Gentiles

183: Rescuing Lost Sheep (Walking with Jesus Series: #044: Matt. 10:1-25, 34-36)

Christ commissioned His twelve disciples to urge “the lost sheep of Israel” to repent and return to fellowship with Jehovah God. Pastor Hollandsworth explains that we are also to be rescuing lost sheep, helping other believers prepare for the Judgment Seat by confessing sins and living uprightly. Those who endure in this, despite persecution, will be saved (rewarded at the Bema).

150: A Foretaste of Glory (Walking with Jesus Series #016: Matt. 5:1-12)

Is the Sermon on the Mount evangelistic, or related to matters of sanctification? Is it applicable to church-age believers, or was it merely for the first century Jews? Pastor Hollandsworth discusses the errors of interpretation in this great teaching of Jesus and explains the purpose of the Sermon. He also describes the Beatitudes and the promises of reward.

148: A Man Like No Other (Walking with Jesus Series #014: Luke 4:31-44)

Christ’s healing ministry – including exorcisms – not only confirmed His authority as the Son of God, but also pointed to the Messianic kingdom. Pastor Hollandsworth shows the connection between miracles and the kingdom, defines the “gospel of the kingdom,” and explains the origin of demons.

049: Where Are Lazarus and Dives? (Part 2)

Why is the rich man rich? Why is the poor man poor? When taken literally, the story of the rich man and Lazarus does not sufficiently answer why the two men are sent to Heaven and Hell. Nothing is said about their behavior or relationship with God. Pastor Hollandsworth applies a parabolic meaning to the story and explains Christ’s use of symbolism in rebuking the Pharisees.