Tag Archives: Apostle Paul

An Attitude of Gratitude

Make a joyful shout to the LORD all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness;…Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise.Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. (Psalm 100:1-2a, 4 NKJV) It is November, the … Continue reading

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What about You?

For I am not ashamed of the gospel. (Romans 1:16a CSB) What is the gospel? It is good news. What is the news? Here is one way the Apostle Paul presented it: Now I want to make clear for you, … Continue reading

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God Does Not Make Suggestions

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, … according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith—to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! … Continue reading

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Good News [Rom 1:3, 4]

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures—concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh and was … Continue reading

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Good News [Romans 1:1]

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures—concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh and was … Continue reading

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If You’re Gonna Eat Then You’re Gonna Work

Evening Sermon at NCPC-Selma, “Duty, Diligence, & Dependence,” March 4, 2018. Sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Sermon outline: [1.] Duty, 6-12. – a. Biblical Command (6). b. Godly Example (7-9). c. Christian Admonition (10-12) [2.] Diligence, 13-15. – a. Godly … Continue reading

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Thanksgivings, Good Words, and Requests

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Prayers and Benediction,” preached Sunday evening February 25, 2018. Sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Sermon outline: (1.) A Prayer of Thanksgiving (2:13-15). (2.) A Comprehensive Benediction (2:16-17). (3.)  A Dependent Request (3:1-5).

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2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

The sermon tonight, “The Man of Lawlessness” did not record on Feb. 18. Sermon recorded in the pastor’s study on February 21, 2018. The sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 The sermon outline: (1.) Remember what you learned (vv. 1-3a). (2.) … Continue reading

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Right Now Counts Eternally

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “The Urgency of this Life Today,” February 11, 2018. Sermon text: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Sermon outline: (1.) Greetings of Thanksgiving for the Work of God, 1-4. (2.) Present & Future Description of … Continue reading

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Paul Concludes His Letter to the Thessalonians: God’s Grace & Peace

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “A Dynamic Spiritual Foundation,” January 28, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Sermon outline (1.) God works in his people (23, 24). a. Who? b. What? c. Why? d. How? (2.) God’s … Continue reading

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