After his sin of unlawful sacrifice Saul was told that his kingdom would not continue, and that God has “sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the LORD has commanded him to be commander over His people, because you have not kept what the LORD commanded you.” (1 Samuel 13:14) This tells …
Continue reading Sermon: A Man After his Own HeartPaul explained the mystery of God that has been revealed, “that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth—in Him”(Ephesians 1:10). This is a wonderful truth giving us all purpose, direction, and hope. Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: The Summing Up of All Things in ChristProverbs 6:12-19 describes one who is “A worthless person, a wicked man.” God describes what He hates, and what is abominable to Him. We must not possess the characteristics of this man, but we must also beware of him, and realize God’s expectations of us when we encounter him. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Worthless and Wicked – A Profile of Evil (Parts 1&2)“Holy and reverend is his name.” (Psalm 111:9, ASV) A relationship with God is impossible without fear, and reverence. This is fundamental to His nature, and His dealings with man. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: ReverencePsalm 119 is all about the word of God. Within the psalm are many blessings revealed as coming from it. Our lives should be molded and influenced by the will of God revealed in His inspired word. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: 7 Blessings from God’s WordThe Holy Spirit highlighted a contrast between people Paul preached to in Acts 17 – “These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so” (v. 11). The Bereans exhibited character that we all must seek to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Nobility of the BereansFrom the beginning, God’s desire has been to dwell with those He created in His image. The tabernacle and temple in the Old Testament play a major role in this desire becoming reality. These foreshadowed the ultimate dwelling place of God among men, the temple of today. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: The Temple of TodaySome 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 title …
Continue reading Sermon: Captured to CaptureIn Psalm 50, the Holy Spirit speaks of God’s judgment of His people Israel, especially concerning their worship before Him, and the hypocrisy of their sinful actions. Does our worship have the right motivation and purpose? Do our daily lives reflect the truth we participate in during worship? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: Before the Judge – Worship and Devotion (Psalm 50)At times we can feel there is little we can bring to the table in serving God and others. We question whether what we can do is significant. Jesus told His disciples about how some would receive them when He commissioned them to preach to the lost of Israel. The actions of those who did so, no …
Continue reading Sermon: Only a Cup of Cold Water