In 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Paul gave the example of the Israelite’s fall in the wilderness, despite the spiritual provision from Christ, in order to warn the Corinthians about apostasy. In order to please God, and have life spiritually, we have to follow what the word says, and stay away from sin. Ppt: That Spiritual Rock …
Continue reading Sermon: That Spiritual Rock that Followed Them“He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed” (Proverbs 13:20). We should seriously consider who we associate with, for our companions will greatly influence us. It is beneficial to walk with those who, through age and experience, have gained wisdom. They have something to offer that …
Continue reading Sermon: Walk with the WiseMany have different views concerning the events of the last day. There are several doctrines finding their origin in the minds of men which differ from the Biblical revelation concerning this topic. The events of this day are clearly disclosed by the Holy Spirit in the scriptures, and we must be ready for it. Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: The Last Day“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; Who can know it?” (Jeremiah 17:9) Man is capable of self-deception. Many deceive themselves about sin, God’s judgments, and the relationship between salvation and the Word of God. It is foolish to deceive ourselves. We must accept the truth, and follow it. Ppt: Do Not …
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“He who despises the word will be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.” (Proverbs 13:13) The word of God is given to us as a blessing. Without it we cannot know the mind of the Lord, and therefore cannot know His will for us (cf. 1 Corinthians 2:6-16). It is designed …
Continue reading Facebook: Fear the CommandmentThe reign of king Josiah is considered, and applications are made for the Christian. Ppt: The Reign of King Josiah Outline: The Reign of King Josiah Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Reign of King JosiahThis sermon concisely considers the issues surrounding Homer Hailey’s error on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Ed Harrell wrote an article in Christianity Magazine defending Hailey, and subsequently published 16 articles on “The Bounds of Christian Unity.” The error taught on the subject of fellowship to justify continued fellowship with a false teacher, specifically the misuse …
Continue reading Sermon: Romans 14 and Fellowship
The topic of “fellowship” is prominent in scripture. It is a simple concept, though it has been the seat of much controversy. Solomon said, “there is nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9), and the same rings true with the problems surrounding fellowship. Even the first century church experienced trouble with the different applications of …
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This chapter began Paul’s discussion on the resurrection of the dead. This subject is inextricably linked to the resurrection of the Christ. Paul began his reproof of those who “say that there is no resurrection of the dead” in verse 12. Before doing so, however, he set the foundation of his argument that was the …
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“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it …
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