Introduction: A. Matthew 18 begins with the question. “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” B. The narra...
The Day of the Lord (AM)
Introduction A. There are few chapters studied as frequently in churches of Christ as Acts 2, because this chapter rec...
Peter and Judas (AM)
Introduction A. We don’t often think of Judas and Peter in the same light, but the fact is that there are many similariti...
Penitent Prayer (AM)
Introduction A. Last week we discussed the great power which can be tapped when faithful men and women remember to pray...
Forgiving and Forgiven
Introduction A. The word most often translated “forgive” in the New Testament means to let something go or to leave it...
Repentance
Introduction A. There seem to be a lot of mistaken ideas about repentance. B. If it is necessary for each of us to repent in order to be saved (Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38; 17:30), isn’t it important for us to have a sound understanding of what repentance is and how it is done? I. Repentance leads us to salvation. A. We cannot be saved without it (Luke 13:3). B. There are, however, other requirements for salvation that must not be overlooked (Romans...
Saul’s Conversion
Introduction
A. Saul set out for Damascus with the intention of arresting all the Christians he could find in the synagogues there, but when he arrived, he preached that Jesus is the Christ.
B. When Saul of Tarsus was converted, he left no room for doubt in anyone’s mind that he was changed forever.
I. In Saul’s conversion, we see a dramatic change in him.
A. There was a change in his perspective (Acts 26:9)...
“I Am Guilty”
Introduction
A. “I am guilty. I confess it. There are so many things I have done that I am ashamed of. I have been guilty with the thoughts of my mind; I have been guilty with the words of my mouth; and I have been guilty with the actions of my hands.”
B. We live in a world that hates the idea of feeling guilt. We are becoming a society without shame—a society where every sin, of every kind, is permitted. In fact...