When the ship Paul was on wrecked, and all the passengers found their way to the shore of the island Malta, Luke records, “And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold.” (Acts 28:2) What are ways …
Continue reading Sermon: They Kindled a FireJeremiah Cox
People will go to tremendous lengths to save their physical life. Yet, this life is but a vapor. What about their spiritual life? This sermon considers the urgent call of the apostle Peter, “And with many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” (Acts 2:40, ASV) Ppt: Outline: To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Save Yourselves!The importance of praise and gratitude for God in the life of a Christian cannot be overstated. Psalm 95 is one of praise, adoration, and thanksgiving. However, the last half of the Psalm shows a great contrast with a stern warning about following the example of the rebellious wilderness generation. They were not mindful of …
Continue reading Sermon: Our God and Our Gratitude“For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:19). Through the spirit which Jesus Christ displayed in His life on earth, Paul would be able to remain faithful and magnify Christ in his body. We, too, need to possess …
Continue reading Sermon: The Spirit of Jesus ChristPaul said, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content” (Philippians 4:11). Contentment is required by God of the Christian. However, contentment does not come naturally. It must be learned. How are we to learn contentment? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” Sermon …
Continue reading Sermon: Learning Contentment“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13) Our salvation is our responsibility, …
Continue reading Sermon: Work Out Your Own Salvation“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother,’ which is the first commandment with promise: ‘that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.’ And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training …
Continue reading Sermon: Children and Parents in the LordThe church is according to God’s eternal purpose in Christ (cf. Ephesians 3:10-11). By design, the church is to bring glory to God in Christ. However, it is important we understand this functions on the local level. It is a Christian’s obligation to be joined to a local body of believers, and to contribute to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Local Church and Me (Part 3)The church is according to God’s eternal purpose in Christ (cf. Ephesians 3:10-11). By design, the church is to bring glory to God in Christ. However, it is important we understand this functions on the local level. It is a Christian’s obligation to be joined to a local body of believers, and to contribute to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Local Church and Me (Part 2)The church is according to God’s eternal purpose in Christ (cf. Ephesians 3:10-11). By design, the church is to bring glory to God in Christ. However, it is important we understand this functions on the local level. It is a Christian’s obligation to be joined to a local body of believers, and to contribute to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Local Church and Me (Part 1)