“Then Peter opened his mouth and said: ‘In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality’” (Acts 10:34). God is no respecter of persons. He does not consider outward appearance, but looks to the heart, and judges each man the same way. Salvation is given to those who submit to His gospel. If God shows …
Continue reading Sermon: Show No Partiality“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth” (Hebrews 11:13). The text Hebrews 11 allows us to observe the walk of faith. What is the walk of faith? What are …
Continue reading Sermon: The Walk of Faith“Thus says the Lord: ‘Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, “We will not walk in it”‘” (Jeremiah 6:16). The text of Jeremiah 6 is considered, and application is made. …
Continue reading Sermon: Ask For The Old PathsMuch of the religious world today think God has predestined everything that will happen in their life. The idea is that God has mapped out a specific plan for each individual that is distinctive from each other plan. Is this scriptural? Does God have a special plan for me? Ppt: Does God have a special …
Continue reading Sermon: Does God have a special plan for me?Luke 16:19-31 contains the story of the rich man and Lazarus. The focus of the story is on the rich man. There are many things to consider when observing these events. The following sermon considers a few lessons we can learn from the text. Ppt: Lessons from the Rich Man (Luke 16) Outline: Lessons from …
Continue reading Sermon: Lessons from the Rich Man (Luke 16:19-31)“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them” (Romans 12:6). The local church is composed of members with various roles and abilities. Each member has something he or she is able to do in contribution to the local work. The Lord requires active membership. Ppt: “Having …
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“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith” (1 John 5:4). The world, with its lusts and hardships, cannot be bested without help from the Divine. When we are born of God in baptism we become His children (cf. John 3:3-5; Galatians 3:26-29). …
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Our Lord was no stranger to tests. He was met with many in His life, and continually proved His love for His Father, and showed His depth of wisdom. It was no different when one day His enemies came before Him with questions designed to trap. The Pharisees failed to find Jesus in contradiction when …
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In his final messages to Titus, Paul urged him to come to the city of Nicopolis. Paul was headed that way for winter. We are not specifically told why, but it is not unlikely that Paul would spend a greater part of his time there preaching the gospel, and Titus would likely be of great …
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“But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves” (James 1:22; NASB). Are you a member of the Lord’s church who thinks avoiding evil is the only thing needed to please God? If so, you are an advocate of negative religion. James says the person who thinks this way is …
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