We are commanded to understand God’s word (Ephesians 5:17). However, many suggest we cannot understand it causing others to despair. How can we understand the scriptures? Outline – How to Understand the Scriptures Presentation – How to Understand the Scriptures To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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Jesus’ parable about an exorcised demon’s furious return to an empty house warns about the danger of void. The void needs to be filled! Outline – Filling the Void Presentation – Filling the Void To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Filling the Void“Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.” (Proverbs 24:3-4) Society has sought to redefine the happy home. Scripture shows us the truth. Outline – The House Filled with Riches Presentation – The House Filled with Riches To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: The House Filled with Riches“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” (Ephesians 4:30) How could we possibly grieve God? What does Paul mean? Outline – Grieving the Holy Spirit of God Presentation – Grieving the Holy Spirit of God To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Grieving the Holy Spirit of GodPaul encouraged the Corinthians by telling them of God’s activity in his trials – “[God] delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver us; in whom we trust that He will still deliver us” (2 Corinthians 1:10). The verb tenses Paul used are powerful, and provide us confidence. Outline – The “Tenses” of Deliverance Presentation …
Continue reading Sermon: The “Tenses” of Deliverance“And those who had laid hold of Jesus led Him away…But Peter followed Him at a distance” (Matthew 26:57-58). Peter following the Lord at a distance becomes a metaphor for how some follow Him today. Am I following Jesus at a distance? Outline – Following Jesus at a Distance Presentation – Following Jesus at a Distance …
Continue reading Sermon: Following Jesus at a Distance“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9-10) Our prayer should be for the heavenly to be reflected on earth, and this comes with personal responsibility. Outline – On Earth As It Is In Heaven …
Continue reading Sermon: On Earth As It Is In HeavenThe world tells us that “getting” and “receiving” leads to the greatest happiness and fulfillment. Jesus taught something different – “And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35) What is the blessedness of giving? Outline – The Blessedness of Giving Presentation – The …
Continue reading Sermon: The Blessedness of GivingPaul wanted the Ephesians to know “what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe” (Ephesians 1:19). This power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in believers to their salvation, and God’s glory.
Continue reading Sermon: His Power Toward Us Who BelieveThe church in Laodicea received no praise from the Son of Man (Revelation 3:14-22). They were lukewarm, and their self-perception was completely opposite of reality. Yet, Christ stood at the door and knocked, wanting to dine with them! Presentation – The Laodicea Letter Outline – The Laodicea Letter To download, right-click on the title in …
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