Category Archives: New Testament

Sermons deriving primarily from the New Testament

Don’t Quench; Do Test (Sermon 3/13/20100)

What about prophecy and tongues? Do we want them? If so, how should they be used? This sermon is down-to-earth Biblical instruction on the use of these gifts. Watch a movie (give it a minute to load) of the presentation slides … Continue reading

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Preparation for His Coming: Mary (Sermon 11/28/2010, Luke 1:26-38)

Wow, she’s one for the faith hall of fame! A look at Mary to learn something that helps us prepare for the Lord’s presence. First week of Advent, 2010. Listen to the audio. Follow along with the on-screen presentation. The … Continue reading

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“Submit,” “Head,” “Love”: Fightin’ Words? (Part II) (Sermon 11/14/2010, Eph 5:21 ff.)

Attention was given this Sunday to the husband’s part: The husband is the head as Christ is head of the church, and the husband is to love his wife as Christ loves the church. What does it mean to be … Continue reading

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“Submit,” “Head,” “Love”: Fightin’ Words? (Sermon 11/07/2010, Eph 5:21 ff.)

This week and next deal with the two different ways God calls husbands and wives to lay down their lives for one another. While this sermon deals with a wife’s submission to her husband, it is relevant to everyone, since … Continue reading

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Watch Your Language! (Sermon 10/31/2010)

A plea to approach the subject of gender roles in Scripture with all the objectivity, humility and charity that we are able. A reminder that it is very difficult to identify the influence we feel from the “Zeitgeist”—the spirit of … Continue reading

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