“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 …
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Part 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)Part 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)The following sermons were presented by Shane Carrington of Sulphur Springs, Texas. To download one of the sermons, right click on the title, and choose “Save link as…”
Continue reading Gospel Meeting with Shane CarringtonThe choices of king Saul in 1 Samuel 15 to spare king Agag of Amalek, as well as the response of the Lord through Samuel is discussed. Applications are then made, stressing the importance of obedience in all things, and over all. Ppt: To Obey Is Better Outline: To Obey Is Better Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: To Obey Is Better“The famine was over all the face of the earth, and Joseph opened all the storehouses and sold to the Egyptians. And the famine became severe in the land of Egypt” (Genesis 41:56). Genesis 40 and 41 record the fulfillment of Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams concerning the famine. By his authority, the storehouses of …
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At this juncture in his epistle, Paul has reached his points of application. He has written of the spiritual blessings in Christ, the way in which the Ephesians were redeemed, and God’s use of himself in the revelation of the mystery, along with his prayer for the Ephesians’ realization and appropriation of the strength offered …
Continue reading Ephesians 4:1-6Those who fail to realize the importance of following the pattern set in God’s word would do well to consider that God is A God of Order. He demands that we submit to the Divine order He has established. Ppt: A God of Order Outline: A God of Order Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: A God of OrderGenesis 4 records the story of the first brothers, Cain and Abel. They offered God sacrifices, and only Abel’s was respected. In jealous anger, Cain murdered his brother. Several lessons can be learned from this account. Ppt: Cain and Abel Outline: Cain and Abel Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Cain and Abel After Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (cf. 11:1-11), and His display of righteous indignation in purging the temple of buyers and sellers (cf. 11:15-19), “the scribes and chief priests heard it and sought how they might destroy Him” (v. 18). As per usual, they sought to trap and discredit Him with a question asked in …
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