Authority has a dual nature – generic and specific. Generic authority includes, while specific authority excludes. Expediencies must be lawful, but fall within the realm of generic authority. We must be able to understand what fits the definition of an expediency according to God’s word. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
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The Christian must not only live in such a way that is honorable before God, but within his power he must show himself to be honorable before men. Paul is used as an example (cf. 2 Corinthians 8:21). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Providing Honorable Things in the Sight of Men“For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” (2 Timothy 1:12) Paul encouraged Timothy to continue living, preaching, and defending the truth no matter what …
Continue reading Sermon: He is Able to Keep What I Have Committed to HimWe need authority for all that we practice. The authority must come from the Lord (cf. Colossians 3:17). But how do we establish authority? God has revealed an inspired methodology to determining what He has authorized in scripture. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority (3) – Establishing AuthorityDo we have the faith displayed by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego? (cf. Daniel 3) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: But If NotIn reality, everyone appeals to what they believe to be a valid source of authority for everything they do, especially in spiritual matters, even if that source is themselves. However, God has made clear there is only one valid source of authority. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority (2) – The Source of AuthorityMust we have authority for all that we say and do? The Bible makes clear the need for authority in everything. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority (1) – The Need for AuthorityPeter, James, and John had the privilege of going further in the garden with Jesus when He went to pray. Luke records they were but a “stone’s throw” from Jesus (Luke 22:41). However, they showed that they were much further as they failed to watch and pray. Is it possible that we are at a …
Continue reading Sermon: The Distance Greater Than a Stone’s Throw“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” (Ezekiel 36:26) In order for God’s Spirit to dwell in us through the word leading to faithful obedience, we must have a heart …
Continue reading Sermon: A Heart of Flesh“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13) God works toward our salvation …
Continue reading Sermon: God Works in You Both to Will and to Do