The homosexual agenda, together with other examples of immorality, as sufficient to demonstrate that we are living in ungodly times. We live among “those who call evil good, and good evil” (cf. Isaiah 5:20). In the face of such ungodliness, we must “shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:15).
The text tells me that I need to develop the proper skills needed to be a fruit bearer. It tells me that I need to be spending the time and making the effort necessary to bear fruit. And, it tells me that I need to identify the type of fruit that Jesus expects me to produce.
It also tells me that there are a lot of Christians who need to get started before it’s too late!
We do not know better than God, and do not have the right to make an “executive” decision and appoint a man to serve as an elder who we “believe” would serve well despite his lack of qualifications. God is the “executive” and has the final say in who should serve in this important work. As Paul wrote, “A bishop then must be…” (vs. 2).
Gospel meetings are certainly worthy of our time and effort. And, they give us the opportunity to serve, be edified, and assist in the spread of our Lord’s precious gospel.
This sermon is an exegetical treatment of Colossians 1:9-19. The text relates Paul’s prayer on behalf of the Colossians, “that you may be filled…” Also, the Preeminence of Christ is revealed and discussed.
Both science and scripture agree, life begins at conception. As such, the legalization of abortion in 1973 stands as one of the most egregious sins against God and man that has been perpetrated by this nation. Christians must speak out against such atrocities.
The New Testament well documents the serious nature of the sin of Hypocrisy, and God’s attitude towards it. Jesus condemned in harsh terms the hypocrisy of the Jewish leaders of his day. We must be aware of the sin, and avoid it.
The Lesson is an exegetical treatment of Romans 12:1-8. There are four marks of devotion evident in the life of any faithful child of God. Self-sacrifice, Self-alteration, Self-examination and Self-involvement. The lesson identifies and discusses these marks.
The lesson is an exegetical study on Romans 15:1-6 that instructs the Christian to be concerned about pleasing your brother or sister in Christ. But, points out that such an attempt to please must be within the parameters of what is beneficial to him or her.
Bodily exercise profits a little, but is is much more important for the Christian to be spiritually fit. The lesson encourages and instructs in this.
The sermon discusses a number of practical suggestions regarding prayer, study and personal conviction that will benefit any Christian, but especially those who are young, and young in the faith.
The sermon makes a distinction between the congregational work of evangelism, and the preaching of truth that is the unique responsibility of the individual Christian. No one can do your teaching for you.
The sermon is an exegetical treatment of 2 Corinthians 8:8-15, where the apostle Paul calls the Corinthians to be steadfast in their Christian walk.
The sermon is a treatment of an email correspondence the speaker had with a Christian who holds to the “Positive Gospel” concept of preaching. What is the proper tone to be used in the preaching of the gospel of our Lord?
The lesson addresses the proper response to those who object to the truth by using subjective standards. They appeal to their emotions, etc., saying such things as “God spoke to my heart…”
