“Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” – 2 Timothy 3:12 – “Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.” – 1 Peter 4:16 – Jesus had a task for His twelve disciples. As the incarnate …
Continue reading Article: “We find the defendant guilty of Christianity”Obedience
The first of many in a series titled: What is…? Faith is of paramount importance. “Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6) Subscribe to my YouTube channel by clicking …
Continue reading Video: What is: Faith?The great commission given to the disciples by Jesus is also applicable to Christians today. Within the great commission there are four “all’s” that are both instructive, and encouraging. Outline: All’s of the Great Commission Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: “All”‘s of the Great CommissionUnselfish – In order to maintain unity within a local congregation, one must have the mind of Christ. “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the …
Continue reading Article: UnityAfter experiencing the vision of the Macedonian plea for help (cf. 16:9-10), Paul – along with the company of Silas, Timothy, and Luke – journeyed to Philippi to preach the gospel. God’s plan to preach the gospel to the Jews led Paul firstly to the synagogue upon entering a city. However, Philippi had no synagogue, …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Acts 16:11-15Jeff discusses the importance of redeeming our time while on earth. He points out some ways in which God expects us to redeem our time. Ppt: Redeeming the Time Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Redeeming The Time (Jeff Burnett)John chapter 13 records an important event in the life of Jesus. In the moments leading up to His death on the cross, Jesus took time to teach His disciples some final lessons. “[Jesus] rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. After that, He poured water into a …
Continue reading Article: “If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me”The text records events “before the Feast of the Passover” (v. 1). Jesus final moments before His imminent death He took as an opportunity to teach His disciples. Contained in these seventeen verses is a lesson of paramount importance to our salvation, and our lives of discipleship in this foreign land. “After that, He poured …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: John 13:1-17Class Material: 1 Peter Outlines Audio: Below are links to the audio of the classes on 1 Peter. Introduction Audio: 1 Peter Introduction Chapter Audio 1 Peter 1 1:3-12; 1:13-25 1 Peter 2 2:1-12; 2:13-20; 2:20-25 1 Peter 3 3:1-4; 3:5-7; 3:8-16; 3:17-22 1 Peter 4 4:1-6; 4:7-11; 4:12-19 1 Peter 5 5:1-14
Continue reading Class: The First Epistle of PeterOn the road to Damascus the Lord appeared to Saul. Luke’s record reveals, “Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one…and he was three days without sight” (Acts 9:8-9). Saul was blind, but his eyes were opened to some things after his encounter with Christ. Outline: Saul’s …
Continue reading Sermon: Saul’s Blind Sight