“For the word of God is living and powerful.” (Hebrews 4:12) Edward Bulwer-Lytton famously wrote, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” This was not an empty suggestion, but a keen observation. History has shown the written word to have immense power. Yet, it is not words themselves that contain effective energy. The lesser the …
Continue reading The Power of God’s Word“I know that you are Abraham’s descendants, but you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.” (John 8:37) The Jews did not allow free course for Jesus’ word. They allowed their biases, and preconceived notions about the Messiah to shut the truth out. For this reason they would not be …
Continue reading Sermon: Place for the WordThe apostle Paul made a petition on behalf of the Ephesian brethren that God would fill them with His fullness (cf. Ephesians 3:14-19). What does “the fullness of God” indicate? How are we to know His fullness? How are we to be filled with His fullness? Ppt: The Fullness of God Outline: The Fullness of God To …
Continue reading Sermon: The Fullness of God“And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (Romans 5:3-5) This sermon considers the Christian’s perspective …
Continue reading Sermon: Tribulation, Perseverance, Character, and Hope“Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.” (Romans 13:8) Why are we indebted to love one another? How does this look? Ppt: Our Debt of Love Outline: Our Debt of Love To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Our Debt of LoveIn John 6, after the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus spoke to those who sought Him for physical sustenance about Himself, the spiritual food they should be seeking. The text is considered, and applications are made. Ppt: The Bread from Heaven Outline: The Bread from Heaven To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: The Bread from Heaven“But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46) It is a sad truth that many reject the authority of the Lord Jesus. What are the consequences, if any, of such a choice? The Bible is clear about the destruction one signs up for when they …
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“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24) The profundity of Jesus’ words must be taken into consideration. We often skim over this statement without stopping to ponder its deep spiritual implications. We take it to be one of the simpler statements of inspired truth. Yet, the …
Continue reading the Digest (Issue 2.6): Worship in Spirit and Truth