Church discipline is a foundational part of a congregation’s spiritual health, and fellowship with God. It is ironic, then, that it is one of the most misunderstood and neglected topics of scripture. What does the Bible teach about church discipline? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Church Discipline (Part 2)God commanded Israel to utterly destroy all the inhabitants of Canaan when they entered the land He had promised them (cf. Deuteronomy 7:1-5; 20:16-18). The skeptics suggest this command shows the God of the Bible is an evil being. Is this so? How should we view God’s destruction of the Canaanites according to the Bible? …
Continue reading Sermon: You Shall Utterly Destroy ThemChurch discipline is a foundational part of a congregation’s spiritual health, and fellowship with God. It is ironic, then, that it is one of the most misunderstood and neglected topics of scripture. What does the Bible teach about church discipline? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Church Discipline (Part 1)Family roles are badly neglected, and sorely misunderstood today. What does the Bible say about them? What is the man in the family to be according to God’s word? Joshua is a good example – “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:15) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: God’s Family ManIt is not uncommon for churches to assemble to share a common social meal together. Is this authorized by the Lord? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Church Sponsored Social Meals“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16) What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? There is much confusion on the topic. A careful study of the text of Galatians 5 shows us exactly what it means to walk in the Spirit. …
Continue reading Sermon: Walk in the Spirit“If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do?” (Psalm 11:3) Psalm 11 reflects on a time in David’s life when he was in grave danger. The foundations of righteousness, truth, justice, and piety before God were suspended by those who should have fought for them the most. What do we do when the …
Continue reading Sermon: Crumbling Foundations and Steady FaithAfter Nehemiah observed the broken wall of Jerusalem, and gathered the people, he encouraged them to put away the reproach of surrounding people by rebuilding the wall. “So they said, ‘Let us rise up and build.’ Then they set their hands to this good work.” (Nehemiah 2:18) The account reveals several characteristics and attitudes that …
Continue reading Sermon: Let Us Rise Up and Build (Parts 1&2)Amos prophesied to Israel concerning the righteous judgment of God concerning their unfaithfulness to Him. One of his warnings foretold of a famine of the word of God (Amos 8:11-14). Is it possible for us to suffer such a famine today? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select …
Continue reading Sermon: A Famine of the Word of God“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) An encouraging verse considered in light of its context. If anything changes in our walk of faith, it is not Jesus. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Jesus Christ is the Same