Speaking of those who rejected the Christ Peter wrote, “They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed” (1 Peter 28). Did they have a choice? What did the Holy Spirit mean when He revealed this? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
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While the way to heaven is narrow and difficult already (cf. Matthew 7:13-14), sometimes we make things hard on ourselves. Why might it be so hard for some to be faithful? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Why is it so hard to be faithful?Since sin separates man from God, only by pardon is man fit to serve God acceptably. There are falsified pardons which some are deceived by. These only worsen the problem. Pardon can and must be verified by the evidence of scripture. Securing such evidentiary pardon leads to intense, confident devotion to God. Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: The Power of Evidentiary PardonGod was very intentional in His creation of woman, and very intentional in His placement of her. When women are not mindful of God and His intentions for them the family, church, and society are negatively affected. When she seeks to please God by fulfilling the role He gave her, everyone around her is benefitted …
Continue reading Sermon: The Importance of Godly Women“If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.” (James 1:26) Our religion is worth nothing unless it is governed by God’s word. Our speech will reflect whether this is so. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: This One’s Religion is UselessThe fact that God has revealed His will to us is significant. The very act itself teaches us important truths. We must consider these in order to approach God’s revelation appropriately. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: What the Act of Revelation Teaches Us“For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established— that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.” (Romans 1:11-12) As we are active, and increase in our faith we will be an …
Continue reading Sermon: Encouragement by Mutual Faith“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.” (James 5:13) God has given us instruction on how to react to suffering. The plan God has for us works. We can turn to Him in time of need, and the result will be cheer. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: From Suffering and Prayer to Cheer and Song“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) The Israelites were told to give God their all, and reserve nothing for the gods in the land they were going to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Lord Our God is OneIn a context warning about apostasy, Paul revealed two specific errors for Timothy to watch for – forbidding to marry, and commanding abstinence from certain foods (cf. 1 Timothy 4:3). Concerning the latter, Paul said God created the foods to be received by “those who believe and know the truth” (1 Timothy 4:3). Believing requires …
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