suffering Christians in Rome. Regardless, Jesus is the perfect example to follow as we seek to do God’s will even during suffering and persecution. Ppt: The Gospel According to Mark – Jesus, the Suffering Servant Outline: The Gospel …
Continue reading Sermon: The Gospel According to Mark – Jesus, the Suffering ServantPart 6 in a series of lessons which consider the teachings of Jesus in the upper room, shortly before going to the garden to be betrayed. In His conversation with the disciples in the upper room, Jesus prepared them for the inevitable persecution they would have to endure (cf. John 15:18-25). We must endure persecution …
Continue reading Sermon: In the Upper Room (6) – Persecuted Like the Master
Paul began his second epistle to the Thessalonians as usual. He named himself, and those with him – “Silvanus (Roman for Silas), and Timothy.” Both men accompanied Paul throughout parts of his ministry. Timothy was especially dear to Paul (cf. 1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:2). The epistle is addressed to the assembly “of the …
Continue reading 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5Genesis 4 records the story of the first brothers, Cain and Abel. They offered God sacrifices, and only Abel’s was respected. In jealous anger, Cain murdered his brother. Several lessons can be learned from this account. Ppt: Cain and Abel Outline: Cain and Abel Download: mp3
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