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 …
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“Holy and reverend is his name.” (Psalm 111:9, ASV) A relationship with God is impossible without fear, and reverence. This is fundamental to His nature, and His dealings with man. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: ReverenceIn Psalm 50, the Holy Spirit speaks of God’s judgment of His people Israel, especially concerning their worship before Him, and the hypocrisy of their sinful actions. Does our worship have the right motivation and purpose? Do our daily lives reflect the truth we participate in during worship? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: Before the Judge – Worship and Devotion (Psalm 50)Jesus told the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well, “But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth” (John 4:23). Who are the true worshipers and what is the true worship? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
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The worship we offer to God and the subsequent life we lead upon leaving the service of worship are intimately related. Those are misguided who deny the importance of a firm adherence to the biblical pattern of worship as it relates to our broader relationship with God. History – both Biblical and otherwise – shows …
Continue reading Worship and MoralityIn 1 Corinthians 16, Paul gave the saints the command for giving as we have prospered on the first day of the week. We need to be careful to observe this command, but also to understand it. Paul addressed this topic in further depth in 2 Corinthians 8-9. We need to appreciate the grace of …
Continue reading Sermon: The Grace of GivingThe importance of praise and gratitude for God in the life of a Christian cannot be overstated. Psalm 95 is one of praise, adoration, and thanksgiving. However, the last half of the Psalm shows a great contrast with a stern warning about following the example of the rebellious wilderness generation. They were not mindful of …
Continue reading Sermon: Our God and Our GratitudeThe church is according to God’s eternal purpose in Christ (cf. Ephesians 3:10-11). By design, the church is to bring glory to God in Christ. However, it is important we understand this functions on the local level. It is a Christian’s obligation to be joined to a local body of believers, and to contribute to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Local Church and Me (Part 3)Amos 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 GodAmos prophesied judgment and destruction from God to the norther nation of Israel. Along with this there would be a judgment of famine. However, this was no ordinary famine, but a famine of the word of God (cf. Amos 8:11-14). Can there be such a famine today? If we do what the Israelites did to …
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