The following is an adult Sunday School lesson based out of James 2:1-13 that I taught at my church, Lake Drive Baptist Church, in Milwaukee, WI on July 22th, 2012.
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What the Law Still Cannot Do
The following is an illustration from Michael Horton’s book, Introducing Covenant Theology. Horton’s illustration can be found in his chapter entitled “New Covenant Obedience” and under the subsection “What the Law Still Cannot Do.”
It’s an illustration of a sailboat. It’s an illustration I have never forgotten, probably never will forget, and come back to time and time again.
Facing Trials with Spiritual Integrity (James 1:2-18)
The following is an adult Sunday School lesson based out of James 1:2-18 that I taught at my church, Lake Drive Baptist Church, in Milwaukee, WI on July 8th, 2012.
6 Ways to Effectively Lose Your Gospel Witness (A Satire)
The Christian’s Gospel witness is his or her call to spread the good news that Christ died to save sinners and that all who turn from their evil ways to faith in Christ will be made right with God and saved from His wrath.
Now, many Christians throughout America are currently practicing various techniques that improve their ability to effectively lose their Gospel witness. But in order to help more Christians in this endeavor, I have decided to promote the awareness of these impeccable methods so that more and more Christians might begin employing them into their own lives. The following is a helpful list of various ways in which you too can successfully lose your Gospel witness.
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“Are You a Horn Blower?” by Brian Trainer
I heard a great sermon out of Philippians 2:1-11 by Brian Trainer yesterday in chapel (2.28.2012). Here are my sermon notes:
Why we shouldn’t blow our own horn:
- Because of Christ’s future exaltation. You cannot blow and bow at the same time (v.9-11).
- Because of Christ’s past humiliation. You can’t blow your own horn at the foot of the cross (v.5-8).
- Because of our present relationship with Christ (v.1).
Kirk E. Miller 