Sermons About Preaching
Why We Need The Old Testament
Few Christians read the Old Testament as often as the New Testament. It is the most frequently overlooked and neglected part of the Bible. It is estimated that only about 20 percent of the preaching that the average church member hears is taken from the Old Testament. This is in spite of the fact that the Old Testament comprises about three quarters of the total content of the Bible. Because of this, few Christians understand the value of this part of God's word. In this sermon, Pastor Ramey gives five compelling reasons for why the Old Testament is important to the life of the church and to each and every believer. It is vitally important that we receive a balanced diet of both the Old and New Testaments.
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The Cycle of True Revival
In the first six chapters of Acts, we see a cycle of activity where the Good News of Jesus Christ was spreading like wildfire. Nothing could stand in its way. In that cycle, we see several elements stand out that are repeatedly associated with this great revival. If we know and understand these elements, we will be better able to see and sustain true revival in our own lives.
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Why Man-Made Rules Don't Work
The power of legalism. It has a deceptive and destructive power, and our passage today (Colossians 2:23) is one of the most important in the New Testament regarding this subject. Christ-centered thinking requires that we realize that man made rules don’t work.
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A Reformed-Charismatic Approach to Worship
Worship is first drawing near to God through the blood of Christ, something we should not take for granted, since before Christ's victory over sin very few people had the privilege of drawing near to God. In our worship, we are to commune with God through the means of grace, such as preaching, God's word, baptism, the Lord's supper. But we are also to encounter and experience God through the work of the Holy Spirit as expressed through the gifts of the spirit -- God is truly near to his people, and is present in corporate worship in a unique way.
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Expecting God to Work Through His Word, Part II
Expecting God to work through his Word as the central defining authority in every aspect of our Christian faith and our life as a church. Learning to love God's authority (displayed in his Word) and placing ourselves willingly under that authority.
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