When Israel requested for Samuel to give them a king, they rejected God in doing so (cf. 1 Samuel 8). God warned them about the king they would receive, and gave them their desire. The ongoing problems Israel would have with the kings of their history proves that God’s ways are greater than our own. …
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Psalm 3 was written by David when Absalom his son usurped the thrown in Israel. It teaches us that, despite the trouble we may be facing from all around, God is a protective shield encompassing us. God protects His people, especially spiritually. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: A Shield About MeThe only faith that will receive reward from God is that which endures and persists, showing itself to be genuine. Ppt: Faith that Won’t Quit Outline: Faith that Won’t Quit To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Faith that Won’t QuitConcerning the virtues commanded to be added upon faith Peter said, “For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins” (2 Peter 1:9). Spiritual shortsightedness is a destructive problem that we must battle continually. This sermon considers the cause, effects, and a …
Continue reading Sermon: Battling ShortsightednessWhen the Jews demanded that Pilate release Barabbas instead of Jesus “Pilate said to them, ‘What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?’” (Matthew 27:22) This question posed by Pilate is one which all men must ask themselves. Pilate made his decision concerning Jesus, and will deal with the consequence of his …
Continue reading Sermon: What shall I do with Jesus?Receiving compliments from others is always encouraging. Imagine receiving a compliment from Christ! Five such occasions are considered when Christ complimented another. If Christ complimented one for something they did it stands to reason that we would receive such approval from Him if we follow the example. Ppt: Compliments from Christ Outline: Compliments from Christ To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Compliments from Christ“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15). The following sermon is an examination of the attainment of a Christian’s hope by the spiritual birth. Ppt: The …
Continue reading Sermon: The Defense for My HopeIn Mark 3:31-35, Jesus manifested a spiritual perspective which we would do well to gain ourselves. His emphasis was on faith, He evaluated the spiritual fellowship above any physical connection, and He showed that His followers are blessed as a part of His family. Ppt: Faith, Fellowship, and Family Outline: Faith, Fellowship, and Family To download, right …
Continue reading Sermon: Faith, Fellowship, and FamilyChristians are those who walk by faith (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:7). This means that every decision they make is faith based. What does God desire? What does His word say? When we act, we are not to act on the various matters of life – temptation, persecution, doubt, etc. – rather, we are to act …
Continue reading Sermon: Acting on FaithWhen someone asks us, “What’s your story?,” what is it that we will tell them. What do we wish to tell them? What things matter most to us? When our life is over, what do we want our story to be? Ppt: The Story of a Man Outline: The Story of a Man To download, right-click on …
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