Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well in John 4 provides insight into the mind of God concerning His thoughts on worhsip. The Samaritans and Jews had fundamental differences in their approach to the worship of God. Jesus’ answer to the woman concerning this important subject is relevant to us today. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: What kind of worship is God seeking?Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23 contains a list which comprises the fruit of the Spirit. These characteristics are possessed by those who are led by the will of God revealed by His Spirit. By bearing this fruit one is in fellowship with Christ, and imitates Him. The context of Galatians 5 is key to understanding the point of list given …
Continue reading Sermon: The Fruit of the Spirit (1) – Contrasts and Context“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” (Ezekiel 36:26) In order for God’s Spirit to dwell in us through the word leading to faithful obedience, we must have a heart …
Continue reading Sermon: A Heart of FleshThe Bible teaches that man has a dual nature. We have a body and a soul. One is temporary, and the other is eternal. The soul is of utmost value, and we should live in such a way that reflects this truth. Ppt: The Value of a Soul Outline: The Value of a Soul To download, right-click …
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“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24) The profundity of Jesus’ words must be taken into consideration. We often skim over this statement without stopping to ponder its deep spiritual implications. We take it to be one of the simpler statements of inspired truth. Yet, the …
Continue reading the Digest (Issue 2.6): Worship in Spirit and Truth“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24) True worship, or authorized worship, is worship that acknowledges who God is in mind and practice. It is “worship in spirit and truth.” What does this mean? Ppt: True Worship Outline: True Worship To download, right-click on the title in the …
Continue reading Sermon: True Worship (Parts 1&2)This sermon considers the internal conflict described in Galatians 5:16-18 between the flesh and the spirit. Ppt: An Internal Conflict Outline: An Internal Conflict To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: An Internal Conflict“For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace” (Romans 8:6). By examining the text of Romans 8:1-17, the concept of spiritual mindedness is considered. Our spirit should always be our top priority. In order to have spiritual life, we must be pleasing to God. Then, we will …
Continue reading Sermon: Spiritually MindedThe life of a Christian is full of decisions. We must constantly be aware of the broad way and the narrow way, always having the perspective to choose the latter (cf. Matthew 7:13-14). This lesson discusses some various choices Christians must make. Ppt: Some Forks In The Road Outline: Some Forks in the Road To …
Continue reading Sermon: Some Forks in the Road“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 8:12-17