Jesus gave the reason for the Jews rejecting Him and wanting to kill Him – “I know that you are Abraham’s descendants, but you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.” (John 8:37) Some give no place for the word in themselves, and will be disobedient to Christ as a …
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This sermon continues a study on Hebrews 11 with verses 17-22. Abraham’s greatest test is considered, along with the faith of his progeny. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and JosephThe way a Christian lives is vastly different than those in the world. One of those areas discussed by James is the way a Christian goes about planning. Some of James’ readers were showing themselves to be presumptuous and arrogant in their planning by leaving God out (cf. James 4:13-17). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Life PlanningThe Hebrew writer mentions the faith in action of Abraham to urge his readers to their own activity in faith. Abraham and his wife are considered in light of the text. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – Abraham and SarahThe apostle Paul urged his gentile readers, “Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.” (Romans 11:22) Both God’s goodness, and His severity must be understood and appreciated. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: The Goodness and Severity of GodThis sermon considers the account of Israel’s battle with Amalek shortly after the exodus. Applications are made. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Israel’s Battle with AmalekThe first three individuals mentioned in Hebrews 11 are considered. There are several facets of faith which are brought out by these men. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – Abel, Enoch, and NoahIn 2 Corinthians 1, Paul defended himself against the charge of duplicity. The charge came from the false apostles in Corinth who were deceiving the church. Not only was Paul’s character attacked, but the gospel was being compromised. God does not contradict Himself, yet the Corinthians were accepting a contradictory message. In Him is yes, …
Continue reading Sermon: In Him Was YesPart 1 in a series of lessons from Hebrews 11. Faith is introduced as the integral component in our relationship with God. What is faith, and how does it function? What part does this great chapter play in the Hebrew epistle, and what can it do for us? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
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