The Christian is in the world, but is not supposed to be of the world – worldly (cf. John 17:14-16). However, we must not make the mistake of thinking of worldliness in the basest of terms. There is a kind of respectable worldliness – worldliness that is comparatively more subtle. We must not be guilty …
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Jesus explained that in order for many to be saved He must first die, just as a grain of wheat must die to produce much grain (John 12:23-24). He then made application to those who would follow Him. They must be willing to lose their life to save it (John 12:25-26). Ultimately, if we are …
Continue reading Sermon: We Must Die to LiveAmos prophesied judgment and destruction from God to the norther nation of Israel. Along with this there would be a judgment of famine. However, this was no ordinary famine, but a famine of the word of God (cf. Amos 8:11-14). Can there be such a famine today? If we do what the Israelites did to …
Continue reading Sermon: A Famine of the Word of GodAfter the first sins were committed men sought to hide from God (cf. Genesis 3:8-10). Still today, men vainly attempt to hide from God. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Hiding from GodAfter his string of sins in 2 Samuel 11, David is confronted by Nathan the prophet in chapter 12. David’s sins are laid before him, he confesses sin, and is forgiven. From this account we learn about some tendencies man has to be blind to his sin, the purpose of God’s revelation to unveil our …
Continue reading Sermon: You are the ManJames reproved his readers for their worldly behavior with strong language which pointed them toward the implications of their actions. They should have known better that such association with the world was enough to make them enemies of God – the opposite of what they thought they were. Worldliness is not tolerated by God. Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: Friendship with the World“But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” (Galatians 6:14) Everywhere he went, Paul told people about the cross. What did he tell them about? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: The Crux of the CrossJesus gave the reason for the Jews rejecting Him and wanting to kill Him – “I know that you are Abraham’s descendants, but you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.” (John 8:37) Some give no place for the word in themselves, and will be disobedient to Christ as a …
Continue reading Sermon: “My word has no place in you”Our initial image of rebellion consists of an openly defiant individual. However, rebellion at its core is simply a resistance, or opposition to authority. Rebellion does not necessitate a defiant disposition. This sermon considers rebellion, and our need to call sin what it is – in any context. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
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Panacea. A cure-all. A solution to all problems. A universal remedy. Is there any such thing? The notorious COVID-19 says otherwise. This particular coronavirus is a novel virus, which means it is new, thus, unknown. Unknown to epidemiologists, and unknown to the human body. Ergo, there is not a known cure. No panacea exists, else …
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