Read this scripture passage: 1 Peter 3:8-18, 22

INTRODUCTION:

The original recipients of the Apostle Peter’s letter were facing difficult and dangerous times. The apostle Peter is writing in the 60s AD to Christians scattered in various regions of the ancient world. He speaks of fiery trials and suffering, and it is evident that persecution was taking place or was right at hand. So, Peter writes a pastoral and passionate letter encouraging believers to stand firm in the true grace of God durin...

Here is the sermon outline by Dr. Stephen Olford featuring Acts 2:42; Corinthians 11:1,2,23-32, as mentioned in this week's Wednesday eBroadcast.

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Here is the sermon outline by Dr. Stephen Olford featuring 2 Timothy 2:1-10, as mentioned in this week's Wednesday eBroadcast.

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If an outline is to be used in full, then it would be appropriate and honest to “give credit” and to say in the simplest of ways that you are using or following Dr. Olford’s outline. For more p...

Here is the sermon outline by Dr. Stephen Olford featuring Matthew 21:1-11, as mentioned in this week's Wednesday eBroadcast.

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Here is the sermon outline by Dr. Stephen Olford featuring Acts 2:41-47 and 1 Corinthians 14:26-39, as mentioned in this week's Wednesday eBroadcast.

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The Problem of Wrong Priorities Is Resolved by Putting God’s Will First

Read Haggai 1:1-15

“My life will be determined by pressures or priorities.” - Richard G. Lee

All of us face pressures and problems in life. This will be true in 2024 as well. We need to live according to God’s priorities for us rather than “caving in” to pressures, problems, or wrong desires.

We can find ourselves having the wrong priorities for many different reasons. In Haggai's day, God's people struggled with this...

Here is the sermon outline by Dr. Stephen Olford featuring Acts 2:42; 2 John 7-11 , as mentioned in this week's Wednesday eBroadcast.

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Introduction to Philippians 3:12-21:

I think it is safe to say that many people are concerned about the future. These concerns may be on their personal level, their health, their relationships, or their finances. These concerns may be on the local community level, the national level, or as we look at the various crises on our world scene.

Genuine concern is not a bad thing, especially if these concerns are brought before the Lord in prayer. But such concerns can easily move into despair and p...

Here is the sermon outline by Dr. Stephen Olford featuring Acts 2:37-42, as mentioned in this week's Wednesday eBroadcast.

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KEY TEXT:

“It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed,

but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body,

whether by life or by death.

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain”

(Phil. 1:20-21 ESV)

OPENING COMMENT:

This brief message is based on Paul’s testimony in Philippians Chapter One. The truths are relevant for all times. But, all truths need to be viewed within the whole counsel of God. I say this because I am fully aw...