In Matthew 5:33-37, Jesus addressed the topic of swearing oaths. He commanded, “But I say to you, do not swear at all” (v. 34). What was Jesus condemning? How does this teaching relate to us today? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Do Not SwearPeter 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 fourth in the list is “perseverance.” Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in Grace – PerseveranceJesus has shown us that the path to heaven is already difficult (cf. Matthew 7:13-14). There is much we have to sacrifice and overcome to reach the Promised Land. However, God has also assured us of the certainty of salvation if we put our trust in Him. Yet, at times we may feel it is …
Continue reading Sermon: Why is it so hard to be faithful?After his string of sins in 2 Samuel 11, David is confronted by Nathan the prophet in chapter 12. David’s sins are laid before him, he confesses sin, and is forgiven. From this account we learn about some tendencies man has to be blind to his sin, the purpose of God’s revelation to unveil our …
Continue reading Sermon: You are the ManNot long after the gospel was preached on Pentecost and the church was established, the disciples of the Lord began to face the intense opposition of which He forewarned. After Peter and John healed a lame man, and preached Jesus to the crowd they were arrested and threatened (cf. Acts 3-4). After being threatened, they …
Continue reading Sermon: A Prayer Offered by Threatened DisciplesPeter 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 third in the list is “self-control.” Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in Grace – Self-ControlWhen Jesus was 12, He lingered behind in Jerusalem when His parents left after observing the passover (cf. Luke 2:41-50). His parents supposed He was among the company, or perhaps their relatives. However, they were not certain, and He wasn’t. Many make the mistake of Jesus’ parents – they suppose Jesus is with them instead …
Continue reading Sermon: Supposition or Certainty?Peter 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 second in the list is “knowledge.” Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in Grace – Knowledge“He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.” (Proverbs 13:13) Many in the world, even the religious world, do not fear God’s word. However, in order to receive the reward we must fear God’s word. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
Continue reading Sermon: Fearing God’s Word“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.” (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17) This sermon considers the “everlasting consolation” Paul mentioned. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: Everlasting Consolation