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” Sermon 2 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus describes His disciples as the salt of the earth, and the light of the world. These metaphors are explained. Ppt: The World’s Salt and Light Outline: The World’s Salt and Light Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The World’s Salt and Light 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 Class Material: James Outlines Audio: Below are links to the audio of the classes on James 1-5. James 1 James 2 James 3 James 4 James 5 1:1-16 2:1-7 3:1-9 4:1-4 5:1-6 1:16-27 2:8-18 3:10-18 4:5-12 5:7-12 2:19-26 4:13-17 5:13-20
Continue reading Class: The Epistle of JamesThe apostle Paul continues to write of “the brethren in the Lord” who are “bold to speak the word without fear” (v. 14). He makes a distinction between two groups of those considered in verse 14. Both preached Christ. There is no doubt that the preaching considered was truth. Paul would have never condoned false …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18 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 …
Continue reading Sermon: Step Out on the Water The last of three sermons on evidences. Some refuse to accept both Jesus’ deity and humanity. This is partially due to our inability to comprehend how this can be. He can only be one or the other. The scriptures speak otherwise. Both Jesus’ deity and humanity are important factors in the scheme of redemption. Ppt: Christian …
Continue reading Sermon: Christian Evidences: Jesus – God in the flesh The first item in the list of first principles mentioned by the Hebrew writer in chapter 6 is “repentance from dead works” (6:1). This is a fundamental concept of Christianity. A person cannot please God by participating in the pleasures of sin. James rightly says that “friendship with the world is enmity with God” (James …
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