Jesus’ Parable of the Tares
In this lesson, we will discuss the parable of the tares. Each hearer will be able to explain the meaning of the parable and what questions it answers.
Tag: Mercy
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God’s Response to Us
In this lesson, we will study 2 Samuel 22:26-28 noticing God’s response to our attitudes. God is not an idle spectator of our lives but responds to the attitudes that we display as we live life every day. Each person should live their life in the knowledge of God’s presence and response to our lives.
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The Ark of the Covenant – Its Significance
We will discuss the ark of the covenant, its 1) Form, 2) Function, and 3) Fame. The hearer should understand what the ark was, what it was used for, and how it has significance today. I hope that everyone will appreciate God’s desire to be with His people in holiness.
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Who is God?
In this lesson, we will look at the identity of God as revealed in scripture. He is 1) The Eternal One, 2) The Creator, 3) The Redeemer. Each should understand who God is in relationship to the creation and our salvation and to impress upon each one the sovereignty and divinity of God.
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New Every Morning
God's mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:21-24): 1) God Is Present, 2) Blessings Continue, 3) Old Things Pass, 4) Promises Are Sure. Each person can rest.
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The Danger of Ignorance
In this lesson we want to discuss the danger of ignorance. We will answer the questions: 1) What is Ignorance and its Causes, 2) What are the Consequences of Ignorance, and 3) How can we Change. The hearer should learn that spiritual ignorance is costly and seek to avoid it. This lesson will inform concerning dangers to our spirituality and life.
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God’s Word Gives Us Direction
God’s word gives us direction 1) For Our Soul, 2) For The Problem of Sin, 3) For Our Attitudes. Each hearer will study and learn more about the word of God from Psalm 119. We should let God’s word direct our lives.
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Does Jesus Cry When We Die?
The Bible talks about Jesus’ compassion (Matthew 15:32, 20:34, Mark 5:19, Mark 6:34, Luke 7:13). He really did care for others while He lived on the earth.
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The Last Will be First and the First Last – A Sermon on Judging
The kingdom of God is composed of people not expected by men because 1) Men judge based on appearances only, 2) Men do not believe in God’s mercy and grace, 3) Men Make Cheap Sacrifices thinking that will be pleasing to God. Each listener should understand that it is God who sets the standard for who enters His kingdom, not us. I hope that we would seek to understand what God’s standard for the kingdom is so that we can conform to it being a people that doesn’t judge based on appearances, that show true mercy and grace to others, and that understand that we must make real sacrifices.
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“Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”
In this lesson we learn that near the cross we find 1) Healing, 2) Heaven, and 3) Help. As an objective of this lesson, the listener will be able to understand scripturally the song “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross.”
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Christians Should Avoid Judging and Be Merciful
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/judging.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis sermon was preached by Jimmy Smith the evening of April 30th, 2017.
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What Is the Opposite of Grace?
What is the opposite of grace? Not justice, but unrighteous vengeance. Grace is God's favor through Jesus (John 1:14-17). It is better to show grace than get even.
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Christian Graces – Virtue
To be virtuous like Jesus (2 Peter 1:5-9) we must 1) Know God's Word, 2) Show Mercy to the Needy, 3) Practice Self-Sacrifice. Each person should practice virtue.
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Mercy and Salvation Comes from God’s Word
In this lesson we will study that mercy and salvation comes from God’s word because God’s word gives us 1) Answers, 2) Liberty, 3) Confidence. The hearer should understand that when we walk in God’s word we gain mercy and salvation.
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Blessed Are the Merciful
"Blessed are the merciful" (Matthew 5:1-12): 1) What Mercy Means, 2) Who Is Merciful, 3) Why It Is a Blessing. Each person should know what mercy is and practice it.
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“Blessed Assurance”
Jesus is our blessed assurance (Hebrews 7:24-25) because of 1) Our Relationship with Him, 2) His Word, 3) His Comfort. Each person can be assured of salvation.
