“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, 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) Our salvation is our responsibility, …
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The church is according to God’s eternal purpose in Christ (cf. Ephesians 3:10-11). By design, the church is to bring glory to God in Christ. However, it is important we understand this functions on the local level. It is a Christian’s obligation to be joined to a local body of believers, and to contribute to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Local Church and Me (Part 3)The church is according to God’s eternal purpose in Christ (cf. Ephesians 3:10-11). By design, the church is to bring glory to God in Christ. However, it is important we understand this functions on the local level. It is a Christian’s obligation to be joined to a local body of believers, and to contribute to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Local Church and Me (Part 2)“And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” (Ephesians 1:22-23) What is the church’s purpose? What should any local church aim to be? How are we to truly be the “fullness” …
Continue reading Sermon: The Church – The Fullness of Him Who Fills All in All (Part 3)In Matthew 18, Jesus answered a dispute among the disciples about greatness in the kingdom with the call to become as a little child. Jesus saw children as incredible examples for His followers to emulate. Among their characteristics discussed in Matthew 18 are humility and purity. This lesson considers four others in addition. Ppt: Like Little …
Continue reading Sermon: Like Little ChildrenDavid, a man after God’s own heart, found himself at his lowest point when Nathan uttered the words, “You are the man” (2 Samuel 12:7-9). Psalm 51 is his penitent plea for God’s mercy and forgiveness. He asked for God to create a clean heart within him (cf. Psalm 51:10). How do we, in connection …
Continue reading Sermon: Create in Me a Clean Heart“Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12). This sermon considers the 6 matters in which Paul instructed Timothy to be an example. (NOTE: This was a sermon presented in two parts, but the second …
Continue reading Sermon: Be an ExampleDo you want to go to heaven? Why? If so, does the life you live now reflect such a desire? Ppt: Heavenward Bound Outline: Heavenward Bound To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Heavenward BoundIn 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, the apostle Paul noted the importance of sexual purity within the life of sanctification. Christians are supposed to abstain from the depraved sexually immoral life by maintaining control of their bodies, instead of giving into the sexual appetite like those who do not know God. Ppt: Sexual Purity Outline: Sexual Purity …
Continue reading Sermon: Sexual PurityThe Bible is filled with examples. Many we are to follow, but there are some we are to avoid. Examples are powerful for that very reason – they can lead people down the correct path, or do the opposite. Paul told Timothy to set an example (cf. 1 Timothy 4:12-16). We should be doing the …
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