“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) This verse is considered, especially in light of its connection to the Old Testament tabernacle (“dwelt” – skēnoō – to fix one’s tabernacle, have …
Continue reading Sermon: The Word Tabernacled Among UsJeremiah Cox
Paul noted that we can understand the scriptures (Ephesians 3:4) and that we must understand the scriptures (Ephesians 5:17). Many suggest they cannot be understood, and others do not have the confidence to understand. How is one to understand the scriptures? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select …
Continue reading Sermon: How to Understand the ScripturesGod grants us hope through His Son. He works in us to strengthen our hope. Hope serves an important role in the life of a Christian. This sermon considers some functions of hope. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Function of HopeThe scriptures are inspired of God, or God-breathed (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16). This means that the holy writings are to be taken exactly as they are, and treated with the utmost reverence. If God said it, that settles it, and we must believe it and obey it. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: God-BreathedPaul encouraged the Philippians, “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) The fact that God works in us toward our salvation is a most comforting doctrine. But how does God work in you? …
Continue reading Sermon: It is God Who Works in YouWhen Jesus cleansed the temple at the start of His ministry, “His disciples remembered that it was written, ‘Zeal for Your house has eaten Me up.’” (John 2:17) Zeal for His Father’s will consumed Jesus’ life. He lived for God, and that eclipsed everything else. What consumes you? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: What consumes you?“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit.” (Psalm 32:1-2) This sermon considers the forgiveness offered by God. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select …
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The Hebrew writer concludes his chapter of faith with some general references to displays of faith in the history of God’s people. Then he makes application to the readers, encouraging them to endure in faith while looking unto Jesus. Ppt: Outline: Recorder malfunction – audio unavailable.
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – The Others and UsPeter noted that “the God of all grace…called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus” (1 Peter 5:10). The glory we have been invited to share in with Christ in heaven is awaiting those who take three steps – Out of Self, Into Christ, and Through the Judgment. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: Three Steps to Eternal GloryWhile Moses showed great faith in leading the Israelites through the exodus, the success of the deliverance depended on the people acting by faith in God’s ability to deliver. They crossed the Red Sea by faith, defeated Jericho by faith, and encountered a Gentile woman who displayed great faith. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – The Israelites and Rahab