The “Son of God” addresses the church in Thyatira with an urgent rebuke and warning (Revelation 2:18-29). Their tolerance of an insidious false prophetess and her error had taken its toll on them, and it was time to repent. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Thyatira LetterTruth
Jesus had “a few things” against the church in Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17). They were true to His name and faith. They were not holding to error, nor actively participating in immorality. However, they were tolerating those who held doctrines contrary to Christ. They were called to repent. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
Continue reading Sermon: The Pergamum Letter“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.” (2 Corinthians 13:5) The importance of self-examination cannot be overemphasized. A Christian cannot be faithful without the practice. How are we to examine ourselves? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Self-ExaminationThe death of king Josiah is given more detail in 2 Chronicles 35 (cf. 2 Chronicles 35:20-25). The account shows that God spoke to Josiah through Necho, the king of Egypt. God was warning the king not to meddle with His affairs. The account demonstrates how Josiah meddled with God, and we should avoid doing the same. …
Continue reading Sermon: Refrain from Meddling with GodJesus’ 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?As Joseph approached his brothers who hated him, they mocked him saying, “Look, this dreamer is coming!” (Genesis 37:19) (“Lit. master of dreams,” NKJV fn) As the account progresses, it becomes apparent that Joseph only ever revealed what God had revealed to him. Yet, despite his honest actions he was rejected and assaulted. Those who reveal the truth …
Continue reading Sermon: Master of DreamsJews in Thessalonica resisted the gospel and became violently opposed to Paul and Silas. Not finding them, they dragged their host, Jason, to the city rulers and stated, “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too. Jason has harbored them” (Acts 17:6-7). That Paul and Silas were disruptive is not altogether untrue. However, the …
Continue reading Sermon: Turning the World Upside DownPsalm 119 is all about the word of God. Within the psalm are many blessings revealed as coming from it. Our lives should be molded and influenced by the will of God revealed in His inspired word. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: 7 Blessings from God’s WordJohn recorded Jesus speaking about the necessity of walking in the light lest one stumble (cf. John 11:9-10), and then wrote something similar in his epistle, connecting it with love (cf. 1 John 2:7-11). The light of truth and the light of love converge in John 11 as Jesus walks in the light of His Father’s will which includes …
Continue reading Sermon: The Light of Truth and Love“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). As we’re sent into the world with wonderful good news that many will violently reject we must strike the balance Jesus instructed. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Wise as Serpents and Harmless as Doves