Sermon on the Mount-Pt 6 – 3 Sets of Contrasts
God often teaches by contrasting the true against the false—With God things are either right or wrong… good or evil… true or false… light or darkness… wise or foolish… saved or lost… and heaven or hell. You are either for Christ or against Christ. No middle ground. No gray areas.
The Sermon on the Mount: Pt 5–Jesus’ Teaches On Prayer
In our text, Jesus instructs His disciples about prayer, commonly called “the Lord’s Prayer” (more accurately it is the disciple’s prayer1). Jesus would not pray “Forgive us our debts” since He had nothing to be forgiven for. This is a “model prayer” for Jewish disciples awaiting the kingdom.
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Friendships—No one can live a fulfilling life without them. I thank God for every friend I have. I’ve enjoyed the privilege of introducing a few to you today. In this message I would like to introduce you to another friend of mine—Jesus. He is not only my friend, He is my best friend.
Jesus’ Gift To A Weeping Mother
Luke 7:11-17 (text v. 15) All parents have high hopes for their children: A mother, who was a doctor, was driving her five-year-old daughter to school. She left her stethoscope sitting on the car seat. Her little girl picked it up and began to play with it. “Wonderful,” she thought. “My daughter wants to be …