1 Kings 19 records the events surrounding Elijah after his victory over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. In his despondency, Elijah learned a lesson from God about what God uses to effect His will, and bring others to faithfulness. The power is in His word. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
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“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” (James 1:19-20) How we react to, and interact with God’s word is of great importance. James tells us what to do. Ppt: Outline: To download, …
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The world is filled with differences among men – races, cultures, governments, values, etc. Despite all these there are shared things. Among these are the necessities of human life. No matter the race, culture, up-bringing, or values, each member of mankind has the dire need for water, food, and oxygen. Without these elements, among others, …
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“Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.” (Isaiah 55:6-7) It is a certainty that …
Continue reading Facebook: “Seek the Lord while He may be found”“I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2) We need the Lord’s help to get to heaven. His help ensures we remain faithful and ready for judgment. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
Continue reading Sermon: Help from the Lord“If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.” (James 1:26) Our religion is worth nothing unless it is governed by God’s word. Our speech will reflect whether this is so. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: This One’s Religion is UselessAmos prophesied judgment against the nation of Israel. As great adversity would come upon them due to their sin, they would long to hear God’s word, but would not be able to. Is it possible that such a famine of the word of God could come upon us today? If we aren’t careful to avoid …
Continue reading Sermon: A Famine of the Word of God“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13) God works toward our salvation …
Continue reading Sermon: God Works in You Both to Will and to DoThe Hebrew writer demonstrated that the things made are shakable. This implies they are temporal. God has promised to shake all things one more time for their removal, that the unshakable can remain. Are we prioritizing the unshakable, or neglecting such for the shakable? (cf. Hebrews 12:25-29) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Unshaken“He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.” (Proverbs 13:13) Many in the world, even the religious world, do not fear God’s word. However, in order to receive the reward we must fear God’s word. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
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