The first of six elementary principles listed by the Hebrew writer is “repentance from dead works” (Hebrews 6:1). Repentance is rejected by many and misunderstood by more. Without being grounded in the principle the Christian cannot grow and live according to his calling. Outline – The Elementary Principles of Christ (2) – Repentance Presentation – The Elementary …
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What should new Christians do? What did they do when the church was established? (cf. Acts 2:40-47) New Christians should be active to strengthen their new relationship with God, and to strengthen their new brethren! Outline – “And they continued steadfastly” Presentation – “And they continued steadfastly”
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The Hebrew writer paused his thought flow in the epistle to give necessary admonition for the readers’ failure to move on from the elementary principles of Christ (Hebrews 6:1-3). We must mature, but this also illustrates the importance of those elementary principles. Outline – The Elementary Principles of Christ (1) Presentation – The Elementary Principles …
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James addresses a certain type of judgment which we should be careful to avoid (James 4:11-12). Some Christians become guilty of judging brethren about things unrevealed in God’s word, and in doing so they judge God and His word. Outline – Judging the Law Presentation – Judging the Law
Continue reading Sermon: Judging the Law“You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; clearly you are an epistle of Christ” (2 Corinthians 3:2-3). Christ’s word is meant to be lived. Are you an epistle of Christ? Outline – Are you an epistle of Christ? Presentation – Are you an epistle of Christ? To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Are you an epistle of Christ?We are commanded to understand God’s word (Ephesians 5:17). However, many suggest we cannot understand it causing others to despair. How can we understand the scriptures? Outline – How to Understand the Scriptures Presentation – How to Understand the Scriptures To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: How to Understand the ScripturesJesus’ parable about an exorcised demon’s furious return to an empty house warns about the danger of void. The void needs to be filled! Outline – Filling the Void Presentation – Filling the Void To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Filling the Void“Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.” (Proverbs 24:3-4) Society has sought to redefine the happy home. Scripture shows us the truth. Outline – The House Filled with Riches Presentation – The House Filled with Riches To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: The House Filled with Riches“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” (Ephesians 4:30) How could we possibly grieve God? What does Paul mean? Outline – Grieving the Holy Spirit of God Presentation – Grieving the Holy Spirit of God To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Grieving the Holy Spirit of GodPaul encouraged the Corinthians by telling them of God’s activity in his trials – “[God] delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver us; in whom we trust that He will still deliver us” (2 Corinthians 1:10). The verb tenses Paul used are powerful, and provide us confidence. Outline – The “Tenses” of Deliverance Presentation …
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