For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. – 2 Corinthians 4:5-6
The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved
John 13:23; John 19:26; John 21:20-22; John 3:16; Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; 1 John 4:9-10; Psalm 8:4; John 11:36; Psalm 34:8 Introduction Title: The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved — Bro. James Reid This sermon explores the life and example of “the disciple whom Jesus loved” (John’s own description of himself) and what being gripped by the love of Christ should produce in the life of every believer. Using passages from the Gospel of John and key New Testament reminders,…
Becoming Effective Part 7
Scripture Reference 1 Timothy 6:6-12 KJV — “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some…
The Christmas of No
Luke 2:1-7 Scripture Reference Luke 2:1-7 — “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because…
Thank God for the Abishais
Second Samuel 21:17 Scripture Reference Second Samuel 21:15-22 (selected verses) 15 Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint. 16 And Ishbi‑benob, which was one of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear was three hundred shekels of brass in weight, who was girded with a new sword, thought to have slain David. 17 But Abishai the son…
Becoming Effective – Part 1
“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.” Introduction Title: “Becoming Effective – Part 1” — Preacher: Preacher This sermon is built on 1 Timothy chapter 1. Paul’s pastoral charge to his young disciple Timothy contains practical instruction for building a healthy, effective church and for cultivating godly, effective Christians. The early verses set the tone: preach sound doctrine, reject false teaching, minister in love, and…
What Would God Say About You
Malachi, chapter number two. Scripture Reference “And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you. If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the Lord of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings. Behold, I will corrupt your seed, and spread dung upon your faces, even the dung of your solemn feasts; and one shall take you away…
Let’s Give God The Glory
Psalm 104:1, 33-34 Scripture Reference Psalm 104:1, 33-34 Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. … I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord. Introduction Title: “Let’s Give God The Glory” — Dr. Terry LeQuieu This sermon…