Psalm 119 is all about the word of God. Within the psalm are many blessings revealed as coming from it. Our lives should be molded and influenced by the will of God revealed in His inspired word. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: 7 Blessings from God’s WordJeremiah Cox
The Holy Spirit highlighted a contrast between people Paul preached to in Acts 17 – “These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so” (v. 11). The Bereans exhibited character that we all must seek to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Nobility of the BereansFrom the beginning, God’s desire has been to dwell with those He created in His image. The tabernacle and temple in the Old Testament play a major role in this desire becoming reality. These foreshadowed the ultimate dwelling place of God among men, the temple of today. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: The Temple of TodaySome seem to become embittered toward the requirements and restrictions of God’s word. They dislike the Lord’s restraints. However, we must constantly be reminded why the Lord has taken us prisoner to do His will. He has captured us that we may capture the prize (cf. Philippians 3:12). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Captured to CaptureIn Psalm 50, the Holy Spirit speaks of God’s judgment of His people Israel, especially concerning their worship before Him, and the hypocrisy of their sinful actions. Does our worship have the right motivation and purpose? Do our daily lives reflect the truth we participate in during worship? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: Before the Judge – Worship and Devotion (Psalm 50)At times we can feel there is little we can bring to the table in serving God and others. We question whether what we can do is significant. Jesus told His disciples about how some would receive them when He commissioned them to preach to the lost of Israel. The actions of those who did so, no …
Continue reading Sermon: Only a Cup of Cold WaterPsalm 42 descibes the intense longing for God in moments of desperation. It encourages us by showing that despite the perceived distance from God, He is near, and we can appeal to Him for help. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: As the DeerSometimes we can make the mistake of missing the forest for the trees. It is important to get the details right, but not to forget about the big picture in the process. We need to frequently ask ourselves, “What is this all about?,” as we serve God in His will. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: What is this all about?Israel was being judged by God for their unfaithfulness. Jehovah called them to repentance through the prophet Joel, saying, “So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the LORD your God” (Joel 2:13). Repentance is not merely an outward show (rending the garments), but a radical change of the inner man (rending the heart). Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: Rend Your Heart, Not Your Garments“Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12) Paul places the responsibility on Timothy. The youth are to live in such a way that provides no occasion for their youthfulness to be despised. Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Let No One Despise Your Youth