Part 3 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). “And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47b). The church of the New Testament was the body of the saved. How were they saved? What “plan of …
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“Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because ‘All flesh is as grass, and all …
Continue reading Born of Incorruptible SeedIn 1 Corinthians 3:5-15, Paul discussed the work of himself and Apollos as ministers of the Gospel. The text is considered in this lesson to gain instruction and encouragement in our efforts to spread the Gospel message. Ppt: Planting and Watering Outline: Planting and Watering Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Planting and WateringThe 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 JosiahAs we strive to please God and get to heaven, the Devil continues to lay traps before us. God has promised to keep us, so that we may not stumble. This sermon discusses some ways in which God keeps His children. Ppt: He Is Able To Keep You Outline: He Is Able To Keep You …
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“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be …
Continue reading Sanctified and Cleansed by Water and the WordJohn 1:1-5 is a powerful text that reveals evidence of Jesus’ nature, and purpose. Also, within those 5 verses we see an infallible, and indestructible plan for mankind. Ppt: In The Beginning Was The Word: A Plan For Mankind Outline: In The Beginning Was The Word: A Plan For Mankind Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: In The Beginning Was The Word: A Plan For Mankind“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). We live in a world of darkness, and “he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going” (John 12:35). Without light we would be utterly lost and without hope. However, just as light shining in a …
Continue reading Article: A Light To My PathThe 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 …
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