More About Jesus - Bob Shelton

The sermon explores the narrative of Moses in Exodus 24, highlighting the tension between delayed obedience and the necessity of being fully present before God. It argues that physical proximity to the divine, such as climbing the mountain, is insufficient if the mind remains distracted by worldly concerns or the approval of others. The text emphasizes God's patience in re-inviting Moses to intima...

This sermon examines the sequence of events in Exodus 24 to illustrate the danger of allowing good activities to displace the primary command of God. The central message is that while preaching, building, youth ministry, and consecration are valuable, they become detours when they replace the time God specifically invites believers to spend in His presence. The text contrasts Moses' busy schedule...

The sermon explores the divine command for Moses and the leaders of Israel to worship God at a distance, emphasizing that corporate worship is a profound privilege rather than a mere obligation. By contrasting the freedom of worship in the United States with the restrictions faced by believers in countries like Vietnam, the message highlights the joy and gratitude that should characterize the asse...

This sermon continues a series exploring the human body as a ten-stringed instrument dedicated to the glory of God, focusing specifically on the tongue, ears, and heart. The message emphasizes the power of the tongue, citing James 3 to warn against its potential for sin while encouraging its use for evangelism and praise. It further instructs believers to guard their ears, distinguishing between c...

The sermon explores the metaphor of humanity as a ten-stringed instrument, drawing parallels between Psalm 144 and Romans 6:13 to illustrate the call for believers to be yielded vessels for God's use. It details specific aspects of this spiritual instrument, such as feet representing obedience and direction, hands symbolizing consecration and service, and eyes indicating focus on purity rather tha...

The sermon argues that the rebirth of Israel in 1948 serves as a critical prophetic indicator that the end times are near. It connects this historical event to Daniel chapter nine, explaining that the final seven-year period begins only when the Antichrist confirms a peace covenant with the Jewish nation. The speaker emphasizes that without a sovereign Israel, such a treaty would be impossible, th...

The sermon explains that the Holy Spirit's restraining influence will cease at the rapture of the Church, allowing the rise of the Antichrist. It argues that the Spirit remains omnipresent to save souls during the Tribulation, citing the conversion of millions after the Church is gone. The speaker identifies the Antichrist as emerging from a revived ten-nation European confederacy, fulfilling prop...

The sermon outlines three primary reasons for fulfilling the Great Commission found in Mark 16:15. First, believers go because it is a direct command from Jesus Christ, the King of Kings, rather than a suggestion. Second, the urgency stems from the spiritual condition of humanity, emphasizing that all people are sinners in need of salvation and cannot be saved without acknowledging their lost stat...

The sermon explores the geographical scope of Christian missions by analyzing Jesus' command in Acts 1:8 to be witnesses from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. It illustrates how the early church expanded its ministry beyond its local context through persecution and the scattering of believers, ultimately reaching global destinations like India and China. The narrative emphasizes that every beli...

The sermon urges believers to actively engage in God's work immediately, drawing from the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21. It highlights three primary motivations for this urgency: obedience to Christ's command, the severe consequences of neglecting opportunities for evangelism, and the imminent return of Jesus. The speaker warns that failing to serve can result in being set aside by God and...

The sermon emphasizes the urgent necessity of immediate obedience to the Great Commission by analyzing the parable of the vineyard in Matthew chapter 21. It argues that delayed obedience is not true obedience, using the command to work 'today' as a central theological point for evangelism. The speaker highlights the eternal consequences of neglecting this task, asserting that those who do not hear...

The sermon contrasts the saving power of the gospel with the insufficiency of human religion, emphasizing that salvation comes through God reaching down to humanity rather than people reaching up. It highlights the historical reality of Jesus' virgin birth, vicarious death, and literal resurrection as the unique foundation of Christian faith. The speaker illustrates this truth through a personal m...

The sermon emphasizes that every Christian serves as God's ambassador in the task of world evangelism, extending beyond just traveling to foreign fields. Drawing from Matthew 21 and Luke 14, it clarifies that the divine command is not merely to go, but to work by reaching people with the message of salvation. The speaker illustrates this through personal experiences in Vietnam, highlighting the ne...

