Where They Stood 2 Tim 4:14-22
Where They Stood II Tim. 4: 14-22 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO At the end of Paul’s second epistle to Timothy, Paul told Timothy where certain men stood in relation to him. Alexander stood against Paul – 2 Tim 4:14-15 – men like Alexander, who stand against men like Paul, are very dangerous. Alexander shipwrecked the faith […]
Frustrating the Grace of God Gal. 2:11-21
Galatians 2:11-21 Frustrating the Grace of God CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO One thing Paul protected with his life was the liberty that we have in our salvation as a result of grace. He wasn’t going to let anyone, not even Peter, put any strings on the Christians to make them think that they are in […]
The Gifts of Jesus Christ Gal 1:1-5
Gal 1:1-5 The Gifts of Jesus Christ CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The gifts of Jesus to us are many. In the first five verses of Galatians 1 we find that the Lord gave: Apostleship to Paul (Gal 1:1) – according to Eph 4:8-16, the function of this gift was to benefit and strengthen the church. Paul […]
Noah The Man For A Storm
Noah The Man For A Storm CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Noah lived in a world that was caused [Gen 5:29], corrupt [Gen 6:11], and violent [Gen 6:11], like ours is today. That’s why storms and troubles come. You can’t fix the world spiritually or socially. Only Jesus Can do that. The violence you see today, […]
The Simplicity of Prayer II Cor. 11:1-3
The Simplicity of Prayer II Cor. 11:1-3. CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Bear with me, many of us get corrupted, and leave the simplicity in Christ. Tonight’s subject is Prayer, and if corrupted, we must get back to its simplicity. I am as guilty as others that fall into the ritual of Wednesday night prayer meeting. Ps.46:10 […]
Pauls Testimony 1 Tim. 1:12-17
Pauls Testimony 1 Tim. 1:2-17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Tim 1:12-17 we read about Pauls testimony. Pauls testimony is a testimony of Christ’s: Enabling – 1 Tim 1:12 – Christ provided Paul with the means, the opportunity, the power and the authority to minister through preaching and teaching God’s word. Right after Paul […]
Grace Giving II Cor. 8:1-3
Grace Giving II Cor. 8:1-3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Grace giving is what the churches in Macedonia learned and what Jesus Christ demonstrated when he came to earth. Let’s examine the details of grace giving in 2 Cor 8. Notice that this was addressed to a church and written about churches in Macedonia. Grace giving involves: […]
Abundant Grace Rom. 5: 20
Abundant Grace Rom. 5: 20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul said, “But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.,” [Rom 5:20]. That is abundant grace. Jesus promised us abundant life in Jn 10:10; and part of that abundant life is abundant grace. Last week we saw the abundant joy that is part of this abundant […]
Bitterness
Bitterness Prov. 14:10 You know if there is bitterness in your heart. We often believe that bitterness is something that has grown for a time inside us, and is only a problem when we are troubled. Heb. 12:15. This verse is probably the most often used verse to address bitterness. We are going to look […]
Salvation First Then Works Eph.2:7-10
Ephesians 2:7-10 Salvation First Then Works CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Now Paul presents the simplicity of salvation and the results of that salvation both down here and up there. You are saved by grace You are saved by faith You are not saved by works You are saved by a gift Once you have grace, the […]