While encouraging effort to preserve unity, Paul reminded the Ephesians of the several factors in Christ which are singular (cf. Ephesians 4:4-6). Among them is the one baptism. What is the one baptism? What makes it distinct from others? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: There is One BaptismJeremiah Cox
The Dead Sea has a reputation. Its salt content its so high because it takes and takes, but never gives. It has no outlets. A Christian is given much, but in order that he can give back to God and others. Do not be a Dead Sea disciple. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: The Dead Sea DiscipleThrough Ezekiel, God spoke to Israel in Babylonian captivity, “What do you mean when you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, And the children’s teeth are set on edge’? ”As I live,” says the Lord GOD, “you shall no longer use this proverb in Israel.” (Ezekiel 18:2-3) This …
Continue reading Sermon: A Pernicious ProverbPaul exhorted the Ephesian brethren to guard the unity of the Spirit, as they were one body, and created for unity in Christ Jesus (cf. Ephesians 4:1-6). The unified body of Christ is an immense blessing, and display of God’s power. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: We Are OneThere are great challenges of faith faced by young people. These may be unique, but the solution is the same. How shall the young secure their hearts? God revealed the plan through the Psalmist long ago (cf. Psalm 119:9-16). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: How shall the young secure their hearts?Ungodliness is progressive. It does not sit idle, but worsens. We must be wary of underestimating the severity of any offense. The Psalmist reveals the progressive nature of ungodliness, “Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the …
Continue reading Sermon: Growth of UngodlinessGod has blessed us with many spiritual blessings. Among them is the blessing of the assembly. It is not merely a duty, but an indispensable need that God has supplied. Why is the assembly so important, and what makes it such a tremendous blessing? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: The Blessing of the AssemblyWhen godly Christians raise their family, their children are bound to ask questions about baptism at some point. Young children often ask, “How do I know when to be baptized?” What does scripture say? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: How do I know when to be baptized?How do we know that we have eternal life? How can we be confident? John explains, “He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.” (1 John 5:12) God has provided insurmountable evidence that Jesus is His Son, and such should move us to …
Continue reading Sermon: Confidence in Eternal Life – Having the Son“And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth…He who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself…And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.” (1 John 5:6, 10, 11) Part of the confidence we have that …
Continue reading Sermon: The Witness of the Spirit