Amos prophesied judgment and destruction from God to the norther nation of Israel. Along with this there would be a judgment of famine. However, this was no ordinary famine, but a famine of the word of God (cf. Amos 8:11-14). Can there be such a famine today? If we do what the Israelites did to …
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Can we have confidence in our salvation? That’s what having hope is all about – confident expectation. The Hebrew writer urged his readers to press on to the “full assurance of hope” (Hebrews 6:11-12). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Full Assurance of HopeAfter making Himself equal with God, the Pharisees sought to stone Jesus despite the miracles which confirmed His claim. Jesus responded with scripture, which would nullify their accusation. He did so with the mutual understanding that “the Scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35). We must understand the same. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: The Scripture Cannot Be BrokenIn 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. Applications are made. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Before the Judge – Worship and DevotionWhen the ship Paul was on wrecked, and all the passengers found their way to the shore of the island Malta, Luke records, “And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold.” (Acts 28:2) What …
Continue reading Sermon: They Kindled a FireWe live in a society that has rejected absolute truth. We must not bend to the notion that truth is fluid, and not objectively concrete. Jesus is truth (John 14:6), and we follow Him. For this reason, we must reject the religious error of situation ethics – that love is the only “law” for Christians, …
Continue reading Sermon: Moral Relativism and Situation EthicsIn Matthew 12:22-30, Jesus was accused of casting out demons by the power of Satan. His response pointed out the logical failure of the argument, and the only logical conclusion of the truth. Similarly, with all error there is a logical failure, and the truth always wins. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: A House Divided Against Itself Will Not Stand – The Logical Failure of ErrorThe Hebrew writer exhorted the brethren to strengthen each other in the time of chastening so none would be lost spiritually (Hebrews 12:12-17). Not only would the apostasy of one be devastating to that individual, but it could defile many. We must seek to prevent roots of bitterness from springing up. Ppt: Outline: To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Preventing Roots of BitternessThe changed lives devoted to Christ the Corinthians were living was Paul’s letter of commendation as an apostle (cf. 2 Corinthians 3:1-3). They were truly an epistle of Christ. Are you? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Are you an epistle of Christ?Some in the church have provided for a perverted unity (in diversity) in the pursuit of unauthorized fellowship with others. This has consequentially led to a perverted idea of truth, and our ability to understand it alike. The repercussions of these erroneous views are enormous. We must return to the foundation of what God requires …
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