An Apostle - Galations 1:1-5 Paul was a man who had once hated, and persecuted the church of God (Acts 9:1-2). He was zealous for the cause of Judaism, and it didn't matter until he met Jesus on the road to Damascus and was gloriously saved by grace. The writing of this letter [Galations] was …
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Romans 11:7-14 Provoked to Jealousy
Provoked To Jealousy Romans 11:7-14 Many Israeli people who live in the land, most of them calling themselves Jewish, have no convictions concerning God, or promises of the land. More of those who profess to be orthodox Jews are growing toward that. National Israel is in a state of unbelief. They adhere to the old …
The Mystery of Godliness
"These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. And without controversy …
The Purpose of the Scriptures and Preaching
The apostle Paul wrote that "For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." (1 Corinthians 1:18). So why preach the gospel when the perishing people around us believe it to be foolishness? Paul answers that question in the statement: …
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International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
The following are prayer requests for a few situations around the world where Christians and churches are suffering for the cause of Jesus Christ. These are shared by Voice of the Martyrs; Pray for "Abdul" Facing Hostility from Muslim Neighbors After "Abdul" and his family came to Christ in a predominantly Muslim area of Uganda, …
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Classic Friday 03/27/09
The following message for this Classic Friday is the beginning of sermon by Jonathan Edwards, “Pressing Into The Kingdom”. Pressing Into The Kingdom‘ ‘The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.’ Luke 16:16 (KJV) In these words two things may …
Classic Friday 03/20/09
Classic Friday this week is an excerpt from the sermon library of the late W. A. Criswell. The title of the sermon is “The Thyatiran Jezebel” from the Revelation chapter 2 verses 18-29. “And a woman took leaven and put it in the fine flour, the teaching and the revelation and the doctrine and the …
Sermon Bites 01/11/09
Jesus And The Christian Luke 4:14-21 I. CHRISTIAN’S TIME OF TESTING EQUIPS US TO WALK IN THE SPIRIT OF JESUS (vv. 14-15). * + Testing is not just to show us, what we have, but to strengthen us for the journey ahead. * + There is no walking in the Spirit of Jesus without the …
Sermon Bites 11/23/08
Grace At Work Ephesians 4:7-16 PURPOSE: To teach that those who are in the one Body [the Church] are recipients of grace, demonstrated and shown through ministry gifts, also of grace, for the purpose of bringing the total Body to the maturity of Jesus Christ. Grace does not stop with our initial repentance, faith, and …
Sermon Bites 10/19/08
Slain By The Spirit Acts 5:1-11 There had been a great generosity within the early church which supported the people and the work of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Some may in fact have given out of jealousy and envy; like the ones we see in chapter 5 (4:32-37). I. TWO IN THE CHURCH SOLD …
Sermon Bites 10/12/08
A Journey To Rest Acts 9:26-31 OUTLINE: I. THE CONVERSION OF SAUL, AND THE CHURCHES REACTION (v. 26). II. BARNABAS RECEIVES SAUL, AND ENCOURAGES HIM AND THE CHURCH, AND THEY WALK AND WORK TOGETHER (vv, 27-28). III. SAUL’S PREACHING IN JERUSALEM IS BOLD, AND HE IS RUSHED OUT OF TOWN TO HIS OWN TOWN (vv. …
Sermon Bites 09/28/08
The Continuing Christian... Acts 2:41-47 1. BAPTISM FOLLOWS THOSE WHO GLADLY BELIEVE (v. 41). 2. THEY ARE ONLY COUNTED WITH THE JERUSALEM NUMBER FOLLOWING BAPTISM (v. 41). 3. NOTE THE FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF A NEW AND ACTIVE CHURCH (v. 42). 4. THERE WAS AN AWE OF RESPECT, A FEAR, WHICH SWEPT OVER THE PEOPLE, AND …
Sermon Bite 06/01/08
The Church With the Open Door Revelation 3:7-13 I want to see Jesus revealed in His glory as sovereign, and ruling in His Church, determining when and where His Church and people are to minister, and preach the gospel of grace, and the whole counsel of God. The city of Philadelphia was founded by a …
Sermon Bite 05/25/08
The Church That Needed The Spirit of God Revelation 3:1-6 It appears that complacency is a problem. We get in a place where the temperature is just right, the seats are soft and comfortable, there is no trouble to speak of, and we fall asleep. Suddenly, we awake and we find ourselves plagued with problems, …
Sermon Bite 05/04/08
The Church Of A Different Savor Revelation 2:8-11 If we look at this dispensationally; In the Church Age Smyrna represents the churches of the second and third centuries A.D.. That era was a time of great persecution for the Christian faith, and many was tried and died standing firm. Smyrna was located 35-50 miles north …
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