The Lord provided a ram for Abraham to sacrifice instead of Isaac. Abraham called the place, “The Lord Will Provide” (Genesis 22:13-14). The Lord will always provide for his people. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Jehovah Jireh – “The Lord Will Provide”Temptation
Matthew 4:1-11 records Jesus’ temptations prior to the start of His ministry. A study of the text provides insight into the schemes of the devil, as well as the way in which we are to endure temptation through Jesus’ example. What is truly at stake in temptation? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: TemptedThe only faith that will receive reward from God is that which endures and persists, showing itself to be genuine. Ppt: Faith that Won’t Quit Outline: Faith that Won’t Quit To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Faith that Won’t QuitChristians are those who walk by faith (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:7). This means that every decision they make is faith based. What does God desire? What does His word say? When we act, we are not to act on the various matters of life – temptation, persecution, doubt, etc. – rather, we are to act …
Continue reading Sermon: Acting on FaithWe 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 …
Continue reading Sermon: The Optimistic ChristianThere is an age-old dispute concerning the deity and humanity of Jesus. Some suggest He is one or the other, but cannot be both. The eyes of faith trust the assertion of scripture that Jesus was God in the flesh (cf. John 1:1, 14). This sermon considers some practical needs we have for the humanity …
Continue reading Sermon: The Humanity of JesusConcerning 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, …
Continue reading Sermon: Asking for Wisdom in FaithHow 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 Heart“He is despised and rejected by men, a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.” (Isaiah 53:3) The fact that Jesus was “a Man of sorrows” is of great importance. Because Jesus took on human flesh, and …
Continue reading Sermon: A Man of Sorrows“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts” (Romans 13:14). Since our salvation is drawing near, how are we supposed to live? What does it mean to provide for the flesh? Ppt: Make No Provision for the Flesh Outline: Make No Provision for the Flesh To download, …
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