James K Boswell

ID 53208Mar 11, 1970

Christians are temples of the Holy Spirit, bought with a price and belonging to God, which calls for respecting His presence and power within. It emphasizes that our bodies, including our hands, are to be consecrated and dedicated to God's service, not just in grand ministries but in everyday tasks. By yielding our lives to the indwelling Spirit, we are empowered to live the Christian life, recognizing that true Christian living is not by our own effort but by His life within us. The message concludes by urging believers to willingly offer their entire selves—mind, eyes, ears, hands, and feet—to God's purposes, recognizing that this service is personal, pressing, possible, precious, practical, present, and paramount, all for His glory.

ID 53206Mar 10, 1970

A Christian's mind, when stayed on God, experiences perfect peace and sound thinking, as evidenced by the Apostle Paul's teachings and personal experiences. The sermon emphasizes that true peace comes not from external circumstances but from an internal focus on Christ, contrasting this with the turmoil caused by unaddressed hatred and guilt. It highlights the transformative power of love, particularly God's love, in casting out fear and renewing the mind, urging believers to present themselves as living sacrifices and to continually renew their minds through Christ's example and the Holy Spirit's power.

ID 53204Mar 10, 1970

A Christian is a temple of the Holy Spirit, a truth illuminated by 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. The sermon emphasizes three aspects of this indwelling: recognizing the Spirit's presence, respecting His person, and receiving His power. This involves anointing our hearing for His voice, our hands for His service, and our walk for His guidance. It is a sin not to be filled with the Spirit, which manifests in speaking to one another in psalms and hymns, giving thanks, and submitting to one another. Furthermore, our eyes, as part of this temple, must be directed towards Jesus, as vision without mission is merely visionary, and mission without vision is drudgery. Ultimately, the Christian life is about allowing the indwelling Spirit to energize our service and direct our gaze towards Christ, leading to definite action and the evangelization of the world.

ID 53203Mar 9, 1970

A Christian is a temple of the Holy Ghost, and believers are not their own but belong to God who bought them with a price. This truth is revealed through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, who came after Christ's ascension to dwell within believers and build His church. Recognizing this indwelling presence transforms one's life, leading to a desire to glorify God in body and spirit, presenting oneself as a living sacrifice. The sermon emphasizes that this realization is not merely doctrinal but a life-altering revelation, urging believers to surrender their entire being to the Holy Spirit's control.

ID 53202Mar 5, 1970

A Christian is redeemed, a child of God, and a nearer of God, with a ransom paid for their redemption. The sermon emphasizes that God delights in His people, calling them by name and declaring them as His own, offering protection through trials like water and fire. This redemption is not with silver or gold, but by the precious blood of Jesus Christ, establishing a vital relationship and God's responsibility to care for His redeemed. The reason for this is that believers are precious in God's sight, loved unconditionally, and created for His glory to show forth His praise.

ID 53201Mar 5, 1970

A Christian is one who has been redeemed, not by silver or gold, but by the precious blood of Jesus Christ, as highlighted in Ephesians 1. This redemption involves ransom, emancipation, deliverance, elevation, and enrichment, bringing believers into a position of immense spiritual riches and security in Christ. The sermon emphasizes that believers are sealed by the Holy Spirit, marking them as God's possession, and are the delight of God, possessing eternal redemption and an inheritance in glory. The core lesson is that believers are not merely forgiven but are profoundly enriched and eternally secured through Christ's sacrifice, urging them to live in the reality of these spiritual possessions.

ID 53200Mar 4, 1970

A Christian is one who has been redeemed, meaning set free at a price. This redemption is accomplished through the ransom Christ paid with his own blood, as highlighted in 1 Timothy 2:6. This act of redemption brings emancipation, liberating believers from the bondage of sin and Satan, as described in Romans 6:22. Furthermore, redemption signifies deliverance, meaning believers are freed from sin's penalty, are being freed from its power, and will ultimately be freed from its presence. This redemption results in elevation, raising believers to sit with Christ in heavenly places, as stated in Ephesians 1:6, and bestowing upon them the power of the risen Lord.

