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 …
Continue reading Article: Christians: Timeless OptimistsThe 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 …
Continue reading Sermon: Take Heed Lest You FallActs 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 …
Continue reading Article: Times of RefreshingDespite 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: …
Continue reading Sermon: A Christian’s HopeMany 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
Continue reading Sermon: Things That SaveAfter 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, …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Acts 16:11-15The text records events “before the Feast of the Passover” (v. 1). Jesus final moments before His imminent death He took as an opportunity to teach His disciples. Contained in these seventeen verses is a lesson of paramount importance to our salvation, and our lives of discipleship in this foreign land. “After that, He poured …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: John 13:1-17The given text records our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem that many refer to as, “The Triumphal Entry.” In the text, Jesus gives a commission to two of His disciples to enter a village, and bring to Him a colt that would be tied up near the entrance. His disciples followed the orders given them, and …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Mark 11:1-11In Paul’s first letter to young Timothy he labels the church as “the pillar and ground of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). This language paints an image of the church that must be understood. Truth is that which always has been, and always will be. It is objective in nature, and therefore is independent of …
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