God has blessed us with many spiritual blessings. Among them is the blessing of the assembly. It is not merely a duty, but an indispensable need that God has supplied. Why is the assembly so important, and what makes it such a tremendous blessing? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has kept us at home from the assembly of the church and has raised some questions about our worship. Perhaps the most discussed question is that which concerns the observance of the Lord’s Supper away from the assembly of the church. We must ask, and be able to answer, is this authorized …
Continue reading Sermon: The Lord’s Supper and Those Kept from AssemblingThe Hebrew writer speaks of a “boldness to enter the Holiest” which the Christian possesses (cf. Hebrews 10:19-15). He encourages the readers with the matters which secure our boldness, and exhorts them to take action. We should have boldness in approaching God, and we should never take it for granted, or neglect it. Ppt: Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: Boldness to Enter the HoliestThis sermon discusses the character trait of dependability. Christians are to be dependable. They are to be faithful. Can God depend on us? Can the brethren depend on us? Ppt: Dependability Outline: Dependability To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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The division of the instruction for “men” (males) and “women” (females) shows this text concerns the worship assembly. Their roles within the assembly are not the same. Men are given roles of leadership and authority (v. 8), and women are to be in submission (vv. 11-14). The exhortation to prayer in verse 1 is to …
Continue reading 1 Timothy 2:8-15Only 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 …
Continue reading Sermon: Making Jesus MarvelVarious subjects are discussed in preparation for an upcoming gospel meeting – Receiving the word, edification, attendance, evangelism, hospitality. Ppt: A Primer for the Gospel Meeting Outline: A Primer for the Gospel Meeting Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: A Primer for the Gospel MeetingAs 2017 approaches, we must seriously consider facets of our service as Christians that need improving. No matter how much we grow, there is always room for improvement. A few topics are discussed in this sermon to consider as resolutions for the new year of 2017. Ppt: Resolutions for 2017 Outline: Resolutions for 2017 Download: …
Continue reading Sermon: Resolutions for 2017“Resolving Doubts” – A consideration of Psalm 73. The wicked prosper, and the righteous suffer. This may lead to doubt, and discouragement, but the Psalm of Asaph shows us the blessedness of following the Lord. “Is constant contact with brethren important?” – The need for continued exhortation among the brethren is considered by examining the …
Continue reading Sermon: Gospel Meeting Sermons by Mike PittmanHaving made his arguments about the betterment of the New Covenant in contrast with the Old, the Hebrew writer introduces the last section of his letter which focuses on exhortation and admonition motivated by what he established thus far. All that Christ accomplished in His redemptive work should give us boldness to approach God. Unlike …
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