The physical body is meant to be temporary. In the New Testament, a tent is used as a metaphor for the body (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:1, 4; 2 Peter 1:13-14). We all know tents to be temporary shelter. When we go camping we bring a tent. When we go home we put the tent away …
Continue reading Article: Are You Dying? Special points are made with regard to the three words in the title. God Has SPOKEN. God HAS Spoken. GOD Has Spoken. Ppt: God Has Spoken Outline: God Has Spoken Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: God Has Spoken The all of man is to fear God and keep His commandments (cf. Ecc. 12:13). What does it mean to fear God? Ppt: Fear God! Outline: Fear God! Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Fear God! “But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to …
Continue reading Article: The Lord is not SlackIn the chapter previous to our text, Paul warns the brethren of being cheated through “philosophy and empty deceit” (2:8), legalism (cf. 2:11-17), “worship of angels” (2:18), and asceticism (cf. 2:21). “These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom” (2:23). However, there is no wisdom there. He begins chapter 3 with the statement, “If then …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Sermon 8 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus concludes His sermon. We must not only hear all that He says, but we must do all that He says. Then we will be like the man who chose the rock for his foundation. Outline: Founded on the Rock Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Founded on the Rock There are many factors in man’s salvation. All must be present in order for man to attain salvation. What are the factors, and what do they accomplish? Ppt: The Factors in Man’s Salvation Outline: The Factors in Man’s Salvation Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Factors in Man’s Salvation James 1:21-25 describes hearing the word without acting on it as a man observing himself in a mirror and not changing any of the flaws he sees. God’s Mirror, i.e. the “implanted word,” shows us how to dress modestly. Ppt: God’s Mirror Outline: God’s Mirror Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: God’s Mirror Sermon 6 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus explains the acceptable perspective of life. We must lay up treasures in heaven rather than focusing on physical things. Jesus deserves our service and attention. Ppt: Heavenly Treasure Outline: Heavenly Treasure Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Heavenly TreasureIt would be surprising to come across a person who doesn’t know about Jonah. Most that know about Jonah only know that he was swallowed by a “great fish,” and was in its belly for “three days and three nights.” However, being swallowed by the fish is certainly not the most important part of the …
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