Sermons (Page 33)

The Grace of Giving

2 Corinthians 8-9 1. Everyone can give (2 Corinthians 8:1-4). 2. The priority in giving involves giving yourself to the Lord (2 Corinthians 8:5). 3. Excel in giving (2 Corinthians 8:7). 4. Giving shows the sincerity of our love (2 Corinthians 8:8). 5. Give according to your resources (2 Corinthians 8:12). 6. Give generously, cheerfully,…

Lessons from Another Letter to the Corinthians

1. God is the God of all comfort; He comforts us in all our troubles (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). 2. All our present difficulties are light and brief compared to eternity in the presence of the Lord (2 Corinthians 4:7-8). 3. Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ are new creatures (2 Corinthians 5:17) and are made…

Lessons from a Letter to the Corinthians

1. Quarreling and division have no place in a church (1 Corinthians 1:10-13). 2. God uses seemingly insignificant people to accomplish His purpose (1 Corinthians 1:26-28). 3. The body of each believer is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). 4. Don’t think that you are exempt from giving in to sinful temptations…

Encouragement from the Lord to Counter Fear

Acts 18:9-17 Whatever your particular fear or fears, the Lord declares: 1. “Don’t be afraid; I am with you” (Acts 18:9-10). 2. “Don’t be afraid; I will take care of you” (Acts 18:9-10, 12-17). 3. “Don’t be afraid to witness; there are other people who need to hear the gospel” (Acts 18:9-11). Our response to…

Witnessing Next Door to the Synagogue

Acts 18:1-8 1. God brings together believers from different places to serve Him (Acts 18:1-3). 2. Find people who will listen and tell them that Jesus is the Christ (Acts 18:4-5). 3. Effective witnessing occurs in places other than regularly-scheduled religious meetings (Acts 18:6-8). Our response to the truth of the word of God: Use…

The Faithful Witnessing of a “Babbler”

Acts 17:16-23 1. Be grieved by the idolatry all around us (Acts 17:16). 2. Tell people about Jesus emphasizing His resurrection. Talk about Jesus not just at church, but also in daily life (Acts 17:17-18). 3. Find effective ways to take nonbelievers from where they are spiritually to the true and living God (Acts 17:19-23).…

They Didn’t Even Take Paul’s Word for It!

Acts 17:10-15 1. The importance of studying the Scriptures to see if what you are being told is true (Acts 17:10-11). 2. The gospel of Christ is the power of God to salvation for everyone who puts their faith in Jesus (Acts 17:12). 3. Opposition never thwarts God’s purpose (Acts 17:13-15). Our response to the…

Lessons from the Letters to the Church in Thessalonica

1. The Gospel brings conversion: dramatic changes in the lives of people who are saved (1 Thessalonians 1:4-10). 2. The Word of God works effectively in our lives, including times when we experience opposition and trouble (1 Thessalonians 1:6; 2:13). 3. The Lord Jesus Christ is coming again to take all those who have been…