In an effort to show the Corinthians how his ministry as an apostle was without offense or blame, Paul described his ministry. This lesson specifically considers the paradoxes of the apostolic ministry in 2 Corinthians 6:8-10. Ppt: Paradoxes of the Ministry Outline: Paradoxes of the Ministry Download: mp3
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Various subjects are discussed in preparation for an upcoming gospel meeting – Receiving the word, edification, attendance, evangelism, hospitality. Ppt: A Primer for the Gospel Meeting Outline: A Primer for the Gospel Meeting Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: A Primer for the Gospel MeetingIn 1 Corinthians 3:5-15, Paul discussed the work of himself and Apollos as ministers of the Gospel. The text is considered in this lesson to gain instruction and encouragement in our efforts to spread the Gospel message. Ppt: Planting and Watering Outline: Planting and Watering Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Planting and WateringThe choices of king Saul in 1 Samuel 15 to spare king Agag of Amalek, as well as the response of the Lord through Samuel is discussed. Applications are then made, stressing the importance of obedience in all things, and over all. Ppt: To Obey Is Better Outline: To Obey Is Better Download: mp3
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If we wish to please our Creator, we must first understand that, “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24). A lion’s hunger cannot be satiated with a bale of hay, nor can a cow’s with a juicy piece of meat. God cannot be pleased with mere …
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In Paul’s conclusion of his second letter to Timothy, the urgency in his message is glaring. His fervor for the Lord and His message is commendable, and should be imitated (cf. 1 Corinthians 11:1). His life was near its end, but still, his overwhelming focus was the furtherance of the gospel, and his concern for …
Continue reading 2 Timothy 4:1-5After Christ was risen from the dead, and before He ascended to heaven, He commissioned His disciples to spread the gospel, making disciples (cf. Matthew 28:18-20). An important facet of the message they were to proclaim included the resurrection of Christ. Christ’s resurrection led to His ascension to the right hand of God, where He …
Continue reading Sermon: The Risen Lord and His CommissionLove is an indispensable characteristic of the Christian. Without it one cannot please God, but if one loves the way God demands he will come short in nothing. This lesson discusses the description of love in 1 Corinthians 13, and considers a few actions motivated by love. Ppt: Actions-Driven-By-Love Outline: Actions-Driven-By-Love Download: mp3
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“For there is no partiality with God” (Romans 2:11) – A truth central to the Bible’s theme. It is a leg on which our salvation stands, and on which God’s divine nature rests. The interpretation of every Bible passage must pass the test of impartiality. If an interpretation contradicts God’s impartiality, it is wrong. If …
Continue reading Rational Man Saved by a Rational MessageThe text of 2 Corinthians 3, 4, and 5 are considered. The apostles experienced great hardship in their ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ. However, Paul explained, “Therefore we do not lose heart…while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things …
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