Part 3 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). “And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47b). The church of the New Testament was the body of the saved. How were they saved? What “plan of …
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In the early 1980’s, a once avowed and devoted atheist by the name of Lee Strobel rejected the notion of a godless world and claimed belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. After hearing his wife proclaim faith in God, he ruthlessly set out to expose what he believed to be a superstitious, …
Continue reading “The Case for Christ” – A ReviewPart 2 in a series of lessons which consider the teachings of Jesus in the upper room, shortly before going to the garden to be betrayed. While eating the Passover Feast in the upper room with His disciples, the Lord instituted a new memorial which is focused on the sacrificial death of Himself for us. …
Continue reading Sermon: In the Upper Room (2) – The Lord’s SupperPart 2 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). What authority did the church we read about in Scripture appeal to, and submit to? How does that compare to the denominations with their creed books? Ppt: Identifying the One Church (2) – Authority Outline: Identifying …
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying the One Church (2) – AuthorityPart 1 in a series of lessons which consider the teachings of Jesus in the upper room, shortly before going to the garden to be betrayed. This first part considers the example and instruction Jesus gave of washing the disciples feet in John 13:1-17. Ppt: In the Upper Room (1) – Washing Feet Outline: In the Upper …
Continue reading Sermon: In the Upper Room (1) – Washing FeetPart 1 in a series of lessons seeking to identify the one church in the New Testament (cf. Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4). This lesson focuses on the establishment of the church in prophecy and fulfillment. Ppt: Identifying the One Church (1) – Establishment Outline: Identifying the One Church (1) – Establishment To download, right-click on the title in …
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The division of the instruction for “men” (males) and “women” (females) shows this text concerns the worship assembly. Their roles within the assembly are not the same. Men are given roles of leadership and authority (v. 8), and women are to be in submission (vv. 11-14). The exhortation to prayer in verse 1 is to …
Continue reading 1 Timothy 2:8-15An exegesis of 1 Timothy 1 – Paul’s charge for Timothy. Ppt: Teach No Other Doctrine Outline: Teach No Other Doctrine To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Teach No Other DoctrineJames 1:21-25 is considered. We must not simply be hearers of the “perfect law of liberty,” but doers. A special application is made concerning modest apparel. Are you a hearer only, or a doer when it comes to God’s instruction concerning modesty? Ppt: Looking into the Perfect Law of Liberty Outline: Looking into the Perfect Law of …
Continue reading Sermon: Looking into the Perfect Law of LibertyActs 6 records Stephen being accused of blasphemy. Acts 7 records Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin council, as well as his martyrdom. This sermon is an examination of that text. Outline: Stephen’s Defense Before the Sanhedrin To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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