By inspiration, the aposlte Paul lists some virtues possessed by those who are under the influence of the Holy Spirit through the word of Christ. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace” (Galatians 5:22). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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Luke 7:36-50 records an incredible interaction Jesus had with a Pharisee and a woman who was a known sinner in the city. Jesus places the actions of the woman in contrast to that of the Pharisee to demonstrate the fact of her forgiveness, and what it provoked in her. The amazing account of God’s mercy moves us to confidence, …
Continue reading Sermon: The Love of a Forgiven WomanGalatians 5:22-23 contains a list which comprises the fruit of the Spirit. These characteristics are possessed by those who are led by the will of God revealed by His Spirit. By bearing this fruit one is in fellowship with Christ, and imitates Him. The context of Galatians 5 is key to understanding the point of list given …
Continue reading Sermon: The Fruit of the Spirit (1) – Contrasts and ContextEveryone likes a compliment. However, some compliment to flatter or manipulate. Not all compliments are equal. On several occasions, Jesus gave compliments to people for certain character traits displayed in their lives. If Jesus gave a compliment, it meant something. What did Jesus find worthy of a compliment? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: Compliments from ChristAfter 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 Bereans