Sermons From May 12, 2013
"Pergamos: The Church Located Where Satan’s Throne was / Faithful In Persecution—but tolerated Evil!”— (Rev 2:12-17) " - The Christians in Pergamos also faced tribulation and stood for the truth against her outside foes - even after Antipas was martyred. However, they tolerated false teachers within their ranks. Pergamos is known as the compromising church. To compromise with error compromises our influence – MP3 / KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (5/12/2013)
"In Christ We Are Adopted As Sons & Heirs of God Through Christ! - (Galatians 3:26-4:7) " - Christians are sons of God by faith In Christ Jesus and not the law - (vs. 26-29). An heir receives his inheritance through Christ & not the Law of Moses - (4:1-7). MP3 / KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (5/12/2013)
Other Recent Lessons
"The Persecuted & Impoverished Church - But Rich" - The Christians in Smyrna faced tribulation, even to the point of martyrdom. They had nothing materially but yet the Lord calls them wealthy. Is serving Christ & receiving the salvation He offers worth whatever pain & suffering this life may bring? – MP3 / KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (5/5/2013)
"The Church That Fell Out of Love" - (The church of Christ in Ephesus - Revelation 2:1-8) - Seven good qualities, one bad - one too many. Their values & motives had become misplaced. Correct actions are worthless if our motives are not genuine & pure – The Lord looks not only at what we do but our intent & motives as well. MP3 / KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (4/28/2013)
"The ONE Who Speaks To The Churches" - (The Revelation of Jesus Christ - Revelation Chapter 1) - Lesson 1 of a series on the "Letters To The 7 Churches of Asia - Revelation 1-3 - In this introductory study, we will focus on the One Who is speaking, the Lord Jesus Christ. The beginning of apostasy is a lack of respect for the Lord and His word, likewise the way back to the Lord is to renew that respect – MP3 / KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (4/21/2013)
"The Promise of Abraham Is Not Received Through The Law of Moses, But Through Faith In Christ Jesus" - Galatians chapter 3 begins the doctrinal section of the epistle. Paul turns from defense of his apostleship to a defense of the gospel he preached. This lesson examines the remainder of chapter 3, verses 15-29. [The Law did not annul the promise - (3:15-18) - The Law was not contrary to the promise - (3:19-22) - The Law brings men to Christ through whom they are released from sin - (3:23-29)] – MP3 / KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (4/21/2013)
"God's Silence Does Not Mean He Is Absent" - Lessons From The Book of Esther - An amazing true story filled with both good and bad examples. We learn of courage, faith and sacrifice, as well as the evils of hatred, pride and greed. Even though God is not directly mentioned, we can clearly see in the book of Esther God working providentially to protect His people that His will be accomplished. – MP3 / KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (4/14/2013)
"The Promise of Abraham Is Not Received Through The Law of Moses, But Through Faith In Christ Jesus" - Galatians chapter 3 begins the doctrinal section of the epistle. Paul turns from defense of his apostleship to a defense of the gospel he preached. This lesson examines the first 14 verses of chapter three. [Experience of the Galatians - (3:1-5) - Abraham justified by faith - (3:6-9) - Legal Justification Impossible - (3:10-14)] – MP3 / KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (4/14/2013)
"Members One of Another" - Should Christians Be Members of A Local Church? - The Christian, while added to the universal church by the Lord, (Acts 2:47), should seek to join himself to a local church. (Acts 9:26ff). Every Christian should seek out a faithful group of the Lord's people and identify with them in order to fulfill their share of the collective responsibilities. – MP3 / KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (4/7/2013)
"Losing It All To Gain Christ" - The Deal of A Lifetime! - What is MOST important to us? What do we value MOST? It is obvious what was important to Paul i.e., JESUS - all He is, all He has, & all He has promised! With regard to profit and loss, we, as the apostle Paul, should view everything as loss that we may gain the Lord. Our only gain (profit) is in knowing the Lord, being in the Lord, living for the Lord & living with the Lord! – (Philippians 3:1-16) – KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (3/31/2013)
“The Gospel Taught By Paul Was Endorsed By The Other Apostles” – The gospel Paul preached did not originate with any man - but came directly from Christ - Paul’s gospel was endorsed by the other apostles - Paul’s apostleship & authority was equal with the other apostles - including Peter. (Galatians 2:1-21) – MP3 / KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (3/31/2013)
"Church Discipline - Dealing With The Disorderly" - (That Their Souls Might Be Saved) - Withdrawing fellowship from those who walk disorderly is a command of the Lord, but what does that mean? How should the faithful view and treat those who have been withdrawn from? These are not easy questions, but they are important questions – and the Bible gives us the answers. (Text examined: Matthew 18:15-17; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15; Galatians 6:1,2). - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF / VIDEO - 3/17/2013
"The Agony of The Cup" - One of the most moving experiences recorded concerning the life of Christ took place in the garden of Gethsemane. No one who is serious about being a Christian can remain unmoved as they think of Jesus’ agony in the Garden. But why did he “drink the bitter cup”? Because he loved us so! It was our sin, indeed it was my sin (!) that took him there. (Matthew 26:30-56; Mark 14:26-50; Luke 22:33-46) - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF / VIDEO - 3/10/2013
"A Perverted Gospel Is No Gospel At All" - Some were preaching a different gospel - (Salvation through Jesus & the law of Moses). This so-called gospel was not really another gospel because there is only one. This text demonstrates the danger of altering the gospel of Christ in any way. Any change brings the curse of God. (Galatians 1:6-10) - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF / VIDEO - 3/10/2013
"The Mind Is A Battlefield" - We Are At War: A Spiritual war – A battle that is waged in the minds of men! We need to understand the nature of our enemy, the nature of the battle we face, the weapons of our warfare and the reality of certain victory if we bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ! (2 Corinthians 10:1-6) - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF / VIDEO - 3/3/2013
"What Must I Do To Be Saved?" - When you ask the majority of religious leaders this question you will get several different answers and most of the time the wrong answer. This is the MOST important question anyone could ever ask? So isn't it REALLY important to get the right answer? The right answer can ONLY be found in the Bible - so what answer does the Bible give? - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF / VIDEO - 2/17/2013
"The Bible - The Life Instruction Manual" - The Bible contains necessary information & instructions that we MUST know if we are to get out of this world alive. Some ridicule the idea of the Bible being our instruction manual, but what does the Bible say?- MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF / VIDEO - 2/10/2013
"If The Foundations Are Destroyed" - (What Can The Righteous Do?) - When truth is no longer respected; when justice is no longer practiced; when fraud and violence have taken the place of honesty and honor; when error prevails; when a character for integrity and virtue affords no longer any security, what can we as Christians do? - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF / VIDEO - 1/27/2013
"I Would Be Happy If . . ." - (Upon What Does Your Happiness Depend?) - Happiness is something we all desire - but too many are looking for it in all the wrong places! What is happiness? What brings about unhappiness? How can we achieve true happiness? - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 1/20/2013
"Politics of Pilgrims" - What role, if any should Christians play in our government? Do we understand the the implications & obligations of being citizens of heaven? (Phili 3:17-4:1) - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 11/11/2012
