“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13) Our salvation is our responsibility, …
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“And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” (Ephesians 1:22-23) What is the church’s purpose? What should any local church aim to be? How are we to truly be the “fullness” …
Continue reading Sermon: The Church – The Fullness of Him Who Fills All in All (Part 3)Christians are to be those who profess godliness. The attire of a Christian should be consistent with this profession. Principles of godliness throughout scripture like holiness, love for fellow man, influence in the world, and raising children in godliness should be carefully considered in the topic of modest attire. Ppt: Concerning Modesty – Applying Principles of …
Continue reading Sermon: Concerning Modesty – Applying Principles of GodlinessIt is God’s will that the Christian be conformed to the image of His Son (cf. Romans 8:29). This will be consummated in the resurrection, but is a process which begins while serving God on earth. The Christian must avoid conforming to the world in order to conform to Christ (cf. Romans 12:1-2). This sermon …
Continue reading Sermon: Proper ConformityPart 3 of 3 in a series on “social drinking.” Does the Bible authorize the moderate consumption of alcohol? This final lesson discusses the fact that drunkenness, or intoxication, is but a matter of degree. Any degree of drunkenness is condemned. Also, the necessity for Christians to be sober, and holy is considered. Even “social,” …
Continue reading Sermon: Alcohol, “Social Drinking,” and the Christian (3)“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15). In order to live lives that are pleasing to God, we must set Him apart in our hearts, …
Continue reading Sermon: Sanctify the Lord God in Your HeartsWe must believe that God is (cf. Hebrews 11:6), but we must also come to know WHO is He. It is not enough to have mere belief in His existence. He has revealed unto us His wisdom and will (cf. 1 Corinthians 2). We must search it out and come to know Him more intimately. …
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This section of Peter’s epistle is predicated on what he discussed before. They were begotten by God to a “living hope” (v. 3). They had a promise of an inheritance (v. 4-5). Their faith, being tested, was found genuine, and the end thereof is the “salvation of [their] souls” (v. 9). This is that which …
Continue reading 1 Peter 1:13-16Christians are those who have been set apart. However, they still have relationships and responsibilities to the world. A few are discussed in light of the apostle Peter’s exhortation in 1 Peter 2:11-12. Ppt: Christians and the World Outline: Christians and the World Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Christians and the WorldThe consumption of alcohol is common place throughout the world, and especially in this country. At one point in time the dangers alcohol consumption posed led to its prohibition. Yet the desires of the flesh overwhelmed the moral compass of the masses and the sale and consumption of alcohol were re-implemented and continue to this …
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