We continue in part two of the book of Leviticus, considering different conditions of ritual defilement. The skin diseases of Leviticus 13 are intended to teach us the seriousness and danger of indwelling sin and corruption. We will consider these four points: The significance of ritually-defiling skin diseases. (On people and garments.) The duties of the priest.…
Sermons from July 2023
A healthy Christian church is not a self-sufficient church, but a church that looks to the Lord for grace and seeks to be faithful in fulfilling his Great Commission. In our text, Paul continues his personal address to the church in Rome. He speaks of his missionary plans and makes an appeal to the church…
We continue in part two of the book of Leviticus. After giving the dietary laws that make distinctions between clean and unclean animals, now we begin to see those ceremonial laws that deal with our bodily impurity. We will consider the reason for these laws and how they point to Christ and the cleansing he…
We are coming to the end of our study of the book of Romans. We begin Paul’s personal address to the church. He concludes with a reminder of his ministry and the work of Christ through it. Our text is Romans 15:14-21. We will consider these four points: Paul’s confidence about the church. (v. 14) The purpose…
We continue in part two of the book of Leviticus which gives distinctions concerning ritual holiness. This passage presents us with the dietary laws of Israel. Though these laws have been abrogated in Christ, we will consider the distinctions made and consider the lessons we are to learn as believers in Christ today. The text…
In Romans 15 Paul continues to give gospel application to the church. This passage highlights the blessings of the gospel as Paul emphasizes the joy and peace that comes with faith. Though the christian life is filled with trials, God’s purpose is not to burden but to encourage us as believers. Here we see the…
We continue in our study of the book of Leviticus. After seeing the highpoint of the book with the fire that came down from heaven to consume the burnt offering, we see the crisis that immediately followed as Aaron’s sons failed to obey the commands of the Lord in the ceremonial things. Here we see…
We begin Romans 15 this week. Paul continues to emphasize the importance of unity in the church. In this passage Paul gives us his prayer and vision for the church, a vision that God will surely bring about in his time. The message is entitled The God-given vision for the church. We will consider these five points: The obligation…
Paul continues with his appeal for unity among the weak and the strong. Paul gives a clear imperative in light of the importance of unity and the nature of the kingdom of God. He wants us to remember not only that Christ is the Judge but that he is also the sanctifier of his people…