Intro: Romans 15:15-16 – 15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written more boldly to you on some points, as reminding you, because of the grace given to me by God, 16 that I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to…
Intro: A few days ago, Floridians faced a familiar sense of insecurity and apprehension. As Hurricane Matthew approached from the southeast the weather forecasters and public officials warned of possible catastrophic results. What could we do? For those who were…
Intro: As you may remember, our sermon theme this month, from Ephesians 4:5, is “one baptism.” Last week we discussed baptism from the perspective of its importance to salvation and its place in the preaching of the apostles. We noticed…
Intro: Does living the life of a Christian feel like warfare? Although Jesus is called the “Prince of peace, and scriptures instruct us, inasmuch as it is up to us, to be at peace with all men (Rom. 12:18) as…
Intro: Is true faith “blind ”? If someone asks you to prove that there is a God, how do you respond? It is enough to simply tell them that you accept God’s existence by faith? Is it good enough to…
Introduction: God’s children are never to hate anything, right? Is that what the Bible teaches? Eccl 3:1-8 – To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, And a time…
Intro: what kind of disciple was Peter? Let me suggest two obvious characteristics: 1) Peter was courageous – He spoke up when others were silent. He drew the sword against the Roman escort of the Chief Priests, putting his life…