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...

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Follow After Patience, 1 Tim 6:11

VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON In 1 Tim 6:11 Paul told Timothy to follow after patience, among other things.  If you’re going to make it for the long haul in the Christian life, you are going to need patience.  Patience requires supernatural strength.  That’s why...

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The Power of the Tongue, Prov 18:20-21

VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON The tongue is a very powerful member of your body.  In Jas 3:4-5, as ships are turned with a very small helm, so the tongue is a little member and boasteth great things. Fruit is in the power of the...

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More Blessed to Give, Acts 20:33-35

According to Acts 20:35, Paul told the elders of Ephesus that Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”  Paul had personally experienced the truth of this verse.  Paul was a minister of the gospel.  As such, “the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should...

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Rooted and Grounded, Eph 3:17

When I pray for young Christians, I often ask the Lord to lengthen your root and strengthen your foundation in the Lord.  This involves being: Rooted and grounded in love – Eph 3:17 – see Eph 3:19, also.  We love him because he first loved us.  In our ministry, we...

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Glorify God 1 Cor. 10:31

Glorify God 1 Cor. 10:31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible is clear on this subject.  Christians are definitely to glorify God.  We are to give God the Glory due his name.  1 Cor 10:31 says, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory...

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Quickened Eph. 2:1-8

Eph 2 1-8 Quickened CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You were dead in trespasses and sins.  Now you are quickened, you are alive in Christ.  But you don’t really begin to live until your old man dies.  Many Christians are like a butterfly still stuck in its cocoon.  The quicker you die...

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Pauls Desire to Preach at Rome, Rom 1:8-17

Paul’s Desire to Preach at Rome Rom.1:8-17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Rom 1:8-17 we see Pauls desire to preach at Rome.  He had been praying for them for quite some time and hoped that through preaching the gospel he might establish their faith in Christ and have some fruit among...

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Bring Forth Fruit through Prayer John 15:1-16

Brining Forth Fruit through Prayer John 15:1-16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Introduction:     The theme of this passage is “Bringing forth fruit”, Verses 1, 5, 8, 16 Luke 1:30-31, Bringing forth means to birth something. We have the opportunity to be in on the conception or birth of something. There...

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What Should Make You Happy?

How to be a Happy Christian Ps.1:1-3                 Being a Christian should be the key to happiness. So why are there so many unhappy Christians? (You can see them at church today, if you look, and if you ask, most will be glad to tell you) What things make you...

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