Since sin separates man from God, only by pardon is man fit to serve God acceptably. There are falsified pardons which some are deceived by. These only worsen the problem. Pardon can and must be verified by the evidence of scripture. Securing such evidentiary pardon leads to intense, confident devotion to God. Ppt: Outline: To …
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“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2) Paul’s instructions concerning burden bearing included the correction of sin. Paul also instructed how one is to respond to such teaching, and warns about sowing to the flesh. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select …
Continue reading Sermon: Bear One Another’s BurdensThe Bible warns Christians about the constant prowl of Satan (cf. 1 Peter 5:8). It is possible to be recaptured by him. Some who fall prey to Satan’s trap struggle to get out. Why might this be the case? Can that one be restored? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Recaptured to RestoredAmos prophesied judgment against the nation of Israel. As great adversity would come upon them due to their sin, they would long to hear God’s word, but would not be able to. Is it possible that such a famine of the word of God could come upon us today? If we aren’t careful to avoid …
Continue reading Sermon: A Famine of the Word of God“Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more” (Romans 5:20). God’s grace more than takes care of the problem of sin which began with Adam, and continued throughout human history. We are blessed by God’s grace, but we must understand where it abounds, and what it …
Continue reading Sermon: Where Sin Abounded, Grace Abounded Much More“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1). The sin of unbelief, or lacking trust, is considered. Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: The Sin Which So Easily Ensnares UsJesus was prophesied to be “a man of sorrows” (Isaiah 53:3). In many events of His life this prophecy is fulfilled. In John 11:35, the scripture simply records, “Jesus wept.” It is significant that Jesus wept, and the reasons He wept are also significant. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Jesus WeptThe Christian is in the world, but is not supposed to be of the world – worldly (cf. John 17:14-16). However, we must not make the mistake of thinking of worldliness in the basest of terms. There is a kind of respectable worldliness – worldliness that is comparatively more subtle. We must not be guilty …
Continue reading Sermon: Respectable WorldlinessJesus explained that in order for many to be saved He must first die, just as a grain of wheat must die to produce much grain (John 12:23-24). He then made application to those who would follow Him. They must be willing to lose their life to save it (John 12:25-26). Ultimately, if we are …
Continue reading Sermon: We Must Die to LiveAmos prophesied judgment and destruction from God to the norther nation of Israel. Along with this there would be a judgment of famine. However, this was no ordinary famine, but a famine of the word of God (cf. Amos 8:11-14). Can there be such a famine today? If we do what the Israelites did to …
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