When Barnabas arrived in Antioch, the scripture tells us he saw the grace of God (cf. Acts 11:23). The grace of God is visible, though in spiritual ways (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:7). What will we be seeing when we see the grace of God? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
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“I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.” (John 4:38) It is important that we remember those who labored before us, and the blessings we receive from their work as we seek to continue it with our own labors. Ppt: Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: Entering Into the Labors of Others“Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest…let us draw near…” (Hebrews 10:19, 22). The book of Hebrews is filled with encouraging truths about the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. These give Christians boldness to approach Godl Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Boldness to Enter the Holiest“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.” (2 Corinthians 13:5) The importance of self-examination cannot be overemphasized. A Christian cannot be faithful without the practice. How are we to examine ourselves? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Self-ExaminationThe call to spread the gospel to the lost and dying world is given to each individual Christian, and to the church collectively. The task can be daunting, and Christians often shrink from it. The words of Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 give insight into the nature of sowing the seed of God’s word, and our involvment …
Continue reading Sermon: Sowing the Seed of the KingdomThe death of king Josiah is given more detail in 2 Chronicles 35 (cf. 2 Chronicles 35:20-25). The account shows that God spoke to Josiah through Necho, the king of Egypt. God was warning the king not to meddle with His affairs. The account demonstrates how Josiah meddled with God, and we should avoid doing the same. …
Continue reading Sermon: Refrain from Meddling with GodThe Hebrew writer concluded his chapter on faith by noting the fact that there are numerous other examples he had not addressed. The history of God’s people is rich with multitudes of men and women who faithfully served God. The writer then points the readers to their main focus in faith, Jesus Christ. Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith (7) – The Others and UsThe leadership of Moses was instrumental in the exodus from Egypt, but without the faith of the Israelites there would not have been deliverance. God requires us to move forward at His word by faith. This pattern continued with the nation’s conquest of the promised land, and even applied to those few inhabitants of the land …
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith (6) – The Israelites and RahabThe Old Testament contains three prominent anointed positions which were shadows of the Anointed One, Jesus Christ. Jesus fulfills the roles of prophet, priest, and king. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Prophet, Priest, and KingThe Hebrew writer continues his examples of faith with Moses (cf. Hebrews 11:23-28). Much is learned about faith in consideration of this faithful servant of God’s house. It started with the faith of his parents, and progressed to his own faith being displayed in impressive ways. Moses made choices by faith with full recognition of the consequences, yet …
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