Too many think they have a right to retaliate when they are wronged. In Romans 12:17-21, Paul discusses how the Christian is to react to evil. Our goal is to overcome evil, but that is only possible with good. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: Overcome Evil with GoodPeter 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 first in the list is “virtue.” Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in Grace – Virtue“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18) This two part sermon is first in a series of studies about growing in the grace of God. What does it mean to grow in grace? How does one …
Continue reading Sermon: Growing in GraceWhen the Jews in Thessalonica who were not persuaded stirred up a mob, they accused Paul and Silas of turning the world upside down (cf. Acts 17:6). The Gospel is a revolutionary message that completely alters the paradigm for each individual who comes into contact with it. This is either for the better, or the …
Continue reading Sermon: Turning the World Upside DownWe are commanded to understand God’s word (Ephesians 5:17), and we are able to understand God’s word (Ephesians 3:4). However, there are many who do not understand God’s word (Isaiah 6:9-10). We need to know the hindrances to our being able to understand God’s word in order to avoid them. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Hindrances to Understanding the Scriptures“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) This verse is considered, especially in light of its connection to the Old Testament tabernacle (“dwelt” – skēnoō – to fix one’s tabernacle, have …
Continue reading Sermon: The Word Tabernacled Among UsPaul noted that we can understand the scriptures (Ephesians 3:4) and that we must understand the scriptures (Ephesians 5:17). Many suggest they cannot be understood, and others do not have the confidence to understand. How is one to understand the scriptures? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select …
Continue reading Sermon: How to Understand the ScripturesGod grants us hope through His Son. He works in us to strengthen our hope. Hope serves an important role in the life of a Christian. This sermon considers some functions of hope. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Function of HopeThe scriptures are inspired of God, or God-breathed (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16). This means that the holy writings are to be taken exactly as they are, and treated with the utmost reverence. If God said it, that settles it, and we must believe it and obey it. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: God-BreathedPaul encouraged the Philippians, “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13) The fact that God works in us toward our salvation is a most comforting doctrine. But how does God work in you? …
Continue reading Sermon: It is God Who Works in You