Article: First Principles 1: What first principles?

The Hebrew writer speaks of the “first principles of the oracles of God” (Hebrews 5:12). These first principles are specified as matters in which an “unskilled babe” would be instructed. Examples of these principles are given in the next chapter, “Repentance from dead works, faith toward God, the doctrine of baptisms, laying on of hands, …

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“Be Strong and Courageous”

“Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:7) Shortly following the death of God’s servant, Moses, Joshua was …

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Sermon: Don't Forget to Pray

Prayer is a powerful tool given to us by God. We seem to neglect ourselves by a prayerless lifestyle. Don’t forget to pray! Ppt: Don’t Forget to Pray Outline: Don’t Forget to Pray Audio: mp3

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Sermon: Christian Evidences: Is there a god?

The first of three sermons on evidences. Is there a god? How can we know? Ppt: Christian Evidences: Is there a god? Outline: Christian Evidences: Is there a god? Audio: mp3

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Sermon: Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide?

The famous Disney movie, “Pinocchio,” teaches that the conscience is a reliable guide. What does the bible teach on this subject? Is the conscience trustworthy? Ppt: Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide Outline: Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide Audio: mp3

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Sermon: Access by Faith into Grace

“We have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God” (Romans 5:2). Gaining access into grace suggests there are conditions man has to meet. What are these conditions? Ppt: Access by Faith into Grace Outline: Access by Faith into Grace Audio: mp3

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In the given text, Paul gives an analogy between the marriage relationship, and Christ’s relationship with the church. While Paul is speaking concerning “Christ and the church” (v. 32), the principles contained in the analogy are to be taken as divine instruction from God on how a marriage works. The relationship a wife has to …

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Sermon: Are You Ready?

Are you ready to hear? Are you ready to preach the word? Are you ready to die? Are you ready for the coming of Christ? These questions are considered. Outline: Are You Ready? Audio: mp3

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Sermon: Five Fingers Pointing to Christ

This sermon discusses five accounts in the old testament that point to Christ and the redemption of man. Ppt: Five Fingers Pointing to Christ Outline: Five Fingers Pointing to Christ Audio: mp3

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