The apostle Paul was viewed by some as being beside himself. By preaching the word, and living by it, he was seen as different. As Christians we can expect the same. This sermon discusses a few topics that Christians are expected to be involved in that would seem crazy, or different to the world. Ppt: Beside …
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While we are living in our temporal dwelling place we should always seek to please God. Proverbs 6:16-19 discusses seven things that are an abomination to the Lord. The opposite of those seven prove to be pleasing to the Lord. Outline: 7 Things That Please God Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: 7 Things That Please GodJesus said to “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). What does it mean to seek God’s righteousness? This lesson discusses that topic. Ppt: Seeking God’s Righteousness Outline: Seeking God’s Righteousness Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Seeking God’s RighteousnessJob said, “I have made a covenant with my eyes; Why then should I look upon a young woman?” (Job 31:1). This sermon discusses that sentiment. Ppt: Make a Covenant With Your Eyes Outline: Make a Covenant With Your Eyes Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Make a Covenant With Your EyesWhile few will make it to heaven, the world is full of those who are zealous for God. This was so even in Jesus’ time. He said in His sermon on the mount, “Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your …
Continue reading Article: Zeal Without KnowledgeAdjectives such as militant that are used to describe religious activists have been given an extremely negative connotation. This is so due to barbaric religions such as Islam that encourage physical confrontation, and the slaying of anyone opposed. This type of behavior is intolerable. Jesus never condoned physical harm to those who weren’t His followers …
Continue reading Article: Militant ChristianityA popular doctrine is that of the imputation of Christ’s righteousness to the Christian. A false sense of security is given by this doctrine. It is the idea that upon faith Christ’s personal righteousness is transferred to the believer. In other words, when God looks down on the believer it isn’t the believer He sees, …
Continue reading Article: Is Christ’s righteousness transferred to the Christian?“Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, ‘If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.’” – John 8:31-32 The words of Christ are comforting indeed. “The truth shall make you free!” Freedom is a natural desire for …
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Paul writes in Colossians 2:12 that we are “raised with [Christ] through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.” This sermon discusses how ultimately the accomplishment is by the working of God, but we have to have faith. Outline: Faith in the Working of God Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Faith in the Working of God The question is simple. Why aren’t you a Christian? Some possible answers to this question are given. There is no good reason to put off becoming a follower of Christ. Outline: Why aren’t you a Christian? Audio: mp3
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