Category: Redemption
Subject: Redemption
Sermon: The Law of Moses
The Lesson discusses weaknesses inherent in the Law of Moses. (Not mistakes made by God, but limitations of the law, by design). Also, the Purpose the Law of Moses serves in the redemption of man.
Invitation: Preaching Redemption to All Men
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Ephesians 3:8-12, Paul indicated his purpose was to preach redemption to all men. We too have that obligation.
Invitation: Wait on the Lord
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The Psalmist, in Psalm 37:30-38, notes that ultimately God will save the righteous. Wait on the Lord.
Invitation: Heirs of God
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Galatians 4:4-7, Paul describes the change that comes once we are redeemed through the blood of Jesus Christ. We become heirs of God!
Sermon: The Burning Bush
God’s conversation with Moses at the burning bush in Exodus 3, reveals important lessons about God’s presence, and the importance of a sanctified life in response to His redemptive plan.
Invitation: Be Reconciled to God
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Paul speaks of our being a “new creation” in Christ. This happens because we are reconciled with God.
Sermon: Why Jesus Came to Earth
Luke 19:10 record the words of the Lord, “for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” The lesson consists of an examination of these words.
Invitation: Glory in the Cross of Christ
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Galatians 6:12-16 Paul reveals that our glorying must be solely in the cross of Christ. This is because our redemption is based solely upon whether we are His!
You Are All One!
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28).
This passage is among the most abused in the entire Bible. It does not give authority for women preachers or elders, nor does it give any comfort to those who claim homosexuality is given God’s tacit approval by the words. Such views do great violence not only to the immediate context, but also the greater context of the Bible as a whole.
What the passage does is validate the worth of every soul. The Jew can not justly claim the Gentile is denied “repentance unto life” (cf. Acts 11:18). Men can’t deny that the souls of women are as precious and valuable to the Lord as their own. Slaves can’t be considered mere chattel, less than human. All men and women, no matter their social standing, culture or race are precious in the sight of God. They are given the opportunity by the Almighty to appeal to His mercy and grace for their redemption.
God is no respecter of persons. The apostle Paul affirms that God “desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4). As such, He sent His Son, “who gave Himself a ransom for all” (1 Timothy 2:6). There are no second class citizens in the kingdom of God. Every creature can come to Him, and “He who believes and is baptized will be saved” (Mark 16:16).
FB: A New Creation
In Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, he wrote, “…if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (5:17).
This is both a statement of fact (acknowledging the new birth), and a statement of wonder! When one becomes a child of God, everything changes! Where once we were dead in sin, we are now dead to sin. Where once we had no hope, we now have eternal hope. Where once we had no purpose to our lives, now we rejoice in our singular desire to serve God in all things.
As Paul, “we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God” (vs. 20). It is a commitment you will never regret!
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Invitation: The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Matthew 27:32-54, Matthew narrates the crucifixion of Christ. This invitation is a reading of the narrative, with the invitation to take advantage of that sacrifice for our sins.
Invitation: May God Be With You Always
Invitation delivered by: Ben Schmidt
The Star Wars movies talk about “The Force.” The Bible reveals God to be the omnipotent and merciful creator and sustainer of all things. We are redeemed by His grace.
Sermon: Healing the Sick
Unlike many religious quacks, Jesus is the Great Physician, with the cure for man’s greatest disease, SIN.
Advocacy & Propitiation
“My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world” (1 John 2:1-2).
John’s words reveal two different (though connected) blessings we have as believers in Jesus Christ. And, as we will later emphasize, these blessings are only available to those who are believers in Him (cf. John 14:6). Having said that, the terms used by John are challenging, and need to be explained to those who are not familiar with the language of scripture.
Invitation: A Summary of God’s Scheme of Redemption
Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox
The text of Ephesians 2:1-10 is examined to provide a concise summary of God’s scheme of redemption for mankind.
