Redemption Bible Chapel Sermon Podcast: Recent Episodes
Redemption Bible Chapel
The audio podcast for each week's sermon at Redemption Bible Chapel in London Ontario. Our Mission is to Glorify God through the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), in the spirit of the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-39).
Our Need (vv. 1-3)
The Depth of Our Need (vv. 1-2)
The Breadth of Our Need (v. 3)
God’s Provision (vv. 4-10)
God Initiates This Provision (v.4-6)
God’s Means of This Provision (vv. 8-9)
God’s Goal for This Provision (v. 7, 10)
Past Subjection (v. 20)
Future Liberation (v. 21)
Present Application (vv. 19, 22)
Our Response (vv. 23-30)
Fear and Discouragement (vv. 1-5a)
God Supplies for us in our Brokenness (vv. 5b-8)
God Counsels us in our Confusion (vv.9-14)
God Comforts with the Truth of His Word (vv. 15-18)
Indwelling Grace (v. 14a)
Visible Grace (v. 14b)
Abundant Grace (vv. 15-16)
Hidden Grace (vv. 17-18)
God’s Grace Produces Transformation (vv. 11-14)
The Transformation of Salvation (v. 11)
The Transformation of Sanctification (vv. 12-14)
God’s Grace Empowers Mission (v. 15)
The Angel Gives Witness (vv. 6-7)
The Apostle Gives Witness (vv. 8-11)
The Almighty Gives Witness (vv. 12-21)
The New Heaven and New Earth: Amazing and Awesome (21:9-21)
The Family of God: A Precious Possession (vv. 9-11)
The Family of God: A Protected Possession (vv. 12-21)
The New Heaven and New Earth: Radiant and Righteous (21:22-27)
The New Heaven and New Earth: Renewed and Restored (22:1-5)
New Heaven and Earth (v. 1)
New Relationship with God (vv. 2-3)
New Reality for Believers (vv. 4-8)
What’s Essential?
On judgment day… (v.11)
Every person who ever lived… (v.12)
Will be condemned by the record of their lives… (v.12-15)
Except for those redeemed by God’s merciful love (v.15)
Because judgment is certain, faith in Christ is essential.
The Temporal, Partial Binding of Satan (vv. 1-3)
The Reigning and Ruling of the Saints (vv. 4-6)
The Final Judgement of Jesus (vv. 7-10)
Two acts of judgement by our Jesus (vv. 17-21)
Fourteen attributes describing our Jesus (vv. 11-16)
The Kingdom of this World and Its Rejection of God
A Reminder of Judgement on the Worldly Kingdom (vv. 1-3)
The Rightness of Judgement on the Worldly Kingdom (vv. 4-20)
The Relentless Nature of Judgement on the Worldly Kingdom (vv. 21-24)
The Contrast of Two Kingdoms – Which Are You Part Of?
Living for the here and now?
Who is the seductive prostitute? (vv.1-6, 15, 18)
Who is the impressive beast? (vv.7-13)
What happens to the beast? (v.14a)
What happens to the prostitute? (vv.16-17)
What happens to the resisters? (v.14b)
The Introduction (15:1)
The Victory Song of God’s Great Salvation (15:2-4)
The Victory Song of God’s Great Justice (15:5 – 16:11)
The Victory Song of God’s Great Promise (16:12-21)
Ignoring Reality?
Be Warned: Final Punishment is Inevitable (14:14-16)
Be Warned: Final Punishment is Severe (14:17-20)
Receive Salvation from Wrath in the Gospel
Face Reality with Repentance, Faith, and Compassion
God’s intimate care for His people (vv. 1-5).
God’s invitational call for all people (vv. 6-13).
Governmental Powers Opposing God’s Kingdom (vv. 1-10)
Religious Powers Opposing God’s Kingdom (vv. 11-15)
Human Powers Opposing God’s Kingdom (vv. 16-18)
The Culmination of God’s Plan (vv. 14-15)
The Prayer of God’s People (vv. 16-18)
The Reminder of God’s Faithful Judgment (v. 19)
The Temple: Safe in the Chaos (vv. 1-2)
The Witnesses: Following Christ in Powerful Gospel Ministry (vv. 3-6)
The Opposition: Following Christ in Death (vv. 7-10)
The Vindication: Following Christ in His Resurrection (vv. 11-13)
God’s Divine Messenger (vv. 1-3)
God’s Divine Restriction (v. 4)
God’s Divine Warning (vv. 5-7)
God’s Divine Word (vv. 8-11)
Woe to us! (8:13)
The pain caused by demonic beings on planet earth ( 9:1-12)
The death caused by demonic beings on planet earth (9:13-19)
The hard hearted rejection by beings on planet earth (9:20-21)
Is prayer a waste of time?
Hear the silence of heaven (v.1-2)
Hear the prayers in heaven (v.3-4)
Hear the judgment from heaven (v.5)
Who Can Stand? (6:17)
Sealed Servants (7:1-8)
A Great Multitude and a Greater God (7:9-17)
A World Plagued by War, Hatred, Suffering, and Death (vv. 1-8).
