“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15). The following sermon is an examination of the attainment of a Christian’s hope by the spiritual birth. Ppt: The …
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“Some men’s sins are clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow later. Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.” (1 Timothy 5:24-25) Ppt: Sins that Follow Later, and Good Works that Cannot be Hidden Outline: Sins that Follow Later, and Good Works …
Continue reading Sermon: Sins that Follow Later, and Good Works that Cannot be HiddenIn Matthew 18, Jesus answered a dispute among the disciples about greatness in the kingdom with the call to become as a little child. Jesus saw children as incredible examples for His followers to emulate. Among their characteristics discussed in Matthew 18 are humility and purity. This lesson considers four others in addition. Ppt: Like Little …
Continue reading Sermon: Like Little ChildrenPaul’s first epistle to Timothy was for him to know about proper conduct within the house of God. In conducting themselves accordingly, Christians in a local church act as the pillar and ground of the truth. They support the great mystery of godliness. Ppt: The House of God, and the Mystery of Godliness Outline: The House of …
Continue reading Sermon: The House of God, and the Mystery of GodlinessIn Mark 3:31-35, Jesus manifested a spiritual perspective which we would do well to gain ourselves. His emphasis was on faith, He evaluated the spiritual fellowship above any physical connection, and He showed that His followers are blessed as a part of His family. Ppt: Faith, Fellowship, and Family Outline: Faith, Fellowship, and Family To download, right …
Continue reading Sermon: Faith, Fellowship, and FamilyThe display of Christ’s love for us in His death on the cross urges us to act in various ways toward Him and God. “For the love of Christ compels us” (2 Corinthians 5:14) to be devoted to God’s will, obedient to God’s will, to abstain from sin, to present ourselves as a living sacrifice, …
Continue reading Sermon: The Love of Christ Compels UsIf our loved ones who have passed away were here – with the knowledge they have attained in their experience of death, and what comes after – what might they say to us? Ppt: If they were here what would they say? Outline: If they were here what would they say? To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: If they were here what would they say?As he instructed Titus about things fitting for “sound doctrine,” Paul wrote for him to exhort bondservants to act with integrity and goodness in their service “that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things” (Titus 2:10). The power of God to salvation is in the gospel of Christ, but we …
Continue reading Sermon: Adorning the Doctrine of GodIn 1 Timothy 2:9-10 Paul gives instruction concerning the need for modest attire. Why must Christians dress modestly? What is modest attire? Can we draw a line? How can we know that line? Ppt: Concerning Modesty Outline: Concerning Modesty To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Concerning ModestyGod is not the author of confusion, rather, He is a God of order (cf. 1 Corinthians 14:33, 40). For this reason God demands order. Rebellion to His order will be met with punishment. Ppt: God and Order Outline: God and Order To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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