Acts 12 renews some familiar themes. There is a resurgence of persecution, this time by the hand of an evil civil ruler, Herod Agrippa I. However, there is also a resurgence of God’s power, and success of the work of the church. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
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Acts 9:36-43 records the resurrection of a woman by Peter. The Holy Spirit reveals her name, “Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas,” and explains, “This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.” She stands as an example of true grace and beauty as defined by scripture. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Tabitha – An Example of Grace and BeautySpeaking of the state of God’s people which brought upon them the judgment of captivity, Isaiah wrote, “But we are all like an unclean thing, And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away” (Isaiah 64:6). What did he mean …
Continue reading Sermon: Filthy RagsThe Bible reveals that Moses’ parents hid him, protecting him from Pharaoh’s decree, “when [they] saw that he was a beautiful child” (Exodus 2:2). What did they see? What did they understand? Parents today must learn from the faith of Moses’ parents. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: The Beauty of Infant MosesSuffering, affliction, and death are common to man. The apostles experienced it greatly, but Paul’s description of His ministry is telling concerning the hope of Christians (2 Corinthians 4:16-18). Christians look at the unseen, not the seen. As they trust in God, the negative affliction actually transforms them, and prepares them for “the eternal weight …
Continue reading Sermon: The Eternal Weight of GloryActs 3-4 record the continuation of events discussed at the end of chapter 2. The church has been established by the authority of Jesus who reigns at the right hand of God, and His power and Kingdom continue to be displayed. It is the name of Jesus which is at the helm of this incredible …
Continue reading Sermon: The Name of Jesus“The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.” (Proverbs 29:25) Fear is debilitating, and will not allow us to be the disciples we are called to be. If we trust in the Lord we will be lifted above our fears, and find safety in Him. This second part …
Continue reading Sermon: Fear’s Snare and Faith’s Haven (Part 2)Acts 1 records the events just prior to Jesus’ ascension, His ascension, and what the disciples did before the kingdom was established on the day of Pentecost. The text supplies us with several lessons to learn. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” The sermon …
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The worship we offer to God and the subsequent life we lead upon leaving the service of worship are intimately related. Those are misguided who deny the importance of a firm adherence to the biblical pattern of worship as it relates to our broader relationship with God. History – both Biblical and otherwise – shows …
Continue reading Worship and Morality“Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1). While there may be a particular sin which troubles us, underneath all specific sin is a problem we must lay aside if we are to win …
Continue reading Sermon: The Sin Which So Easily Ensnares Us