The Old Testament contains three prominent anointed positions which were shadows of the Anointed One, Jesus Christ. Jesus fulfills the roles of prophet, priest, and king. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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Paul prayed for the Ephesians to be strengthened in Ephesians 3:14-21. This strength is needed for Christians to walk worthy of their calling, and bring glory to God. The prayer gives us insight into what this strength is, and how it is derived, as well as what it produces within us. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: A Prayer for StrengthGalatians 5:22-23 contains a list which comprises the fruit of the Spirit. These characteristics are possessed by those who are led by the will of God revealed by His Spirit. By bearing this fruit one is in fellowship with Christ, and imitates Him. The context of Galatians 5 is key to understanding the point of list given …
Continue reading Sermon: The Fruit of the Spirit (1) – Contrasts and ContextEveryone likes a compliment. However, some compliment to flatter or manipulate. Not all compliments are equal. On several occasions, Jesus gave compliments to people for certain character traits displayed in their lives. If Jesus gave a compliment, it meant something. What did Jesus find worthy of a compliment? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: Compliments from ChristPaul explained the mystery of God that has been revealed, “that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth—in Him”(Ephesians 1:10). This is a wonderful truth giving us all purpose, direction, and hope. Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: The Summing Up of All Things in ChristWhat should we do when we feel like, or see signs of, our faith beginning to wane? When my love to Christ shows signs of weakening, what can I do to rekindle it? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: When My Love to Christ Grows Weak“But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered.” (Romans 6:17) Paul noted the transition of the Roman saints from the slave master of sin to another – “that form of doctrine.” “And having been set free from sin, you became …
Continue reading Sermon: That Form of Doctrine to Which You Were DeliveredJohn 11 records the 7th and final miracle of Jesus’ ministry in John’s record. In the text, Jesus makes a bold claim, and then proves it by raising Lazarus from the dead. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives …
Continue reading Sermon: Lazarus Raised from the Dead – The Power Over Death“For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” (2 Corinthians 5:14-15) The love of Christ showed for us by …
Continue reading Sermon: The Love of Christ Compels UsThe Hebrew writer contrasted the old which was of the earth with the new which was heavenly by noting the former could be shaken, and the latter could not (cf. Hebrews 12:25-29). It is wise for us to put our faith in that which cannot be shaken, and which will remain. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
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