Acts 3-4 record the continuation of events discussed at the end of chapter 2. The church has been established by the authority of Jesus who reigns at the right hand of God, and His power and Kingdom continue to be displayed. It is the name of Jesus which is at the helm of this incredible …
Continue reading Sermon: The Name of JesusJeremiah Cox
“The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.” (Proverbs 29:25) Fear is debilitating, and will not allow us to be the disciples we are called to be. If we trust in the Lord we will be lifted above our fears, and find safety in Him. This second part …
Continue reading Sermon: Fear’s Snare and Faith’s Haven (Part 2)Acts 1 records the events just prior to Jesus’ ascension, His ascension, and what the disciples did before the kingdom was established on the day of Pentecost. The text supplies us with several lessons to learn. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” The sermon …
Continue reading Sermon: Between His Ascension and Kingdom
The worship we offer to God and the subsequent life we lead upon leaving the service of worship are intimately related. Those are misguided who deny the importance of a firm adherence to the biblical pattern of worship as it relates to our broader relationship with God. History – both Biblical and otherwise – shows …
Continue reading Worship and Morality“Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1). While there may be a particular sin which troubles us, underneath all specific sin is a problem we must lay aside if we are to win …
Continue reading Sermon: The Sin Which So Easily Ensnares Us“The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.” (Proverbs 29:25) Fear is debilitating, and will not allow us to be the disciples we are called to be. If we trust in the Lord we will be lifted above our fears, and find safety in Him. This first …
Continue reading Sermon: Fear’s Snare and Faith’s Haven (Part 1)
“Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even …
Continue reading He Who Judges Me Is the LordThe 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 …
Continue reading Sermon: Honoring the Stewardship of the GospelThe 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)