In the given text we read some of the last words of Stephen. These courageous words spoken by Stephen ultimately led to his demise that is recorded in the following verses (7:54-60). Stephen accuses the audience of being “stiff-necked.” They were unwilling to submit themselves to the teaching of the Holy Spirit. Like a stiff-necked …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Acts 7:51-53Jeremiah Cox
Recreation is a gift from God. It is to be used in a righteous manner. However, sometimes we find ourselves abusing recreation in various ways. Outline: Recreation in a Christian’s Life Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Recreation in a Christian’s LifeEvery person has free will to choose whether or not they do something. There are two wills that cover any, and every action we take. We can either choose God’s will or our own. Ppt: Thy Will vs My Will Outline: Thy Will vs My will Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Thy Will vs My WillThe 50th anniversary of the JFK assassination recently passed. The efforts taken to commemorate the event through television programs, magazines, newspapers, and internet proved successful. The minds of those who lived in that time were taken back to the tragic day. Even those who were not alive in that time period, through these different mediums, …
Continue reading Changing With TimeThe subject of our text is the Word. The three words that Genesis begins with are the same as the three John uses to begin his gospel, “In the beginning” (Genesis 1:1).John describes the Word as being in the beginning. This Word of which John speaks, we will later learn, is Jesus (1:14-18).This text shows …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: John 1:1-5There is a war that every person is involved in. There are only two sides in this war. Whether you like it or not you have already chosen a side. What is this war? Who will be victorious? Outline: Spiritual Warfare Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Spiritual WarfareExegesis of 1 Corinthians 2 draws out applications for Christians. There is a certain wisdom the apostles spoke. This was not their wisdom, rather the wisdom of God given by the Holy Spirit. Outline: Wisdom From God Ppt: Wisdom From God Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Wisdom From GodThere is a call from Christ that is broadcast to every soul. A call to salvation. A call to submission. A call to discipleship. Will you answer the call? Outline: The Call of Christ Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Call of ChristIn Heaven we will worship God for eternity. Heaven is a wonderful place, and we should all want to go there. However, it seems as though it is not the true desire of some Christians to worship God for eternity. This sermon describes an apathetic Christian. Outline: The Apathetic Christian Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Apathetic ChristianPart two of a two part lesson. What is sanctification? What does it mean for a Christian? How is sanctification applied? This lesson makes some application of being holy. Ppt: You Were Sanctified! (Part 2) Outline: You Were Sanctified! (Part 2) Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: You Were Sanctified! (Part 2)