Like the disciples who were “about a stone’s throw” away from Jesus but were not present enough to watch and pray (cf. Luke 22:39-46), it is possible for us to seem close to Jesus, but truly be distant. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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Peter, James, and John had the privilege of going further in the garden with Jesus when He went to pray. Luke records they were but a “stone’s throw” from Jesus (Luke 22:41). However, they showed that they were much further as they failed to watch and pray. Is it possible that we are at a …
Continue reading Sermon: The Distance Greater Than a Stone’s ThrowWhen Jesus cleansed the temple at the start of His ministry, “His disciples remembered that it was written, ‘Zeal for Your house has eaten Me up.’” (John 2:17) Zeal for His Father’s will consumed Jesus’ life. He lived for God, and that eclipsed everything else. What consumes you? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: What consumes you?God does not want our service to be half-hearted. We were purified to be His “own special people, zealous for good works” (Titus 2:14). We must be passionate about God, and our service of Him. This zeal must be carefully nurtured to prevent it from cooling off. This sermon considers four ways to nurture our …
Continue reading Sermon: Nurturing ZealThe letter to the Angel of the church of Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-7 is considered. We are to be zealous for the Lord, and His work. Ppt: The Church That Left Its First Love Outline: The Church That Left Its First Love Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Church That Left Its First Love“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day; For surely there is a hereafter, and your hope will not be cut off” (Proverbs 23:17-18). As God’s people, our energy and zeal should not be focused on the prosperity of the world, and jealousy of …
Continue reading Sermon: Do Not Envy the WorldThe 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: Zeal1 Samuel 2-4 records the actions of Eli and his sons. His sons were corrupt priests who serve as an example of how we shouldn’t act. We can learn from Eli’s reaction to their evil deeds, and from his admirable interest and concern for the things of God. Ppt: Eli and His Sons Outline: Eli …
Continue reading Sermon: Eli and His SonsThe 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 Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: ZealWhile few will make it to heaven, the world is full of those who are zealous for God. This was so even in Jesus’ time. He said in His sermon on the mount, “Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your …
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