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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There is a scarlet thread of redemption that runs through the scriptures. From Genesis to Revelation we can see God’s plan unfold before us. This plan for mankind was necessary “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). However, the world wants to focus on the scheme of redemption …
Continue reading Article: Remorse for Sin“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). What comes next is the response to that sin. The response is influenced by the perception, and understanding of sin. When we truly understand what sin is our response should be godly sorrow. Outline: Sin and Godly Sorrow Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Sin and Godly SorrowJesus is one “Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth” (1 Peter 2:22). He is not one “who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). He accomplished a great feat in that “He endured the cross, despising the shame, …
Continue reading Article: Follow in His FootstepsThe heart muscle is an amazing design by our God. At only about the size of your two fists, the heart does the most physical work of any muscle during a lifetime. It beats about 100,000 times each day, moving 2,000 gallons of blood throughout the 60,000 mile system of blood vessels in your body. …
Continue reading Article: The Human Heart“Therefore, brethren, we are debtors” (v. 12). Why are we debtors? The apostle Paul uses the word “Therefore,” not only to link the verses directly previous, but all that he has written thus far. We are debtors because: We have sinned (cf. 3:23). As a result we have died spiritually (cf. 5:12). Therefore, Christ died …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Romans 8:12-17On the road to Damascus the Lord appeared to Saul. Luke’s record reveals, “Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one…and he was three days without sight” (Acts 9:8-9). Saul was blind, but his eyes were opened to some things after his encounter with Christ. Outline: Saul’s …
Continue reading Sermon: Saul’s Blind SightThe doctrine of hereditary depravity is certainly not new to the scene. This age-old doctrine has led many astray throughout its existence, and has contributed to the birth of other false doctrines. Hereditary depravity is the idea that the original sin of Adam and Eve is inherited at birth. It also teaches, “from this original …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: Hereditary DepravityIn his time of lament after his transgression with Bathsheba, David pleaded with the Lord to forgive him. He recognized the putrid nature of sin, and that his involvement with it had tainted him. In Psalm 51, David explains the power of the Lord to cleanse us of our sins. He wrote, “Purge me with …
Continue reading Article: Whiter Than SnowThe Lord promises us He will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we are able, but will make way of escape (cf. 1 Corinthians 10:13). Overcoming temptation is of paramount importance in our journey home. How are we to overcome temptation? Ppt: How to Overcome Temptation Outline: How to Overcome Temptation Audio: mp3
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