When the Jews insisted on the release of Barabbas instead of Jesus, Pilate asked, “What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” (Matthew 27:22) In a way, Pilate asked himself this question, and what he did with Jesus brought great guilt upon him. We, too, must ask ourselves this question every day. Ppt: Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: What shall I do with Jesus?Faith
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do …
Continue reading Sermon: A Heart of FleshWe are a people who enjoy telling and hearing stories. The stories of others entertain us, and even can help us learn. We need to realize we are writing our own story, a story that will be opened before God in judgment. What story are we writing for ourselves? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: What will your story be?“The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.” (Proverbs 29:25) Fear is debilitating, and will not allow us to be the disciples we are called to be. If we trust in the Lord we will be lifted above our fears, and find safety in Him. This second part …
Continue reading Sermon: Fear’s Snare and Faith’s Haven (Part 2)Acts 1 records the events just prior to Jesus’ ascension, His ascension, and what the disciples did before the kingdom was established on the day of Pentecost. The text supplies us with several lessons to learn. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” The sermon …
Continue reading Sermon: Between His Ascension and Kingdom“Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1). While there may be a particular sin which troubles us, underneath all specific sin is a problem we must lay aside if we are to win …
Continue reading Sermon: The Sin Which So Easily Ensnares Us“The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.” (Proverbs 29:25) Fear is debilitating, and will not allow us to be the disciples we are called to be. If we trust in the Lord we will be lifted above our fears, and find safety in Him. This first …
Continue reading Sermon: Fear’s Snare and Faith’s Haven (Part 1)The Ephesians were affected by Paul’s imprisonment on their behalf, so he instructed them not to lose heart (Ephesians 3:13). He then prayed, and through such instructed the Ephesians, that the Spirit revealed gospel he had ministered to them would have its full effect in their lives (Ephesians 3:14-21). Rather than being discouraged by Paul’s …
Continue reading Sermon: Honoring the Stewardship of the GospelGod convicted Judah through Micah of their sinful state before Him. Their reply manifested an ignorance of God, and His desire for His children. Micah explains what the Lord requires of His people (cf. Micah 6:8). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” The sermon …
Continue reading Sermon: What does the Lord require?When the apostles were threatened by Jewish leaders they banded together in prayer to God (cf. Acts 4:23-31). Their resolve to do the will of Christ no matter what and their reliance on God in prayer is commendable, and should be emulated. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: A Prayer Offered by Threatened Disciples