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Seven Sayings: I Thirst

Soon Jesus would be dead. The four last statements of Jesus seemed to happen in quick succession. The fifth word of seven is, “I thirst.” John 19:28-29 28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar:Continue reading “Seven Sayings: I Thirst”

Seven Sayings: My God, My God, Why hast Thou Forsaken Me

Jesus was on the cross for six hours at this point. It was about 3pm (the ninth hour of the day). Up to this point, we have seen a great bit of detail about the physical side of Jesus’ crucifixion. In this fourth statement, we are now fully introduced to the deeper anguish pressing down on the Savior.Continue reading “Seven Sayings: My God, My God, Why hast Thou Forsaken Me”

Seven Sayings: Behold thy…

John 19:25-27 In the previous two statements made by Jesus on the cross, we were given a glimpse into the salvific power of Christ. The intercessory work was demonstrated through Jesus’ prayer to the Father over the ignorance of the crowds. The immediate nature of salvation was seen in the words spoken to the penitentContinue reading “Seven Sayings: Behold thy…”

Episode 1: Steward Leadership and Paul

Our first episode. Talking about the why and how of steward leadership.

Seven Sayings: Today

The second sermon in our series, “Seven Sayings from the Cross” comes from Luke 23:35-43. Everything Jesus did and said had a purpose. There were no wasted movements or waster breath with Him. Including the words, He spoke from the cross. While I don’t think they were intended to be wordy theological dialogues like theContinue reading “Seven Sayings: Today”

Seven Sayings: Forgive Them

We started a series this past Sunday on the seven last sayings from Jesus from the cross. I have preached these sayings as a sermon. However, we are looking at one saying each Sunday leading up to Easter. I pray these upcoming short summaries from the sermon will encourage your faith each week. Luke 23:33-34Continue reading “Seven Sayings: Forgive Them”

A theology of preaching.

The following is an outline of our proclamation course for Faith Bible Institute. The outline is based on a book by Peter Adams, “Speaking God’s Word.” Proclamation outline outline God has spoken, It was written, preach the word. This book for a practical theology of preaching was given at an important time in my life.Continue reading “A theology of preaching.”

Titus 3:8-15

Good Works and Hazards Titus 3:8-15 Good works (3:8) Forgotten sermons and forgotten meals illustration (Affirm constantly) Eph. 2, 8-10, “8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship,Continue reading “Titus 3:8-15”

Titus 3:1-7

Abundant Regeneration & Renewing Titus 3:1-7 Born Again Not by your works. Notice, this passage talks about good works. We are supposed to do right and think right. But, that is not enough to save us. We were to far out in sin. Is. 64:6, “But we are all as an unclean thing, andContinue reading “Titus 3:1-7”

Titus 2:11-15

For the Grace of God Titus 2:11-15 The Future is now. Cartoons and ads that tried to look at the technological advances of the future. In Jesus’ resurrection, we have a glimpse, or first fruit, of our own future. So it is important to live like that is a reality. It gives us the whyContinue reading “Titus 2:11-15”