One of the reasons Paul left Titus in Crete (cf. 1:5) was to remind those who were “heirs according to the hope of eternal life” (3:7) how to live. A Christian is to submit to authorities, be ready for good works, speak evil of no one, be peaceable, gentle, and humble (cf. 3:1-2). Paul makes …
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Everyone is subject to temptation. Those who overcome, and those who sin, are separated by their tactics in dealing with temptation. The bible says to flee from temptation. Too often we want to flirt with temptation. Outline: Flirting With Temptation. Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Flirting With Temptation In Matthew 7:24-27 the wise man built his house upon the rock, i.e. Christ’s words. That foundation proved to be firm, and withstood the elements. However, the foolish man built his house on the sand. His house fell, “and great was its fall.” On what are you building your life? Outline: On What are You Building …
Continue reading Sermon: On What Are You Building Your Life? Paul asks the brethren in Colosse to pray that “God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ” (Colossians 4:3). We should pray for the success of the word, and for opportunities for it to be preached. We should also look out for open doors of opportunity to …
Continue reading Sermon: An Open Door of Opportunity The word ‘fellowship’ is used improperly quite often. When used in scripture, what does ‘fellowship’ have reference to? What does the bible say about fellowship? Outline: Scriptural Fellowship Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Scriptural Fellowship What defines morality? Who decides what is right and wrong? What relationship does this have with man? Ppt: Morality: It’s Relationship to God and Man Outline: Morality: It’s Relationship to God and Man Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Morality: It’s Relationship to God and Man There is a popularity in seeking to cut religion out of the bible. Some say this is what Jesus came to do. However, remember what He said in Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.” Of course Jesus …
Continue reading Article: Religion From Day To Day “Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”?” (James 4:5). Our God is a jealous God and desires and deserves our full obedience. Outline: The Jealous Spirit Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Jealous Spirit There are many things to worry about. Jesus tells us in Matthew 6 not to worry. Why? And how do we stop worrying. God gives us a remedy for our worry. Ppt: God’s Remedy For Worry Outline: God’s Remedy for Worry Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: God’s Remedy For Worry In John 13 Jesus used a custom of the time to teach His disciples a lesson. “He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet” (John 13:5). This was an act of servitude, humility, care, and love. Ppt: Washing Each Other’s Feet Outline: Washing Each Other’s Feet Audio: mp3
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