We live in a sin ridden world. At times it can be easy to fall into pessimism. However, God wants His people to be optimistic, especially concerning their spiritual endeavors; and He has made provisions for optimism. Ppt: The Optimistic Christian Outline: The Optimistic Christian To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select …
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Christians must be careful about the humanistic/anthropocentric perspective which most possess today. The Christian’s world view has God at its center – Theocentric. We must beware lest the anthropocentric – man at center – perspective warps our understanding of spiritual topics. God should be our focus in everything. Ppt: Maintaining a Theocentric Perspective Outline: Maintaining a Theocentric …
Continue reading Sermon: Maintaining a Theocentric PerspectiveThis sermon examines the consequences of maintaining fellowship with those in sin. Using the account of Korah’s rebellion in Numbers 16, some principles of fellowship are considered. Maintaining fellowship with those from whom whom God has called us to separate ends in tragedy. Ppt: A Tragedy of Fellowship Outline: A Tragedy of Fellowship To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: A Tragedy of FellowshipPerhaps the most important factor in healthy relationships is communication. How much more so in our relationship with God? God’s communication with us is crucial, as is our communication with Him. Ppt: Crucial Communication Outline: Crucial Communication To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Crucial CommunicationThe Bible condemns gluttony. What is gluttony? Why is it so contrary to the way Christians are to be? Ppt: Gluttony Outline: Gluttony To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: GluttonyIt appears that Jude had originally intended to write concerning a slightly different subject. The positive subject of “our common salvation” was being threatened by false teachers. It was a subject that no doubt would have brought joy to Jude’s audience, but if it was compromised by false doctrine in made no difference. So he …
Continue reading Sermon: Salvation Worth Fighting For“Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.” (Psalm 119:18) This sermon considers the prayer of the psalmist. We must approach God in humility with the request that He grant us practical knowledge concerning matters of service to Him. Ppt: Open My Eyes, That I May See Outline: Open My Eyes, That I …
Continue reading Sermon: Open My Eyes, That I May See“Selfish ambition” is condemned in scripture. Such is the translation of the Greek word, eritheia. It is also translated “self-seeking.” This lesson considers the sin, and its destructiveness. Ppt: The Sin of Selfish Ambition Outline: The Sin of Selfish Ambition To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Sin of Selfish Ambition“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) The Jews did not allow free course for Jesus’ word. They allowed their biases, and preconceived notions about the Messiah to shut the truth out. For this reason they would not be …
Continue reading Sermon: Place for the WordHeaven is the abode of God. Since before creation, God intended, and planned for mankind to join Him in heaven for eternity. In this way God has prepared heaven for those who love Him. Those who will gain entrance into heaven are those who have themselves been prepared for heaven. Heaven is a prepared place …
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