The sermon on Sunday, July 20, 2025, will be from 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, The Light Shining in the Darkness. “Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.” – 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 The best lessons often begin with a simple question, so, let me ask, “How did the Apostle Paul […]
The sermon on Sunday, July 13, 2025, will be from 2 Corinthians 3:1-11, The Glory of the New Covenant. “… [God] has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant …” – 2 Corinthians 3:6 Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper with these words, “This cup that is poured out for you is the […]
The sermon on Sunday, July 6, 2025, will be from 2 Corinthians 2:12-17, Ministering the Gospel Triumphantly. “… Christ always leads us in triumphal procession …” – 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Gospel ministers and lay Christians who share the gospel are always led in triumph in Christ. You say, “How can that be? Many reject the […]
The sermon on Sunday, June 29, 2025, will be from 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 – Our Extremity and God’s Opportunity. “But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.” – 2 Corinthians 1:9 Someone has wisely stated, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” Some critics make fun of […]
The sermon on Sunday, June 22, 2025, will be from 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 – The God of All Comfort. “… the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, …” -2 Corinthians 1:1-7 Conscientious preachers and pastors struggle to present to their congregations an accurate description of the Triune God. Some lean toward an emphasis […]
The sermon on Sunday, June 15, 2025, will be from Romans 16:25-27 – Doctrine and Doxology. “… to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen.” – Romans 16:27 At Hickory Withe Presbyterian Church, we began our studies of Romans in February of 2019; we completed the first 8 chapters in March […]
The sermon on Sunday, June 8, 2025, will be from Romans 16:17-20 – Tying Up Loose Ends: WATCH OUT! “I Tertius, who wrote this letter, greet you in the Lord.” – Romans 16:22 Studying the Scripture is like digging for buried treasure. It requires mental ‘sweat equity,’ but the reward for one’s labor is priceless. […]
The sermon on Sunday, June 1, 2025, will be from Romans 15:30-33 – Tying Up Loose Ends: Greetings to Those in Rome. “Greet Prisca and Aquila, … who risked their necks for my life …” – Romans 16:3-4 The New Testament often provides ‘windows’ into the lives of 1st Century Christians. This ‘window’ into what […]
The sermon on Sunday, May 25, 2025, will be from Romans 15:30-33- Tying Up Loose Ends: “Let’s Strive Side-by-Side for the Faith of the Gospel “… strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf, …” – Romans 15:30 As Romans Chapter 15 closes, we might find ourselves speechless as we review […]
The sermon on Sunday, May 18, 2025, will be from Romans 15:22-29 “I Never Been to Spain”. “… I will leave for Spain by way of you.” – Romans 15:28 Bible teachers and pastors often unearth ‘nuggets’ of truth tucked away in otherwise overlooked verses of Scripture. Such is the case in Romans 15, verses […]
