A life of fellowship with God is a blessing in itself, and also brings many blessings with it. Proverbs 3:1-12 outlines some points about the blessing of life in the Lord. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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When Jesus was accused of blasphemy for calling Himself the Son of God, He argued from Psalm 82 – “‘I said, “You are gods“‘ – that if God referred to men as gods and “children of the Most High” (Psalm 82:6) then He was not blaspheming. The weight of His argument is noted – “and the Scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35). God’s …
Continue reading Sermon: The Scripture Cannot Be BrokenWhat should we do when we feel like, or see signs of, our faith beginning to wane? When my love to Christ shows signs of weakening, what can I do to rekindle it? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: When My Love to Christ Grows WeakIn Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia, he used an incident which occurred in Antioch involving Peter to make a strong point for justification by faith, and not by works of the law – “Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed” (Galatians 2:11). The incident …
Continue reading Sermon: The Antioch Incident“But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered.” (Romans 6:17) Paul noted the transition of the Roman saints from the slave master of sin to another – “that form of doctrine.” “And having been set free from sin, you became …
Continue reading Sermon: That Form of Doctrine to Which You Were Delivered“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” (Matthew 7:11) The Lord took for granted that parents know how to give good gifts to their children. We must make sure that is …
Continue reading Sermon: Giving Good Gifts to Our ChildrenAbraham was considered by Paul in his letter to the Romans as a case for justification by faith. He concluded, “Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord …
Continue reading Sermon: “It Shall Be Imputed to Us Who Believe”Paul told the Thessalonians to “test all things” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). However, he pointed to the standard by which they were to test all things – God’s word. We must make sure we test everything by the reliable standard, and following it fully. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list …
Continue reading Sermon: Test All ThingsPeter addressed his first epistle, “To the pilgrims of the Dispersion…elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father” (1 Peter 1:1-2). These Elect Pilgrims, Christians, are encouraged to endure while suffering for doing good. The foundation for that endurance is addresssed in chapter 1 – faith, hope, and love. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: Elect Pilgrims – Faith, Hope, and Love“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). As we’re sent into the world with wonderful good news that many will violently reject we must strike the balance Jesus instructed. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Wise as Serpents and Harmless as Doves