After God gave victory over the Philistines to Israel, Samuel raised up a memorial stone called “Ebenezer” – “saying, ‘Thus far the Lord has helped us’” (1 Samuel 7:12). It is imperative that we give God the glory, ensure that we always remember what He has done for us, and acknowledge that we fully depend …
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It appears that Jude had originally intended to write concerning a slightly different subject. The positive subject of “our common salvation” was being threatened by false teachers. It was a subject that no doubt would have brought joy to Jude’s audience, but if it was compromised by false doctrine in made no difference. So he …
Continue reading Sermon: Salvation Worth Fighting ForThis sermon considers the conversion account of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8. Ppt: The Conversion of a Man of Ethiopia Outline: The Conversion of a Man of Ethiopia To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Conversion of a Man of EthiopiaPaul wrote to the brethren in Galatia, “And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God” (Galatians 6:16). This sermon considers the contrast between fleshly Israel, and the true spiritual Israel, “the Israel of God.” Ppt: The Israel of God Outline: The Israel of God …
Continue reading Sermon: The Israel of GodWhat does God expect of us after we are initially obedient to the gospel and become a child of His? Ppt: So I’ve obeyed the Gospel…Now what? Outline: So I’ve obeyed the Gospel…Now what? To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: So I’ve obeyed the Gospel…Now what?“He who despises the word will be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.” (Proverbs 13:13) Why do many not fear God’s word? Why should we fear God’s word? Ppt: Fearing God’s Word Outline: Fearing God’s Word To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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This sermon considers how we can maintain our joy in the Lord. By meditating on the things of the Lord, and our relationship to Him, we cannot but help to rejoice! Ppt: How to Rejoice in the Lord Always Outline: How to Rejoice in the Lord Always The audio for this sermon is unavailable. Recorder malfunction.
Continue reading Sermon: How to Rejoice in the Lord AlwaysJesus has given us assurance of His and the Father’s protection – “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater …
Continue reading Sermon: The Divine ProtectionSin has separated man from God (cf. Isaiah 59:2). There is a vast chasm keeping us from a most desired fellowship with our Creator. Who can satisfy our needs, and God’s requirements to bridge the gap, thus reconciling men to God? Paul writes, “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, …
Continue reading Sermon: One Mediator Between God and MenOn the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Christ the Holy Spirit was given to the apostles, and they began their work given them by the Lord. Peter referred to this eventful day as “the beginning” (Acts 11:15). It was the beginning of 1) the preaching of repentance and remission of sins, 2) the conversions …
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