Peter told his readers to grow in grace (2 Peter 3:18). In the first chapter he discussed how God was seeking to multiply grace to his readers (2 Peter 1:2-4). He then discussed their part – adding to their faith various graces (2 Peter 1:5-7). The third in the list is “self-control.” Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in Grace – Self-ControlJeremiah Cox
When Jesus was 12, He lingered behind in Jerusalem when His parents left after observing the passover (cf. Luke 2:41-50). His parents supposed He was among the company, or perhaps their relatives. However, they were not certain, and He wasn’t. Many make the mistake of Jesus’ parents – they suppose Jesus is with them instead …
Continue reading Sermon: Supposition or Certainty?Peter told his readers to grow in grace (2 Peter 3:18). In the first chapter he discussed how God was seeking to multiply grace to his readers (2 Peter 1:2-4). He then discussed their part – adding to their faith various graces (2 Peter 1:5-7). The second in the list is “knowledge.” Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in Grace – Knowledge“He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.” (Proverbs 13:13) Many in the world, even the religious world, do not fear God’s word. However, in order to receive the reward we must fear God’s word. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Fearing God’s Word“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.” (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17) This sermon considers the “everlasting consolation” Paul mentioned. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: Everlasting ConsolationToo many think they have a right to retaliate when they are wronged. In Romans 12:17-21, Paul discusses how the Christian is to react to evil. Our goal is to overcome evil, but that is only possible with good. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: Overcome Evil with GoodPeter told his readers to grow in grace (2 Peter 3:18). In the first chapter he discussed how God was seeking to multiply grace to his readers (2 Peter 1:2-4). He then discussed their part – adding to their faith various graces (2 Peter 1:5-7). The first in the list is “virtue.” Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in Grace – Virtue“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18) This two part sermon is first in a series of studies about growing in the grace of God. What does it mean to grow in grace? How does one …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in GraceWhen the Jews in Thessalonica who were not persuaded stirred up a mob, they accused Paul and Silas of turning the world upside down (cf. Acts 17:6). The Gospel is a revolutionary message that completely alters the paradigm for each individual who comes into contact with it. This is either for the better, or the …
Continue reading Sermon: Turning the World Upside DownWe are commanded to understand God’s word (Ephesians 5:17), and we are able to understand God’s word (Ephesians 3:4). However, there are many who do not understand God’s word (Isaiah 6:9-10). We need to know the hindrances to our being able to understand God’s word in order to avoid them. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Hindrances to Understanding the Scriptures