The call to spread the gospel to the lost and dying world is given to each individual Christian, and to the church collectively. The task can be daunting, and Christians often shrink from it. The words of Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 give insight into the nature of sowing the seed of God’s word, and our involvment …
Continue reading Sermon: Sowing the Seed of the KingdomEvangelism
As Joseph approached his brothers who hated him, they mocked him saying, “Look, this dreamer is coming!” (Genesis 37:19) (“Lit. master of dreams,” NKJV fn) As the account progresses, it becomes apparent that Joseph only ever revealed what God had revealed to him. Yet, despite his honest actions he was rejected and assaulted. Those who reveal the truth …
Continue reading Sermon: Master of Dreams“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). As we’re sent into the world with wonderful good news that many will violently reject we must strike the balance Jesus instructed. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Wise as Serpents and Harmless as DovesJesus famously commissioned His disciples saying, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19) This very sentence represents a formula for disciples to apply for successful evangelism. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Fishers of Men“On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” (John 7:37-38) The key to success in spreading the …
Continue reading Sermon: Rivers of Living WaterActs 3-4 record the continuation of events discussed at the end of chapter 2. The church has been established by the authority of Jesus who reigns at the right hand of God, and His power and Kingdom continue to be displayed. It is the name of Jesus which is at the helm of this incredible …
Continue reading Sermon: The Name of Jesus“The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.” (Proverbs 29:25) Fear is debilitating, and will not allow us to be the disciples we are called to be. If we trust in the Lord we will be lifted above our fears, and find safety in Him. This second part …
Continue reading Sermon: Fear’s Snare and Faith’s Haven (Part 2)
There is a vacancy within every man. A cavernous and frigid darkness once occupied with the Presence essential for life, yet emptied by free-will. A creation seen as good, dwelling with the Good (cf. Matthew 19:17), turned to the antithesis, betrayed by one “more cunning than any” (Genesis 3:1). He boasts liberty and offers pleasure while the …
Continue reading What Should I Speak?The Lord’s prayer recorded in John 17 holds very powerful and important points for us to consider. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Five Themes in the Lord’s Prayer (John 17)The church is according to God’s eternal purpose in Christ (cf. Ephesians 3:10-11). By design, the church is to bring glory to God in Christ. However, it is important we understand this functions on the local level. It is a Christian’s obligation to be joined to a local body of believers, and to contribute to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Local Church and Me (Part 3)