When Barnabas arrived in Antioch, the scripture tells us he saw the grace of God (cf. Acts 11:23). The grace of God is visible, though in spiritual ways (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:7). What will we be seeing when we see the grace of God? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: God’s Grace in This PlaceGrace
John’s account of Jesus washing the disciples feet in the upper room provides an example of humility, service, and love that each disciple is called to engage in. Jesus answered Peter’s objection to Him washing his feet, “If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.” (John 13:8, ESV). The “share” Jesus alludes to is no …
Continue reading Sermon: Blessed are You if You Do Them – Engagement in GraceAt the beginning of a new year it is wise to sharpen our spiritual focus. Among several things, our focus should be on faith, obedience, grace, being unspotted from the world, and our salvation. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Spiritual Focus in 2025In Romans 9-11, Paul answers perceived Jewish objections to God’s rejection of the nation of Israel. He explains the sovereignty of God, including God’s choice on how man is saved. While the Jews sought to be righteous by the works of the Law of Moses, more fundamentally their flaw was simply refusing the plan God …
Continue reading Sermon: When Grace is No Longer Grace (Parts 1&2)Romans 5:12-21 contains an important and powerful contrast between our sin and God’s grace. It is important for us to understand how sufficient and powerful God’s provision in Christ is. However, we must also be careful to fully understand how it works, how it is applied, and how it is to dramatically change our lives. …
Continue reading Sermon: Where Sin Abounded, Grace Abounded Much More2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21 record David’s sin in ordering a census. It shows the great cost of sin and salvation in the punishment brought because of the sin, and the great grace of God displayed. It also shows the great cost of sacrifice as David refused to offer that which cost him …
Continue reading Sermon: The Cost of Sin, Salvation, and SacrificeIn 1 Corinthians 16, Paul gave the saints the command for giving as we have prospered on the first day of the week. We need to be careful to observe this command, but also to understand it. Paul addressed this topic in further depth in 2 Corinthians 8-9. We need to appreciate the grace of …
Continue reading Sermon: The Grace of Giving
In the first four chapters of Paul’s first Corinthian letter, he dealt with sectarianism and pride amongst his readers. Some were saying, “’I am of Paul,’ or ‘I am of Apollos,’ or ‘I am of Cephas,’ or ‘I am of Christ’” (1 Corinthians 1:12). In doing so they were exalting themselves above others. This caused strife, and …
Continue reading Received, Not AchievedAfter the death of Stephen, a great persecution arose against the church. This scattered the brethren, who then went about preaching the gospel. In Acts 8, the gospel reached Samaria. There are several lessons to learn from the account. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: The Gospel in SamariaPaul exhorted the Roman brethren to respond to God’s mercies by making themselves a living sacrifice (cf. Romans 12:1-2). What is the spiritual life of service to God which He requires? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Living Sacrifice