Matthew 19 records Jesus being tested by the Pharisees. They questioned Him on the subject of divorce. Jesus appealed to Genesis to show that marriage is for life, and divorce was never to be considered. He then explained His law concerning marriage, divorce, and remarriage. The only exception to the rule – one man, one …
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The world view of love is not the same as the Biblical view. The love the Bible describes can be both tough to receive, and to give. This sermon discusses some actions of love that are not always easy, but necessary. Ppt: Tough Love Outline: Tough Love Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Tough Love“But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.” (2 Peter 1:5-7) These seven virtues are considered in their context. The need for growth as a Christian is emphasized …
Continue reading Sermon: Fortified Against False Teachers“And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’ ” Having said this, He breathed His last” (Luke 23:46). These last words spoken by our Savior from the cross are considered. There is no comfort greater than that received from God when you commit …
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – Father, into Your hands I commit My spiritExhortation is an important duty for each Christian. We are to consider one another, and give each other encouragement. This lesson considers proper ways to exhort one another, and some traits of an exhorter. Ppt: Exhorting One Another Outline: Exhorting One Another Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Exhorting One Another“So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished!’ And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.” (John 19:30) This, the 7th of 8 lessons in the series Spoken From The Cross, discusses the redemptive work of Christ, and the relief He felt when His suffering came to an end. …
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – It is finished!“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men” (Romans 1:18). The wrath of God is an important facet of the gospel. It cannot be ignored if we wish to please God. We must know the severity of sin, and the consequences of our actions. Ppt: The Wrath …
Continue reading Sermon: The Wrath of GodOne of the 7 sayings of Jesus as He was crucified was simply, “I thirst!” (John 19:28). This sermon considers the humanity of Jesus, and also makes various points in light of the phrase. Ppt: Spoken From The Cross – I thirst! Outline: Spoken From The Cross – I thirst! Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – I thirst!“Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away” (Hebrews 2:1). Apostasy is a very real possibility, and probability if we do not give earnest heed to the gospel. This lesson discusses a few signs of apostasy. Ppt: Slowly Drifting – Signs of Apostasy Outline: Slowly …
Continue reading Sermon: Slowly Drifting – Signs of ApostasyJesus cried with a loud voice from the cross and said, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46). This is considered by examining the remote context of scripture, and examining the text of Psalm 22. Ppt: Spoken From The Cross – My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Outline: …
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