Only on two occasions does the Bible say Jesus was made to marvel. He marveled at the unbelief of His own kinsman in Nazareth (cf. Mark 6:1-6). He marveled at the belief of the Gentile centurion (cf. Matthew 8:5-13). How will you make Jesus marvel? Through your belief, or unbelief? Two specific applications are made …
Continue reading Sermon: Making Jesus Marvel“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.” (Psalm 32:1-2) This lesson is essentially a study of justification by faith that is seen under the New Covenant, and before. It seeks to …
Continue reading Sermon: Forgiveness Under the Old Testament (Parts 1 & 2)“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17) This two part lesson considers the concept of inspiration and its importance. The second part discusses some …
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“Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because ‘All flesh is as grass, and all …
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The fellowship which God’s children have with Him, and each other is a wonderful privilege. However, the Bible clearly indicates that fellowship is conditional. Our practice of fellowship with anyone must be authorized by God. This 40 page book (5.5″ X 8″) is a discussion of the topic of scriptural fellowship. Permission is granted to …
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To be pleasing to God one must bear fruit in His name. “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away” (John 15:2). In order to bear fruit, we must abide in Jesus who identifies Himself as “the true vine” (v. 1). “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch …
Continue reading Fellowship 7 – False Teachers and HonestyThis sermon considers the qualities required by God for His children in James 1:19-20 – “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” Ppt: Three Qualities of God’s Children Outline: Three Qualities of God’s Children …
Continue reading Sermon: Three Qualities of God’s ChildrenThe child of God is to have his interests, and future invested in the spiritual. This world is not our home, and the treasure we seek is eternal. Materialism is a problem, especially in a country as affluent as America. We must be on guard against this ploy of Satan. Ppt: Materialism Outline: Materialism To download, right-click …
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The topic of fellowship is included in our joy as Christians – having fellowship with God now, and having that fellowship consummated in eternity. For this reason, all that surrounds the topic, both the positive and the negative, is vital. Consideration of our fellowship with God, and fellowship with those of “like precious faith” (2 …
Continue reading Fellowship 6 – Church DisciplineThis sermon considers the progressive nature of sin and ungodliness in Psalm 1:1 – “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.” Ppt: An Ungodly Progression Outline: An Ungodly Progression To download, right-click on the title in …
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