In Psalm 50, the Holy Spirit speaks of God’s judgment of His people Israel, especially concerning their worship before Him, and the hypocrisy of their sinful actions. Applications are made. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Before the Judge – Worship and DevotionJudgment
Peter noted that “the God of all grace…called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus” (1 Peter 5:10). The glory we have been invited to share in with Christ in heaven is awaiting those who take three steps – Out of Self, Into Christ, and Through the Judgment. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: Three Steps to Eternal GloryJames addressed a type of evil judgment in James 4:11-12. Such judgment is without the Divine standard, thus, a usurpation of authority. We have no right to make judgments where God has not first made judgements. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Judging the Law“For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13) God is just, and will deal with sin and sinners accordingly. However, we are thankful that He is a God of mercy, and that such is triumphant over judgment. This sermon considers the mercy of God. …
Continue reading Sermon: Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment“This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him. If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” (2 Timothy 2:11-13) We must remain faithful to Christ, …
Continue reading Sermon: He Cannot Deny Himself“Some men’s sins are clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow later. Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.” (1 Timothy 5:24-25) Ppt: Sins that Follow Later, and Good Works that Cannot be Hidden Outline: Sins that Follow Later, and Good Works …
Continue reading Sermon: Sins that Follow Later, and Good Works that Cannot be HiddenChristians must be careful about the humanistic/anthropocentric perspective which most possess today. The Christian’s world view has God at its center – Theocentric. We must beware lest the anthropocentric – man at center – perspective warps our understanding of spiritual topics. God should be our focus in everything. Ppt: Maintaining a Theocentric Perspective Outline: Maintaining a Theocentric …
Continue reading Sermon: Maintaining a Theocentric Perspective“He who despises the word will be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.” (Proverbs 13:13) Why do many not fear God’s word? Why should we fear God’s word? Ppt: Fearing God’s Word Outline: Fearing God’s Word To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Fearing God’s Word“I know that you are Abraham’s descendants, but you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.” (John 8:37) The Jews did not allow free course for Jesus’ word. They allowed their biases, and preconceived notions about the Messiah to shut the truth out. For this reason they would not be …
Continue reading Sermon: Place for the WordWhile in custody Paul was given the opportunity to speak with the governor Felix, and his wife Drusilla. He spoke “concerning the faith in Christ” (Acts 24:24). The specific topics Paul addressed are given by the Holy Spirit – “he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come” (v. 25). This sermon considers these …
Continue reading Sermon: Concerning the Faith in Christ