Many people followed Jesus in His ministry on earth. Most did not follow Him for the right reasons, and knew nothing of discipleship. On more than one occasion, Jesus turned to the masses and explained to them the cost of discipleship. One of those moments is recorded in Luke 14:25-33. This sermon examines that text. …
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When one departs from the living God, whether he has subsequently been withdrawn from, or has shown his disinterest by his own departure, what attitudes should the faithful have toward him, and what responsibilities do they have toward him? This sermon in two parts considers the attitudes and responsibilities the faithful are to have, and …
Continue reading Sermon: Attitudes and Responsibilities Toward the Apostate (Parts 1&2)Part 5 in a series of lessons which consider the teachings of Jesus in the upper room, shortly before going to the garden to be betrayed. What is the love which Jesus desires, and requires of us? Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). Ppt: In the Upper Room (5) – If …
Continue reading Sermon: In the Upper Room (5) – If You Love Me, Keep My CommandmentsPart 3 in a series of lessons which consider the teachings of Jesus in the upper room, shortly before going to the garden to be betrayed. A consideration of the command Jesus gave – “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love …
Continue reading Sermon: In the Upper Room (3) – A New CommandmentThe letter to the Angel of the church of Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-7 is considered. We are to be zealous for the Lord, and His work. Ppt: The Church That Left Its First Love Outline: The Church That Left Its First Love Download: mp3
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Many talk about KNOWING God, but do they? Many talk about LOVING God, but do they? Many talk about ABIDING in God’s love, but do they? The many claim to KNOW God, LOVE God, and ABIDE in God’s love, but their actions show otherwise. In part of Jesus’ response to Philip’s question (cf. John 14:8), …
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The scriptural principles regarding fellowship are as clear as any other subject. However, clarity of scripture does not change the fact of hardened hearts. Some receive others into fellowship when they have no authority to do so, and some refuse to receive others into fellowship when they have the obligation to do so. Both actions …
Continue reading Fellowship 4 – Receive HimThe Bible gives guidelines for our speech and actions. They must both be governed by Christ’s authority (cf. Colossians 3:17). As Christians, we must ensure that our saying is consistent with our doing. They must both be in the name of the Lord, and they must not contradict each other. Ppt: Saying and Doing Outline: …
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At this juncture in his epistle, Paul has reached his points of application. He has written of the spiritual blessings in Christ, the way in which the Ephesians were redeemed, and God’s use of himself in the revelation of the mystery, along with his prayer for the Ephesians’ realization and appropriation of the strength offered …
Continue reading Ephesians 4:1-6The accounts recorded in the book of Ruth are considered, and various lessons are drawn out. Outline: Lessons from Ruth Download: mp3
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