The Coming of Our Lord 1 Thess.1:9-10
The Coming of the Lord 1 Thess. 1:9-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Every chapter in First Thessalonians has something to say about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. What is the benefit to us in looking for his coming? “Waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,” [1 Cor 1:7] improves our: Service to […]
Don’t Neglect Your Spiritual Gift (Part Eight) The Gift of “Ministry”
The Gift of “Ministry” Romans 12:7 The Gift of “Ministry” is found in a list that Paul instructs us on in the book of Romans. To this point we have studied the list of gifts found in 1 Corinthians 12, which are “sign” gifts. In Romans 12 we see “service” gifts. The chapter starts […]
Good Works for Necessary Uses Titus 3:14
Good Works for Necessary Uses Titus 3:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to Titus 3:14 we need to learn to maintain good works for necessary uses so that we aren’t unfruitful. Notice these characteristics of the good works about which Paul wrote: Good works are necessary – “necessary uses” – there can be a lot of […]
Peter’s Wife Matt. 8:14
Peter’s Wife Matt. 8:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We often speak to men when preaching about the ministry. But what about the women? What makes a woman suitable for the ministry when she is married to a man in the ministry? Willingness. Peter’s wife was: Willing to put her husband before her family – Matt 8:14-15 […]
Spiritual Gifts
Spiritual Gifts Rom. 12:6-8 and 1 Cor.12:7-11 A Spiritual gift is just that, it is a gift. You can’t earn it any more than you can earn your salvation [Eph.2:8-9]. When you are born again you become a new creature [2 Cor.5:17]. You are baptized into the body of Christ [1Cor.12:13]. God has “fitly […]
A Virtuous Woman & The Church I Prov. 31:10-20
The Virtuous Woman and The Church I Prov 31:10-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We find similarities between the virtuous woman of Prov 31 and the Church – examining these similarities will help us understand the Church better – notice the Church’s and the virtuous woman’s: Price – v.10 – the Church cost Jesus his life. Trust […]
Epaphroditus
Epaphroditus CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Epaphroditus supplied the lack of “service” to Paul by the Philippians. Thus, he was a servant. In the Lord’s ministry, Jesus said the greatest men were his servants [Matt 20:26-28]. From this text, we learn Epaphroditus’ excellent characteristics as a servant. In most churches today, you will find people in various […]
The Ministry of Reconciliation
The Ministry of Reconciliation II Cor. 5:17-18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Reconciliation is a matter of the Lord not imputing to us out trespasses against him. Before we were saved, we were enemies, ungodly and sinners, Rom 5:6-10. God reconciled us to him through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. But he didn’t stop there. […]
Don’t Faint
Don’t Faint Luke 18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO God said Don’t Faint – that’s because God doesn’t like quitters – I never knew anybody who did – and he doesn’t like it when we do what we are supposed to do with a lackadaisical attitude Faint = lacking conviction or boldness or courage; lacking strength or […]
Your Heart Makes the Difference
Your Heart Makes the Difference CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO What makes the difference in other peoples’ lives when we minister to them is something that happens in our hearts. To make a difference, in your heart you need: Compassion – Matt 9:36 – when Jesus SAW the multitudes, he was moved with compassion – for us, this […]