Concerning the necessities to endure trials James wrote, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting” (James 1:5-6). This sermon is an exposition of James 1. By inspiration, …
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How is the Christian to be confident they will win their battles with temptation? With what has God equipped His children to wage the spiritual war? The Psalmist wrote, “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11). Ppt: God’s Word Hidden in the Heart Outline: God’s Word Hidden …
Continue reading Sermon: God’s Word Hidden in the HeartThe following is the audio from Elm Street’s Fall gospel meeting with Alan Shepherd of Lawton, OK. To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” Sermon PowerPoints Biblical Illiteracy Building Your Spiritual House The Battle For Ephesus Young People Who Mock God Lessons Learned In Prison The Hedge …
Continue reading Sermon: Gospel Meeting with Alan Shepherd“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) In approaching God’s word, we must have the desire to be approved before Him. In order for that to true, we must give intense effort in the study of …
Continue reading Sermon: Rightly Dividing the Word of TruthIt is God’s will that the Christian be conformed to the image of His Son (cf. Romans 8:29). This will be consummated in the resurrection, but is a process which begins while serving God on earth. The Christian must avoid conforming to the world in order to conform to Christ (cf. Romans 12:1-2). This sermon …
Continue reading Sermon: Proper ConformityCan we understand the Bible alike? It is sad that we even need to ask the question. However, even in the Lord’s body, strange sounds can be heard concerning the ability to understand scripture in a united way. Is this possible? The Bible says it is, and that we must understand it alike. Ppt: Can we …
Continue reading Sermon: Can we understand the Bible alike?In the new year of 2018, one goal should stand above the rest – reaching heaven. If we truly desire a home in heaven we will live like it. This sermon provides some suggestions as to how such a desire will manifest itself in 2018. Ppt: Make Heaven Your Goal For 2018 Outline: Make Heaven Your Goal …
Continue reading Sermon: Make Heaven Your Goal for 2018“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). This lesson discusses some things that will keep us from growing, and things which will lead to growth. Ppt: Grow Outline: Grow To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: GrowThis sermon considers the qualities required by God for His children in James 1:19-20 – “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” Ppt: Three Qualities of God’s Children Outline: Three Qualities of God’s Children …
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