Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia addressed the problem concerning influence of Judaizing teachers. Their doctrine suggested that to be justified, one must observe the Law of Moses. The apostle defended his apostleship in Christ so the Galatians would respect the authority of his message. This section of Galatians serves a two-fold purpose: (1) …
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Some who are contrary to the concept of pattern seeking and pattern keeping have suggested that adherence to a pattern implies the kingdom is a meritocracy. This argument is immediately invalidated by the mere fact that “Patternists” do not subscribe to the aforementioned implication. It holds about as much water as the atheists’ appeal to …
Continue reading The Patternists: Does obedience imply a meritocracy?“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor (panoplia) of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:10-11). We are engaged in a spiritual war, and the only way we can be sufficiently equipped to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Panoply of GodWalking with the Lord is a wonderful thing. During our walk we can see great blessings and benefits. The greatest being eternal salvation. Ppt: When We Walk With The Lord Outline: When We Walk With The Lord Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: When We Walk With The LordFull of sorrow in the midst of Philistine dominance due to their own sin, the Israelites were told by Samuel that, “If you return to the Lord with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths from among you, and prepare your hearts for the Lord, and serve Him only; and …
Continue reading Sermons: Prepare Your Heart for the LordThe accounts recorded in the book of Ruth are considered, and various lessons are drawn out. Outline: Lessons from Ruth Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Lessons from RuthChristians are supposed to be a bold people. Cowardice is condemned by God, and the coward cannot possibly fulfill the responsibilities given by God. We must move away from cowardice, and grow in boldness. Ppt: From Cowardice to Boldness Outline: From Cowardice to Boldness Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: From Cowardice to BoldnessThis two part lesson considers the words of exhortation given by Paul to the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22. Included are instructions concerning proper conduct between elders and the flock among them, as well as members one to another, and to God. Ppt: Exhortations to Proper Conduct in the Church Outline: Exhortations to Proper Conduct …
Continue reading Sermon: Exhortations to Proper Conduct in the ChurchThis sermon is a consideration of the name given Jesus, “Mighty God,” in Isaiah 9:6. Ppt: And His name will be called Mighty God Outline: And His name will be called Mighty God Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: And His name will be called Mighty GodThose who fail to realize the importance of following the pattern set in God’s word would do well to consider that God is A God of Order. He demands that we submit to the Divine order He has established. Ppt: A God of Order Outline: A God of Order Download: mp3
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