Genesis 40 and 41 give the account of Joseph’s ascent to power in Egypt with God’s help. In time of severe famine, by God’s wisdom communicated through Joseph, not only was Egypt spared, but so also the surrounding countries. Important lessons can be learned as we reflect on the text. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
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“When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said to those who followed, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!’” (Matthew 8:10) What kind of faith did the centurion have? What made Jesus marvel? We should seek to possess the same kind of faith. Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Great Faith According to JesusIt is not uncommon for churches to assemble to share a common social meal together. Is this authorized by the Lord? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Church Sponsored Social MealsSome in the Lord’s church are discounting the importance of adhering to the pattern of the New Testament revealed by Jesus through the Holy Spirit. It is as though grace and mercy are distinct from the revealed pattern. The former should be emphasized, and the latter should have limited attention given to it. However, Scripture …
Continue reading Sermon: The Precedent for Present PatternActs 3-4 record the continuation of events discussed at the end of chapter 2. The church has been established by the authority of Jesus who reigns at the right hand of God, and His power and Kingdom continue to be displayed. It is the name of Jesus which is at the helm of this incredible …
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The gospel reveals the centrality of Christ in all things. In fact, the gospel is the eternal plan of God to return everything to its proper order in Christ (cf. Ephesians 1:9-10; 3:10-11). The world is more Christ-centered than it might think, and for this unawareness it is not nearly as Christ-centered as it should …
Continue reading The Preeminent ChristSubmitting to the authority of the Lord is not optional. To reject His authority is to reject a number of other things pertaining to Him, and to be rejected by Him. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority (7) – Rejecting the Authority of the LordWe need authority for all we do as a church, and we establish that authority using the divine methodology discussed in earlier parts of this series. Do we need authority for all we do as an individual? Are we to use the same methodology to establish authority for what we do as an individual? Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority (6) – Moral AuthorityWhen determining God’s will according to the scriptures, it is imperative we understand the significance of God’s silence on a matter. Does His silence permit, or prohibit? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority (5) – The Silence of the ScripturesAuthority has a dual nature – generic and specific. Generic authority includes, while specific authority excludes. Expediencies must be lawful, but fall within the realm of generic authority. We must be able to understand what fits the definition of an expediency according to God’s word. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
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