At the beginning of a new year it is wise to sharpen our spiritual focus. Among several things, our focus should be on faith, obedience, grace, being unspotted from the world, and our salvation. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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The trial of persecution the Thessalonians faced was a great concern for Paul. He could no longer stand not knowing how they were doing, and sent Timothy who came with good news (cf. 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2, 6). They showed great faith and endurance in their trial, and stand as an example to emulate. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: To the Church of the Thessalonians – Their Trial (Chapter 3)The miracles of Jesus confirm His claim as the Messiah, the Son of God (cf. John 20:30-31). They also teach us much about the nature of His power, His character, His relation to us and His desire for us. The miracles confirm His revelation, but are a revelation themselves. In the first miracle in Cana of Galilee, …
Continue reading Sermon: Water Turned to Wine – The Power Over QualityPaul elaborates on the remembrance of the manner of his coming to the Thessalonians, and his conduct among them (cf. 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 9). Chapter 2 gives a description of Paul’s motive, method, and conduct in preaching to the Thessalonians, and their reception of the message. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: To the Church of the Thessalonians – Their Reception (Chapter 2)After establishing the church in Thessalonica, Paul’s stay was cut short due to extreme oppostion from the Jews. He sent Timothy to check on the brethren, and Timothy returned to Paul with good news. 1 Thessalonians is a response to the good news Paul received. In chapter 1, Paul thanks God, and reflects on the …
Continue reading Sermon: To the Church of the Thessalonians – Their Faith (Chapter 1)It is a tragedy anytime Jesus is rejected. However, perhaps the greatest tragedy is the Judas tragedy – when one hangs around Jesus only to wind up belonging to Satan. What can be observed in Judas that contributed to this tragedy? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select …
Continue reading Sermon: The Judas TragedyThe 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 …
Continue reading Sermon: Sustained ExcellenceIn 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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