“I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.” (John 4:38) It is important that we remember those who labored before us, and the blessings we receive from their work as we seek to continue it with our own labors. Ppt: Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: Entering Into the Labors of OthersFellowship
As Paul defends his ministry against his opponents in Corinth, he highlights how much better the New Covenant is than that from Sinai. Several contrasts are drawn, and important insight is given from a scene at Sinai in Exodus 34. What does it mean that “the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life” (2 Corinthians 3:6). Ppt: Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: Letter and SpiritFrom the beginning, God’s desire has been to dwell with those He created in His image. The tabernacle and temple in the Old Testament play a major role in this desire becoming reality. These foreshadowed the ultimate dwelling place of God among men, the temple of today. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: The Temple of TodayA life of fellowship with God is a blessing in itself, and also brings many blessings with it. Proverbs 3:1-12 outlines some points about the blessing of life in the Lord. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Blessing of Life in the LordGod has blessed us with many spiritual blessings. Among them is the blessing of the assembly. It is not merely a duty, but an indispensable need that God has supplied. Why is the assembly so important, and what makes it such a tremendous blessing? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: The Blessing of the Assembly1 John was written to give confidence in the knowledge of salvation (cf. 1 John 5:13). The first chapter sets the foundation for this confidence – fellowship with God. How do I know I have fellowship with God? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Confidence in Fellowship – Walking in the LightIn writing about his stewardship of the mystery, Paul details several elements which brought Jew and Gentile together (cf. Ephesians 3:1-7). They were united in the truth and working together in fellowship. These same foundational principles are the pattern for our unity and fellowship today. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
Continue reading Sermon: Truth, Understanding, Unity, and Fellowship“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“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)“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) As Jehovah dwelt among the Israelites in the tabernacle, so God dwelt among men in the flesh in the person of Jesus. Still today, …
Continue reading Sermon: The Word Tabernacled Among Us