The 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 …
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Our 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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The earth rotates, revolves around the sun, and time continues. With the constant change in time there is a constant change in the events of life. These changes in life do not always work to our favor. In fact, the writer of Ecclesiastes explained, “I returned and saw under the sun that – The race is …
Continue reading Christians: Timeless Optimists“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13) A life of true fulfillment, joy, peace, and hope is found only in God, His word revealed by the Holy Spirit, and our faithful obedience …
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“Consistency, thou art a jewel.” We crave consistency, but rarely get it. Even when we do it is understood as a relative concept with varying degrees. Some have differing views on what constitutes consistency, and even that varies regarding the respective context under consideration. Regardless, even when we think we find consistency we inevitably discover …
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The first epistle to the Thessalonians begins with a thankful remembrance of the faith displayed by the recipients of the letter. It impresses us with the power of our actions. Even the great apostle Paul was astounded by the faith of these brethren. Genuine faith can reach beyond the limits of our known geography. Paul …
Continue reading The Thessalonians’ ExampleBefore giving a detailed consideration of Christ’s High Priesthood, the Hebrew writer had to admonish his readers for their negligence in spiritual growth (cf. Hebrews 5:12-14; 6). Ironically, the subject he would find it difficult to explain to them because of their immaturity was the very thing that could help them through their tough situation. …
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