Exodus 17:8-16 records the attack of Amalek on Israel at Rephidim. God gave Israel victory, “And Moses built an altar and called its name, The-LORD-Is-My-Banner” (Exodus 17:15). God fights for us, but we must go to Him in faith. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
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Church discipline is a foundational part of a congregation’s spiritual health, and fellowship with God. It is ironic, then, that it is one of the most misunderstood and neglected topics of scripture. What does the Bible teach about church discipline? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Church Discipline (Part 8 of 8)Like the disciples who were “about a stone’s throw” away from Jesus but were not present enough to watch and pray (cf. Luke 22:39-46), it is possible for us to seem close to Jesus, but truly be distant. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: A Stone’s ThrowChurch discipline is a foundational part of a congregation’s spiritual health, and fellowship with God. It is ironic, then, that it is one of the most misunderstood and neglected topics of scripture. What does the Bible teach about church discipline? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Church Discipline (Part 7)“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) Where is joy found, and what is the driving force of joy? The life of fellowship with Christ affords us true, immeasurable joy. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: The Joy of the LordChurch discipline is a foundational part of a congregation’s spiritual health, and fellowship with God. It is ironic, then, that it is one of the most misunderstood and neglected topics of scripture. What does the Bible teach about church discipline? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Church Discipline (Part 6)“When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said to those who followed, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!’” (Matthew 8:10) What kind of faith did the centurion have? What made Jesus marvel? We should seek to possess the same kind of faith. Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Great Faith According to JesusChurch discipline is a foundational part of a congregation’s spiritual health, and fellowship with God. It is ironic, then, that it is one of the most misunderstood and neglected topics of scripture. What does the Bible teach about church discipline? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: Church Discipline (Part 5)“Errors! who doth understand?” (Psalm 19:12, YLT) Psalm 19 speaks of the general revelation of God in creation, and the specific revelation of God in His word. Then the Psalmist considers error which exists despite the clarity of God’s will. Why is sin so prevalent? Why do we struggle so much? What is the solution? Ppt: Outline: To …
Continue reading Sermon: Errors! Who doth understand?The Bible condemns self-love (cf. 2 Timothy 3:1-5), and at the same time instructs us to love ourselves (cf. Matthew 22:39). There is a big difference between the self-love the world encourages, and that which God requires. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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