The erroneous doctrine of Premillennialism is prevalent. Among the many details of this doctrine is the secret and silent “rapture,” or catching away, of the saints at Christ’s coming. Is this taught in scripture? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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“For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.” (2 Peter 1:9) Christians must guard themselves against shortsightedness. They are to live with heaven in their view, and give diligence to be more like Christ each day. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: Battling ShortsightednessWhen the Thessalonians were converted, they had their hope set on the return of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 1:10). Surely, after Paul wrote about the hope of those who had fallen asleep and the future reunion with them in the resurrection the Thessalonians eager anticipation of that Day would grow (cf. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). In his closing chapter, …
Continue reading Sermon: To the Church of the Thessalonians – Their Hope (Chapter 5)Paul was thankful for the news he received from Timothy about the faithfulness of the Thessalonians. They continued in their work for the Lord even though tested by firey trials. However, Paul’s love for them is shown in his earnest desire that they “abound more and more” (1 Thessalonians 4:1). In chapter 4, Paul covers some areas …
Continue reading Sermon: To the Church of the Thessalonians – Their Growth (Chapter 4)The miracles of Jesus confirm His claim as the Messiah, the Son of God (cf. John 20:30-31). They also teach us much about the nature of His power, His character, His relation to us and His desire for us. The miracles confirm His revelation, but are a revelation themselves. In the first miracle in Cana of Galilee, …
Continue reading Sermon: Water Turned to Wine – The Power Over QualityThe significance of hope to the Christian experience is impossible to overemphasize. Everything we say and do touches the topic. While it is a blessed topic to discuss, we must understand the utility of hope. It has a functionary purpose. What is the function of hope? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: The Function of HopeOur greatest goal in life should be to reach the eternal glory of heaven promised by God. What are the steps to get to that goal? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: 3 Steps to Eternal GloryLamentations is a gloomy book detailing the grief experienced by the Jews in the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. They had forsaken God, and were punished. However, in the middle of the book there is the positive message of hope. We can learn from the perspective of the writer as he drew strength from …
Continue reading Sermon: A 5 Step Plan for Handling AdversitySuffering, affliction, and death are common to man. The apostles experienced it greatly, but Paul’s description of His ministry is telling concerning the hope of Christians (2 Corinthians 4:16-18). Christians look at the unseen, not the seen. As they trust in God, the negative affliction actually transforms them, and prepares them for “the eternal weight …
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Acts 3 records the healing of the lame man who “laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful” (v. 2). Those who witnessed the lame man walking at the side of Peter and John were “greatly amazed” (v. 11). This opened a door of opportunity for Peter to speak about the Christ to the ones …
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