Local Sermons on The Gospel
The Undeniable Power of a Holy Life
2 Kings 20:1-7 A holy life is a life of power! While some people think holy living is not possible, the scriptures make it clear that it is possible. (Titus 2:11). The Lord clearly commands us and calls to a life of holiness, and He has graciously promised and provided the wherewithal. If we are committed to living a transparently holy life, the power and privilege accruable is limitless! “For I am the Lord your God: ye shall therefore sanctify…
Living in the light of Eternity
Psalm 90:9-12 Eternity is the very essence and existence of God. Since God createdman in His own image, every human being is destined to live forever –either in Heaven or Hell. Our time here on earth is but a drop in thesea of eternity! Eternity is a fact, and those who sadly regard it as a fiction and fail toprepare for it, would have the whole of eternity to regret their folly. Do you want a peaceful rather than a…
All Sufficiency Through Seeking First Thing First
Matthew 6:24-33 Our priorities, choices and decisions are sure proofs of who we really are, and what we are living for. Do you want to know an individual who is living in the light of eternity by seeking first thing first? Look at their priorities, choices and decisions in this life! God commands us to avoid the contradiction and the canker of seeking other things first, before seeking Him and His Kingdom. The obedient are guaranteed His constant sufficiency. “Everything…
Unrelenting Commitment to the Unfinished Task
John 4:34-35; Matthew 9:36-38; 28:18-20; Acts 23:10-11 “We bear the torch that flaming fell from the hands of those who gave their lives proclaiming that Jesus died and rose; ours is the same commission, the same glad message ours; fired by the same ambition, to you we yield our powers.” – Facing a Task Unfinished by Frank Houghton P1. The Description of the Unfinished Task Joshua 13: 1-6; Matthew 28:18-20; Judges 1: 21,27,29,30,31,-36 U – Uncovering the light and shine.…
All Out for Souls
ALL OUT FOR SOULS 1 Peter 3:20; Mathew 28:18-20 P1. WHY OUT FOR SOULS? Mark 8:36-38 P2. WORKING TIRELESSLY FOR SOULS Judged 8:4; Galatians 6:9; Joshua 13:1-12 P3. WINNING SOULS FOR CHRIST Mark 1:45; Acts 4:33; Acts 5:18-20,28,40-42; Acts 4:4,8,13,29,31; Acts 27:22, 25, 41-44 1. I wonder, have I done my best for Jesus, Who died upon the cruel tree? To think of His great sacrifice at Calv’ry! I know my Lord expects the best from me. 2. The hours…
Following Christ and Bearing the Cross
FOLLOWING CHRIST AND BEARING THE CROSS Matthew 11:28-30; 4:18-22 Many show interest in Christ and the Christian life but are not willing and ready to accept His invitation to “come unto me”. They just admire the beauty of the Christian life from afar. “And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life” (John 5:40). A great many who also come to Christ are not ready to follow Him, let alone bear the cross. They love the crown…
The True Experience of Holiness for Life and Ministry
The True Experience of Holiness for Life and Ministry Isaiah 35:8-9; Deuteronomy 23:14; Luke 1:74-75; Ephesians 4:24 P1. The Desire for True Experience of Holiness for Personal Life Psalm 17:15; 1 Peter 1:15-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7; Mathew 5:6,8; Colossians 2:10 P2. The Description of True Experience of Holiness for Ministry 1 Peter 1:15; 1 Kings 17:7-24; 2 Kings 4:8-23; Ruth 2:1,4-9; 3:1-14; 2 Chronicles 31:18; Romans 16:1-5 P3. The Determination for True Experience of Holiness for Heaven 2 Timothy 2:22;…
Saved For A Purpose
Saved for a Purpose Acts 26:12-19 We are saved for a purpose. The call to serve is for every believer: God’s expectation from all believers is to be obedient to this divine purpose; “the heavenly vision” P1. The Price of Our Salvation Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ;1 Peter 1:17-19; Isaiah 53:3-6; Acts 26:22-23;19 God’s grace is absolutely free for all who come to Jesus in faith. Yet the grace of God is the costliest gift we’ll ever receive as…
The Narrow Way
THE NARROW WAY Proverbs 14:12; Matthew 7:13,14 The most precious and valuable things in life are not always the most popular and attractive. It takes the most diligent, patient and forward-looking seekers to find them. Life presents us with many choices and decisions on a daily basis. Whereas some choices and decisions have little or no consequences, others have, in fact, eternal consequences. Which gate have you entered, and on which road are you travelling – the broad and easy…
Faithfulness to God in All Things
FAITHFULNESS TO GOD IN ALL THINGS 1 Corinthians 1:9; 4:2 God is so faithful to His word and promises, and in all His dealings with us He proves Himself faithful. It is this attribute of God that makes Him the covenant-keeping God. As children of God we ought to resemble our Father by being faithful to Him in all things. It is in fact, a mandatory requirement in our walk with Him: “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a…