Paul expressed his deep concern that the Galatians were being persuaded by Judaizing error (cf. Galatians 4). He demonstrated the irony in such by showing their decision to turn to the Old Law put them right back where they were before Christ. Spiritual power and riches are only in Christ, not in physical things. Ppt: …
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What does the Bible say about dancing? Is it a sin? Is it acceptable? Is dancing an activity Christians are allowed to participate in, or even be associated with? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Christian and DancingJames reproved his readers for their worldly behavior with strong language which pointed them toward the implications of their actions. They should have known better that such association with the world was enough to make them enemies of God – the opposite of what they thought they were. Worldliness is not tolerated by God. Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: Friendship with the WorldIt is God’s will that the Christian be conformed to the image of His Son (cf. Romans 8:29). This will be consummated in the resurrection, but is a process which begins while serving God on earth. The Christian must avoid conforming to the world in order to conform to Christ (cf. Romans 12:1-2). This sermon …
Continue reading Sermon: Proper Conformity“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). This lesson discusses some things that will keep us from growing, and things which will lead to growth. Ppt: Grow Outline: Grow To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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Having just described his attitude of pressing on to the “goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (v. 14), Paul encouraged the brethren to follow his example. He does not mean he is the standard, but as he wrote to the Corinthians, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate …
Continue reading Philippians 3:17-4:11 Samuel 8 records God’s people requesting a king. The request came from a desire to be like the surrounding nations. Israel had no physical king, but were given judges. Although God served as their king, and was continually faithful to them given their own faithfulness, they were not content. The attitude they expressed is …
Continue reading Sermon: That We May Be Like All the Nations“God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world” (Galatians 6:14). In contrast to the Judaizers boasting in the flesh, Paul only gloried in the Lord who had laid His life down for the atonement …
Continue reading Article: A Double CrucifixionLove is the crux of scripture. It is the cornerstone of our faith. It is paramount in our salvation. Love can be both positive, and negative. The ultimate condition is placed upon the object of our love. The Bible describes various things we are encouraged, and expected to love. However, it also reveals certain objects, …
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As the homosexual agenda grows Christians must understand how to react to it. What does the bible say about homosexuality? How would Christ react to this growing problem? Ppt: A Christ Like Reaction To Homosexuality Outline: A Christ Like Reaction To Homosexuality Audio: mp3
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