Category: Subject Index
Study Material Categorized by Subject
Sermon: Desiring to Know the Will of God
In spiritual matters, we must be moved by faith’s constant desire to know God’s will. We must be true disciples (learners) of Jesus Christ.
Sermon: What is Your Value?
In the eyes of God you are valuable. Valuable enough that God sent His Son to die on the cross for your sins!
Sermon: Thoughts about the Word of God
Sermon preached by Josh Cox
The sermon is an examination of 1 Peter 1:22-2:5, with applications.
Sermon: Achan’s Sin
The text of Joshua 7 reveals Achan’s sin, and teaches us the fallacies many hold toward sin against God. Some claim one little sin won’t hurt. Others that it is their business what they do, and no one else’s. Others think their sin can remain hidden. All are untrue.
Sermon: Conversion of the Jailor
A discussion of the conversion of the Philippian jailor in Acts 16, with a special emphasis on the part played by Paul and Silas.
Sermon: You have left your first love
Sermon by Brantley Gallman.
The Church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:2-ff) is accused by the Lord, “You have left your first love.” This phrase is discussed in this lesson.
Sermon: Our Response to Being Wrong
Sermon by Bob Ward.
The apostle Peter is used as an object lesson regarding how we should react when we realize that we are in the wrong.
Sermon: The Benefits of a Life Lived for Christ
A life lived for Jesus Christ brings blessings, both while we live upon the earth He created, and most importantly, in eternity!
The Patternists: Christ Does ALL the Work?
A woman, in commenting on an article I had written, stated her belief that we are saved by grace (which is a given), then stated regarding her eternal salvation that yes, we need to follow Jesus, but that He does all the work. And, regarding her life, maybe Jesus hasn’t gone through all the steps as of yet.
This idea is a bit different from what is commonly stated by those who teach salvation by faith alone. They claim we do nothing, rather that we trust in the finished work of Christ.
To be clear, Jesus secured our hope for redemption when he shed His blood for our sins (cf. Matthew 26:28). After His resurrection, He ascended to the right hand of the Father. His work in redeeming men is finished. The gift of grace has been extended. But, if nothing else is clear in scripture, this is – God expects us to do our part!
Consider Hebrews 5:9, “And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.” If we want to be with Christ in eternity, there is work we too must do!
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FB: Wicked Fools!
“An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flatters himself in his own eyes, when he finds out his iniquity and when he hates. The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit; he has ceased to be wise and to do good. He devises wickedness on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not abhor evil.” (Psalm 36:1-4)
The Psalmist refers to the sins of the wicked, that they speak to him. It may be that the transgressions harmed him personally. He expresses an intimate knowledge of the evil done.
How can a man do wickedness, and flatter himself? How can he think highly of himself when he hates others? When he deceives? When he rebels against his Creator?
While it seems incredible, the debased mind is commonly found in every nation and in every age. Paul knew why, because men “did not like to retain God in their knowledge” (Romans 1:28). It is foolish, but does explain the current state of our society. In contrast, the righteous fear the Lord! (cf. Proverbs 3:7).
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Sermon: The Gospels of Christ
This sermon is a discussion of the gospels of Christ, and their purpose.
Sermon: Christ, the Faithful Son
This sermon is a discussion of Hebrews 3.
