The 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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It is imperative that we understand the concept of holiness. For, God is holy, and He has called us to holiness (cf. 1 Peter 1:13-16). The whole concept of holiness refutes the false concept of a relaxed New Covenant God. Holiness is expected out of God’s disciples every bit as much, if not more, than …
Continue reading Sermon: The Holiness of GodComparing ourselves with ourselves and others is hardly ever a good idea. However, comparing ourselves with God is an expectation from Him. What if God gave like you give? What if God forgave like you forgive? What if God behaved like you behave? What if God warned like you warn? These are a few questions …
Continue reading Sermon: What If?Each of us should be longing for heaven. To long for heaven is to long for spiritual things while in this physical body. This sermon discusses a few. Ppt: Longing for Heaven Outline: Longing for Heaven Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Longing for HeavenWhile we are living in our temporal dwelling place we should always seek to please God. Proverbs 6:16-19 discusses seven things that are an abomination to the Lord. The opposite of those seven prove to be pleasing to the Lord. Outline: 7 Things That Please God Audio: mp3
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This sermon discusses some of the products of God’s grace. Ppt: Products of the Grace of God Outline: Products of the Grace of God Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Products of the Grace of God We need to examine our lives in order to maintain spiritual health. Here are some signs that indicate a decline of spiritual health. Ppt: Signs That You Are Dying Spiritually Outline: Signs That You Are Dying Spiritually Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Signs That You are Dying SpirituallyIn the text, Paul gives the Christians in Thessalonica some exhortations for Christian living. He urges and exhorts them to “abound more and more.” This calls for a constant longing for improvement. There is always room for growth. Paul had given them instruction on how to they “ought to walk and to please God.” This …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8Part two of a two part lesson. What is sanctification? What does it mean for a Christian? How is sanctification applied? This lesson makes some application of being holy. Ppt: You Were Sanctified! (Part 2) Outline: You Were Sanctified! (Part 2) Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: You Were Sanctified! (Part 2)Part one of a two part lesson. What is sanctification? What does it mean? What are some examples of sanctification? How do I become one of the sanctified? Ppt: You Were Sanctified! (Part 1) Outline: You Were Sanctified! (Part 1) Audio: mp3
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