Monthly Archives: March 2012
Who can be saved?
Sermon text for “who can be saved?”: Mt. 19:23-25 WE WANT TO ANSWER THE QUESTION “WHO CAN BE SAVED?” FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS. 1) We are going to start with Acts 1 and go all the way through Acts … Continue reading
What it means to be a Christian
1. READ Lk. 6:22. 2. In the middle of verse 22 we find the word “separation.” 3. If we choose to live the Christian life, we will be excluded (separated) from some things. 4. Not only will be excluded, there … Continue reading
Isaac was a type of Christ
1) Gen. 17:16-17 – READ 2) In verse 18 Abraham suggested that God fulfill His promise through Ishmael. 3) God heard this request and said He would not do that (verse 19). 4) God not only promised a son, He … Continue reading
Does the name of a church matter?
1) Names, titles, and designations are a very interesting part of our lives. 2) Today we want to think about names and even descriptions from the standpoint of the NT church. 3) This concern is seen in things like the … Continue reading
Elkanah, Hannah and Peninnah
Someone wrote: “It is not the arithmetic of our prayers, how many they are; nor the rhetoric of our prayers, how eloquent they may be; nor the geometry of our prayers, how long they be; nor the logic of our … Continue reading
Colts Polo Shirt for Sale
Do you want to purchase an Indianapolis Colts Polo shirt? The Colts cut Peyton Manning so I’m cutting the Colts. He’s a 4-time MVP and holds numerous records. For fourteen years, I’ve followed the Colts and pulled for them. But … Continue reading
People who were at Jesus’ cross
1. Today’s lesson is entitled “people at the cross.” a) Were the apostles with the Lord while He was on the cross? b) We know that Judas was not there because he had taken his own life. c) There were … Continue reading
What is the book of Ruth about?
The judges were governing – times were bad morally. There was much social and religious chaos during the time of the judges. They were frequently invaded by foreign powers and the idol worship vexed the hearts of the faithful. Some … Continue reading
Sermon outline on deacons
Jesus is, at heart, a servant. Being with the Father throughout eternity, when the time came to empty Himself of His position, He left the splendor of heaven to take up a towel and wash feet. Jesus said of Himself … Continue reading
Does history repeat itself?
Traditional values are being challenged. Traditional institutions are being undermined. Society is unstable. There is a lot of uncertainty about the future. Sounds like 2012 doesn’t it? Those words were used to describe the early 1800s by authors Richard Current, … Continue reading