Despite the clear teaching of the New Testament on the necessity of baptism for salvation, some resist, citing the thief on the cross as proof that baptism is not necessary. What about the thief on the cross? Does this account nullify the necessity of baptism for the forgiveness of sins? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
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The Christian has a bold claim of salvation and hope, but is there evidence for such a claim? The apostle Peter wrote, “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear” (1 …
Continue reading Sermon: The Defense for My HopeFollowing 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? …
Continue reading Sermon: God Works in You to Will and to DoAs 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…”
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