Christians must be careful about the humanistic/anthropocentric perspective which most possess today. The Christian’s world view has God at its center – Theocentric. We must beware lest the anthropocentric – man at center – perspective warps our understanding of spiritual topics. God should be our focus in everything. Ppt: Maintaining a Theocentric Perspective Outline: Maintaining a Theocentric …
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God calls us to be excellent – “extremely good; outstanding” (New Oxford American Dictionary); “very good of its kind” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). He calls us to the standard of His Son (cf. Ephesians 4:13). However, anyone can be excellent for a period of time. God wants our excellence to be sustained. He calls us to a …
Continue reading Sermon: Sustained ExcellencePaul wrote to the brethren in Galatia, “And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God” (Galatians 6:16). This sermon considers the contrast between fleshly Israel, and the true spiritual Israel, “the Israel of God.” Ppt: The Israel of God Outline: The Israel of God …
Continue reading Sermon: The Israel of GodWhat does God expect of us after we are initially obedient to the gospel and become a child of His? Ppt: So I’ve obeyed the Gospel…Now what? Outline: So I’ve obeyed the Gospel…Now what? To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: So I’ve obeyed the Gospel…Now what?Paul said, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). This is the key to spiritual success. How can we overcome any temptation? How can we endure any trial? How can we grow into the person God calls us to be? The statement of Paul in Philippians 4:13 is considered from …
Continue reading Sermon: I Can Do…This sermon discusses the character trait of dependability. Christians are to be dependable. They are to be faithful. Can God depend on us? Can the brethren depend on us? Ppt: Dependability Outline: Dependability To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: DependabilityDo we serve God because it is convenient? Do we have the conviction to revere Him, and do everything He commands, or do we simply observe what is convenient for us to observe? We need to examine ourselves to ensure our religion and faith is not a matter of convenience, but sincere conviction. Jeroboam is …
Continue reading Sermon: Religion of ConvenienceConcerning the necessities to endure trials James wrote, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting” (James 1:5-6). This sermon is an exposition of James 1. By inspiration, …
Continue reading Sermon: Asking for Wisdom in FaithThis two part sermon considers the list of virtues Peter exhorted his audience to add to their faith (cf. 2 Peter 1:5-11). In the new year of 2019, we should work on adding, and improving these virtues in our lives in service to God. Ppt: Add to Your Faith Outline: Add to Your Faith To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Add to Your FaithAn exposition of John 10 is given – Jesus uses the illustration of the shepherd and his sheep. Contrasts are made between the prideful, unbelieving, unloving Jewish rulers, and Jesus. Various applications are then made from the text. Ppt: Jesus, the Loving Shepherd Outline: Jesus, the Loving Shepherd To download, right-click on the title in the track …
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