“These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.” (Acts 17:11) Why were the Bereans described as “more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica?” How are we to receive God’s word? Ppt: The Nobility of the …
Continue reading Sermon: The Nobility of the Bereans“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) In approaching God’s word, we must have the desire to be approved before Him. In order for that to true, we must give intense effort in the study of …
Continue reading Sermon: Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth“Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12). This sermon considers the 6 matters in which Paul instructed Timothy to be an example. (NOTE: This was a sermon presented in two parts, but the second …
Continue reading Sermon: Be an Example“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). This lesson considers the trio of faith, hope, and love. These things characterize the Christian, and we should have an understanding of their relation to one another. Ppt: Faith, Hope, and Love Outline: Faith, Hope, and Love To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Faith, Hope, and Love“All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient” (1 Corinthians 6:12; KJV). When God gives a command, or gives authorization for something, whatever is expedient in carrying out the command or authorized action is included in the command. However, the question of what things can be passed as expediencies remains. Some …
Continue reading Sermon: The Law of Expediency (Aid or Addition?)“Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds” (Colossians 3:9). Is lying ever okay? When was lying introduced? Who invented it? Why should Christians keep from lying, and always tell the truth? Ppt: Do not lie to one another Outline: Do not lie to one another To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: “Do not lie to one another”“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome“ (1 John 5:3). The Holy Spirit said the commandments God has given us to observe are not a burden. Why, then, do so many view them as burdensome? This lesson explores this question, and seeks to explain …
Continue reading Sermon: His Commandments are Not Burdensome“There remains therefore a rest for the people of God” (Hebrews 4:9). The rest remains to be entered, but we must not make the same mistake the wilderness wondering Israelites made. This sermon is a consideration of Hebrews 3 and 4. Outline: A Rest for the People of God To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: A Rest for the People of GodWhatever we do and say must be authorized by the Lord Jesus (cf. Colossians 3:17). What part, if any, does silence have to play in this? We know that what God says is important, but what about the matters He is silent about? Does silence authorize? Does silence prohibit? Ppt: The Silence of the Scriptures Outline: The …
Continue reading Sermon: The Silence of the Scriptures“And so it is written, ‘The first man Adam became a living being.’ The last Adam became a life-giving spirit” (1 Corinthians 15:45). The relationship between Adam and Christ regarding the bodily resurrection discussed in 1 Corinthians 15 is discussed. Also, the relationship between Adam and Christ in Romans 5:12-21 is considered. The resurrection is …
Continue reading Sermon: The Last Adam