Jesus said, “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad” (Matthew 12:30). When spiritual conflict arises we must pick a side. Any side chosen that is not the side of truth is against truth. There truly is no neutral position. Those who remain neutral …
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Christians are those who walk by faith (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:7). This means that every decision they make is faith based. What does God desire? What does His word say? When we act, we are not to act on the various matters of life – temptation, persecution, doubt, etc. – rather, we are to act …
Continue reading Sermon: Acting on FaithIn Luke 22:39-46 Jesus is recorded as withdrawing “a stone’s throw” from Peter, James and John to pray. His request was that they watched and prayed with Him. But although they were only a stone’s throw away, their minds were miles and miles away as they slumbered during Jesus’ greatest hour of trial. Christians need …
Continue reading Sermon: A Stone’s Throw, Yet So FarWe live in a sin ridden world. At times it can be easy to fall into pessimism. However, God wants His people to be optimistic, especially concerning their spiritual endeavors; and He has made provisions for optimism. Ppt: The Optimistic Christian Outline: The Optimistic Christian To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select …
Continue reading Sermon: The Optimistic ChristianChristians must be careful about the humanistic/anthropocentric perspective which most possess today. The Christian’s world view has God at its center – Theocentric. We must beware lest the anthropocentric – man at center – perspective warps our understanding of spiritual topics. God should be our focus in everything. Ppt: Maintaining a Theocentric Perspective Outline: Maintaining a Theocentric …
Continue reading Sermon: Maintaining a Theocentric PerspectiveThis sermon examines the consequences of maintaining fellowship with those in sin. Using the account of Korah’s rebellion in Numbers 16, some principles of fellowship are considered. Maintaining fellowship with those from whom whom God has called us to separate ends in tragedy. Ppt: A Tragedy of Fellowship Outline: A Tragedy of Fellowship To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: A Tragedy of FellowshipPerhaps the most important factor in healthy relationships is communication. How much more so in our relationship with God? God’s communication with us is crucial, as is our communication with Him. Ppt: Crucial Communication Outline: Crucial Communication To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Crucial CommunicationThe Bible condemns gluttony. What is gluttony? Why is it so contrary to the way Christians are to be? Ppt: Gluttony Outline: Gluttony To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: GluttonyIt 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 For“Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.” (Psalm 119:18) This sermon considers the prayer of the psalmist. We must approach God in humility with the request that He grant us practical knowledge concerning matters of service to Him. Ppt: Open My Eyes, That I May See Outline: Open My Eyes, That I …
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