Jesus’ teaches 1) Intentions, 2) Imperatives and 3) Implications to get to the heart of the seventh commandment. Each hearer should be able to explain how Jesus’ teaching goes deeper than the surface of the seventh commandment. God desires us to be faithful in our heart, not just in external appearances.
In this lesson we will look at Lot’s escape from Sodom and Gomorrah: 1) A Revelation 2) A Negotiation, 3) A Confrontation, 4) A Destruction. That each may understand God’s perspective when it comes to our need to escape sin.
Surgery is a term that many dread. However, when a qualified doctor deems it necessary, we will have it done. What brings people to the point of surgery? It […]
To live for Jesus means 1) Being an All-In Disciple, 2) Having an Amazing Destiny, 3) Following Jesus All Day. We will learn from the lyrics of this great song and the Bible what it means to live for Jesus.
In this lesson we look at some practical lessons from David’s sin with Bathsheba. We want to understand what characterizes sin and to know when we are involved in it.
Noah needed to escape from 1) Sin, 2) The Flood, 3) Starvation, and 4) The Ark. From this lesson, each will understand the account of the flood and the lessons we learn from it. Each will understand that God helps His people escape in times of need.
The psalmist prays to God for life or revival in 1) Affliction, 2) Assurance, 3) Aggravation, 4) Authenticity. This lesson teaches us to turn to God and His word for revival and ongoing life because He is its source.
In this lesson we want to focus upon some uses of the Old Covenant, namely: 1) It is for our learning, 2) It provides wisdom, 3) It warns us regarding sin, 4) It helps us understand the New Covenant. Each person should understand why we study the Old Covenant. The aim is to help all understand that as Christians, we must study the Old Covenant.
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-danger-of-pride.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSTITLE: The Danger of Pride SUBJECT: Danger Series PROPOSITION: Pride is dangerous because it is 1) Deceiving, 2) Divisive, 3) Destructive. OBJECTIVE: The […]
Remember that the Mosaic Law was a legal system used by the Jews of Jesus’ day to settle legal matters of state. Jesus was saying that for one to worship God appropriately, he needs to resolve such legal conflicts first. This is necessary prior to making offerings of peace toward God. One cannot be at odds with his brother and at peace with God.
In this lesson, we will notice the problem of sin: 1) What is it? 2) Why does sin separate man from God? 3) Why can’t people find God? We should talk to our friends about sin and how it affects our relationship with God.
The counter-cultural truths that our culture refuses to accept are: 1) Homosexuality is a destructive lifestyle; 2) Religious people are more charitable than non-religious people; 3) Religious people live better quality lives than non-religious people. Each one will know that being correctly religious is morally praiseworthy, but accepting these prevailing cultural beliefs promotes immorality. Each one will know that it is an objectively good thing to be correctly religious.
A common problem among narcissists is judging others. It goes something like this: some Christian does something wrong, or just something the narcissist does not like. He immediately thinks in […]
To avoid building an empire of sinful desire we must 1) Know Our Own Desires, 2) Distinguish Between Legitimate and Illegitimate Desires, 3) Recognize Our Ultimate True Desire. The hearer should be able to impede sinful desires and facilitate desires for Jesus. In this sermon, I want to impart some spiritual tools whereby the hearer will be able to recognize his/her desires.
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/following-holiness.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSSUBJECT: Holiness TITLE: Following Holiness PROPOSITION: To follow after holiness we need to 1) Follow After God, 2) Follow After Purity, 3) Follow […]
Listen to Part 1 – Attire Listen to Part 2 – Abstinence SUBJECT: Sexuality TITLE: The Bible and Sexual Ethics PROPOSITION: The Holy Spirit in the Bible teaches about sexual […]