In the text given, James aptly describes the proper reaction to God’s word. It is of grave importance that we understand this reaction is the only one fit for citizens of the kingdom of God. Hear the word. It is impossible to please God without faith (cf. Hebrews 11:6). That faith can only come by …
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Adjectives such as militant that are used to describe religious activists have been given an extremely negative connotation. This is so due to barbaric religions such as Islam that encourage physical confrontation, and the slaying of anyone opposed. This type of behavior is intolerable. Jesus never condoned physical harm to those who weren’t His followers …
Continue reading Article: Militant ChristianityThis sermon uses Hebrews 12:16-17 to discuss the idea of selling your birthright. How much would you sell it for? Or how much would you give to secure it? Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: What is the price for your birthright?“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life – is not of the Father but …
Continue reading Article: “All that is in the world” as seen in Matthew 4
Sermon audio of November 2-5 gospel meeting with Eddie Caskey from Dallas, Texas. Why should we serve God? (Job – class) The account of Job is used to show why we should serve God at all times. Audio: mp3 Does God have your heart? A common reason for our spiritual struggles is the lack of …
Continue reading Gospel Meeting with Eddie Caskey There are lessons to be learned from the account of David slaying the Philistine. A few are discussed. Outline: Lessons From David and Goliath Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Lessons From David and GoliathA popular doctrine is that of the imputation of Christ’s righteousness to the Christian. A false sense of security is given by this doctrine. It is the idea that upon faith Christ’s personal righteousness is transferred to the believer. In other words, when God looks down on the believer it isn’t the believer He sees, …
Continue reading Article: Is Christ’s righteousness transferred to the Christian?Our finite minds cannot fully comprehend the concept of eternity. We must have faith in God “that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). 2 Peter 3 is examined to illustrate the importance of our remembrance of eternity. God’s delay does not mean He isn’t coming. …
Continue reading Sermon: Forgetting Eternity Paul writes in Colossians 2:12 that we are “raised with [Christ] through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.” This sermon discusses how ultimately the accomplishment is by the working of God, but we have to have faith. Outline: Faith in the Working of God Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Faith in the Working of God There is a popularity in seeking to cut religion out of the bible. Some say this is what Jesus came to do. However, remember what He said in Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.” Of course Jesus …
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