SERIES: THE MAJESTY OF JESUS CHRIST TEXT: HEBREWS 1:1-8 Our God is not a silent God. He has always revealed Himself to mankind. Hebrews 1:1 tells that in times past God spoke to man through the prophets. He spoke on numerous occasions and in different ways. God’s revelation through the prophets was fragmentary, occasional …
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CHRISTOPHANY IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
SERIES: THE MAJESTY OF JESUS CHRIST TEXT: JOHN 8:56-58 Christophany is the appearance of Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament Jesus used to appear as THE ANGEL OF THE LORD. There are many cases of ordinary angels appearing in the Old Testament but where ordinary angels would appear to men they would not accept …
JESUS HOLDS THE UNIVERSE TOGETHER.
SERIES: THE MAJESTY OF JESUS CHRIST TEXT: COLOSSIANS 1:15-21 Our Lord Jesus Christ is the center of history in all the world. We talk about BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Domino) everywhere in the world. There is no Christianity without Jesus Christ. Jesus isn’t just the means, He is the great end. He …
FIGHT USING THE SWORD OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
SERIES: THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS. TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:17 The sword of the Holy Spirit is the word of God. All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works-2nd …
THE HELMET OF SALVATION
SERIES: THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS. TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:17 The name of the Lord Jesus means Savior. He came to seek and save that which was lost; the relationship between man and God-Luke 19:10. In our war with the enemy the helmet is our salvation. Every soldier puts on a helmet. It is the helmet …
ABOVE ALL, TAKING THE SHIELD OF FAITH.
SERIES: THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS. TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:16 Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen-Heb. 11:1. Nothing is impossible to the person who believes-Mark 9:23. The importance of faith is obvious in the scriptures-even to a casual reader. It is our acceptance before God and to our …
THE ARMOR-SHOES FOR THE FEET.
SERIES: THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS. TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:15. In writing to the Christians in Ephesus, Paul had in mind soldiers who walked everywhere they went. In those days there were no other means of transport like lories, personnel carriers etc. Shoes allow us to step freely on otherwise painful terrain. We walk without fear …
THE BELT OF TRUTH
SERIES: THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:14 We as believers are in a battle and the battle is intense. The enemy spares no effort to reduce our faith to nothing. He has done it to many before us. A military belt is the unsung hero of military attire. Every soldier is a battle …
SPIRITUAL BATTLE.
SERIES: THROUGH THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:10-12. INTRODUCTION To understand the battle of spiritual warfare we begin by acknowledging that there are two great kingdoms here on earth; the kingdom of God and the kingdom of satan. These two kingdoms are fighting for the human souls. Battles involve combat between these two …
OBEDIENCE TO AUTHORITY
SERIES: THROUGH THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:1-9 INTRODUCTION For the purpose of leadership GOD gives delegated authority to others. The scope of authority is limited to the authority given by God. God does not require us to obey delegated authority outside the legitimate sphere of their authority e.g a parent choosing for …