“He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30). John the baptist showed noble character upon the arrival of Jesus. He understood his place in God’s plan, and wanted nothing more. He prepared a path for Christ in the hearts of the Jews, and was joyed to see Him come. We, too, should emulate the …
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Was Jesus born on December 25th? Do we have the authority to celebrate and memorialize His birthday religiously? Was Christ ever in Christmas? This sermon briefly considers the history concerning the connection made with December 25th and Christ’s birth, as well as scriptural principles which prohibit the religious observance of the holiday. Ppt: The Truth About …
Continue reading Sermon: The Truth About ChristmasIn Ephesians 5:22-33, Paul revealed what was a mystery from the beginning concerning the shadow of the relationship between Christ and the church found in the marriage relationship. This sermon considers the text. Ppt: A Holy Matrimony – Christ and the church Outline: A Holy Matrimony – Christ and the church To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: A Holy Matrimony – Christ and the churchCan a Christian be confident of their salvation? That is the whole point of hope – confident expectation. The Hebrew writer encouraged his readers to show diligence “to the full assurance of hope until the end” (Hebrews 6:11). This sermon discusses why such hope is essential in our walk with God, and the reasons we …
Continue reading Sermon: The Full Assurance of HopeIn John 6, after the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus spoke to those who sought Him for physical sustenance about Himself, the spiritual food they should be seeking. The text is considered, and applications are made. Ppt: The Bread from Heaven Outline: The Bread from Heaven To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: The Bread from HeavenWhen we consider matters of authority, do we understand that our need for authority reaches beyond the work and worship of the church to our individual lives? What standard of morality do we appeal to? Is there a standard of morality? Who, or what is the moral authority? Jesus said He has all authority (cf. …
Continue reading Sermon: Moral AuthorityThis sermon considers the text of 1 Peter 3:18-22. Ppt: Christ, and the Spirits in Prison Outline: Christ, and the Spirits in Prison To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Christ, and the Spirits in Prison“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17). We need authority, but how do we establish authority when studying the Bible? How did Jesus establish authority? How did the apostles? How did the church in the New Testament? Ppt: Establishing Authority Outline: Establishing Authority To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Establishing Authority“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness” (Romans 1:18). What is “the wrath of God?” How can He, being a God of love, grace, and mercy, also be a God of wrath? What activates the wrath of God? How can …
Continue reading Sermon: Understanding the Wrath of GodIn Matthew 22, Jesus was tested with three questions from the Pharisees and Herodians, the Sadducees, and a lawyer. After He answered them in wisdom, He asked His own question. “While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, saying, ‘What do you think about the Christ?’” (Matthew 22:41-42) His question concerned the nature of …
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