In the given text we see Jesus speak one of His many parables. In this particular parable Jesus is describing the kingdom of God. He likens it to a man “scattering seed on the ground.” The seed, being the word of God, must be spread by a disciple. We must not neglect those in the …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Mark 4:26-29Jeremiah Cox
In Matthew’s record of the sermon on the mount Jesus speaks of His disciples as the “salt of the earth.” Salt is flavoring, and is used in preserving meat. We Christians are God’s means of saving the world from eternal punishment. We are to season this bland and sinful world! We are to preserve it …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16The Apostle Paul explains in the verses prior to our text that the purpose of the old law was to be a “tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.” (v.24). He explains that “faith has come” and “we are no longer under a tutor” (v.25). The law was meant …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29“And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that …
Continue reading All AuthorityThis sermon makes application of the text of Philippians 3. Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: All Because of Jesus ChristThere are many in the world who claim to be Christians. Many of those people teach different doctrine and practice different things. If they are serving the same God, and studying the same book, then why are they so different from each other? The question is answered in this sermon. Ppt: Why So Different Outline: Why So …
Continue reading Sermon: Why So Different?When the book of the Law was brought to Josiah in 2 Kings 22 he made sure it was read to the people, and applied. This sermon makes application of the lesson learned from King Josiah’s actions. Ppt: Josiah and the Book of the Law Outline: Josiah and the Book of the Law Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Josiah and the Book of the LawThis sermon examines the actions taken by Daniel when king Nebuchadnezzar appointed him a portion of his wine and delicacies. Daniel “Purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself” (Daniel 1:8). Ppt: Purpose in Your Heart Outline: Purpose in Your Heart Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Purpose in Your Heart!The ideas expressed in this sermon originate from the text of Romans 11:22, “Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.” Outline: The Goodness and Severity of God Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Goodness and Severity of GodJesus is the most important character in the Bible. He is the Savior of all man. This sermon focuses on the obedience of God’s son, Jesus. Jesus was not forced to die on the cross. It was a choice he made (John 10:17-18). Ppt: The Obedient Son Outline: The Obedient son Audio: mp3
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