The very name Jesus means salvation and is obvious throughout the text of even the OT.
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Sermons from 2016
The Incarnation provides us with a picture of not only the love of God but the faithfulness of God to His Word.
Ecclesiastes: What‘s the Point? / Solomon advises young people to enjoy their youth but to always make choices consistent with the character and will of God.
Ecclesiastes: What‘s the Point? (pt. 15) / Solomon describes the difference between the fool and the wise person.
Baptism of only believers is a matter of obedience in the Christian Life
Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point? (pt. 14) / Life may be unfair and unpleasant at times, but Solomon describes more benefits of life “under the sun.”
Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point? (pt. 13) / Life may be unfair and unpleasant at times, but Solomon describes the benefits of life “under the sun.”
Hebrew / Christ’s priesthood is never-ending, thus it exceeds the Aaronic order in its availability and scope
Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point? (pt. 12) / Solomon reveals how we are to live wisely in an unfair and unjust world.
Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point? (pt. 11) / Solomon discusses the role wisdom must play in the lives of those who seek to honor God.
The Ordinance of Baptism / The Necessity & importance of Water Baptism for the believer
Hebrews / The superiority of the order of Melchisedec’s priesthood over the Aaronic order
Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point? (pt. 10) / Speaking in proverbs, Solomon begins to share divine wisdom in a way that resonates with the daily lives of his readers.
Nicodemus and Joseph illustrate the problems of being a believer in Christ yet fearing men and refusing to identify with the Savior.
The Reality and importance of God’s Word being without error, wholly true.
Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point? (pt. 9) / With so many ways to seek meaning and satisfaction in life, and knowing that all lead to vanity and vexation of spirit, the believer needs to learn to be content with the Giver of all good things.
Ecclesiastes: What‘s the Point? / Sometimes life just isn’t fair. Solomon discusses man’s need to enjoy God’s gifts and not expect everything to seem “fair.”
Christ died as the Substitute in place, and on behalf of sinners
”Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point?’’ / Solomon addresses the vanity of religious rituals as well as the futility of living for wealth and material things.
Studies in Hebrews / Salvation is sure and certain because of the immutable character of the God who saves
The loss of rewards was devastating to the generation that came out of Egypt. It remains true and just as real for believers today!
Studies in Hebrews / Use the truth you know to grow into the believer God wants you to be
“Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point?” (pt. 4) / Solomon laments the fact that injustice and oppression are a regular part of life in this world.
Ecclesiastes: What’s the Point? (pt. 3) / Solomon acknowledges God’s providence and sovereignty over every aspect of life.
The apostle Paul lists several marks necessary in the Christian life if one is to display the excellency of Christ in his or her life.