When the Jews insisted on the release of Barabbas instead of Jesus, Pilate asked, “What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” (Matthew 27:22) In a way, Pilate asked himself this question, and what he did with Jesus brought great guilt upon him. We, too, must ask ourselves this question every day. Ppt: Outline: …
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Speaking of those who rejected the Christ Peter wrote, “They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed” (1 Peter 28). Did they have a choice? What did the Holy Spirit mean when He revealed this? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: “To Which They Also Were Appointed”The apostle Paul urged his gentile readers, “Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.” (Romans 11:22) Both God’s goodness, and His severity must be understood and appreciated. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: The Goodness and Severity of GodWhile Jesus tread the path leading to Calvary for His bitter end some Jewish women wept at the sight of His tortured state. Jesus then looked at them and uttered ominous words, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children…For if they do these things in the …
Continue reading Sermon: The Green Wood and the Dry“Selfish ambition” is condemned in scripture. Such is the translation of the Greek word, eritheia. It is also translated “self-seeking.” This lesson considers the sin, and its destructiveness. Ppt: The Sin of Selfish Ambition Outline: The Sin of Selfish Ambition To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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“For the word of God is living and powerful.” (Hebrews 4:12) Edward Bulwer-Lytton famously wrote, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” This was not an empty suggestion, but a keen observation. History has shown the written word to have immense power. Yet, it is not words themselves that contain effective energy. The lesser the …
Continue reading The Power of God’s Word“But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46) It is a sad truth that many reject the authority of the Lord Jesus. What are the consequences, if any, of such a choice? The Bible is clear about the destruction one signs up for when they …
Continue reading Sermon: Rejecting the Authority of the LordPeter explained to his readers that Jesus was “’A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.’ They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed” (1 Peter 2:8). To some, Jesus was their salvation, for they obeyed Him. To others, Jesus was their destruction, for they disobeyed Him. The first …
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Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia addressed the problem concerning influence of Judaizing teachers. Their doctrine suggested that to be justified, one must observe the Law of Moses. The apostle defended his apostleship in Christ so the Galatians would respect the authority of his message. This section of Galatians serves a two-fold purpose: (1) …
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“He who despises the word will be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.” (Proverbs 13:13) The word of God is given to us as a blessing. Without it we cannot know the mind of the Lord, and therefore cannot know His will for us (cf. 1 Corinthians 2:6-16). It is designed …
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