Exodus 17:8-16 records the attack of Amalek on Israel at Rephidim. God gave Israel victory, “And Moses built an altar and called its name, The-LORD-Is-My-Banner” (Exodus 17:15). God fights for us, but we must go to Him in faith. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: The Lord is My BannerFaith
Like the disciples who were “about a stone’s throw” away from Jesus but were not present enough to watch and pray (cf. Luke 22:39-46), it is possible for us to seem close to Jesus, but truly be distant. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: A Stone’s Throw“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) Where is joy found, and what is the driving force of joy? The life of fellowship with Christ affords us true, immeasurable joy. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Joy of the Lord“When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said to those who followed, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!’” (Matthew 8:10) What kind of faith did the centurion have? What made Jesus marvel? We should seek to possess the same kind of faith. Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Great Faith According to Jesus“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13) What did Paul mean by this, and how does it apply to Christians today? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: I Can DoPaul told Timothy, “But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.” (1 Timothy 6:11) Faith is not just seen in the negative (what we flee, or don’t do), but in the positive (what we pursue, or do). We must seek to pursue all the things of …
Continue reading Sermon: Faith that Pursues“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16) What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? There is much confusion on the topic. A careful study of the text of Galatians 5 shows us exactly what it means to walk in the Spirit. …
Continue reading Sermon: Walk in the Spirit“If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do?” (Psalm 11:3) Psalm 11 reflects on a time in David’s life when he was in grave danger. The foundations of righteousness, truth, justice, and piety before God were suspended by those who should have fought for them the most. What do we do when the …
Continue reading Sermon: Crumbling Foundations and Steady FaithAmos prophesied to Israel concerning the righteous judgment of God concerning their unfaithfulness to Him. One of his warnings foretold of a famine of the word of God (Amos 8:11-14). Is it possible for us to suffer such a famine today? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select …
Continue reading Sermon: A Famine of the Word of God“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) An encouraging verse considered in light of its context. If anything changes in our walk of faith, it is not Jesus. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Jesus Christ is the Same