Timothy needed encouragement to share in the sufferings of the gospel with Paul. To incite courage in Timothy Paul wrote, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
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“And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory …
Continue reading Sermon: Love Abounding God’s WayWe are often warmed by positive memories from home. Memories of such moments helped shape us into who we are today, and makes us appreciate our loved ones, especially those who raised us. The greatest memories one can have from home are those of a godly household. Our homes should be structured in such a …
Continue reading Sermon: Memories from HomePaul commanded that we aid our brethren in bearing their burdens (Galatians 6:2). This especially concerns the spiritual matters of life. We must help each other get to heaven. What might hinder us from aiding each other in this way? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Hindrances to Aiding Our BrethrenPaul’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: …
Continue reading Sermon: Bear One Another’s BurdensIn 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…”
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