On the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Christ the Holy Spirit was given to the apostles, and they began their work given them by the Lord. Peter referred to this eventful day as “the beginning” (Acts 11:15). It was the beginning of 1) the preaching of repentance and remission of sins, 2) the conversions …
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What is the focus of preaching the gospel? What goals are included in such? This sermon considers the text of Titus 1:1-4, which gives insight into the apostle Paul’s work in the preaching of God’s word. Ppt: Paul’s Work in the Word Outline: Paul’s Work in the Word To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Paul’s Work in the WordThis sermon considers the text of 1 Peter 3:18-22. Ppt: Christ, and the Spirits in Prison Outline: Christ, and the Spirits in Prison To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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“For the Lord brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel, for he had encouraged moral decline in Judah and had been continually unfaithful to the Lord.” (2 Chronicles 28:19) Jotham, king of Judah, reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. He “became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the Lord his God” (2 Chronicles …
Continue reading the Digest (Issue 2.3): Encouraging Moral DeclinePaul wrote, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek” (Romans 1:16). The Christian should never be ashamed of the gospel. Yet, it is not enough to simply state that you …
Continue reading Sermon: “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ”Part 5 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). The church in the New Testament was given authority to worship in specific ways. What is included in the worship of the Lord’s church? Ppt: Identifying the One Church (5) – Worship Outline: Identifying the One …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (5) – WorshipAn exegesis of 1 Timothy 1 – Paul’s charge for Timothy. Ppt: Teach No Other Doctrine Outline: Teach No Other Doctrine To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Teach No Other DoctrineActs 6 records Stephen being accused of blasphemy. Acts 7 records Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin council, as well as his martyrdom. This sermon is an examination of that text. Outline: Stephen’s Defense Before the Sanhedrin To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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