The sermon outlines four distinct ways Christians can participate in world evangelism: going in person, sending others by proxy, providing financial support, and praying for missionaries. It emphasizes that while not everyone is called to be a foreign missionary, every believer has a vital role to play through generous giving and intercession. The speaker strongly advocates for supporting missions...

The sermon focuses on the personal responsibility of every believer to engage in world evangelism, using the parable of the two sons to illustrate that God addresses each individual directly. It distinguishes between those called to physically go to foreign fields and those who participate by proxy through financial support and prayer. The speaker emphasizes that while not everyone is called to be...

The sermon distinguishes between the judgment seat of Christ for believers and the great white throne judgment for unbelievers, emphasizing that Christians are judged based on their works rather than their sins. It explains that while all sin is erased through Christ's sacrifice, believers will appear before Christ to receive rewards or suffer loss depending on the eternal value of their actions....

The sermon emphasizes the universal reality of sin and God's desire for all people to repent, culminating in the command to preach the gospel to every creature. It contrasts the eternal separation from God in hell with the joy of eternal life in Christ, urging believers to recognize the urgency of sharing this message. The speaker illustrates this duty through a personal testimony of pioneering ev...

The sermon emphasizes God's universal desire for the salvation of all people, contrasting this with theological views that limit redemption to a preselected elect. By examining key passages such as 2 Peter 3:9 and John 3:16, the message asserts that Christ died for everyone and that no one is excluded from repentance. The speaker argues that divine foreknowledge does not negate human free will but...

This sermon explores the theological concept of 'all' within Scripture, focusing on the substitutionary atonement where God laid the iniquity of humanity upon Jesus Christ. Drawing primarily from Isaiah 53:6 and Romans 3:23, the message emphasizes that while all have sinned, Christ took the penalty for every sin, past, present, and future, to provide eternal life. The preacher contrasts this gift...

The sermon centers on the biblical truth that all humanity is a sinner, emphasizing that no one can claim righteousness before God. By examining key passages such as Romans 3:23 and Isaiah 53:6, the message establishes that everyone falls short of God's glory and requires salvation. The preacher illustrates this universal need for redemption through personal missionary experiences, including an en...

The sermon emphasizes the Bible as a divine standard and weapon against spiritual opposition, drawing primarily from Ephesians 6:17. It warns against the danger of misquoting or omitting Scripture, using Satan's temptation of Jesus in Luke 4 as a cautionary example. The speaker illustrates how God's Word acts as light that dispels darkness, enabling believers to navigate life and share the gospel...

The sermon emphasizes the necessity of relying on the shield of faith to withstand spiritual attacks, drawing primarily from Ephesians 6 and Hebrews 11. It strongly critiques the prosperity gospel by highlighting that biblical heroes of faith often endured suffering, persecution, and illness rather than material blessing or physical healing. The speaker clarifies that Jesus' earthly healings fulfi...

The sermon emphasizes the blood of Jesus Christ as a divine standard that believers can rely upon when facing spiritual opposition and global turmoil. It traces the theological significance of this sacrifice from the Old Testament sacrificial system to its fulfillment in the New Testament, highlighting that forgiveness and redemption are solely achieved through His shed blood. The speaker connects...

The sermon contrasts the protective role of angels with the superior indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in believers. It explains that upon salvation, the Holy Spirit takes residence within the believer to convict them of sin, guide their steps, and provide spiritual protection against evil. The message emphasizes that while Christians may struggle with their carnal nature, they possess eterna...

The sermon explores the spiritual reality of angelic beings as divine standards raised by God to protect believers against the overwhelming floods of evil and despair. Drawing primarily from Isaiah 59:19 and the narrative of Elisha in 2 Kings 6, the message emphasizes that faithful Christians are surrounded by a vast heavenly host assigned to minister to them. The preacher contrasts the visible th...