The Perfecting of the Saints, Eph 4:11-16
In Eph 4:11-16, pastors and teachers are given to the church for the perfecting of the saints. Saints are perfected for the work of the ministry and for the edifying of the body of Christ. In verse 16, “every part maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of ITSELF in love.” For every part […]
The Truth of the Gospel, Col 1:1-8
In Col 1:1-8, Paul mentions in v.5, “the word of the truth of the gospel.” Today, we are going to study what Paul had to say about the truth of the gospel in this passage. The truth of the gospel: Comes to you – Col 1:6 – “which is come unto you, as it […]
God Given Lights, Gen 1:3
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON God is light [1 Jn 1:5] and in the world is darkness [Gen 1:2, 4-5]. So, the Lord has given us lights in this dark world, which is governed by the “rulers of the darkness of this world,” Eph 6:12. The God given lights are: […]
The Armour of Light
The Armour of Light Romans 13:8-14 In the word of God our spiritual armour is said to be 3 things. In the text for this sermon it is called the armour of light. In 2 Corinthians 6:7 it is called the armour of righteousness and in Ephesians 6:11 it is called the armour of God. […]
Two Requirements for Following God
Follow Me Matt.9:9 Introduction: Read Passage and Pray Each of us has at some point been asked to “Follow Me” Very simple request and Matthew and others did it Are you doing it? Do you ever remember a time when? God has his arm out, looking back at you, and pleading for you to Follow […]
Cast Your Lot
Cast Your Lot [Prov. 18:18] “The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.” Your Bible is full of examples of where men cast lots to determine God’s will [1Sam.14:37-42] Jonathan chosen by lot Choosing something by lot should cause contentions to cease! If all parties agree to the method. In our world […]
God Chose Moses Ex 4:4-10
God Chose Moses Ex 4:4-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO God chose Moses, but evidently not for his eloquence. So, if Moses wasn’t chosen for his eloquence, for what was he chosen [Ex 4:10]? Moses was God’s choice because of: His humility 3:11 – he fell on his face when he prayed to the Lord, Num 20:3-6; […]
Principles When Making Decisions, Ps 46:10
AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON When you’re trying to decide something, there are some truths in the Bible that you must follow. We’ve said many times that your decisions must line up with the Bible, with good counsel, with prayer, and with the unfolding of circumstances (lastly). These truths about which we preach today are […]
The Lord Instructs, Teaches, and Guides, Ps 32:8
AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON In Ps 32:8 there are three things that we must look to the Lord to do for us. We must look to the Lord to: Instruct us – “I will instruct thee.” To instruct is to direct or command. From the beginning of our salvation, the Lord instructs us. It […]
What You Can Do For Missions, 2 Cor 1:8-11
If you aren’t called to the mission field, you can still do much to help missionaries who are called. I often remark that I disdain comments from missionaries like “stay by the stuff,” 1 Sam 30:24, and “hold the rope,” Acts 9:25. We’re not sitting around in our churches with nothing to do but look […]