“And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.” (Genesis 15:6) Both Paul and James quote from Genesis 15:6 to emphasize the point of justification by faith. To the unlearned and untaught the context of Paul’s writing and that of James may seem contradictory. For this reason many have twisted …
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Was Jesus born on December 25th? Do we have the authority to celebrate and memorialize His birthday religiously? Was Christ ever in Christmas? This sermon briefly considers the history concerning the connection made with December 25th and Christ’s birth, as well as scriptural principles which prohibit the religious observance of the holiday. Ppt: The Truth About …
Continue reading Sermon: The Truth About ChristmasIn Ephesians 5:22-33, Paul revealed what was a mystery from the beginning concerning the shadow of the relationship between Christ and the church found in the marriage relationship. This sermon considers the text. Ppt: A Holy Matrimony – Christ and the church Outline: A Holy Matrimony – Christ and the church To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: A Holy Matrimony – Christ and the church“By so much more Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant” (Hebrews 7:22). That better covenant, and all the promises connected with it, is a guarantee because of Jesus. His sacrifice and High Priesthood are sufficient. Ppt: Jesus, Our Surety Outline: Jesus, Our Surety To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: Jesus, Our SuretyHow is the Christian to be confident they will win their battles with temptation? With what has God equipped His children to wage the spiritual war? The Psalmist wrote, “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11). Ppt: God’s Word Hidden in the Heart Outline: God’s Word Hidden …
Continue reading Sermon: God’s Word Hidden in the HeartThe Bible teaches that man has a dual nature. We have a body and a soul. One is temporary, and the other is eternal. The soul is of utmost value, and we should live in such a way that reflects this truth. Ppt: The Value of a Soul Outline: The Value of a Soul To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: The Value of a Soul“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.” (1 Timothy 6:6) This sermon explores the relationship between godliness and contentment. Godliness with contentment reaches other facets of life beyond material and monetary matters. We must possess a godward piety in conjunction with a contentment. Such is great gain. Ppt: Godliness with Contentment Outline: Godliness with Contentment To download, …
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Exodus 17:8-16 records Israel’s first confrontation with the nations in their battle with Amalek. The battle is a memorable one, and is preserved for our learning. This lesson seeks to draw some points of application from the record. Ppt: Israel’s Battle with Amalek Outline: Israel’s Battle with Amalek The recorder malfunctioned during the recording of this sermon. …
Continue reading Sermon: Israel’s Battle with Amalek“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) This verse is well-known. Many can quote it, but do they understand what it means? We must investigate the believer of this verse. Who is he? What does …
Continue reading Sermon: Who is the believer of John 3:16?Can a Christian be confident of their salvation? That is the whole point of hope – confident expectation. The Hebrew writer encouraged his readers to show diligence “to the full assurance of hope until the end” (Hebrews 6:11). This sermon discusses why such hope is essential in our walk with God, and the reasons we …
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