As was noted previously, fellowship with God and man is contingent upon one thing. It is that which inheres in the term “fellowship.” “God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth” …
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Some who are contrary to the concept of pattern seeking and pattern keeping have suggested that adherence to a pattern implies the kingdom is a meritocracy. This argument is immediately invalidated by the mere fact that “Patternists” do not subscribe to the aforementioned implication. It holds about as much water as the atheists’ appeal to …
Continue reading The Patternists: Does obedience imply a meritocracy?“Resolving Doubts” – A consideration of Psalm 73. The wicked prosper, and the righteous suffer. This may lead to doubt, and discouragement, but the Psalm of Asaph shows us the blessedness of following the Lord. “Is constant contact with brethren important?” – The need for continued exhortation among the brethren is considered by examining the …
Continue reading Sermon: Gospel Meeting Sermons by Mike PittmanThe false doctrine of Premillennialism is prevalent in the world today. It teaches that Christ’s kingdom is yet to come, and when He returns again He will establish a physical kingdom, and reign on earth 1,000 years. The scriptures teach plainly that the kingdom has already come. The church is the kingdom. Ppt: Your Kingdom …
Continue reading Sermon: Your Kingdom Come, Your Kingdom Came, Your Kingdom Is“Let brotherly love continue” (Hebrews 13:1). Christians are a part of God’s family, and as such, there is fraternal affection for one another. This brotherly love is to be continuously shown in word and deed (cf. 1 John 3:18). Paul’s epistle to Philemon serves as a wonderful example of the strength of brotherly love. Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: An Appeal For Brotherly Love“Thus says the Lord: ‘Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, “We will not walk in it”‘” (Jeremiah 6:16). The text of Jeremiah 6 is considered, and application is made. …
Continue reading Sermon: Ask For The Old Paths“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them” (Romans 12:6). The local church is composed of members with various roles and abilities. Each member has something he or she is able to do in contribution to the local work. The Lord requires active membership. Ppt: “Having …
Continue reading Sermon: “Having then gifts…let us use them”The northern kingdom of Israel had been taken into captivity by the Assyrians. Nebuchadnezzar was given Assyria by God, and was making his way to the southern kingdom of Judah. Instead of drawing nearer to God during such a threatening time, Judah placed their trust in the access they had to the temple. They lived …
Continue reading Sermon: Remember Shiloh!The Bible tells us there is one church (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). If there is only one church that belongs to the Lord, we must be able to identify that church. By observing the Lord’s church described in the New Testament we can identify that same church today. Ppt: Marks of the Lord’s Church Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: Marks of the Lord’s ChurchAs we strive to please God and get to heaven, the Devil continues to lay traps before us. God has promised to keep us, so that we may not stumble. This sermon discusses some ways in which God keeps His children. Ppt: He Is Able To Keep You Outline: He Is Able To Keep You …
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