Salvation

On our journey to the Promised Land there will be trials of adversity. There will be seemingly daunting tasks. We are to show confidence in God as we are Approaching Jordan’s Bank, unlike unfaithful and disobedient Israel (cf. Hebrews 3:7-19). Ppt: Approaching Jordan’s Bank     Outline: Approaching Jordan’s Bank     Audio: mp3

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The “Faith Only” doctrine is very popular. However, it is not scriptural. This lesson speaks about the action of faith using examples from Hebrews 11, and ending with our command to be baptized – “buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who …

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Who is the Holy Spirit and what role does He play in salvation? Ppt: The Holy Spirit and Salvation     Outline: The Holy Spirit and Salvation     Audio: mp3

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Paul begins his letter to Titus with a needed explanation. The defense of his apostleship is seen in various places throughout scripture. “As…one born out of due time” (1 Corinthians 15:8) his apostleship was questioned by some. However, Titus was aware of the legitimacy of his office, for Paul described him as “a true son …

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The earth rotates, revolves around the sun, and time continues. With the constant change in time there is a constant change in the events of life. These changes in life do not always work to our favor. In fact, the writer of Ecclesiastes explained, “I returned and saw under the sun that – The race …

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The apostle Paul makes a strong point in 1 Corinthians 10 about the ever-present danger of apostasy. He wrote, “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall” (v. 12). This sermon discusses the context of this passage which begins in chapter 8 and ends in chapter 11 verse 1. Outline: Take …

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Acts 3 records the healing of the lame man who “laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful” (v. 2). Those who witnessed the lame man walking at the side of Peter and John were “greatly amazed” (v. 11). This opened a door of opportunity for Peter to speak about the …

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Despite all the troubles and sorrows in the world Christians can always be “rejoicing in hope” (Romans 12:12). This hope allows rejoicing because of its nature. It is not up to speculation, or chance. A Christian’s hope is different than any hope the world might have. Ppt: A Christian’s Hope     Outline: A Christian’s Hope     Audio: …

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Many have followed doctrines of men that teach salvation by one thing only. However, an honest look at scripture proves otherwise. Salvation involves many interdependent factors. Fourteen are considered. Ppt: Things That Save     Outline: Things That Save     Audio: mp3

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After experiencing the vision of the Macedonian plea for help (cf. 16:9-10), Paul – along with the company of Silas, Timothy, and Luke – journeyed to Philippi to preach the gospel. God’s plan to preach the gospel to the Jews led Paul firstly to the synagogue upon entering a city. However, Philippi had no synagogue, …

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