Though God provided a way home for His captive people, many decided to remain in Babylon. Through Zechariah, God urged the people who remained in the land of captivity to return (cf. Zechariah 2:6-9). We must not grow comfortable in captivity! Outline – Comfortable in Captivity Presentation – Comfortable in Captivity
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The Bible shows us that our thoughts, decisions, and actions today tremendously affect our future. We cannot discount the importance of our thoughts and actions each day. They shape our tomorrow! Outline – How Your Today Affects Your Tomorrow Presentation – How Your Today Affects Your Tomorrow
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In life we make plans. How should we plan as Christians? How could worldliness affect our planning? James details a type of worldly planning which Christians should avoid (James 4:13-17). Outline – Life Planning Presentation – Life Planning
Continue reading Sermon: Life PlanningThe second elementary principle listed by the Hebrew writer is “faith towards God” (Hebrews 6:1). It is impossible to please God without faith (Hebrews 11:6). However, it is imperative that we understand faith as the Bible portrays it. Outline – The Elementary Principles of Christ (3) – Faith Presentation – The Elementary Principles of Christ (3) – …
Continue reading Sermon: The Elementary Principles of Christ (3) – FaithJesus’ parable about an exorcised demon’s furious return to an empty house warns about the danger of void. The void needs to be filled! Outline – Filling the Void Presentation – Filling the Void To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Filling the Void“And those who had laid hold of Jesus led Him away…But Peter followed Him at a distance” (Matthew 26:57-58). Peter following the Lord at a distance becomes a metaphor for how some follow Him today. Am I following Jesus at a distance? Outline – Following Jesus at a Distance Presentation – Following Jesus at a Distance …
Continue reading Sermon: Following Jesus at a DistancePaul wanted the Ephesians to know “what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe” (Ephesians 1:19). This power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in believers to their salvation, and God’s glory.
Continue reading Sermon: His Power Toward Us Who BelieveThe church in Laodicea received no praise from the Son of Man (Revelation 3:14-22). They were lukewarm, and their self-perception was completely opposite of reality. Yet, Christ stood at the door and knocked, wanting to dine with them! Presentation – The Laodicea Letter Outline – The Laodicea Letter To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: The Laodicea LetterJesus knew the reputation the church in Sardis had among men, but He brought them back to reality with stinging rebuke – “you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead” (Revelation 3:1). We must not trust in empty activity, but pursue fellowship with God, and therefore, spiritual life. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: The Sardis Letter“It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance…” (1 Timothy 1:15). There are five statements using this formula in Paul’s epistles to Timothy and Titus. They are rich with significance and application. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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