In my recent studies I came across the word phylactery. In the context, Jesus was speaking to the multitudes and His disciples of the scribes’ and Pharisees’ hypocrisy. “They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments” (Matthew 23:5). I had come across this word in my reading of the scripture before, …
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Sermon 4 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus continues His sermon on the mount by explaining what it means to have a righteousness that exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees. Ppt: “You have heard that it was said” Outline: “You have heard that it was said” Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: “You have heard that it was said” What is truth? Can we know the truth? We understand the Bible is God’s word, but can we understand what it means? Jesus said, “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). Ppt: What is truth? Outline: What is truth? Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: What is truth? Sermon 3 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Christ did not come to destroy the Law or prophets. He came to fulfill them. He was obedient to the entire Law, just as we are to be under the New Covenant. Outline: The Law Fulfilled Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Law Fulfilled The second item in the list of first principles mentioned in Hebrews 6 is “faith toward God” (v. 1). Aside from love, faith is perhaps the most misconstrued term in the Bible. While the Greek word from which faith is translated, pistis, means belief, faith toward God is not merely limited to that. This principle …
Continue reading Article: First Principles 3: Faith Toward God After Moses died the great responsibility of leading God’s people was placed on Joshua’s shoulders. The Lord encouraged and commanded him to be strong and courageous. This is also an admonition to Christians. Ppt: Be Strong and Courageous Outline: Be Strong and Courageous Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: “Be Strong and Courageous” A textual study of Colossians 3 reveals instructions and expectations for Christians. Outline: If then you were raised with Christ Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: If then you were raised with Christ Sermon 1 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Who will make up the kingdom of God? What benefits come with being in the kingdom? Blessed (happy) are they that… Ppt: The Beatitudes Outline: The Beatitudes Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Beatitudes The church that Jesus built. What it is NOT, and what it IS. Ppt: Christ’s Church Outline: Christ’s Church Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Christ’s Church Peter is often criticized for his impetuous personality. When the storm was raging, Jesus told him to “Come.” We remember him for sinking. What about the faith Peter possessed to Step Out on the Water? There are things Christians must do that are often uncomfortable. We need to get out of the boat, and have …
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