“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 first …
Continue reading Sermon: Fear’s Snare and Faith’s Haven (Part 1)Subject Index
“Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even …
Continue reading He Who Judges Me Is the LordThe Ephesians were affected by Paul’s imprisonment on their behalf, so he instructed them not to lose heart (Ephesians 3:13). He then prayed, and through such instructed the Ephesians, that the Spirit revealed gospel he had ministered to them would have its full effect in their lives (Ephesians 3:14-21). Rather than being discouraged by Paul’s …
Continue reading Sermon: Honoring the Stewardship of the GospelThe Christian is to live a transformed life according to God’s will (cf. Romans 12:1-2). Part of presenting the body as a living sacrifice includes what we put on the body. Modesty, both inside and out, is a part of the transformation into the image of Christ. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Modesty of the Transformed (Part 3)The Christian is to live a transformed life according to God’s will (cf. Romans 12:1-2). Part of presenting the body as a living sacrifice includes what we put on the body. Modesty, both inside and out, is a part of the transformation into the image of Christ. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Modesty of the Transformed (Parts 1&2)Paul speaks about some who need to “come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will” (2 Timothy 2:26). What hope is there for one who has been recaptured by Satan? Can they be restored? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Recaptured to Restored“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) As Jehovah dwelt among the Israelites in the tabernacle, so God dwelt among men in the flesh in the person of Jesus. Still today, …
Continue reading Sermon: The Word Tabernacled Among Us
There is a scarlet thread of redemption that runs through the scriptures. From Genesis to Revelation we can see God’s plan unfold before us. This plan for mankind was necessary “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). However, the world wants to focus on the scheme of redemption without acknowledging …
Continue reading Remorse for SinGod convicted Judah through Micah of their sinful state before Him. Their reply manifested an ignorance of God, and His desire for His children. Micah explains what the Lord requires of His people (cf. Micah 6:8). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” The sermon …
Continue reading Sermon: What does the Lord require?When the apostles were threatened by Jewish leaders they banded together in prayer to God (cf. Acts 4:23-31). Their resolve to do the will of Christ no matter what and their reliance on God in prayer is commendable, and should be emulated. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: A Prayer Offered by Threatened Disciples