Some seem to become embittered toward the requirements and restrictions of God’s word. They dislike the Lord’s restraints. However, we must constantly be reminded why the Lord has taken us prisoner to do His will. He has captured us that we may capture the prize (cf. Philippians 3:12). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: Captured to CaptureOur initial image of rebellion consists of an openly defiant individual. However, rebellion at its core is simply a resistance, or opposition to authority. Rebellion does not necessitate a defiant disposition. This sermon considers rebellion, and our need to call sin what it is – in any context. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: Portraits of RebellionPsalm 42 is examined and application is made. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: As the DeerPeople will go to tremendous lengths to save their physical life. Yet, this life is but a vapor. What about their spiritual life? This sermon considers the urgent call of the apostle Peter, “And with many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” (Acts 2:40, ASV) Ppt: Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: Save Yourselves!The COVID-19 pandemic has kept us at home from the assembly of the church and has raised some questions about our worship. Perhaps the most discussed question is that which concerns the observance of the Lord’s Supper away from the assembly of the church. We must ask, and be able to answer, is this authorized …
Continue reading Sermon: The Lord’s Supper and Those Kept from Assembling“He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.” (1 John 2:6) This sermon breaks down the principles of “abiding in Him” as seen in this verse. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Theory and Practice – Abiding in HimThe Hebrew epistle is addressed to Christians experiencing difficult times of adversity – they were being persecuted for their faith. They allowed this to shrink their faith. They had “forgotten the exhortation which speaks to [them] as to sons: ‘My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor be discouraged when you are …
Continue reading Sermon: The Chastening of the Lord
Panacea. A cure-all. A solution to all problems. A universal remedy. Is there any such thing? The notorious COVID-19 says otherwise. This particular coronavirus is a novel virus, which means it is new, thus, unknown. Unknown to epidemiologists, and unknown to the human body. Ergo, there is not a known cure. No panacea exists, else …
Continue reading Panacea“For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13) God is just, and will deal with sin and sinners accordingly. However, we are thankful that He is a God of mercy, and that such is triumphant over judgment. This sermon considers the mercy of God. …
Continue reading Sermon: Mercy Triumphs Over JudgmentThis sermon is an exegesis of James 2. It is not a refutation of the doctrine of salvation by faith alone. James wrote this epistle to Christians, and the second chapter served as an admonition against faith that was imperfect, or incomplete. What kind of faith does God call the Christian to have? Ppt: Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: Perfect Faith