Following his exhortation for the Philippians to work out their salvation, Paul noted the Divine activity adjoining their efforts – “for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13) How does God work in us? What does it mean that He works in us to will? …
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As Paul defends his ministry against his opponents in Corinth, he highlights how much better the New Covenant is than that from Sinai. Several contrasts are drawn, and important insight is given from a scene at Sinai in Exodus 34. What does it mean that “the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life” (2 Corinthians 3:6). Ppt: Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: Letter and SpiritJohn 6 records Jesus’ fourth miracle in John’s gospel. By feeding over 5,000 with only five loves and two fish, with twelve baskets full of fragments remaining, Jesus displayed His power over quantity. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Feeding the Five Thousand – The Power Over QuantityJohn 4:46-54 record Jesus’ second miracle in the gospel of John. From Cana, Jesus healed a nobleman’s son in Capernaum. Being 25 miles away, Jesus demonstrated the power over distance. This truth is extremely important for each of us. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: A Nobleman’s Son Healed – The Power Over DistanceAt the beginning of a new year it is wise to sharpen our spiritual focus. Among several things, our focus should be on faith, obedience, grace, being unspotted from the world, and our salvation. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Spiritual Focus in 2025In Romans 9-11, Paul answers perceived Jewish objections to God’s rejection of the nation of Israel. He explains the sovereignty of God, including God’s choice on how man is saved. While the Jews sought to be righteous by the works of the Law of Moses, more fundamentally their flaw was simply refusing the plan God …
Continue reading Sermon: When Grace is No Longer Grace (Parts 1&2)In His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus spoke of the serpent in the wilderness as a type of Him in His crucifixion. The account of the Israelites punishment by fiery serpents, and following salvation by looking upon a bronze serpent is instructive as it pertains to God’s plan for salvation. Jesus’ teaching in His talk with …
Continue reading Sermon: The Serpent in the WildernessWhen godly Christians raise their family, their children are bound to ask questions about baptism at some point. Young children often ask, “How do I know when to be baptized?” What does scripture say? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: How do I know when to be baptized?How do we know that we have eternal life? How can we be confident? John explains, “He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.” (1 John 5:12) God has provided insurmountable evidence that Jesus is His Son, and such should move us to …
Continue reading Sermon: Confidence in Eternal Life – Having the SonGenesis 40 and 41 give the account of Joseph’s ascent to power in Egypt with God’s help. In time of severe famine, by God’s wisdom communicated through Joseph, not only was Egypt spared, but so also the surrounding countries. Important lessons can be learned as we reflect on the text. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
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