God was very intentional in His creation of woman, and very intentional in His placement of her. When women are not mindful of God and His intentions for them the family, church, and society are negatively affected. When she seeks to please God by fulfilling the role He gave her, everyone around her is benefitted …
Continue reading Sermon: The Importance of Godly WomenJeremiah Cox
“If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.” (James 1:26) Our religion is worth nothing unless it is governed by God’s word. Our speech will reflect whether this is so. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: This One’s Religion is UselessThe fact that God has revealed His will to us is significant. The very act itself teaches us important truths. We must consider these in order to approach God’s revelation appropriately. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: What the Act of Revelation Teaches Us“For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established— that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.” (Romans 1:11-12) As we are active, and increase in our faith we will be an …
Continue reading Sermon: Encouragement by Mutual Faith“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.” (James 5:13) God has given us instruction on how to react to suffering. The plan God has for us works. We can turn to Him in time of need, and the result will be cheer. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: From Suffering and Prayer to Cheer and Song“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) The Israelites were told to give God their all, and reserve nothing for the gods in the land they were going to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Lord Our God is OneIn a context warning about apostasy, Paul revealed two specific errors for Timothy to watch for – forbidding to marry, and commanding abstinence from certain foods (cf. 1 Timothy 4:3). Concerning the latter, Paul said God created the foods to be received by “those who believe and know the truth” (1 Timothy 4:3). Believing requires …
Continue reading Sermon: Those Who Believe and Know the Truth“And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” (Ephesians 1:22-23) What is the church’s purpose? What should any local church aim to be? How are we to truly be the “fullness” …
Continue reading Sermon: The Church – The Fullness of Him Who Fills All in All (Part 4)Christians desire confidence and assurance of their salvation. God has made ample provision in His eternal plans to ensure His adopted children of their inheritance. One blessing Paul mentioned in Ephesians 1 concerned the seal of the Holy Spirit, who is a guarantee of our inheritance (cf. Ephesians 1:13-14). What does it mean to be …
Continue reading Sermon: Sealed with the Holy Spirit“And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” (Ephesians 1:22-23) What is the church’s purpose? What should any local church aim to be? How are we to truly be the “fullness” …
Continue reading Sermon: The Church – The Fullness of Him Who Fills All in All (Part 3)