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 …
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority (4) – The Doctrine of ExpediencyWe need authority for all that we practice. The authority must come from the Lord (cf. Colossians 3:17). But how do we establish authority? God has revealed an inspired methodology to determining what He has authorized in scripture. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority (3) – Establishing AuthorityIn reality, everyone appeals to what they believe to be a valid source of authority for everything they do, especially in spiritual matters, even if that source is themselves. However, God has made clear there is only one valid source of authority. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority (2) – The Source of AuthorityMust we have authority for all that we say and do? The Bible makes clear the need for authority in everything. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By What Authority (1) – The Need for Authority“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Without Me You Can Do Nothing“The famine was over all the face of the earth, and Joseph opened all the storehouses and should to the Egyptians…So all countries came to Joseph in Egypt to buy grain” (Genesis 41:56-57). The rise of Joseph in Egypt is considered, especially his instrumentality in God’s provision of sustenance, and parallels are drawn in application. …
Continue reading Sermon: Joseph Opens the Storehouses