Below is the sermon audio for the November 10-15 meeting with brother David Smitherman. 1 John David discusses different topics seen in 1 John. 1 John is a book of assurances . A common phrase seen in the book is “by this we know.” David examines the different things we can know by looking to …
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Gospel meetings are an important part of the work of the church. We must attend our meeting, and recognize the benefit of supporting the gospel meetings of other congregations. There is evidence found in the Bible that shows a Christian has the responsibility of supporting said gospel meetings. To understand why this is, we must …
Continue reading Gospel MeetingsThe account of these Galileans being killed by Pilate is not recorded in scripture. However, it was reported to Jesus by those in this account. The Jews of Galilee being killed in the place of sacrifices would have been a terrible occurrence to the Jewish nation. Jesus said, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Luke 13:1-5Hell is most certainly a real place. Not many like to talk about this place. It is important to remind ourselves of the everlasting destruction that awaits us if we are not obedient to our Father in Heaven. Ppt: Hell: A Reality Outline: Hell: A Reality Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Hell: A RealityThe account of the Ethiopian eunuch’s conversion in Acts 8 shows us the necessity of baptism. This sermon examines this text, and makes application of the ideas that are expressed therein. Ppt: Why Stop the Chariot Outline: Why Stop the Chariot Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Why Stop The Chariot?“He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy.’” — 1 Peter 1:15-16 Christians are God’s chosen people. The Chosen are not limited to a specific number. John 3:16 says, “that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have …
Continue reading Be Holy!In the given text we see Jesus speak one of His many parables. In this particular parable Jesus is describing the kingdom of God. He likens it to a man “scattering seed on the ground.” The seed, being the word of God, must be spread by a disciple. We must not neglect those in the …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Mark 4:26-29In Matthew’s record of the sermon on the mount Jesus speaks of His disciples as the “salt of the earth.” Salt is flavoring, and is used in preserving meat. We Christians are God’s means of saving the world from eternal punishment. We are to season this bland and sinful world! We are to preserve it …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16The Apostle Paul explains in the verses prior to our text that the purpose of the old law was to be a “tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.” (v.24). He explains that “faith has come” and “we are no longer under a tutor” (v.25). The law was meant …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29“And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that …
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