In our study of good works we transition into a deeper examination of the emotions and motivations behind the good we do, as well as some common traps and pitfalls in our devotion to doing good.
(Preaching on good works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 14, 2021.)
What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Who should strive to be one? What qualities does a peacemaker possess or cultivate? And, why will peacemakers be called “sons of God”?
(Preaching on good works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 7, 2021.)
We know that the church assembly is a necessary part of our Christian encouragement, but what about fellowship during the rest of the week? How can we use our time and energy to encourage one another through fellowship?
(Preaching on good works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 31, 2021.)
What does it mean to “exhort”? What makes this such a good work, worth of developing and adding to our lives? How can we develop this skill, and what are some good ways to exhort one another?
(Preaching on good works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 24, 2021.)
We resume our look at the “Heroes of Faith” in Hebrews 11 with the first part of Abraham’s story. What was Abraham asked to do that required faith, how did he persevere, and how can we?
(Preaching through Hebrews 11. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 17, 2021.)
We resume our look at good works after a brief hiatus (thanks COVID!) by studying a work that is both a specialized work in the Kingdom of God, and something that all Christians should be doing in some way.
(Preaching on Good Works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 17, 2021.)
Having begun in Hebrews 11 with a broad discussion of faith, we now turn to specific historical “heroes of faith”. How did faith manifest in the life of Noah, and how can we have that faith?
(Preaching on Hebrews 11. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 26, 2021.)
Now that we have built a good list of good works prepared for us by God, we begin a deep dive by looking at the broadest of those works – service!
(Preaching on good works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 26, 2021.)
Now that we have established how and why good works should be one of our primary focuses, we move to the next logical question: what good works should we be doing?
(Preaching on good works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 19, 2021.)
As we consider the good works we should devote ourselves to, we must begin with the first work and primary motivator: love.
(Preaching on good works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 12, 2021.)
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