Romans 5:12-21 | Because of One Man
Intro In Ray Stedman’s book “Authentic Christianity” he describes one of the marks of an “Authentic Christian” as “Unquenchable Optimism” which describes the reality that the believer in Christ always has reasons for rejoicing. I remember hearing one of my…
Romans 5:1-11 | Into the Courts of Heaven – Part II
Intro If a reader of this great letter stopped in the 4th chapter he would know of his need to be saved and he would know of the means of his salvation, but he wouldn’t know of the blessed benefits…
The Parable of “The Rich Fool”
By way of reminder: Jesus was the greatest teacher who ever lived The crowds were astonished by the way He taught He used parables Only used by Jesus in the NT Rare in the OT (Nathan the Prophet & King…
The Parable of The Good Samaritan
Let’s start with some questions: What is a “parable”? Is it the same as an allegory or metaphor? What does the word “parable” mean? Why did Jesus use them so frequently? Did Jesus invent parables? How do we properly interpret…
The Parable of The Unjust Judge
Let’s start with some questions: What is a “parable”? Is it the same as an allegory or metaphor? What does the word “parable” mean? Why did Jesus use them so frequently? Did Jesus invent parables? How do we properly interpret…
1 John 3:18-24 | The Antidote To Hate
Intro This morning we take up the antidote to the three examples in “types of human relationships” that should NOT be in the body of Christ. Vs. 12 Murder Vs. 13-15 Hatred Vs. 16-17 Indifference As we shall examine what…
Romans 5:1-11 | Into the Courts of Heaven – Part I
Intro If a reader of this great letter stopped in the 4th chapter he would know of his need to be saved and he would know of the means of his salvation, but he wouldn’t know of the blessed benefits…
1 John 3:13-17 | Loving one another – Part II
Intro The third chapter of John’s first letter is a contrast between two different groups of people the Child of God and the Child of the devil. In verse 10 John wrote, “Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of…
Romans 4:13-25 | An extraordinary God Waiting To Do The impossible For The Unworthy
Intro Paul has paraded before us Abraham and David as witnesses that God grants by unmerited favor, self-worth, and value apart from works. What makes Abraham all the more remarkable as an example of a man of faith is what…
1 John 3:11-12 | Loving One Another – Part I
Intro John’s letter of 1st John has a circular nature to it as he continues writing about “fellowship with God” from three things that are keys to maintaining it: Obedience, Love, and Truth! Each time John returns to one of…
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