Righteousness

Job said, “I have made a covenant with my eyes; Why then should I look upon a young woman?” (Job 31:1). This sermon discusses that sentiment. Ppt: Make a Covenant With Your Eyes     Outline: Make a Covenant With Your Eyes     Audio: mp3

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While few will make it to heaven, the world is full of those who are zealous for God. This was so even in Jesus’ time. He said in His sermon on the mount, “Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your …

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Adjectives such as militant that are used to describe religious activists have been given an extremely negative connotation. This is so due to barbaric religions such as Islam that encourage physical confrontation, and the slaying of anyone opposed. This type of behavior is intolerable. Jesus never condoned physical harm to those who weren’t His followers …

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A popular doctrine is that of the imputation of Christ’s righteousness to the Christian. A false sense of security is given by this doctrine. It is the idea that upon faith Christ’s personal righteousness is transferred to the believer. In other words, when God looks down on the believer it isn’t the believer He sees, …

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“Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, ‘If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.’” – John 8:31-32 The words of Christ are comforting indeed. “The truth shall make you free!” Freedom is a natural desire for …

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Sermon: Faith in the Working of God

Paul writes in Colossians 2:12 that we are “raised with [Christ] through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.” This sermon discusses how ultimately the accomplishment is by the working of God, but we have to have faith. Outline: Faith in the Working of God Audio: mp3

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Sermon: Why aren't you a Christian?

The question is simple. Why aren’t you a Christian? Some possible answers to this question are given. There is no good reason to put off becoming a follower of Christ. Outline: Why aren’t you a Christian? Audio: mp3

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Sermon: Prove Yourself A Man

David charged his son,  Solomon, to “prove yourself a man” (1 Kings 2:2). This charge is considered, and applications are made. Ppt: Prove Yourself A Man Outline: Prove Yourself A Man Audio: mp3

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Gospel Meeting with Bruce Reeves

Sermon audio of June 22-27 gospel meeting with Bruce Reeves from Conway, Arkansas. Rock of Refuge A study of the Psalms. There are Psalms of orientation, disorientation, and reorientation. Audio: mp3 The Hidden Wounds of the Faithful Paul tells the Christians in Galatia to “not grow weary while doing good” (Galatians 6:9). Some possible “Hidden …

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God has shown His love for Christians in His scheme of redemption. Before the foundation of the world God chose a special people for salvation (cf. Ephesians 1:4). Contrary to Calvinistic doctrine this predestination is not individual. The text clearly states that man obtains salvation “through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.” …

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