A Promise to Trust when Damaged by this World (vv. 9-11).
A Reminder of the Coming Judgment on this World (vv. 12-17).
Weep no more, behold the Lion (vv. 1-5)
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain for us (vv. 6-10)
Loud voices of worship to our God (vv. 11-14)
The door to heaven opens (vv. 1-2a).
The transcendence of heaven is revealed (vv. 2b-8a).
The song of heaven – verse 1 (vv. 8b-9).
The song of heaven – verse 2 (vv. 10-11).
John tells us he is writing the letter for the church.
No rapture is mentioned anywhere in Revelation.
God’s people, at times, do come under wrath.
All through the Revelation, there are God’s people present – believers… not the church?
The rapture happens at the same time as the full return of Jesus and the end of the age.
Need Some Shaking?
Beware Spiritual Apathy (v.14-17)
Be Zealous (v.18-20)
Be Lifted Up (v.21-22)
The Sovereign Lord Knows (vv. 7-8a)
The Sovereign Lord Acts (vv. 8b-10)
Behold He Opens a Door of Access (v. 8b)
Behold He Makes Enemies Bow (v. 9)
Behold He Keeps His Own Faithful (v. 10)
The Sovereign Lord Promises (vv. 11-13)
Hope: I Am Coming Soon For You (v. 11)
Purpose: I Will Make You Significant in My Kingdom (v. 12a)
Security: I Will Mark You as My Own (vv. 12b-13)
A Reputation with Others (v. 1a)
A Reality with Jesus (v. 1b)
An Unhealthy Reality (vv. 2-3a)
A Warning to Create a New Reality (v. 3b)
A Remnant of Faithfulness (v. 4)
A Reward for Faithfulness (vv. 5-6)
A Message from the One Who Knows (v. 18)
You Are a Church Which is Serving Well (v. 19)
You Are a Church Which is Tolerating Sin (vv. 20-23)
You Are a Church Which Needs to Hold Fast (vv. 24-25)
You Are a Church With a Promised Reward (vv. 26-29)
The Word has spoken: (v. 12)
I know… (v. 13)
But I have a few things against you… (vv. 14-15)
Therefore, repent and conquer… (vv. 16-17)
Under Pressure?
Meet a church under pressure.
Hear how Jesus helps under pressure.
Faithfulness under pressure comes from confidence in the power and promises of Jesus.
Be faithful, whatever the cost.
Pray for the faith of our persecuted church family.
The Recipient
The Sender
The Insight
The Commendation
The Correction
The Exhortation
The Invitation
The Promise
John, an Earthly Man with a Heavenly Commission (vv. 9-11a, 19)
Jesus the Heavenly Commander with an Earthly Connection (vv. 12-18)
Seven Earthly Churches receive Heavenly Commands (vv. 11b, 20)
The Revelation of Jesus Christ (vv. 1-2)
From the Father
Through Jesus the Son
Through and angel
Through John
A Revelation with a Blessing Promised (v. 3)
To those who read
To those who hear
To those who obey
A Revelation of Grace and Peace (vv. 4-8)
To the seven churches in Asia and beyond
Grace to you – why?
Peace to you – why?
From Jesus
1 - John 5:28-29
2 - 2 Thessalonians 4:13-18
3 - 1 Corinthians 15:22-28
4 - 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
1 - John 5:28-29
2 - 2 Thessalonians 4:13-18
3 - 1 Corinthians 15:22-28
4 - 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
The heart motive behind church planting (vv. 35-36).
The need for church planting (v. 37a).
The problem with church planting (v. 37b).
The answer to church planting (v. 38).
The Setting: Your Life is a Stewardship (vv. 14-15, 19)
The Response: What You Do with it Matters (vv. 16-18)
The Judgement: You Will be Held Accountable (vv. 20-30)
What’s Not Going to Change
Unchanging Claim: Jesus is in charge of everything (18)
Unchanging Command: Every believer’s mission is to help multiply disciples of Jesus (19-20)
Unchanging Commitment: Jesus is faithful to his church (20)
Multiply Disciples: Who and How?
Overwhelmed with Sin: Are You? (vv. 1-3)
Overjoyed with Forgiveness: Are You? (v. 4)
Overanxious with Waiting: Are You? (vv. 5-6)
Overflowing with Trust: Are You? (vv. 7-8)
Stanza 1 – A Cry to the Sacred Shepherd - 80:1-3
Stanza 2 – A Cry to the Almighty Authority - 80:4-7
Stanza 3 – A Cry to the Glorious Gardener - 80:8-19
A heart crushed by oppression (vv.1-8)
Inflicted by an enemies’ wicked deeds (vv. 9-11)
A heart crushed by betrayal (vv.12-14)
nflicted by a friend’s evil deeds (vv.15)
A heart crushed by warfare (vv.16-19)
Inflicted by a companion’s intentional deception (vv.20-21)
A heart turned in trust to God (vv. 22-23)
Turn : Turning to our eternal sovereign Lord (vv. 1-2).
