“OUR LIBERTY AND OUR RESPONSIBILITY” (PART 1) SELECTED SCRIPTURES I. Introduction Three weeks ago, (April 4 to be precise) marked the fiftieth anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination on a motel balcony in Memphis, Tennessee. About five years earlier (August 28, 1963) he stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. and […]
“THE DECEPTION OF LEGALISM” COLOSSIANS 2:8-23 I. Introduction Good Morning, Christian! • Are you free in Christ this morning? • Do you want to walk with Him and do His will today? • Do you want to live a holy life? • Do you want to live a separated life? • Are you really trying […]
“ABSENT FROM THE BODY…” 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-8 I. Introduction Is there anyone, Christian or non-Christian, who doesn’t wonder what will happen when they die? While we may not dwell on such thoughts, they’ve certainly crossed our minds, haven’t they? What will happen the moment after your last heart beat? Is it the end of something […]
“WORSHIP, PROPHECY, TRUTH, RESURRECTION” SELECTED SCRIPTURES I. Introduction “Worship, Prophecy, Truth, Resurrection” – each of the four gospel writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, spoke of all these things. This morning we will touch on all of them, but our focus will be on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, that wondrous event we remember and […]
“THE CHRISTIAN’S CROSS – TO DIE FOR HIM” LUKE 9:23-26 I. Introduction Two Sundays ago the sermon was entitled “The Christian’s Calling – To Follow Him.” The “Him” was, of course, Jesus. The central passage was 2 Peter 1:1-11. In v. 3 Peter reminded his readers that God has granted believers, “…everything pertaining to life […]
A“THE CHRISTIAN’S COMMITMENT – TO LIVE FOR HIM” MATTHEW 19:13-22 I. Introduction A chicken and a pig were walking down the street one morning when they saw some poor children who looked as if they hadn’t eaten anything in days. Moved with com-passion, the chicken said to the pig, “I have a great idea! Let’s […]
THE CHRISTIAN’S CALL – TO FOLLOW HIM” 2 PETER 1:1-11 I. Introduction Alert! News Flash! Bulletin, bulletin! If you are a Christian, you are called to follow Christ! You say, “All right. But I already know that. That’s Christianity 101. That hardly warrants an alert, a news flash, or a bulletin.” You’re right. The biblical […]
“THE SECOND COMING AND MILLENNIAL KINGDOM” SELECTED SCRIPTURES I. Introduction “I know Jesus is coming again!” How do I know? I know because we sing a song here at church entitled “Jesus Is Coming Again.” So it must be true. But someone is sure to say, “Wait a minute. You can’t base your theology on […]