Faith

The events of Matthew 12 can demonstrate how pivotal it is each moment we interact with truth. We will be forever changed, for the better or the worse. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”

Continue reading Sermon: A Pivotal Interaction with Truth (Matthew 12)

God calls His children to a standard of excellence in His Son. However, there are many exampels throughout scripture of those who were faithful only for a little while. The Lord wants our excellence to be sustained throughout our life. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …

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In Romans 9-11, Paul answers perceived Jewish objections to God’s rejection of the nation of Israel. He explains the sovereignty of God, including God’s choice on how man is saved. While the Jews sought to be righteous by the works of the Law of Moses, more fundamentally their flaw was simply refusing the plan God …

Continue reading Sermon: When Grace is No Longer Grace (Parts 1&2)

Dependability should be a key part of every Christian’s character. It is the quality of being trustworthy and reliable. We need to show that we are dependable in every part of what God calls us to be. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”

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Christians walk by faith, not by sight (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:7). This affects every part of their lives, every single day. However, it is not a natural mindset, but comes through spiritual growth and transformation. We must train ourselves to act on faith, and then we must do it. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …

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The evidence for God’s fundamental goodness is not only overwhelming in scripture, but in each of our lives. We need to meditate on His goodness, and tell others about it. We also need to realize what it says about Him, and how we should respond. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …

Continue reading Sermon: The Goodness of God

God has blessed us with many spiritual blessings. Among them is the blessing of the assembly. It is not merely a duty, but an indispensable need that God has supplied. Why is the assembly so important, and what makes it such a tremendous blessing? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …

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How do we know that we have eternal life? How can we be confident? John explains, “He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.” (1 John 5:12) God has provided insurmountable evidence that Jesus is His Son, and such should move us to …

Continue reading Sermon: Confidence in Eternal Life – Having the Son

“And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth…He who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself…And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.” (1 John 5:6, 10, 11) Part of the confidence we have that …

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The Day of Judgment is a certainty. We will be rewarded for our deeds on earth, whether good or bad. Many Christians sadly await in terror for that day, rather than the joy which children of God should have. What gives us confidence/boldness for that day? John says love. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …

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