This Is Built By God’s Wisdom
By Michael Catt 1 Cor. 1:18-2:16 I. THE CHARACTER OF THE GOSPEL. 1:18-25 Resistance to the righteousness of God.Rejection of the revelation of God.Refusal to recognize God. Our responsibility to lead them to Christ. God’s purpose is to show us HIS power and wisdom as the only answer: 1. Israel was saved by putting their
The Christ of Experience
By Vance Havner Last of all he was seen of me also (1 Cor. 15:8).In this marvelous and classic statement of the Gospel, Paul sets forth:1. The Christ of history – “Christ died.”2. The Christ of doctrine – “Christ died for our sins.”3. The Christ of the Scriptures – “Christ died…was buried…and rose again the
The Lesson of Carmel: God’s Power
By Vance Havner The God that answereth by fire, let him be God (1 Kings 18:24).The great day on Carmel had all the elements of a mighty moving of God. 1. The promise of showers of blessing (v.1).2. The human efforts of Ahab and Obadiah to meet the need of the hour (vv. 2-16).3. God’s
Christian Life Is Jesus
The Bible is simply God’s Word about Christ. Christian doctrine is simply systematized truth about Christ. Christian experience is Christ living within. Christian work and service is the outliving Christ. The deeper Christian life is just more of Christ. The most important thing about the Lord’s return is Christ. The main attraction of heaven is
Seven Non-Negotiables
by Dennis Rainey Seek God – Not SinAmos 5:4, 6, 14Amos 5:4 says it plainly: “For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel, ‘seek me that you may live.’” True life is not found in the pleasures or pursuits of this world, but in God alone. Fear God – Not MenProv. 19:23; Matt.
How to Gain Peace
By Vance Havner How to Gain Peace 1. Repent (Acts 17:30).2. Believe (1 John 3:23).3. Love (John 15:12). Proverbs 1:33Psalm 37:37 © Vance Havner, Peace Like a River (Fleming H. Revell Company, 1942, pp. 8-9). Wanted, Dead and Alive 1. The sinner is dead IN sin.2 . The Saviour died FOR sin.3. The saint is dead TO
Finding God’s Purpose for You
By Vance Havner The life in line with God’s purposes has the stars on its side. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Process. People. Providence. Protection. Get into that blessed purpose by trusting Christ as Saviour,
What Is a New Testament Christian?
By Vance Havner A believer on the Lord Jesus Christ. Spirit-filled, Dedicated to witnessing. Before Agrippa, Paul told his experience, showing himself to be a believer. Then “having therefore obtained help of God” -he was Spirit-filled -“I continue witnessing.” And what was his message? “None other things than those which the prophets and Moses did
Jesus Has the Answer to…
By Vance Havner When Jesus came He made such an impact that all history is judged by its relation to Him. Celebrities have marched across the stage of history and made little difference, but by Jesus Christ all men are judged and their destiny determined. A man may make other poor decisions and be temporarily
Sermon Ideas For Preaching On Adversity, Trouble And Trials
By Michael Catt 2 Corinthians – Finding God’s Strength in my Weakness Finding God’s Strength When I am Burdened – 2 Cor. 1:3-11 Finding God’s Strength When I feel Inadequate – 2 Cor. 2:12-3:6 Finding God’s Strength When I’m Under The Gun – 2 Cor. 4:1-18 Finding God’s Strength When I’m Under Pressure – 2
Sermon Ideas For Preaching On Adversity
Sermon Ideas For Preaching On Adversity, Trouble And TrialsBy Michael Catt John 14 -17 Finding Comfort When Your Heart Is Troubled. Comfort through Trust – John 14:1-14 Comfort through Love – John 14:15-31 Comfort through Relationships – John 15:1-16 Comfort through Trials – John 15:17-16:4 Comfort through the Spirit – John 16:5-15 Comfort through Grief
The Revelation of Jesus Christ Series
By Michael Catt: The Revelation Of Jesus Christ To The Church At Thyatira: “Look Out For The Devil With A Blue Dress On!”Revelation 2:18-29 William Law, “A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life” – Devotion signifies a life given or devoted to God. The devout, therefore, are people who do not live their