Each of us should be longing for heaven. To long for heaven is to long for spiritual things while in this physical body. This sermon discusses a few. Ppt: Longing for Heaven Outline: Longing for Heaven Audio: mp3
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Recently, Brian Williams – a news anchor for “NBC Nightly News” – was found out for lying about the details of an experience he had reporting overseas during the war in Iraq. Upon his arrival from reporting, Williams had many things to say about his dangerous experience, none of which were corroborated by those who …
Continue reading Notable News: “Your sin will find you out”The apostle John commends the “beloved” Gaius for the fact that he is walking in the truth (cf. v. 1-4). In our text, John points out specific contributions to the truth that Gaius had made. Hospitality is expected out of Christians (cf. Romans 12:13). The value of such is often missed by those who involve …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 3 John 5-8“Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; unite my heart to fear Your name.” – Psalm 86:11 “Test all things” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). One who walks in the truth tests things to find whether they are of the truth. If they are not, they are to be rejected. This requires …
Continue reading Article: Walking in TruthJohn appeals to his authority as an apostle, and wisdom as an older man, by introducing himself to his readers as “The Elder” (v. 1). His following instruction is from God, and proves to be wise in regard to handling spiritual problems – contextually, false doctrine. His epistle is addressed to “the elect lady and …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 2 John 1-3The apostle John begins his first epistle in similar fashion to his gospel, the subject being “the Word of life.” This “Word of life” “was from the beginning.” Like John’s gospel, this Word was not merely an idea or illusion, but was tangible. “The Word became flesh” (John 1:14). John, and the other apostles, had …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4There is nothing new about global terrorism. Terrorists have plagued the earth in the past, and will continue to do so in the future. There is a common denominator associated with the attacks that is supported by an overwhelming amount of evidence – they have been motivated by the Islamic religion. Recently, terrorists have once …
Continue reading Notable News: Call it what it is!While we are living in our temporal dwelling place we should always seek to please God. Proverbs 6:16-19 discusses seven things that are an abomination to the Lord. The opposite of those seven prove to be pleasing to the Lord. Outline: 7 Things That Please God Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: 7 Things That Please GodA large sect of the religious world hold’s to the concept of subjective guidance via the Holy Spirit. In other words, “I know this is right. I feel it! God spoke to me!” This is a popular fallacy to follow. If one claim’s that God spoke directly to them, who can say otherwise? However, this …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: God Speaks Apart from the BibleAdjectives such as militant that are used to describe religious activists have been given an extremely negative connotation. This is so due to barbaric religions such as Islam that encourage physical confrontation, and the slaying of anyone opposed. This type of behavior is intolerable. Jesus never condoned physical harm to those who weren’t His followers …
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