Some in the church have provided for a perverted unity (in diversity) in the pursuit of unauthorized fellowship with others. This has consequentially led to a perverted idea of truth, and our ability to understand it alike. The repercussions of these erroneous views are enormous. We must return to the foundation of what God requires …
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How we hear God’s word is of great importance. If we are not hearing properly then we will not be able to understand the truth. Jesus’ parable of the sower, and explanation of His teaching in parables in Luke 8 is used to demonstrate this important point. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Take Heed How You HearChristians need to recognize the power to carry out God’s will, and have spiritual success as individuals, and local congregations, resides in GOd’s word. There has not been a time where God used any measure more powerful than His word to accomplish His purposes. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: The Power of God’s WordIn Matthew 5:33-37, Jesus addressed the topic of swearing oaths. He commanded, “But I say to you, do not swear at all” (v. 34). What was Jesus condemning? How does this teaching relate to us today? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Do Not SwearWhen the Jews in Thessalonica who were not persuaded stirred up a mob, they accused Paul and Silas of turning the world upside down (cf. Acts 17:6). The Gospel is a revolutionary message that completely alters the paradigm for each individual who comes into contact with it. This is either for the better, or the …
Continue reading Sermon: Turning the World Upside Down“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) This verse is considered, especially in light of its connection to the Old Testament tabernacle (“dwelt” – skēnoō – to fix one’s tabernacle, have …
Continue reading Sermon: The Word Tabernacled Among UsThe Lord has done so much for His bride, the church. He is active even now for the benefit of the church. Ephesians 5:22-33 discusses what the Lord has done, and is doing for His bride. We must understand and appreciate these things. Ppt: Outline: RECORDER MALFUNCTION. NO AUDIO AVAILABLE.
Continue reading Sermon: What the Lord has Done, and is Doing for His ChurchThis sermon examines James chapter 3, and discusses the weight of teaching. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Teacher, the Tongue, and the TruthIt is obvious to the casual observer that society has experienced, and continues to experience a decay in morality. What causes the downward spiral into immorality, and what are Christians to do in the midst of such moral decay? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: The Decay of MoralityEven something extremely good and beneficial can become destructive if its purpose is not understood, and it is therefore misused or abused. The same can be said for the gospel of Christ. Speaking of Paul’s writings, the scripture, Peter wrote, “which untaught and unstable people twist to their own destruction, as they do also the …
Continue reading Sermon: Warped Views of the Gospel’s Purpose