In 1 Timothy 6, Paul gave attention to false teachers whose motivation was money. He warned of the dangers that come with the love of money, and required godliness with contentment. Further instruction was given to the rich of the brethren. They were to trust in God rather than material wealth, and use their wealth …
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The 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“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.” (1 Timothy 6:6) This sermon explores the relationship between godliness and contentment. Godliness with contentment reaches other facets of life beyond material and monetary matters. We must possess a godward piety in conjunction with a contentment. Such is great gain. Ppt: Godliness with Contentment Outline: Godliness with Contentment To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Godliness with ContentmentJesus said, “For the sons of this world are more shrewd in their generation than the sons of light” (Luke 16:8b). This sermon considers the parable of the unjust steward, and application is made. Ppt: Shrewd Sons of Light Outline: Shrewd Sons of Light To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Shrewd Sons of LightExodus 25 records God’s command that Moses make a request before the Israelites that they bring free-will offerings to God for the building of the sanctuary. Exodus 35 and 36 record their fulfillment of this request. We can learn from the liberality and willingness in their Offerings for the Sanctuary. Ppt: Offerings for the Sanctuary …
Continue reading Sermon: Offerings for the SanctuaryLuke 16:19-31 contains the story of the rich man and Lazarus. The focus of the story is on the rich man. There are many things to consider when observing these events. The following sermon considers a few lessons we can learn from the text. Ppt: Lessons from the Rich Man (Luke 16) Outline: Lessons from …
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Covetousness is prevalent in the culture of which we are a part. It is a sin that is belittled by many, but is extremely ungodly. By inspiration Paul placed it on the same plane as idolatry (cf. Colossians 3:5). We should avoid covetousness because “those who practice such things are deserving of death” (Romans 1:32). …
Continue reading Sermon: CovetousnessPaul says, “godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6). He also said, “I have learned…to be content” (Philippians 4:11). What is contentment? Why is it important? How do we become content? Ppt: Learning to be Content Outline: Learning to be Content Audio: mp3
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This sermon discusses potential idols in our lives. Outline: The Folly of Idolatry Audio: mp3
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