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Though many are ‘Christian,’ why Jesus said ‘few are chosen’ – audio sermon
For 500 years since the Reformation people have emphasized a view of the gospel that puts self and salvation at the center. Actually, the New Testament says security with God is to be the springboard for so much more – and the proof of what you say you have in the first place.
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Easter Sunday – Resurrection Life Every Day – Audio Sermon
While the world celebrates easter – and some boycott it – this message advocates what God says about the resurrection life.
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How Conservative-Leaning Evangelicalism Is Ironically Christianity’s Liberal Left – Audio Sermon
The branch of Christianity known as Evangelicalism claims 619 million worldwide, and one in four Americans claim they are evangelical. It is these who are the backbone of the “Religious Right.” This message is devoid of political discussion, however. The “liberal” reference is to theological liberality. Jesus said the test of all who speak for Him is not the most-accepted argument from the Bible but rather the fruit. From the test Jesus gave, the fruit of the Evangelical gospel has been widely criticized as somehow allowing for a preponderance of Christians less than fully on-fire for God, to put it benignly. This message with all due respect, and sorrow to…
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How preachers may portray Jesus vs. what Jesus said about coming to Him – audio sermon
The key phrase “come to Me” was said by Jesus Christ several times in several different contexts. Meanwhile, the preachers of all times have portrayed Him as they see fit – with Bible verses in hand to back up their opinions. This sermon looks at these things and quotes Jesus extensively to let Him speak for Himself in light also of other scriptural teachings by the apostles. Lord bless you!
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Is salvation by faith alone or faith plus good works?
Either / Or? So many Protestants are looking at the salvation in Jesus Christ question as “Either/Or.” Either it is by faith alone, period. … Or it by faith plus good works (or works alone – (gasp!). Neither extremes are the spirit of the truth the New Testament teaches. Actually, there is a THIRD OTHER answer …
