In Matthew 12:43-45, Jesus gave an illustration about a demon returning to a man from which he’d been cast out only to find he had not filled the void left by him. As a result, the demon reentered the man with seven other’s worse than himself. Spiritually, when a void is left from the removal …
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Jesus requires us to take up our cross and follow Him. This path is difficult, but it is a must. The easier path leads to destruction, but the way of the cross leads to home in heaven. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Way of the Cross Leads HomePaul commanded that we aid our brethren in bearing their burdens (Galatians 6:2). This especially concerns the spiritual matters of life. We must help each other get to heaven. What might hinder us from aiding each other in this way? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Hindrances to Aiding Our BrethrenPaul’s exhortation to bear one another’s burdens is considered in context. The greatest way we show love to one another, and thus fulfill the law of Christ, is to care for each other’s spiritual well-being. This is especially the case when we see one in sin. We must bear their burden by restoring them. Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: Bear One Another’s BurdensThe sin of prejudice is considered. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Sin of PrejudiceIn Psalm 1:1, the blessed man is described in the negative, i.e. by what he does not do. This description showcases a progression of ungodliness. When ungodly counsel is heeded, it results in sin, and such can evolve into the basest forms of ungodliness such as blatant scorn for God. Sin is progressive, and we …
Continue reading Sermon: An Evolution of UngodlinessWhen the Syrians failed to defeat the Israelites in a battle the servants of Ben-Hadad suggested the failure was due to the location of the battle in the hills, and that the God of the Israelites could not ensure victory in the plain (cf. 1 Kings 20:23). God assured Ahab that he, along with the …
Continue reading Sermon: God of the Hills and ValleysA trichotomy is a division into three categories. This sermon considers the subject of eternity in the categories of eternal existence, eternal life, and eternal death. What is eternal life? What is eternal death? Is the doctrine of annihilation for the reprobate true? Will any spirit of man cease to exist after created by God? …
Continue reading Sermon: A Trichotomy of Eternity“Some men’s sins are clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow later. Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.” (1 Timothy 5:24-25) Ppt: Sins that Follow Later, and Good Works that Cannot be Hidden Outline: Sins that Follow Later, and Good Works …
Continue reading Sermon: Sins that Follow Later, and Good Works that Cannot be HiddenIf our loved ones who have passed away were here – with the knowledge they have attained in their experience of death, and what comes after – what might they say to us? Ppt: If they were here what would they say? Outline: If they were here what would they say? To download, right-click on the title …
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