“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:23-24). “Spirit and truth” worship are discussed. It is imperative that …
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The first half of this short epistle acknowledged righteous living. Gaius was one who was walking in truth. He eagerly housed brethren, and as such became a fellow worker for the truth (v. 8). This section presents a stark contrast to the commendable character Gaius displayed. Diotrephes had the audacity to arrogate any position of …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 3 John 9-12Paul told both Timothy and Titus how they were to deal with those who longed for, and taught fables. This lesson discusses what the fables were, and how we can make application of such instruction today. Only the word of God can save, stories cannot. Ppt: Preaching Fables Outline: Preaching Fables Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Preaching FablesThe concept and importance of zeal is discussed. In addition, absent, misdirected, and properly directed zeal are compared. We must be the “special people [of God], zealous for good works” (Titus 2:14). Ppt: Zeal Outline: Zeal To download audio go to the sermon archives. Right-click “mp3” link and choose “Save As…”
Continue reading Sermon: ZealSocial media has shown itself to be a convenient way to communicate and keep up with family and friends. Facebook is perhaps the most popular, or at least used to be. It provides us the ability to keep “followers” up to date with our latest interests and activities. There is immense potential for good to …
Continue reading Article: “What’s on your mind?”After feeding the five-thousand in John 6, Jesus used the situation to teach those who were following Him. They were laboring for food which perishes instead of that which endured to eternal life. After further explaining they reacted by saying, “This is a hard saying; who can understand it?” (John 6:60). The sermon discusses the …
Continue reading Sermon: “This is a hard saying”Paul aptly and concisely summarizes the mystery of godliness in his first letter to Timothy. He describes the mystery as great, as it is that which reveals the way to fellowship with God. “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, …
Continue reading Sermon: Great is the Mystery of GodlinessPaul described the church as “the pillar and ground of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). This sermon discusses the concept of the church serving God in this capacity. Ppt: The Pillar and Ground of the Truth Outline: The Pillar and Ground of the Truth Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Pillar and Ground of the TruthAlthough Paul planned to come to Timothy shortly he wrote him a letter in case of a delay. He did not think it appropriate to risk putting off his instruction for Timothy as a young preacher, and the people he would be teaching. Paul’s instruction concerned conduct in the house of God/church of the living …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16The epistle to the Ephesians is full of useful doctrine about the Lord’s church. Studying the epistle with the mindset of refuting religious error proves most beneficial. Ppt: Religious Errors Refuted Using Ephesians Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Religious Errors Refuted Using Ephesians (Jeff Burnett)