God was very intentional in His creation of woman, and very intentional in His placement of her. When women are not mindful of God and His intentions for them the family, church, and society are negatively affected. When she seeks to please God by fulfilling the role He gave her, everyone around her is benefitted …
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Peter, James, and John had the privilege of going further in the garden with Jesus when He went to pray. Luke records they were but a “stone’s throw” from Jesus (Luke 22:41). However, they showed that they were much further as they failed to watch and pray. Is it possible that we are at a …
Continue reading Sermon: The Distance Greater Than a Stone’s ThrowPeter told his readers to grow in grace (2 Peter 3:18). In the first chapter he discussed how God was seeking to multiply grace to his readers (2 Peter 1:2-4). He then discussed their part – adding to their faith various graces (2 Peter 1:5-7). The fifth in the list is “godliness.” Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in Grace – GodlinessWhen considering modesty there are two opposite ends of the spectrum. Ostentatious (excessive) dress and sexually attractive (insufficient) dress. This sermon considers each as they contrast with the godly character the Christian is to profess with their dress. Ppt: Concerning Modesty – Ostentatious and Sexually Attractive Dress Outline: Concerning Modesty – Ostentatious and Sexually Attractive Dress To …
Continue reading Sermon: Concerning Modesty – Ostentatious and Sexually Attractive Dress (Parts 1&2)In 1 Timothy 2:9-10 Paul gives instruction concerning the need for modest attire. Why must Christians dress modestly? What is modest attire? Can we draw a line? How can we know that line? Ppt: Concerning Modesty Outline: Concerning Modesty To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Concerning ModestyChristians must be careful about the humanistic/anthropocentric perspective which most possess today. The Christian’s world view has God at its center – Theocentric. We must beware lest the anthropocentric – man at center – perspective warps our understanding of spiritual topics. God should be our focus in everything. Ppt: Maintaining a Theocentric Perspective Outline: Maintaining a Theocentric …
Continue reading Sermon: Maintaining a Theocentric PerspectiveThis two part sermon considers the list of virtues Peter exhorted his audience to add to their faith (cf. 2 Peter 1:5-11). In the new year of 2019, we should work on adding, and improving these virtues in our lives in service to God. Ppt: Add to Your Faith Outline: Add to Your Faith To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Add to Your Faith“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, …
Continue reading Sermon: Godliness with ContentmentWhat is the focus of preaching the gospel? What goals are included in such? This sermon considers the text of Titus 1:1-4, which gives insight into the apostle Paul’s work in the preaching of God’s word. Ppt: Paul’s Work in the Word Outline: Paul’s Work in the Word To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Paul’s Work in the Word“In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works” (1 Timothy 2:9-10). This sermon discusses what the Holy Spirit taught concerning modesty. Then, using some Old …
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