Full of sorrow in the midst of Philistine dominance due to their own sin, the Israelites were told by Samuel that, “If you return to the Lord with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths from among you, and prepare your hearts for the Lord, and serve Him only; and …
Continue reading Sermons: Prepare Your Heart for the LordThe accounts recorded in the book of Ruth are considered, and various lessons are drawn out. Outline: Lessons from Ruth Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Lessons from RuthChristians are supposed to be a bold people. Cowardice is condemned by God, and the coward cannot possibly fulfill the responsibilities given by God. We must move away from cowardice, and grow in boldness. Ppt: From Cowardice to Boldness Outline: From Cowardice to Boldness Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: From Cowardice to BoldnessThis two part lesson considers the words of exhortation given by Paul to the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22. Included are instructions concerning proper conduct between elders and the flock among them, as well as members one to another, and to God. Ppt: Exhortations to Proper Conduct in the Church Outline: Exhortations to Proper Conduct …
Continue reading Sermon: Exhortations to Proper Conduct in the ChurchThis sermon is a consideration of the name given Jesus, “Mighty God,” in Isaiah 9:6. Ppt: And His name will be called Mighty God Outline: And His name will be called Mighty God Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: And His name will be called Mighty GodThose who fail to realize the importance of following the pattern set in God’s word would do well to consider that God is A God of Order. He demands that we submit to the Divine order He has established. Ppt: A God of Order Outline: A God of Order Download: mp3
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It is apparent that some of Paul’s opposition were suggesting, or would have suggested he pretentiously recommended himself. To the contrary, Paul said later, “For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends” (10:18). Any commendation of the apostles that Paul brought forth ultimately came from God. Also, it is apparent …
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There is a “race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1). It is a long, grueling task given to us by our Lord. He has already run, and accomplished the task having become “the author and finisher of our faith” (v. 2). We must look to Him as a source of encouragement, strength, and as …
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As was noted in the first installment of this series on fellowship, fellowship considers commonality. Those who have something in common with each other have fellowship. Those who participate in a common practice with each other are having fellowship with each other. John’s first epistle shows two relationships when considering the topic of fellowship – …
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“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) This prayer of Moses requests that God would cause him to know how to give the time of life a proper estimate. In order to increase in wisdom, it is necessary to consider the brevity of life. “It …
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