The Ephesians were affected by Paul’s imprisonment on their behalf, so he instructed them not to lose heart (Ephesians 3:13). He then prayed, and through such instructed the Ephesians, that the Spirit revealed gospel he had ministered to them would have its full effect in their lives (Ephesians 3:14-21). Rather than being discouraged by Paul’s …
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The Christian is to live a transformed life according to God’s will (cf. Romans 12:1-2). Part of presenting the body as a living sacrifice includes what we put on the body. Modesty, both inside and out, is a part of the transformation into the image of Christ. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Modesty of the Transformed (Part 3)The Christian is to live a transformed life according to God’s will (cf. Romans 12:1-2). Part of presenting the body as a living sacrifice includes what we put on the body. Modesty, both inside and out, is a part of the transformation into the image of Christ. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Modesty of the Transformed (Parts 1&2)Paul speaks about some who need to “come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will” (2 Timothy 2:26). What hope is there for one who has been recaptured by Satan? Can they be restored? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Recaptured to Restored“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) As Jehovah dwelt among the Israelites in the tabernacle, so God dwelt among men in the flesh in the person of Jesus. Still today, …
Continue reading Sermon: The Word Tabernacled Among UsGod convicted Judah through Micah of their sinful state before Him. Their reply manifested an ignorance of God, and His desire for His children. Micah explains what the Lord requires of His people (cf. Micah 6:8). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” The sermon …
Continue reading Sermon: What does the Lord require?When the apostles were threatened by Jewish leaders they banded together in prayer to God (cf. Acts 4:23-31). Their resolve to do the will of Christ no matter what and their reliance on God in prayer is commendable, and should be emulated. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: A Prayer Offered by Threatened DisciplesThomas is an example of the struggle of faith which Christians may face. He is not without flaw, but his doubt is misunderstood. Thomas wanted to believe, and strove to believe. Jesus gave Him what He needed, and called Him to belief. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: Do Not Be Unbelieving, But Believing“I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” (Luke 12:49) In what way has the Prince of Peace come to bring fire? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” The sermon in the video above begins at …
Continue reading Sermon: The Fire of ChristIn 1 Corinthians 16, Paul gave the saints the command for giving as we have prospered on the first day of the week. We need to be careful to observe this command, but also to understand it. Paul addressed this topic in further depth in 2 Corinthians 8-9. We need to appreciate the grace of …
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