Paul prayed for the Ephesians to be strengthened in Ephesians 3:14-21. This strength is needed for Christians to walk worthy of their calling, and bring glory to God. The prayer gives us insight into what this strength is, and how it is derived, as well as what it produces within us. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
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The first three characters the Hebrew writer utilizes to display the faith that pleases God are Abel, Enoch, and Noah (Hebrews 11:4-7). Faith acts on God’s word, leads to right standing with God, is willing to change, is outspoken, affects others for good, and provides an example for all to follow. Ppt: Outline: To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith (2) – Abel, Enoch, and NoahThe epistle to the Hebrews warned the brethren of apostasy. As they were suffering persecution, the writer explained, “For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise…Now the just shall live by faith”(Hebrews 10:36, 38). An active and enduring faith is essential to pleasing God. …
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith (1) – The Nature and Necessity of FaithLuke recorded the activity of the church upon its establishment, “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine” (Acts 2:42). What is significant about this doctrine? If the first Christians were so focused on the apostles’ doctrine, should we be? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Apostles’ Doctrine (Parts 1&2)Often, circumstances arise which lead to reminiscence concerning loved ones who have passed. These moments also often times lead to meditations on what those passsed loved ones may think about current matters if they were around to express those thoughts. Usually, these conversations center around temporal matters which lack spiritual substance. The account of the …
Continue reading Sermon: If they were here, what would they say?Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well in John 4 provides insight into the mind of God concerning His thoughts on worhsip. The Samaritans and Jews had fundamental differences in their approach to the worship of God. Jesus’ answer to the woman concerning this important subject is relevant to us today. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: What kind of worship is God seeking?Every year in November we celebrate the beloved holiday of Thanksgiving. Christians need to realize that thanksgiving is not a day of the year, but an indispensable virtue of the faith in which we are called to walk – “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians …
Continue reading Sermon: The Transformative Power of ThanksgivingAs Joseph approached his brothers who hated him, they mocked him saying, “Look, this dreamer is coming!” (Genesis 37:19) (“Lit. master of dreams,” NKJV fn) As the account progresses, it becomes apparent that Joseph only ever revealed what God had revealed to him. Yet, despite his honest actions he was rejected and assaulted. Those who reveal the truth …
Continue reading Sermon: Master of Dreams“The Lord’s Supper” (1 Corinthians 11:20), or “the table of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 10:21, NASB) is the memorial observed on a weekly basis by the Lord’s church according to His command. The memorial is rich with significance for the individual child of God, and for the collective body. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: The Table of the LordJews in Thessalonica resisted the gospel and became violently opposed to Paul and Silas. Not finding them, they dragged their host, Jason, to the city rulers and stated, “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too. Jason has harbored them” (Acts 17:6-7). That Paul and Silas were disruptive is not altogether untrue. However, the …
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