Only on two occasions does the Bible say Jesus was made to marvel. He marveled at the unbelief of His own kinsman in Nazareth (cf. Mark 6:1-6). He marveled at the belief of the Gentile centurion (cf. Matthew 8:5-13). How will you make Jesus marvel? Through your belief, or unbelief? Two specific applications are made …
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“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.” (Psalm 32:1-2) This lesson is essentially a study of justification by faith that is seen under the New Covenant, and before. It seeks to …
Continue reading Sermon: Forgiveness Under the Old Testament (Parts 1 & 2)“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17) This two part lesson considers the concept of inspiration and its importance. The second part discusses some …
Continue reading Sermon: The Inspiration of Scripture (Parts 1 & 2)This sermon considers the qualities required by God for His children in James 1:19-20 – “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” Ppt: Three Qualities of God’s Children Outline: Three Qualities of God’s Children …
Continue reading Sermon: Three Qualities of God’s ChildrenThe child of God is to have his interests, and future invested in the spiritual. This world is not our home, and the treasure we seek is eternal. Materialism is a problem, especially in a country as affluent as America. We must be on guard against this ploy of Satan. Ppt: Materialism Outline: Materialism To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: MaterialismThis sermon considers the progressive nature of sin and ungodliness in Psalm 1:1 – “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.” Ppt: An Ungodly Progression Outline: An Ungodly Progression To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: An Ungodly ProgressionPart 3 of 3 in a series on “social drinking.” Does the Bible authorize the moderate consumption of alcohol? This final lesson discusses the fact that drunkenness, or intoxication, is but a matter of degree. Any degree of drunkenness is condemned. Also, the necessity for Christians to be sober, and holy is considered. Even “social,” …
Continue reading Sermon: Alcohol, “Social Drinking,” and the Christian (3)Do you want to go to heaven? Why? If so, does the life you live now reflect such a desire? Ppt: Heavenward Bound Outline: Heavenward Bound To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Heavenward BoundPart 2 of 3 in a series on “social drinking” – moderate consumption of alcohol. Does the Bible sanction such? This lesson considers five passages which some appeal to in an effort to justify “social drinking.” Ppt: Alcohol, Social Drinking, and the Christian (2) Outline: Alcohol, Social Drinking, and the Christian (2) Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Alcohol, “Social Drinking,” and the Christian (2)In an effort to show the Corinthians how his ministry as an apostle was without offense or blame, Paul described his ministry. This lesson specifically considers the paradoxes of the apostolic ministry in 2 Corinthians 6:8-10. Ppt: Paradoxes of the Ministry Outline: Paradoxes of the Ministry Download: mp3
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