1 John was written to give confidence in the knowledge of salvation (cf. 1 John 5:13). The first chapter sets the foundation for this confidence – fellowship with God. How do I know I have fellowship with God? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Confidence in Fellowship – Walking in the LightSalvation
Romans 5:12-21 contains an important and powerful contrast between our sin and God’s grace. It is important for us to understand how sufficient and powerful God’s provision in Christ is. However, we must also be careful to fully understand how it works, how it is applied, and how it is to dramatically change our lives. …
Continue reading Sermon: Where Sin Abounded, Grace Abounded Much MorePaul’s reminder of why he left Timothy in Ephesus in 1 Timothy 1 is relevant today. Still people depart from the focus of God’s work in salvation, and use the law unlawfully. We must remember what the gospel is for, and how it is to be used. Only that can save lost men. Ppt: Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: The Purpose of the Commandment“All things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light.” (Ephesians 5:13) As children of light, we have the duty of bearing fruit of light, and exposing darkness. This is what light does. If we are not making manifest the unfruitful works of darkness, are we light? Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: Whatever Makes Manifest is LightExodus 17:8-16 records the attack of Amalek on Israel at Rephidim. God gave Israel victory, “And Moses built an altar and called its name, The-LORD-Is-My-Banner” (Exodus 17:15). God fights for us, but we must go to Him in faith. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: The Lord is My Banner2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21 record David’s sin in ordering a census. It shows the great cost of sin and salvation in the punishment brought because of the sin, and the great grace of God displayed. It also shows the great cost of sacrifice as David refused to offer that which cost him …
Continue reading Sermon: The Cost of Sin, Salvation, and SacrificeSome in the Lord’s church are discounting the importance of adhering to the pattern of the New Testament revealed by Jesus through the Holy Spirit. It is as though grace and mercy are distinct from the revealed pattern. The former should be emphasized, and the latter should have limited attention given to it. However, Scripture …
Continue reading Sermon: The Precedent for Present Pattern“Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him.” (Luke 8:18) There are many differing views on a wide range of scriptural topics. Yet, Jesus declares there is one way (cf. John 14:6). …
Continue reading Sermon: Take Heed How You HearJesus said, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day” (John 6:44). What does it mean that the Father draws men to Jesus? How does He do it? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Drawn to Him“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) As Jehovah dwelt among the Israelites in the tabernacle, so God dwelt among men in the flesh in the person of Jesus. Still today, …
Continue reading Sermon: The Word Tabernacled Among Us