Tag Archives: Grace

The Living Word

And this word is the good news that was preached to you. (1 Peter 1:25b ESV) What word? The word through whom God spoke and everything that is came to be (Genesis 1:1-25). The word that was spoken from the … Continue reading

Posted in 1 Peter, Devotion, Matthew, Psalm 119, Psalms, Romans | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Savior We Need (4)

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading

Posted in Devotion, Hebrews | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Savior We Need (3)

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appealswith loud cries and tearsto the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience from what … Continue reading

Posted in Devotion, Hebrews, Isaiah | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Savior We Need (2)

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading

Posted in Devotion, Proverbs, Psalms, Romans | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Savior We Need (1)

During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading

Posted in Devotion, Hebrews, John, Mark, Matthew, Psalms | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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).

Posted in Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Instructions for Everyday Congregational Life

Evening Worship at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Spiritual Dynamics,” January 21, 2018. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 Sermon outline: (1.) Spiritual Action (14-15). (2.) Spiritual Energy (16-18).

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Christian Ambition?

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Everyday Life & Conduct,” Preached December 3, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Sermon outline: 1. What is my goal/ambition? (11). 2. Why is this my goal/ambition? (12)

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

God Desires Our Holiness

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “God’s Will for You,” November 12, 2017. Sermon text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Sermon outline Intro – God’s holiness. (1.) The call to purity. (2.) The call to self-control. (3.) God’s will, your … Continue reading

Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Series: The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Congregation, Sermon | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment