Sermons
2014
139 results
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1 Peter 4:12-16Part 34 in I Peter – 4 (2014)
Peter wrote persecuted Jewish Christians. He wrote to give them the right mind (1:13
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1 Peter 4:17-19Part 35 in I Peter – 4 (2014)
If God allows painful trials and even death by persecution on His children, how terrible will be the eternal torment of the wicked?! The great difference should comfort believers and condemn their enemies. God will faithfully preserve His own that…
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I Peter – 4Part 32 in I Peter – 4 (2014)
Jesus died legally for our sins, but He was also a perfect example of submission to suffering. We must endure self-denial to follow Him, and we must arm ourselves with His mind to deny our lusts and ignore ridicule and…
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1 Peter 4:6-11Part 33 in I Peter – 4 (2014)
Though men may kill bodies of Christians, their spirits live on with the Lord! The end of all earthly things should drive us to greater sobriety, watchfulness, prayer, charity, hospitality, use of gifts both official and unofficial, and all to…
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How to Read the Bible
God wrote the Bible, and there are fabulous benefits from reading it, but this study is to help you read it more effectively. The Bible is more easily accessible than ever before with many helps to understand it, but few…
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The Promises of GodPart 1 of 2
The Bible should be read as a personal love letter from God to you and copied to the rest of the elect. It is filled with promises to build assurance, provoke holy living, and lead you to exploits. God cannot…
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The Promises of GodPart 2 of 2
The Bible should be read as a personal love letter from God to you and copied to the rest of the elect. It is filled with promises to build assurance, provoke holy living, and lead you to exploits. God cannot…
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Glory of the CrossPart 2 of 2
The cross is the centerpiece and center point of time and theology. It is the reason why the universe exists. It must be the emphasis of preaching, and should be the chief glory and joy of all Christians. It should…
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Glory of the CrossPart 1 of 2
The cross is the centerpiece and center point of time and theology. It is the reason why the universe exists. It must be the emphasis of preaching, and should be the chief glory and joy of all Christians. It should…
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Praise Service
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me, wrote David in Psalm 50:23. The O.T. made praise and thanksgiving a key part of worship, but so does the N.T. See Eph 5:19-20
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Praise Service
Both testaments describe and expect praise and giving of thanks in assemblies. This service followed preaching about great things of God – things He has done and will do for His people. With singing and praise, the church gave God…
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Great Things of God
God has done great things in general, for His church, in the Bible itself, in salvation through His Son, and personally for men and women. You were made to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, part of which is to…
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1 Peter 3:18-20Part 30 in I Peter – 3 (2014)
Peter wrote to persecuted Jewish Christians in Gentile nations, and the example of Jesus suffering was helpful. The Spirit preached to the Antediluvians through Noah before the ark was finished, in which Noah and family were saved. Jesus did not…
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1 Peter 3:21-22Part 31 in I Peter – 3 (2014)
Modern translations corrupt I Peter 3:21 three key ways – denying three requirements for a scriptural baptism – proper subject, mode, and design. Learn this text and reject the heresies of Rome and others. Jesus ascended after his resurrection and…
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Praying for America
The O.T. church in Babylon prayed for the peace of that city (Jer 29:4-7). The N.T. church under Rome prayed for Nero and all in authority (I Tim 2:1-3). America is falling fast by most measures, especially ones like morality,…
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1 Peter 3:14-17Part 29 in I Peter – 3 (2014)
Living a righteous life will ordinarily secure the favor of God and men. However, the will of God may be for persecution in your life. You can be happy with this event by preparing properly for it. Sanctifying God in…
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1 Peter 3:8-13Part 28 in I Peter – 3 (2014)
Peter had covered civil rulers, employment masters, and marriage. He closed out the duties of relations by teaching how church members should treat one another. He then borrowed from David to teach the rules for loving life and seeing good…
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1 Peter 3:7Part 27 in I Peter – 3 (2014)
Marriage is a giving relationship, even for husbands, who should give honor to wives due to weakness and her equal status before God. A husband can honor his wife many different ways, and he must do so, or God will…
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1 Peter 3:7Part 26 in I Peter – 3 (2014)
God ordained husbands as He did all five authority spheres, and He also has rules for those in authority. Though the wife was made for the man and should submit to him, the husband is obligated to honor the wife…
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Death of a Nation
Isaiah 3 for God judging sinful nations by removing men and exposing women.