The Words of Life

Audio from the NCPC-WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY, “Revival in the Word,” taught April 11, 2018.

Bible Study text: Psalm 119:25-32

Bible Study Outine: (1.) Five Pledges the psalmist makes. (2.) Five Places the psalmist finds himself. (3.) Seven Petitions the psalmist makes to God.

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Open My Eyes, Lord, to Behold Wonderful Things in Your Word

Sunday Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Spiritual Strength in the Word,” from the Series, Walking in the Word.

Sermon text: Psalm 119:17-24

Sermon outline: (1.)  The Spiritual Nature of the Word, 17-20 (2.) The Spiritual Power of the Word, 21-24 (3.) The Spiritual Experience of the Word, 18, 20, 23, 24.

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Further Implications of the Glorious Resurrection of Jesus

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Peace of Christ,” (25:19), April 8, 2018.

And earlier this morning from LSRPC-Fort Deposit, “The Peace of Christ,” (19:59).

Sermon text: John 20:19-23

Sermon outline: (1.) The Reality of the Resurrection, 19-20a (2.) The Joy of the Resurrection, 20b (3.) The Glory of the Resurrection, 19b-21a (4.) The Spirit of the Resurrection, 21b-23

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The Constant Care of the Lord

NCPC-Selma, audio from our Wednesday evening Bible study, April 4, 2018.

Series: Walking in the Word. Audio from the study: “The Lord is Your Keeper.”

Sermon text: Psalm 121

Outline: (1.) Foundation – My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. (2.) Application – The Lord is your keeper.

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The Resurrection of Christ

Audio from the MORNING WORSHIP service at NCPC-Selma on Resurrection Day, Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. The sermon: “Jesus Is Risen–Believe.”

Sermon text: John 20:1-18

Sermon outline: (1.) The first witness to the resurrection, 1-2. (2.) John takes a step of faith, ‘sees,’ and believes, 3-10. (3.) Mary Magdalene hears him call and recognizes Jesus, 11-16. (4.) Jesus’ resurrection transforms his relationships, 17-18.

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The Crucifixion of Christ

Sermon audio from MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, “The Powerful Presence of Jesus, part 3: In Command from a Cross,” March 25, 2018.

Sermon text: John 19:16b-37

Sermon outline: (1.) The Cross & the King, 16b-22. (2.) The Cross & the Scripture, 17-37. (3.) The Cross & the Spirit, 30c, 34, 35, 37).

Bonus: an 11 minute study of John 19:38-42. Outline: (1.) One Royal Funeral. (2) Two Courageous Subjects.

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A Study of Psalm 119:9-16

Continuing our recent studies in Psalm 119, sermon audio for Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, “Walking in the Way of the Word of God with Purpose,” March 18, 2018.

Sermon text: Psalm 119:9-16

Sermon outline – (1.) Priority, vv. 9-11. (2.) Plan, v. 12. (3.) Prescription, vv. 9, 11, 13, 15. (4.) Practice, vv. 13-16.

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Face to Face with Jesus

Sermon audio from the sermon, “The Powerful Presence of Jesus – part 2,” March 18, 2018, from sermon text John 18:28-19:16a 

Preached during 11AM MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, listen here (26:50).

Preached during 9AM worship at LSRPC-Fort Deposit, listen here (22:00).

Sermon outline: The presence of Jesus brings one (1.) Face to Face with the truth (18:28-38a). i. The truth of God’s sovereignty (28-32). ii. The truth of Christ’s divinity (33-38a). (2.) Face to Face with yourself as you really are (18:38b-19:11). (3.) Face to Face with reality (18:38b; 19:4, 6, 12-16a). i. Not guilty. ii. Behold the man. iii. Behold your king.

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Introduction to Psalm 119

Audio on Bibles Studies and a sermon for NCPC-Selma – Studies on Psalm 119

(1) Wednesday night Bible study – introduction to Psalm 119 (time = 12:44) – Here.

Outline: Testimonies, Precepts, Statutes, Commandments, Decrees, Word, Promise, Ways.

(2) Wednesday night Bible study – Psalm 119:1-8 (time = 10:39) – Part 1

Outline: 1. Learning the word of God results in praise (v. 7). 2. Knowing the word of God results in petitions to keep it (4, 5). Illustration – 4 men who memorized it.

(3) Sunday Evening sermon – Psalm 119:1-8 (time = 21:43) – Part 2

3. Walking in the word results in blessing (1-3). 4. The blessing of biblical obedience results in new motivation & determination (2b, 8). 5. Praying the word results in a sure identity & purpose (6).

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The Betrayal and Denial of Jesus Christ

Audio from the brief exposition of John 18:1-27, entitled, “The Powerful Presence of Jesus – Part 1” preached at Little Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Deposit, Alabama March 11, 2018.

Sermon text: John 18:1-27

Sermon outline: (1.) Jesus is in command of the scene of his own betrayal and arrest, verses 1-11. (2.) Jesus is in command of the facts and truth in his own trial (a kangaroo court), verses 12-14 and 19-24. (3.) Jesus bears witness even in the midst of his disciple’s denials, verses 15-18 and 25-27.

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