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1 Corinthians           Message Five     2021 Introduction from Message Three and four Paul was addressing problems in the church in Corinth.  This was a church that was in trouble due to divisions among the members caused by pride stemming from social … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians   Message Four          2021 Introduction from Message Three     2. Explanation. 1:11 – 3:20       a. The report. 1:11 Reliable report of their contentions.      b. The reproof. 1:12-3:20 They had no reason to be divided.         1). They could … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians   Message Three   2021 This morning, in this third message, we begin to learn of the trouble in this church.  It is most important again to remember that this letter was written to a specific church that was having … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians   Message 2   May 2, 2021 We are reminded this morning that through all of the trials, he saw, and we see, as always that –   D.  Faithful is the Lord.  God’s grace is seen in –     … Continue reading →

Preaching Outline   1 Corinthians 12:1 – 14:40  Message 1 I have been considering the need for these messages and have been much in prayer for the Lord’s leadership as to when to begin this series.  Now is the time and … Continue reading →

1 Timothy 6:20-21a   Message 35  Final message on 1 Timothy       e.  Be committed to the truth.   1 Timothy 6:20-21 1 Timothy 6:20-21  O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions … Continue reading →

1 Timothy 6:17-19      Message 34  Joy found in the Lord We have noted that our Lord Jesus that “…before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession…”  and we should also witness a good confession before those in the world, knowing and … Continue reading →

1 Timothy 6:13-16  The Example of the Saviour  Message 33 We have learned that the pastor is to practice and to preach that believer’s will –       a.  Be careful in fellowship. “…any man…” including Religious teachers, withdraw themselves from … Continue reading →

1 Timothy 6  Message 32       c.  Be contending for the faith.  1 Timothy 6:12-16 We have been warned of the dangers of accumulating money as a method of setting ourselves above others through the possession of material goods, power, … Continue reading →

1 Timothy 6:6-11    Message 31 Having completed the instructions to Timothy on the pastor’s ministry to the church, Paul exhorted Timothy on the testimony of the believer’s –       b.  Personal life.  1 Timothy 6:3-21 Last week we learned that … Continue reading →