Paul asks the brethren in Colosse to pray that “God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ” (Colossians 4:3). We should pray for the success of the word, and for opportunities for it to be preached. We should also look out for open doors of opportunity to …
Continue reading Sermon: An Open Door of Opportunity The word ‘fellowship’ is used improperly quite often. When used in scripture, what does ‘fellowship’ have reference to? What does the bible say about fellowship? Outline: Scriptural Fellowship Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Scriptural Fellowship The existence of suffering has caused many to abandon their belief in God. If God is both good, and omnipotent, why is there suffering in the world? Why would God allow such a thing? The answer to this question is not far from our reach. It is possible to understand, to an extent, why God …
Continue reading Article: God and Suffering Paul writes in Colossians 2:12 that we are “raised with [Christ] through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.” This sermon discusses how ultimately the accomplishment is by the working of God, but we have to have faith. Outline: Faith in the Working of God Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Faith in the Working of God What defines morality? Who decides what is right and wrong? What relationship does this have with man? Ppt: Morality: It’s Relationship to God and Man Outline: Morality: It’s Relationship to God and Man Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Morality: It’s Relationship to God and Man Jeff discusses different goals Christians are to strive to attain. We should strive for maturity in Christ, holding fast our confession, and returning to the Lord. Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Let Us Strive to Attain (Jeff Burnett) There is a popularity in seeking to cut religion out of the bible. Some say this is what Jesus came to do. However, remember what He said in Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.” Of course Jesus …
Continue reading Article: Religion From Day To DayHaving just told Timothy to “not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner” (1:8), Paul goes on to encourage him to “hold fast the pattern of sound words” (1:13). It is important to note the “gospel according to the power of God” (1:8), and the “pattern of sound words” …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18 “Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”?” (James 4:5). Our God is a jealous God and desires and deserves our full obedience. Outline: The Jealous Spirit Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Jealous Spirit What is needed for the seed to be successful? The parable of the sower in Luke 8:4-15 is taken into consideration. There are three factors present – the seed, the sower, the soil. Ppt: The Success of the Seed Outline: The Success of the Seed Audio: mp3
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