Righteousness

Sermon: Prove Yourself A Man

David charged his son,  Solomon, to “prove yourself a man” (1 Kings 2:2). This charge is considered, and applications are made. Ppt: Prove Yourself A Man Outline: Prove Yourself A Man Audio: mp3

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Gospel Meeting with Bruce Reeves

Sermon audio of June 22-27 gospel meeting with Bruce Reeves from Conway, Arkansas. Rock of Refuge A study of the Psalms. There are Psalms of orientation, disorientation, and reorientation. Audio: mp3 The Hidden Wounds of the Faithful Paul tells the Christians in Galatia to “not grow weary while doing good” (Galatians 6:9). Some possible “Hidden …

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God has shown His love for Christians in His scheme of redemption. Before the foundation of the world God chose a special people for salvation (cf. Ephesians 1:4). Contrary to Calvinistic doctrine this predestination is not individual. The text clearly states that man obtains salvation “through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.” …

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Sermon: Products of the Grace of God

This sermon discusses some of the products of God’s grace. Ppt: Products of the Grace of God Outline: Products of the Grace of God Audio: mp3

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Sermon: Walking in Ephesians

The book of Ephesians describes several ways in which we are to walk. These are examined. Outline: Walking in Ephesians Audio: mp3

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Article: The Lord is not Slack

“But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to …

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Sermon: God's Mirror

James 1:21-25 describes hearing the word without acting on it as a man observing himself in a mirror and not changing any of the flaws he sees. God’s Mirror, i.e. the “implanted word,” shows us how to dress modestly. Ppt: God’s Mirror Outline: God’s Mirror Audio: mp3

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Sermon: Heavenly Treasure

Sermon 6 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus explains the acceptable perspective of life. We must lay up treasures in heaven rather than focusing on physical things. Jesus deserves our service and attention. Ppt: Heavenly Treasure Outline: Heavenly Treasure Audio: mp3

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Sermon: All For The Father

Sermon 5 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus continues to explain how to enter the kingdom your righteousness must exceed that of the scribes’ and Pharisees’. Instead of doing righteous works to be seen by men, all your righteous works must be done for the Father. Outline: All For the Father Audio: mp3

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In my recent studies I came across the word phylactery. In the context, Jesus was speaking to the multitudes and His disciples of the scribes’ and Pharisees’ hypocrisy. “They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments” (Matthew 23:5). I had come across this word in my reading of the scripture before, …

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