In 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 …
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We do not know the exact occasion David penned Psalm 11, but we know it was dire. Evil men conspired against him, and the foundations of truth, justice, and righteousness were destroyed. Yet, David had faith in God, took comfort in the truths about Him. We would do well to heed the sentiments of this …
Continue reading Sermon: If the Foundations are DestroyedThis sermon considers the name given the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6, “Everlasting Father.” He is the Father, possessor, origin of eternity, and grants eternal life to whom He wills. Ppt: And His name will be called Everlasting Father Outline: And His name will be called Everlasting Father To download, right-click on the title in the track list …
Continue reading Sermon: And His name will be called Everlasting Father“For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation” (Ephesians 2:14). This sermon considers the context of Ephesians 2:11-18. What is the “middle wall of separation?” What caused it? What caused it to fall? What are the implications for members of the church? Ppt: The …
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“Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, ‘Behold, I …
Continue reading the Digest (Issue 2.2): “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense”When one departs from the living God, whether he has subsequently been withdrawn from, or has shown his disinterest by his own departure, what attitudes should the faithful have toward him, and what responsibilities do they have toward him? This sermon in two parts considers the attitudes and responsibilities the faithful are to have, and …
Continue reading Sermon: Attitudes and Responsibilities Toward the Apostate (Parts 1&2)A consideration of Paul’s instruction for children in Ephesians 6:1-3. Also a look at the original context of the commandment under the Law of Moses. Applications are made for parents as well. Ppt: Honor Your Father and Mother Outline: Honor Your Father and Mother To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Honor Your Father and Mother (Parts 1&2)Part 6 of 6 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). The Lord’s church is distinct in her organization. What does the Bible say about how the church is organized? Is the Hierarchy of the Catholic Church scriptural? What about the various organizations …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (6) – OrganizationPart 5 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). The church in the New Testament was given authority to worship in specific ways. What is included in the worship of the Lord’s church? Ppt: Identifying the One Church (5) – Worship Outline: Identifying the One …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (5) – WorshipPart 4 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). The Lord gave His church work to do. What does the New Testament say about the work of the one church of Christ? Ppt: Identifying the One Church (4) – Work Outline: Identifying the One Church …
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