Sound Teaching

It is interesting to compare the children of Israel, (God’s chosen under the Old Covenant), to God’s children under the New Covenant.

When contemplating the purpose of the Lord’s Supper, this sermon shows that we should look “within”, “without”, “forward”, and “backward.”

Even the salutations of scripture contain wonderful lessons for the discerning reader. For example, in our text Jude describes himself as at “bondservant of Jesus Christ.” The word literally indicates a slave, and shows clearly the concept of submission and subservience. We are all to be bondservants of our Lord, submitting wholly to His will.

It is not surprising that as the denominations reject the standards of God for those of man, a lowering of those standards is the result. As children of God, we are instructed by the Lord himself: “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden” (Matthew 5:14). May we all have a worthy walk, distinct from the ungodliness around us!

Are you living a properly holy life?

This sermon discusses the text of 1 Corinthians 15:45-ff, comparing and contrasting Jesus Christ and Adam.

We have a choice. We may act like animals without restraint, or we may live righteously before God. It seems that many Olympians have chosen carnality over righteousness. It is the way of the world. May we all choose rather to “walk worthy of the calling with which [we] were called” (Ephesians 4:1).

Though hospitality is a physical thing, it is a spiritual work. It is a means of supporting the Christian laborer, as evidenced by the words of our text, “If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well.”

It doesn’t make sense to claim to be a Christian unless you are willing to live the life you claim!

Too many religious people believe that Love and Truth do not go hand in hand. If you insist on obedience to truth, you are unloving. If you claim to love, you must be tolerant of error and sin. John, in his epistle reveals this view to be wrong.

This sermon examines the concept of sin, what it is, and how God feels about it.

You can’t receive God’s mercy unless you abide in truth and love. It is a lesson we all would do well to learn.

This discussion sheds light on what Heaven is, and what it is like.

Each local congregation must decide to be steadfast in the face of opposition and false doctrine; Zealous in the Lord’s work; and, work for Unity and Peace.

Millions of Americans will be sitting in front of their televisions or congregating at the local sports bar, instead of going to the evening worship service held by most denominations (other than those who cancel their services in deference to the game). Many will become gluttons and winebibbers, violent and unrestrained. They all will be acting as fools in the name of a silly game with a funny shaped ball. I enjoy football too, but their behavior on this day, much like that of the ancient Israelites, is “a great sin,” and a blight upon our nation. As Christians, we should listen to the words of Moses, “Whoever is on the LORD’S side-come to me” (vs. 26).