The prophet Isaiah warned of the folly of God’s people trusting in Egypt for protection. In Isaiah 30:1-7, the prophet shows how Egypt will be their shame, and calls her “Rahab-Hem-Shebeth” – Rahab (an epithet of Egypt) sits idle. We need to put our trust in God, not anyone or anything else. Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Rahab-Hem-Shebeth – Trusting in Idle HelpPeter told his readers to grow in grace (2 Peter 3:18). In the first chapter he discussed how God was seeking to multiply grace to his readers (2 Peter 1:2-4). He then discussed their part – adding to their faith various graces (2 Peter 1:5-7). The seventh and last in the list is “love.” Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in Grace – LoveJohn has a lot to say concerning fellowship in his epistles. In 1 John 1, he establishes the foundation of fellowship with God, and that enjoyed from believer to believer. In 2 John, there is an example of restricted fellowship. In 3 John, there is an example of fellowship acknowledged and extended even to strangers …
Continue reading Sermon: On Fellowship in John’s EpistlesPaul showed the great lengths he went to for transparency in bearing the gift of the Gentiles to the needy saints in Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8:16-24). He gave the reason – “providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men” (v. 21). It does matter what …
Continue reading Sermon: Providing Honorable Things in the Sight of MenJesus made the observation of Nathanael, “Behold, and Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit” (John 1:47). In context, what are some qualities observed in Nathanael that would have led Jesus to this description? Are we a Christian indeed? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: An Israelite IndeedPeter told his readers to grow in grace (2 Peter 3:18). In the first chapter he discussed how God was seeking to multiply grace to his readers (2 Peter 1:2-4). He then discussed their part – adding to their faith various graces (2 Peter 1:5-7). The sixth in the list is “brotherly kindness.” Ppt: Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in Grace – Brotherly KindnessFear is a natural tendency within man. When we perceive a threat or danger we might be moved with fear. However, fear can be channeled. The scripture speaks about how there are situations in which we should not fear, and then where we must fear. What is the place for fear in the life of …
Continue reading Sermon: The Place for FearPeter told his readers to grow in grace (2 Peter 3:18). In the first chapter he discussed how God was seeking to multiply grace to his readers (2 Peter 1:2-4). He then discussed their part – adding to their faith various graces (2 Peter 1:5-7). The fifth in the list is “godliness.” Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in Grace – GodlinessAfter the first sins were committed men sought to hide from God (cf. Genesis 3:8-10). Still today, men vainly attempt to hide from God. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Hiding from GodPaul said, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content” (Philippians 4:11). Contentment is required by God of the Christian. However, contentment does not come naturally. It must be learned. How are we to learn contentment? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: Learning Contentment