Sermon Archives (Page 43)

Sermon Archives (Page 43)

The Church – The Church as the Family of God

The church of Jesus Christ is much more than a diverse group of people from every conceivable background. They are unified together as a family. While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are…

The Mystery of Providence (John 11:1-37)

So often we read the Bible through a religious or spiritual lens and miss the truth that is in front of us. We overly spiritualize things and miss the plain reading of the text. In this passage, a close friend of Jesus dies. It is a passage dealing with intense pain, suffering, loss, death, and a host of human emotions and experiences. If we read the story of Lazarus in this light we will find many truths that will help…

The Church – Who is the Church?

We saw last time that the church is composed of the people that God has called out of their sins and into His kingdom. We want to look further at who these people are, where they come from, and their purpose as a called out church. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are…

You Do Not Know the Bible (John 10:34-42)

Upon hearing Jesus’ declaration that He was one with the Father, the Jews get ready to stone Jesus for blasphemy. Remember that the Jews were people who loved, revered, studied, and memorized the Scriptures. They “knew” the Bible very well. However, Jesus completely disarms them by quoting Scripture. He brings to light that these “biblical” people were largely ignorant of the Bible. Elohim The Hebrew word for “God” is elohim. It is the plural form of el meaning “god.” In…

The Church – Introduction

We now turn our attention to the church. What is the church? Who is a part of the church? What is the purpose of the church? How is a church structured? Throughout our study we will look at each one of these things. We want to begin with a proper definition of “church.” And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail…

The Deity of Christ (John 10:30-33)

In this passage Jesus declares that He is one with the Father. In case there is any doubt as to what He meant by this we can look at the reaction of the people present at the time. They clearly understood that Jesus was declaring Himself to be God. In His declaration, Jesus: Affirms the Trinity Jesus does not say that He is the same as the Father but that He is one with the Father. This opposes the false…

Human Government – Conclusion (Part 7)

One of the most persistent questions I have asked myself over the years is why the New Testament is completely silent about government and changing a nation. It is only recently that I have begun to see that that is not the case. If you are looking at changing a nation through legislation, voting, political parties, etc. you will find the Bible deafeningly silent. However, Jesus and the Apostles give us a clear path to changing nations; it is just…

Can You Lose Your Salvation? (John 10:27-29)

There have been debates for centuries over loss of salvation. Can salvation be lost or forfeited? Can someone choose Christ and then later in life choose to reject Him? Can you be saved, and then fall into sin and go to hell? Jesus addresses this issue in our text, but He does so in a way contrary to our thinking. Salvation is ultimately God changing a person’s nature What is salvation? The contemporary thought is that salvation is primarily a…

Human Government – Application (Part 6)

Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with scarlet, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom. In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain. And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old. It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom; And over…

The Lies of the Snake (Genesis 3:1-6)

Being a woman is a good thing God created woman before the fall. As such, being a woman is not a curse, but it is a part of God’s good design. Men and women were created distinctly and differently by God. This distinction between the genders is a good thing. Is it a God-glorifying thing to be a woman. God’s commands are for our good All Eve had ever known was good. She had never experienced pain, suffering, evil, or…

Human Government – Application (Part 5)

As ambassadors for the Kingdom of Christ, how should we live in this nation? Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon; Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them; Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that…