God has shown His love for Christians in His scheme of redemption. Before the foundation of the world God chose a special people for salvation (cf. Ephesians 1:4). Contrary to Calvinistic doctrine this predestination is not individual. The text clearly states that man obtains salvation “through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.” …
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Christians are begotten to a living hope (cf. 1 Peter 1:3-5). This sermon discusses that hope, and how you can attain it. Ppt: Living Hope Outline: Living Hope Audio: mp3
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This sermon discusses some of the products of God’s grace. Ppt: Products of the Grace of God Outline: Products of the Grace of God Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Products of the Grace of God We need to examine our lives in order to maintain spiritual health. Here are some signs that indicate a decline of spiritual health. Ppt: Signs That You Are Dying Spiritually Outline: Signs That You Are Dying Spiritually Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Signs That You are Dying Spiritually Sermon presented on 4/27/14 by brother John Ezell. Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Lessons From the Boston Marathon (John Ezell) The physical body is meant to be temporary. In the New Testament, a tent is used as a metaphor for the body (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:1, 4; 2 Peter 1:13-14). We all know tents to be temporary shelter. When we go camping we bring a tent. When we go home we put the tent away …
Continue reading Article: Are You Dying? There are many factors in man’s salvation. All must be present in order for man to attain salvation. What are the factors, and what do they accomplish? Ppt: The Factors in Man’s Salvation Outline: The Factors in Man’s Salvation Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Factors in Man’s Salvation Sermon 7 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus says not to judge, but what does He mean? He also speaks about asking, seeking, and knocking. Outline: Judging and Asking Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Judging and Asking James 1:21-25 describes hearing the word without acting on it as a man observing himself in a mirror and not changing any of the flaws he sees. God’s Mirror, i.e. the “implanted word,” shows us how to dress modestly. Ppt: God’s Mirror Outline: God’s Mirror Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: God’s Mirror The second item in the list of first principles mentioned in Hebrews 6 is “faith toward God” (v. 1). Aside from love, faith is perhaps the most misconstrued term in the Bible. While the Greek word from which faith is translated, pistis, means belief, faith toward God is not merely limited to that. This principle …
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