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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Perhaps 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 CommunicationJesus said, “For the sons of this world are more shrewd in their generation than the sons of light” (Luke 16:8b). This sermon considers the parable of the unjust steward, and application is made. Ppt: Shrewd Sons of Light Outline: Shrewd Sons of Light To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Shrewd Sons of LightThis sermon considers the name given the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6, “Everlasting Father.” He is the Father, possessor, origin of eternity, and grants eternal life to whom He wills. Ppt: And His name will be called Everlasting Father Outline: And His name will be called Everlasting Father To download, right-click on the title in the track list …
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On Thursday, December 15, Craig Sager passed away at the age of 65. The sideline sports reporter was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2014. Of his more than 40-year illustrious career, over half was spent at Turner Sports reporting on the sidelines of NBA basketball games. It was no difficult task to spot him …
Continue reading Notable News: The Passing of Craig SagerIt is important that we understand the brevity of life. Day (life) only lasts a little while, then night (death) comes. We must possess the attitude of our Savior – “I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work” (John 9:4). …
Continue reading Sermon: Work – For The Night Is ComingI recently came across an article that sarcastically praised Joel Osteen for his modern gospel message. The author pointed out many scriptures that differed from Osteen’s preaching. He sarcastically stated that if there were differences, it is the apostles that must be wrong, for their message is not applicable to the times. For that reason, …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: The Pattern Can ChangeJeff discusses the importance of redeeming our time while on earth. He points out some ways in which God expects us to redeem our time. Ppt: Redeeming the Time Audio: mp3
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