Paul exhorted the Roman brethren to respond to God’s mercies by making themselves a living sacrifice (cf. Romans 12:1-2). What is the spiritual life of service to God which He requires? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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“So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed only a few days to him because of the love he had for her.” (Genesis 29:20) This description of Jacob’s love for Rachel shows the power of committed love. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: “And they seemed only a few days…”“Truly God is good to Israel, To such as are pure in heart.” (Psalm 73:1) The Psalm pictures a struggle of faith. There is doubt concerning the way of righteousness when the wicked are seen to prosper. But in a time of doubt, God is sought, and faith increases. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on …
Continue reading Sermon: Truly God is GoodChristians are to act differently than the world, especially when it comes to being confronted with evil, and offenses. Instead of retaliating, Christians are to do good, and let God take care of the vengeance. In doing so, we ensure evil will be overcome, and not made worse. (Romans 12:17-21) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: Overcome Evil with GoodThe Lord provided a ram for Abraham to sacrifice instead of Isaac. Abraham called the place, “The Lord Will Provide” (Genesis 22:13-14). The Lord will always provide for his people. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Jehovah Jireh – “The Lord Will Provide”Jesus taught the disciples to pray, “Your kingdom come” (Matthew 6:10). This was proper at the time because the kingdom was still in the future. The scripture is clear that the kingdom came, and that it now is. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Thy Kingdom Come, Came, and IsWhen asked about divorce, Jesus went all the way to the beginning to establish God’s intention for the institution of marriage (cf. Matthew 19:1-10). What is the rule of marriage? What significance does God’s joining the two together have? What does Jesus say about divorce? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
Continue reading Sermon: Marriage, the Marriage Bond, and DivorceBefore giving a detailed consideration of Christ’s High Priesthood, the Hebrew writer had to admonish his readers for their negligence in spiritual growth (cf. Hebrews 5:12-14; 6). Ironically, the subject he would find it difficult to explain to them because of their immaturity was the very thing that could help them through their tough situation. …
Continue reading Sermon: Growth, Grace, and HopeInstead of turning to God in the face of Assyrian threat, Judah turned to a refuge of lies (Isaiah 28:14-15). Their plan failed miserably, and is reserved for us to learn from. We must not turn to any other refuge than God, for everything else is a refuge of lies. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click …
Continue reading Sermon: A Refuge of LiesEach disciple has circumstances and stages of life that are unique challenges to them. These can be used by Satan against us and our faith. However, God expects for us to be faithful, and strengthens us to serve Him wherever we may find ourselves. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track …
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