When a man came to Jesus with a request showing his preoccupation with earthly matters, Jesus spoke a parable to impress him that life is not about these things. Life is about being rich toward God (cf. Luke 12:13-21) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: Rich Toward GodThe Bible stresses the importance of a heart fully surrendered and devoted to God. Everything God requires us to be necessitates a changed heart. Is our heart what it should be? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Is thy heart right with God?“For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13) It is a tremendous blessing that God’s mercy is more powerful than His judgment. If it was just His judgment we would all be lost. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Mercy Triumphs Over JudgmentJames speaks of a faith that is “made perfect” (James 2:22). What is perfect faith? The entire chapter of James 2 demonstrates this kind of faith. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Perfect FaithWhat 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 Dancing“Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.” (Acts 9:31) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: A Period of Peace and ProgressPaul exhorted the Roman brethren to respond to God’s mercies by making themselves a living sacrifice (cf. Romans 12:1-2). What is the spiritual life of service to God which He requires? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Living Sacrifice“So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed only a few days to him because of the love he had for her.” (Genesis 29:20) This description of Jacob’s love for Rachel shows the power of committed love. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: “And they seemed only a few days…”“Truly God is good to Israel, To such as are pure in heart.” (Psalm 73:1) The Psalm pictures a struggle of faith. There is doubt concerning the way of righteousness when the wicked are seen to prosper. But in a time of doubt, God is sought, and faith increases. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: Truly God is GoodChristians are to act differently than the world, especially when it comes to being confronted with evil, and offenses. Instead of retaliating, Christians are to do good, and let God take care of the vengeance. In doing so, we ensure evil will be overcome, and not made worse. (Romans 12:17-21) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Overcome Evil with Good