Paul’s exhortation to bear one another’s burdens is considered in context. The greatest way we show love to one another, and thus fulfill the law of Christ, is to care for each other’s spiritual well-being. This is especially the case when we see one in sin. We must bear their burden by restoring them. Ppt: …
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In Matthew 18, Jesus answered a dispute among the disciples about greatness in the kingdom with the call to become as a little child. Jesus saw children as incredible examples for His followers to emulate. Among their characteristics discussed in Matthew 18 are humility and purity. This lesson considers four others in addition. Ppt: Like Little …
Continue reading Sermon: Like Little ChildrenThe display of Christ’s love for us in His death on the cross urges us to act in various ways toward Him and God. “For the love of Christ compels us” (2 Corinthians 5:14) to be devoted to God’s will, obedient to God’s will, to abstain from sin, to present ourselves as a living sacrifice, …
Continue reading Sermon: The Love of Christ Compels UsChristians 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 GodlinessThe one justified by faith in Christ is blessed immensely with the prospect of life eternal with God. This hope, unlike anything else, will surely not disappoint. Why? “Because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us” (Romans 5:5). Paul goes on to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Love of God in Our HeartsThe Dead Sea has some unique qualities which serve as an image of a stagnant disciple. As Christians, we cannot be like the Dead Sea, taking and taking without ever giving. Ppt: The Dead Sea Disciple Outline: The Dead Sea Disciple To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Dead Sea Disciple“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 WordThis two part sermon considers the list of virtues Peter exhorted his audience to add to their faith (cf. 2 Peter 1:5-11). In the new year of 2019, we should work on adding, and improving these virtues in our lives in service to God. Ppt: Add to Your Faith Outline: Add to Your Faith To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Add to Your FaithAn exposition of John 10 is given – Jesus uses the illustration of the shepherd and his sheep. Contrasts are made between the prideful, unbelieving, unloving Jewish rulers, and Jesus. Various applications are then made from the text. Ppt: Jesus, the Loving Shepherd Outline: Jesus, the Loving Shepherd To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Jesus, the Loving ShepherdJesus revealed a more intimate facet of His relationship to His disciples – “No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you” (John 15:15). Jesus …
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