Paul encouraged the Philippians, “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13) The fact that God works in us toward our salvation is a most comforting doctrine. But how does God work in you? …
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“But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” (Galatians 6:14) Everywhere he went, Paul told people about the cross. What did he tell them about? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: The Crux of the CrossThe following video appears on the Elm Street church of Christ Facebook page. Like the page here for more videos.
Continue reading Facebook Video: Identifying the One Church – Plan of Salvation (Part 1)The apostle Paul urged his gentile readers, “Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.” (Romans 11:22) Both God’s goodness, and His severity must be understood and appreciated. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: The Goodness and Severity of GodPart 1 in a series of lessons from Hebrews 11. Faith is introduced as the integral component in our relationship with God. What is faith, and how does it function? What part does this great chapter play in the Hebrew epistle, and what can it do for us? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – The Nature and Necessity of FaithThe Philippian jailor asked what he must do to be saved (cf. Acts 16:30). Paul and Silas told him to believe on the Lord (v. 31). However, in Romans 10, Paul explains that you cannot believe on Him of whom you have not heard. What must I hear to be saved? Ppt: Outline: To download, …
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Continue reading Facebook Video: Identifying the One Church – Establishment (Part 2)When God created by His word He implemented unchangeable laws to uphold His creation. God’s creation consisted of both the visible (material) and invisible (spiritual). The natural law cannot be defied without consequence, nor can the spiritual law. We must submit. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select …
Continue reading Sermon: The Immutable Laws of GodThe following video appears on the Elm Street church of Christ Facebook page. Like the page here for more videos.
Continue reading Facebook Video: Identifying the One Church – Establishment (Part 1)The New Testament is clear about who Jesus is, and what He requires. He is the exclusive way to the Father (cf. John 14:6). His church contains the saved, and He only has one. However, some in His church speak in indefinite language about Him and His kingdom, and it makes them lest distinct from …
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