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Category: New Testament

The New Testament reveals the fulfillment of God’s promises through Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. It announces salvation by grace through faith, the Church’s growth, and the hope of Christ’s return. It presents Jesus as the Savior and Lord, establishing God’s eternal kingdom and securing redemption for all who believe.

  • Matthew 22 1-14 Sermon

    It’s always a privilege to be invited to some special occasion. You can probably think of the excitement associated with finding out that you had been invited to some sort of event: A friend’s birthday party or The wedding of someone you cared about or The retirement party of a co-worker. Being invited to things…

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  • Sermon for Children from Luke 2:40-52

    All of you in this room are children. Even I’m a child – because I have parents. I don’t live in their home anymore, but I still recognize that I am their child and they are my parents. But many years ago, I did live in their house. I did eat their food. They did…

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  • Titus 1 1 Commentary “Acknowledging”

    Titus 1 1 Commentary: So, we’ve heard Paul tell us that he’s a servant of God and apostle of Jesus. He serves God as one sent with the message of the Gospel. And he does this according to the faith of God’s elect – so that those who are chosen by God would hear and…

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  • Titus 1 1 Commentary

    Titus 1 1 Commentary: I’d like us to meditate on the first 18 words of the New Testament letter to Titus. So, let’s turn our focus to Titus, chapter 1. Titus is a letter written with a great emphasis on healthy Christian living. It turns out that a number of people in Crete were in…

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  • Philemon Pronunciation

    When you think of the word Philemon pronunciation is maybe the first thing that comes to mind. But the pronunciation of Philemon is pretty simple. Who Was Philemon? Philemon is the name of a man who received a letter from the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. What Language? Now, Paul wrote in Greek to this man.…

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  • How Paul Prayed for Philemon

    After revealing the author and recipients of this letter and then giving his typical greeting, Paul in Philemon 1:4 begins his main message to Philemon. And interestingly enough – he begins by revealing how he prays for this man. I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, Paul Thanks God for Philemon…

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    How Paul Prayed for Philemon

  • Grace to You and Peace in Philemon

    After revealing the authors of Philemon as well as the recipients, Paul goes on to utter his oft-repeated greeting in Philemon 1:3. Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. This is a familiar greeting from the apostle Paul. In fact, in each of the thirteen New Testament letters…

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