Sermons About Slaves
The Theology of Wilfred Brimley
Ever seen a thankful slave? According to the Apostle Peter, it was possible when their joy and thanksgiving were found in Christ. Not only slaves of Peter's time, but for all of us today, it truly is piossible to do what Paul admonished the Thessalonians to do: Be joyful always! This thanksgiving week, look to the Lord to show you just what you have to be truly thankful for, no matter what your circumstance!
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Is Jesus-centeredness culturally relevant?
Underneath this text is a big question - namely, how do you understand the Bible? This is a bigger question because it really informs the answers at which you arrive. How you read and interpret the Bible has a direct impact in your conclusions. So the issues in play here are not just about women, slaves, and masters.
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Galatians 4.8-20: marks of sonship
Scripture says that God is unknowable, but that He reveals some things to us. This week as we continue our study of the letter to the Galatians we look at three distinguishing marks that are revealed to us as characteristics of children of God.
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Honor Your Masters
Honoring our masters relates to today in more ways than we think. Our work relationships in a sense are similar to the master slave relationships of earlier biblical times.
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The Sufficiency of the Gospel: Introduction
In his letter to the church in Philippi Paul teaches us the most important, life transforming truth we will ever encounter: the gospel is sufficient for us in every area of life. Consider this introduction to the letter as we get familiar with Paul & Timothy, Slaves & Saints, Grace & Peace
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Moses & the Exodus: Out of the Frying Pan
God chooses another man, Moses. He is to go to the Hebrew slaves. God often chooses unlikely leaders, and he does so for his own purposes and his own glory. Moses was a reluctant recruit, as many of us are. But even though he lacked some important qualities, God lifted him to the highest point of the Old Covenant.
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Living for Pleasure
As the Teacher in Ecclesiastes continues his quest for meaning, his describes his test of living for pleasure and concludes that it too is pointless.
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