Concerning the virtues commanded to be added upon faith Peter said, “For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins” (2 Peter 1:9). Spiritual shortsightedness is a destructive problem that we must battle continually. This sermon considers the cause, effects, and a …
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When the Jews demanded that Pilate release Barabbas instead of Jesus “Pilate said to them, ‘What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?’” (Matthew 27:22) This question posed by Pilate is one which all men must ask themselves. Pilate made his decision concerning Jesus, and will deal with the consequence of his …
Continue reading Sermon: What shall I do with Jesus?To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” Ppt: The God Who Is There (Duggin) Do we still have the word of God (Duggin) Are our translations reliable (Duggin) God, Word, Faith, Creation (Genesis 1-2)(Duggin) The Water that Washed the World (Duggin) Dinosaurs (Duggin) A Flat Tyre (Duggin) …
Continue reading Sermon: Gospel Meeting with Rick DugginReceiving compliments from others is always encouraging. Imagine receiving a compliment from Christ! Five such occasions are considered when Christ complimented another. If Christ complimented one for something they did it stands to reason that we would receive such approval from Him if we follow the example. Ppt: Compliments from Christ Outline: Compliments from Christ To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: Compliments from ChristA “gospel meeting” is not to be approached passively by any member of the congregation. All have responsibilities they must fulfill for the meeting to be a success. Ppt: What are my responsibilities for the gospel meeting? Outline: What are my responsibilities for the gospel meeting? To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: What are my responsibilities for the gospel meeting?In 1 Timothy 6, Paul gave attention to false teachers whose motivation was money. He warned of the dangers that come with the love of money, and required godliness with contentment. Further instruction was given to the rich of the brethren. They were to trust in God rather than material wealth, and use their wealth …
Continue reading Sermon: Money, Contentment, and True Riches“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 …
Continue reading Sermon: The Defense for My Hope“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 warned Timothy of a coming apostasy in 1 Timothy 4. He then gave Timothy some personal instruction as a minister of the gospel concerning instructing the brethren of said error. The chapter stands as a blueprint for us to follow in arming ourselves against the danger of departing from the faith. Ppt: Armed Against Apostasy …
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