ID 53163Mar 3, 1970

A Christian is a child of God, born again by faith in Christ Jesus, and this new life brings possession of eternal life, freedom from condemnation, and passage from spiritual death to life. This spiritual life is characterized by a desire for worship in spirit and truth, enabled by the indwelling Holy Spirit, and it requires instruction through the Holy Scriptures. The Word of God is presented as the essential tool for spiritual growth, providing ability, authenticity, and the ultimate aim of making believers mature and fully equipped for good works, urging believers to search, study, and obey its teachings.

ID 53162Mar 1, 1970

A Christian is defined not by external actions or religious affiliation, but by having Christ living within. This internal reality is the core of Christian identity, distinguishing it from mere outward observance or cultural association. True Christianity involves a personal reception of Jesus Christ, leading to a spiritual rebirth and the capacity to know God. This transformation results in a life that reflects the indwelling Christ, enabling believers to live according to God's will and inherit eternal life.

ID 53129Aug 27, 1975

The union of Christ and the Church is presented as a profound and multifaceted relationship, encompassing support, life, affection, guardianship, and sustenance. Christ is the foundation and architect of the Church, which is composed of living stones built upon Him. As the head of the body, Christ sustains the Church, with His life flowing through its members. The Church is also depicted as the bride of Christ, cherished and cleansed by Him, awaiting His glorious presentation. Furthermore, Christ acts as the good shepherd, providing for and protecting His sheep, and as the vine, from which believers, as branches, draw life and bear fruit. This intimate connection ensures that believers share in Christ's life, experiencing His presence and power daily.

ID 53128Aug 26, 1975

Jesus' words in John 14 offer comfort and assurance to troubled hearts, emphasizing a new revelation, a new road, a new relationship, a new resident, and a new rule. The sermon highlights that God's promises, like His presence through trials and His ultimate return, are rooted in His unchanging love and the preciousness of believers to Him. By drawing on Old Testament examples like the Red Sea crossing and the fiery furnace, the message illustrates God's faithfulness in preserving His people. The core lesson is that believers can trust in God's plan and presence, finding peace and security in their relationship with Him, especially through the indwelling Holy Spirit and the promise of Christ's return.

ID 53127Aug 24, 1975

Mary Magdalene's devotion to Jesus after his resurrection is presented as a model for believers. The sermon highlights her early morning visit to the empty tomb, her persistent search for Jesus, and her recognition of him despite her initial confusion. This deep love and devotion, contrasted with the disciples' departure, led to her being the first to see and be commissioned by the risen Christ. The message emphasizes that true transformation and a new life in Christ come from a heart overflowing with love and complete surrender, urging listeners to fall in love afresh with Jesus and experience his life-altering power.

ID 53126Mar 2, 1972

God's people are a unique and shielded people, set apart by their birth from God, their heavenly citizenship, and their intimate companionship with the Trinity. This uniqueness stems from being God's special possession, beyond the ordinary, and possessing a new nature, energy, and will through Christ. As a result, believers are distinguished from the world, destined for eternity with Christ, and complete in Him, finding their identity and sufficiency in His presence. The sermon emphasizes that this divine enablement provides strength, peace, and a transformed life, ultimately magnifying Christ and attracting others to Him.

ID 53125Feb 27, 1972

Jesus Christ is presented as the indispensable, inexhaustible, and incomparable Son of God, whose power and love are unmatched. The sermon emphasizes that Christ is the Creator and sustainer of all things, the giver of life, and the ultimate judge. It highlights his sinless life, his atoning sacrifice as the ransom for humanity's sins, and the inexhaustible supply of grace and power available through him. The message concludes by urging listeners to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior, emphasizing that he is inescapable and offers true peace, power, and eternal life.

ID 52225Feb 27, 1972

The central claim in the passage is that one's destiny hinges on their personal answer to the question, "What think ye of Christ?" The sermon explores Christ's identity through biblical passages, emphasizing his virgin birth, sinless life, power over creation, disease, demons, and death, and his atoning sacrifice. It argues that a true understanding of Christ's divinity and humanity is essential for salvation. The message concludes by urging listeners to place their trust in Christ, who is alive forevermore and will return, and to dedicate their lives to him.