“Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men” (Philippians 2:5-7, NASB). What does Paul mean …
Continue reading Sermon: He Emptied HimselfJeremiah Cox
The letter to the Angel of the church of Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-7 is considered. We are to be zealous for the Lord, and His work. Ppt: The Church That Left Its First Love Outline: The Church That Left Its First Love Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Church That Left Its First LoveThe choices of king Saul in 1 Samuel 15 to spare king Agag of Amalek, as well as the response of the Lord through Samuel is discussed. Applications are then made, stressing the importance of obedience in all things, and over all. Ppt: To Obey Is Better Outline: To Obey Is Better Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: To Obey Is BetterIt is important that we count our blessings to see all that God does for us. We need to constantly thank Him for these blessings. He deserves our praise. The counting of blessings is also a source of strength and encouragement. Ppt: Count Your Blessings Outline: Count Your Blessings Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Count Your BlessingsThis sermon examines Colossians 1 to discover the requirement of living A Christ Centered Life, and what exactly that means. Outline: A Christ Centered Life Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: A Christ Centered LifeThe Bible speaks against negligence. God has work for us to do, and expects us to do it. Those who choose to neglect the work God has given for them to do would do well to understand the end of such – eternal punishment. “Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and …
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Many talk about KNOWING God, but do they? Many talk about LOVING God, but do they? Many talk about ABIDING in God’s love, but do they? The many claim to KNOW God, LOVE God, and ABIDE in God’s love, but their actions show otherwise. In part of Jesus’ response to Philip’s question (cf. John 14:8), …
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Receiving one whom God has received aligns us with God Himself – “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). It is the mark of true discipleship, and is manifest evidence of a fuller understanding of Christ’s redemptive work (cf. 1 John 3:16-17). For …
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Paul began his second epistle to the Thessalonians as usual. He named himself, and those with him – “Silvanus (Roman for Silas), and Timothy.” Both men accompanied Paul throughout parts of his ministry. Timothy was especially dear to Paul (cf. 1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:2). The epistle is addressed to the assembly “of the …
Continue reading 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Having just outlined proper conduct which the Thessalonians should be careful to observe, Paul moved to prayers on their behalf. Such conduct is the process of sanctification. As we grow closer to God by gaining a fuller knowledge of Him and His will, and by subsequent participation in His will, we are being further set …
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