God’s Promises to Hear and Answer Prayer:Jeremiah 33:3Matthew 7:7-81 John 5:14Psalm 34:17 1. The Perplexing Reality of Unanswered PrayerEven saints who walk closely with God experience the anguish of seemingly unanswered prayer. Scripture does not shy away from this reality.• Psalm 13:1• Job 30:20• Lamentations 3:8Yet even this pain has been felt by our Lord:“My…
1. The Causes of Loneliness 1.1 Realities in Self 1.2 Realities in Society 2. The Consequences of Loneliness 3. The Cross of Loneliness 4. The Comforts in Loneliness (The Christ of Loneliness) 5. The Covenant of Love
Theme:Understanding and resisting temptation from Satan and the world through the power of Christ. Introduction:Temptation is the universal experience of every believer.Jesus Himself was tempted (Hebrews 4:15), yet without sin, and He taught us to pray,“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13).We live in a fallen world, opposed by the…
Introduction: Life is War 1. The Universality of Suffering: No one is exempt1.1 Job’s TestimonyHe cried: “Man who is born of a woman is few of days and full of trouble.” (Job 14:1, ESV)1.2 Paul’s WitnessHe wrote: “For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.”…
Introduction :Jesus warned His disciples in John 15:18:“If the world hates you, know that it has hated Me before it hated you.”Paul added in 2 Timothy 3:12:Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” 1. What is Persecution?1.1 Definition:Persecution is suffering for Christ’s sake. It is opposition, slander,…
Romans 12v11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. (ESV) Introduction:The Nature and Danger of Sloth 1. Defining Sloth Biblically1.1 Key Biblical Terms a. Slothful (oknēros): sluggish, backward in effort. b. Idle: refusing labour when duty calls. c. Apathy: spiritual indifference, coldness of heart. d. Proverbs 13:4.1.2 A Practical Definition …
Theme:Christ redeems sinners enslaved to gluttony and addiction, empowering them to live in self-controlled freedom for His glory. Introduction:Understanding Addiction and Gluttony in a Broken World. Biblical Definitions:Gluttony is the overindulgence of God’s gifts, especially food and drink, to the point that it becomes idolatrous, self-centred, and enslaving.Proverbs 23:20-21: “Be not among drunkards or among…
Philippians 4:4-9Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,…
Mark 9v24Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” (ESV) 1. The nature of doubt and lack of faith. 2. The dangers of doubt. 3. God’s compassion toward doubters. 4. The remedies for doubt. 5. Encouragement for doubting believers.
1 John 5 v21 1. The Biblical Definition of IdolatryIdolatry is giving ultimate love, loyalty, trust, fear, or worship to anything or anyone other than the one true God.– Exodus 20:3–4– Romans 1:25Here are two things to note:a. Idolatry may be external, worshiping an image, bowing before a relic, burning incense to a statue.b. Idolatry…