Acts 1 records the events just prior to Jesus’ ascension, His ascension, and what the disciples did before the kingdom was established on the day of Pentecost. The text supplies us with several lessons to learn. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” The sermon …
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The one justified by faith in Christ is blessed immensely with the prospect of life eternal with God. This hope, unlike anything else, will surely not disappoint. Why? “Because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us” (Romans 5:5). Paul goes on to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Love of God in Our HeartsPaul encouraged the Philippians to follow his example (3:17). The example he set was his mindset as he strived for the attainment of the resurrection from the dead, and heaven (3:12-14). This sermon considers how Paul pressed on. Ppt: Pressing on the Upward Way Outline: Pressing on the Upward Way To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: Pressing on the Upward WayJesus has given us assurance of His and the Father’s protection – “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater …
Continue reading Sermon: The Divine ProtectionSin has separated man from God (cf. Isaiah 59:2). There is a vast chasm keeping us from a most desired fellowship with our Creator. Who can satisfy our needs, and God’s requirements to bridge the gap, thus reconciling men to God? Paul writes, “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, …
Continue reading Sermon: One Mediator Between God and MenCan 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 …
Continue reading Sermon: The Full Assurance of Hope“And so it is written, ‘The first man Adam became a living being.’ The last Adam became a life-giving spirit” (1 Corinthians 15:45). The relationship between Adam and Christ regarding the bodily resurrection discussed in 1 Corinthians 15 is discussed. Also, the relationship between Adam and Christ in Romans 5:12-21 is considered. The resurrection is …
Continue reading Sermon: The Last AdamThis sermon considers the name given the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6, “Everlasting Father.” He is the Father, possessor, origin of eternity, and grants eternal life to whom He wills. Ppt: And His name will be called Everlasting Father Outline: And His name will be called Everlasting Father To download, right-click on the title in the track list …
Continue reading Sermon: And His name will be called Everlasting FatherPaul left all and followed Christ. He gave several reasons, one of which was: “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection” (Philippians 3:10). How important is Christ’s resurrection? How does it work in the lives of Christians today? Ppt: The Power of His Resurrection Outline: The Power of His Resurrection To download, right-click …
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In the early 1980’s, a once avowed and devoted atheist by the name of Lee Strobel rejected the notion of a godless world and claimed belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. After hearing his wife proclaim faith in God, he ruthlessly set out to expose what he believed to be a superstitious, …
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