“And those who had laid hold of Jesus led Him away…But Peter followed Him at a distance” (Matthew 26:57-58). Peter following the Lord at a distance becomes a metaphor for how some follow Him today. Am I following Jesus at a distance? Outline – Following Jesus at a Distance Presentation – Following Jesus at a Distance …
Continue reading Sermon: Following Jesus at a DistanceJeremiah Cox
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9-10) Our prayer should be for the heavenly to be reflected on earth, and this comes with personal responsibility. Outline – On Earth As It Is In Heaven …
Continue reading Sermon: On Earth As It Is In HeavenThe world tells us that “getting” and “receiving” leads to the greatest happiness and fulfillment. Jesus taught something different – “And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35) What is the blessedness of giving? Outline – The Blessedness of Giving Presentation – The …
Continue reading Sermon: The Blessedness of GivingPaul wanted the Ephesians to know “what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe” (Ephesians 1:19). This power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in believers to their salvation, and God’s glory.
Continue reading Sermon: His Power Toward Us Who BelieveThe church in Laodicea received no praise from the Son of Man (Revelation 3:14-22). They were lukewarm, and their self-perception was completely opposite of reality. Yet, Christ stood at the door and knocked, wanting to dine with them! Presentation – The Laodicea Letter Outline – The Laodicea Letter To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: The Laodicea LetterThe church in Philadelphia received no protest from the Lord. This faithful group of Christians provide a blueprint for faithfulness as a church despite “little strength” (Revelation 3:8). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Philadelphia LetterThough David is a prime example of faith, he was far from perfect. He was a man with experience in sin. Because he loved God, he was also a man with experience in turning to Him for mercy. Psalm 32 presents David’s counsel to those who have sinned. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: The Counsel of a Forgiven ManJudah had become so desensitized and hardened that “The look on their countenance witnesses against them, And they declare their sin as Sodom; They do not hide it.” (Isaiah 3:9) The world’s influence is undeniable, and we must avoid declaring sin along with it. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: They Declare Their Sin As SodomJesus knew the reputation the church in Sardis had among men, but He brought them back to reality with stinging rebuke – “you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead” (Revelation 3:1). We must not trust in empty activity, but pursue fellowship with God, and therefore, spiritual life. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: The Sardis LetterGod is the God of hope, and nurtures hope in His children (Romans 15:13). Christians are to be an optimistic people. “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Optimism and the Christian