The Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Jesus is the first creation of God, and is not God Himself. According to them, He is called “the Son of God” because He is the foremost created Son. How should this error be answered? What does the Bible mean when it refers to Jesus as “the Son of God?” …
Continue reading Sermon: The Divine Son of GodFalse Doctrine
With so many contradictory doctrines all claiming to be of God, how do we discern between truth and error? John gives the divine blueprint (1 John 3:24-4:6). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Confidence in Discernment – The Spirit of Truth and Error“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 SameAn accusation was levied against Jesus in Matthew 12:22-30 when He cast out a demon. This accusation was countered effectively by the Master Teacher. The text serves as an example of the powerlessness of error in standing against the truth. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: A House Divided Against Itself Will Not StandInstead of turning to God in the face of Assyrian threat, Judah turned to a refuge of lies (Isaiah 28:14-15). Their plan failed miserably, and is reserved for us to learn from. We must not turn to any other refuge than God, for everything else is a refuge of lies. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: A Refuge of LiesIn Matthew 12:22-30, Jesus was accused of casting out demons by the power of Satan. His response pointed out the logical failure of the argument, and the only logical conclusion of the truth. Similarly, with all error there is a logical failure, and the truth always wins. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: A House Divided Against Itself Will Not Stand – The Logical Failure of ErrorAfter the first sins were committed men sought to hide from God (cf. Genesis 3:8-10). Still today, men vainly attempt to hide from God. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Hiding from GodPaul warned Timothy of a coming apostasy in 1 Timothy 4. He then gave Timothy some personal instruction as a minister of the gospel concerning instructing the brethren of said error. The chapter stands as a blueprint for us to follow in arming ourselves against the danger of departing from the faith. Ppt: Armed Against Apostasy …
Continue reading Sermon: Armed Against ApostasyIt appears that Jude had originally intended to write concerning a slightly different subject. The positive subject of “our common salvation” was being threatened by false teachers. It was a subject that no doubt would have brought joy to Jude’s audience, but if it was compromised by false doctrine in made no difference. So he …
Continue reading Sermon: Salvation Worth Fighting For“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.” (1 Timothy 6:6) This sermon explores the relationship between godliness and contentment. Godliness with contentment reaches other facets of life beyond material and monetary matters. We must possess a godward piety in conjunction with a contentment. Such is great gain. Ppt: Godliness with Contentment Outline: Godliness with Contentment To download, …
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