Paul encouraged the Philippians, “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13) The fact that God works in us toward our salvation is a most comforting doctrine. But how does God work in you? …
Continue reading Sermon: It is God Who Works in YouObedience
The Hebrew writer concludes his chapter of faith with some general references to displays of faith in the history of God’s people. Then he makes application to the readers, encouraging them to endure in faith while looking unto Jesus. Ppt: Outline: Recorder malfunction – audio unavailable.
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – The Others and UsPeter noted that “the God of all grace…called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus” (1 Peter 5:10). The glory we have been invited to share in with Christ in heaven is awaiting those who take three steps – Out of Self, Into Christ, and Through the Judgment. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: Three Steps to Eternal GloryWhile Moses showed great faith in leading the Israelites through the exodus, the success of the deliverance depended on the people acting by faith in God’s ability to deliver. They crossed the Red Sea by faith, defeated Jericho by faith, and encountered a Gentile woman who displayed great faith. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – The Israelites and RahabThe Hebrew writer considers the faith of Moses, starting with his parents, and progressing to the Passover. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – MosesJesus gave the reason for the Jews rejecting Him and wanting to kill Him – “I know that you are Abraham’s descendants, but you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.” (John 8:37) Some give no place for the word in themselves, and will be disobedient to Christ as a …
Continue reading Sermon: “My word has no place in you”This sermon continues a study on Hebrews 11 with verses 17-22. Abraham’s greatest test is considered, along with the faith of his progeny. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and JosephThe Hebrew writer mentions the faith in action of Abraham to urge his readers to their own activity in faith. Abraham and his wife are considered in light of the text. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – Abraham and SarahThe apostle Paul urged his gentile readers, “Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.” (Romans 11:22) Both God’s goodness, and His severity must be understood and appreciated. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: The Goodness and Severity of GodPart 1 in a series of lessons from Hebrews 11. Faith is introduced as the integral component in our relationship with God. What is faith, and how does it function? What part does this great chapter play in the Hebrew epistle, and what can it do for us? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – The Nature and Necessity of Faith