Part 8 of 8 in a series of lessons which consider the teachings of Jesus in the upper room, shortly before going to the garden to be betrayed. John 17 records a prayer of Jesus in three parts – concerning Himself, His chosen disciples, and those who would believe in Him through their word (all …
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“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever” (John 14:16). Jesus was leaving to go to the Father, but He promised His disciples He would not orphan them. He would send the Helper. The Helper is the Holy Spirit. This lesson emphasizes who …
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Paul addressed the sin of the Gentiles in Romans 1. God had revealed Himself to them “by the things that are made” (v. 20). The creation serves as clear evidence of an eternally powerful Divine being, i.e. the Creator God. Skeptics who suggest God should reveal Himself in an unmistakable fashion, if He is indeed …
Continue reading Facebook: Exchanging the Truth for the LiePart 4 in a series of lessons which consider the teachings of Jesus in the upper room, shortly before going to the garden to be betrayed. “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6). Ppt: In the Upper Room (4) …
Continue reading Sermon: In the Upper Room (4) – The Way, the Truth, and the LifeVarious subjects are discussed in preparation for an upcoming gospel meeting – Receiving the word, edification, attendance, evangelism, hospitality. Ppt: A Primer for the Gospel Meeting Outline: A Primer for the Gospel Meeting Download: mp3
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Receiving one whom God has received aligns us with God Himself – “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). It is the mark of true discipleship, and is manifest evidence of a fuller understanding of Christ’s redemptive work (cf. 1 John 3:16-17). For …
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At this juncture in his epistle, Paul has reached his points of application. He has written of the spiritual blessings in Christ, the way in which the Ephesians were redeemed, and God’s use of himself in the revelation of the mystery, along with his prayer for the Ephesians’ realization and appropriation of the strength offered …
Continue reading Ephesians 4:1-6“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor (panoplia) of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:10-11). We are engaged in a spiritual war, and the only way we can be sufficiently equipped to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Panoply of GodThe reign of king Josiah is considered, and applications are made for the Christian. Ppt: The Reign of King Josiah Outline: The Reign of King Josiah Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Reign of King JosiahThis sermon concisely considers the issues surrounding Homer Hailey’s error on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Ed Harrell wrote an article in Christianity Magazine defending Hailey, and subsequently published 16 articles on “The Bounds of Christian Unity.” The error taught on the subject of fellowship to justify continued fellowship with a false teacher, specifically the misuse …
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