The Cross 1 Cor. 2:2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We must continue to preach the cross. It is one of the most important aspects of our Christian life. We are reminded of the cross when we read the Bible, when we sing hymns, and when we preach the gospel of our...
The Ancient Landmark Prov. 22:28 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Prov 22:28 says, “Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set”. The ancient landmark establishes the border of land; it establishes ownership and prevents land disputes. The ancient landmark is also a memorial that commemorates a place or an event...
The Power of God Rom. 1: 16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Power of God When we deal with folks about the Lord, we shouldn’t worry about whether or not we’re doing a good enough job. I realize how nervous we can be trying to talk to someone about Jesus. However,...
A Disciple of Christ Acts 11: 26 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Acts 11:26 we find that “the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” They were called Christians because they were followers of Christ. Today, there are many who are called Christians but they are not disciples. They don’t follow...
According to Eph 2:11-22, when Jesus Christ died on the cross, he made a way for Jews and Gentiles to become fellow citizens in the household of God. How could Christ make Jews and Gentiles fellow citizens in the household of God? We become fellow citizens in the household...
Why the Cross? Galatians 3:10-14 ; John 19:17 In the book of Galatians Paul is dealing with the Church of Galatia who are trying to bring the Gentiles that are saved by faith under the Law. And in this passage along with John 19:17 we see Jesus bearing his cross...
Jesus went to the cross to pay for our sins. Therefore, you can be saved because he died for you. But if you want to really live, you must take up your cross, too, Lk 9:23. He’s not talking about taking up a cross as an emblem, like a crucifix...
Our Sunday school lesson today is from Col 2:10-17. In Col 2:10, Paul wrote, “ye are complete in him.” The implications of this truth are covered in the rest of the passage that we’re studying. Complete here has the meaning of perfect, having no deficiency. Because we are in Christ,...
In 2 Tim 2:1-4, Paul encouraged Timothy to be a good soldier. I am reminded, every time I read this passage, that we are supposed to be soldiers of the cross. We are to preach the cross despite opposition. The council tried to stop Peter and the apostles from preaching...
Today we’re going to see a few things Jesus did through his death. What started me thinking about this subject was a conversation I had with Pastor Tim Haveman regarding a question about Moses’ death. I’m sure that he’s preaching on this subject of death today. And I’m looking forward...
