The apostle Paul warned the Corinthians about their persistence in sin. Then he reminded them of what had happened to them – “And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God” (1 …
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God’s word is a treasure trove of blessings. Without the Holy Scriptures we can do nothing. Looking into Psalm 119, this sermon considers 7 blessings from God’s word. Ppt: 7 Blessings from God’s Word Outline: 7 Blessings from God’s Word To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: 7 Blessings from God’s WordJesus said, “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad” (Matthew 12:30). When spiritual conflict arises we must pick a side. Any side chosen that is not the side of truth is against truth. There truly is no neutral position. Those who remain neutral …
Continue reading Sermon: The Sin of NeutralityHow should we approach the study of God’s word? What is the proper conduct? Using Nehemiah 8, this sermon considers some vital approaches to the study of God’s word. Ppt: Conduct Befitting the Open Book Outline: Conduct Befitting the Open Book To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Conduct Befitting the Open Book“His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue” (2 Peter 1:3). By His own glory and virtue, Jesus called us to be partakers of the divine nature. Christians are attracted to the magnificence of Jesus’ nature, …
Continue reading Sermon: Called by Glory and VirtueDavid, a man after God’s own heart, found himself at his lowest point when Nathan uttered the words, “You are the man” (2 Samuel 12:7-9). Psalm 51 is his penitent plea for God’s mercy and forgiveness. He asked for God to create a clean heart within him (cf. Psalm 51:10). How do we, in connection …
Continue reading Sermon: Create in Me a Clean HeartChristians are those who walk by faith (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:7). This means that every decision they make is faith based. What does God desire? What does His word say? When we act, we are not to act on the various matters of life – temptation, persecution, doubt, etc. – rather, we are to act …
Continue reading Sermon: Acting on FaithIn Luke 22:39-46 Jesus is recorded as withdrawing “a stone’s throw” from Peter, James and John to pray. His request was that they watched and prayed with Him. But although they were only a stone’s throw away, their minds were miles and miles away as they slumbered during Jesus’ greatest hour of trial. Christians need …
Continue reading Sermon: A Stone’s Throw, Yet So Far“And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch” (Acts 11:26). “Christian” is a divinely designated title. It is not a term to be used flippantly. Many claim to be Christians, but they do not meet the described conditions of scripture. Some are ashamed of the name, but don’t realize the blessing and privilege of …
Continue reading Sermon: Disciples Were Called “Christians”“Do not remove the ancient landmark which your fathers have set.” (Proverbs 22:28) Just as the Israelites had no right to move their neighbor’s landmarks to take more for themselves we have no right to move the spiritual landmarks God has set. He has established boundaries in the church, and in society that are to …
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