The Hebrew epistle is addressed to Christians experiencing difficult times of adversity. They were being persecuted for their faith. They allowed this to shrink their faith. They had “forgotten the exhortation which speaks to [them] as to sons: ‘My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by …
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The prophet Isaiah warned of the folly of God’s people trusting in Egypt for protection. In Isaiah 30:1-7, the prophet shows how Egypt will be their shame, and calls her “Rahab-Hem-Shebeth” – Rahab (an epithet of Egypt) sits idle. We need to put our trust in God, not anyone or anything else. Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Rahab-Hem-Shebeth – Trusting in Idle HelpThis sermon continues a study on Hebrews 11 with verses 17-22. Abraham’s greatest test is considered, along with the faith of his progeny. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: By Faith – Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and JosephDisobedience manifests a lacking trust in God. If we trust Him we will obey Him. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Trust and ObeyThe Hebrew epistle is addressed to Christians experiencing difficult times of adversity – they were being persecuted for their faith. They allowed this to shrink their faith. They had “forgotten the exhortation which speaks to [them] as to sons: ‘My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor be discouraged when you are …
Continue reading Sermon: The Chastening of the LordIn Matthew 18, Jesus answered a dispute among the disciples about greatness in the kingdom with the call to become as a little child. Jesus saw children as incredible examples for His followers to emulate. Among their characteristics discussed in Matthew 18 are humility and purity. This lesson considers four others in addition. Ppt: Like Little …
Continue reading Sermon: Like Little Children“I know that you are Abraham’s descendants, but you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.” (John 8:37) The Jews did not allow free course for Jesus’ word. They allowed their biases, and preconceived notions about the Messiah to shut the truth out. For this reason they would not be …
Continue reading Sermon: Place for the WordAfter Saul was rejected as king by God for his rebellious actions, Samuel said, “The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be commander over His people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you” (1 Samuel 13:14). This sermon considers how …
Continue reading Sermon: A Man After God’s Own Heart“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.” (Psalm 32:1-2) This lesson is essentially a study of justification by faith that is seen under the New Covenant, and before. It seeks to …
Continue reading Sermon: Forgiveness Under the Old Testament (Parts 1 & 2)The child of God is to have his interests, and future invested in the spiritual. This world is not our home, and the treasure we seek is eternal. Materialism is a problem, especially in a country as affluent as America. We must be on guard against this ploy of Satan. Ppt: Materialism Outline: Materialism To download, right-click …
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