Below is the material used in our recently completed Vacation Bible School. Any who would like to use this material for their own school or studies are more than welcome. The materials were created by members of the West Side congregation. (Please note the acknowledgments at the end of this post).
This class consists of five […]
The Lord’s church is distinctive, but as long as some local churches continue to emphasize meals and baby showers, they will be no different from the myriad denominations that have replaced the Lord’s call to “preach the gospel” for the shallow and sensual call of the dinner bell.
Mark’s gospel is characterized by a concise telling of the events in Christ’s life. While not as verbose as the other gospels, Mark managed to encapsulate the grandeur of His ministry on earth.
Each Christian should have a sense of duty to the work done in a small congregation. There is the greater opportunity for the individual, and a commensurate greater need for his involvement. When you are a member of a small congregation, you can’t sit around and expect the work to be done. You must have a part in doing it yourself!
While it is proper for the American government to continue religious tolerance, it is a mistake for the American people to believe one religion is as valid and true as another. There is one religion that has its genesis from God, and one Savior for mankind, Jesus Christ. (cf. John 14:6).
We should recognize that God knows our needs and desires. The purpose of prayer is not to inform God of those things, rather it is a means of acknowledging our dependence upon Him. We pray to God, not because He needs us to, but because he deserves our praise and thanksgiving. Pray to be seen of God, not men; and you will be rewarded.
The Hebrew writer compares Christ to Moses in chapter 3:1-6. The comparison shows that while both were faithful in their duties toward God, Moses was a servant, while Christ is the Son. So, Christ is deserving of far greater glory. The sermon contrasts and compares Jesus to Moses.
An exegetical sermon based on the text of Galatians 5:1-6. An explanation of the covenant of circumcision is given, with special emphasis on its value to the Christian. Also, as the language of the text indicates the possibility of a Christian falling into apostasy, that subject is discussed as well.