Question 1: Why are we so frail and temporary (vv. 3-6)?
Question 2: Why are we so sinful and under wrath (vv. 7-11)?
Ask: Lord teach us to live in wisdom and humility (vv. 12-13).
Trust: Trusting in God’s goodness (vv. 14-17).
Turn and Question: Crying Out in Confusion (vv. 1-2)
Ask: Looking for Clarity in Confusion (vv. 3-4)
Trust: Confidence Amid Confusion (vv. 5-6)
The Humbling (vv. 1-20)
Look Up (vv. 21-39)
Repentance and Sorrow (vv. 40-54)
Look Up and See Mercy (vv. 55-66)
David’s Crisis (vv. 1-2)
David’s Confidence (vv. 3-4)
David’s Transformation (vv. 5-6)
David’s Expectation (vv. 7-8)
Lament psalms are prayers in pain that lead to trust
Psalms 42-43 show us how to pray when we suffer
First, talk to God about your suffering
Second, talk to yourself about God
Preach the gospel to yourself
Some Basics About Biblical Lament
Turn: Cry Out to God in Your Pain (vv. 1-3)
Question: Where is God in This Pain? (vv. 4-10)
Ask: Turn Your Mind to Who God Is (vv. 11-15)
Trust: Putting Your Faith in the God of Creation (vv. 16-20)
Our promised inheritance comes by faith not law (v. 13).
Why the law won’t help us (vv. 14-15).
Why faith is our hope (vv. 16-22).
Do YOU have faith in God’s promise? (vv. 23-25).
Who can be saved ? (v. 9a)
How are they saved? (vv. 9b-10)
What are those spiritual rituals all about?(vv. 11-12)
Who can be saved ? (v. 9a)
How are they saved? (vv. 9b-10)
What are those spiritual rituals all about?(vv. 11-12)
Boasting at the banquet?
Justification has always been by faith (4:1-3)
Justification is a gift (4:4-5)
Justification is a change of status (4:6-8)
Justification lets you live for God with honesty and boldness
When Bad Things Happen (vv. 15-18)
Not Seeing, But Believing (vv. 19-21)
Pressing On With the Lord (vv. 22-26)
The Reality of Death (49:29a, 33)
The Necessity of a Funeral (49:29b-32, 50:2-9, 12-14)
The Experience of Grieving (50:1, 3b, 10-11)
Spiritual Leadership Shapes Generations (vv. 1-4)
Character Has Consequences (vv. 5-7)
God’s Sovereignty Secures Our Hope (vv. 8-12)
The Contrast of Powers: Pharaoh (vv. 1-6)
The Contrast of Powers: Jacob (vv. 7-10)
The Contrast of Powers: Joseph (vv. 11-26)
The Contrast of Powers: God (vv. 27-31)
God will destabilize His sheep as we step out in faith (v. 1)
God will demonstrate His care as we step out in faith (vv. 2-4)
God will display His glory as we step out in faith (vv. 5-27)
God will deploy His resources as we step out in faith (vv. 28-34)
God will destabilize His sheep as we step out in faith (v. 1)
God will demonstrate His care as we step out in faith (vv. 2-4)
God will display His glory as we step out in faith (vv. 5-27)
God will deploy His resources as we step out in faith (vv. 28-34)
Christ’s desire to make Himself known to us (vv. 1-5a).
The truth of God is foundation for a heart of forgiveness (vv. 5b-8).
Christ’s desire for us to come near to Him (vv. 9-24).
This good news seems unbelievable (vv. 25-28).
Looking for change?
The trap is set (1-16)
God chastens those he chooses (Hebrews 12:6)
God changes those he chooses (17-34)
God changes those he chooses… into people who love other sacrificially (Romans 8:29; John 15:13)
God initiates the pursuit (vv. 1-5)
Hardened hearts and minds require an aggressive approach (vv. 6-17)
Often natural and artificial consequences are needed (vv. 18-28)
Letting the gift of guilt do its work (vv. 29-38)
God initiates the pursuit (vv. 1-5)
Hardened hearts and minds require an aggressive approach (vv. 6-17)
Often natural and artificial consequences are needed (vv. 18-28)
Letting the gift of guilt do its work (vv. 29-38)
When you are in the pit (v. 1a).
Don’t forget God hasn’t forgotten (vv. 1b-8).
He reminds us that He is still in control (vv. 9-36).
God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble (vv. 37-45).
God will always fulfill His promises, you can count on Him (vv. 46-57).
Tested by the Word and Serving Others (vv. 1-4)
Tested by the Word and Walking with God (vv. 5-8)
Tested by the Word and Trusting the Word (vv. 9-19)
Tested by the Word to Trust God’s Timing and Not Lose Hope (vv. 20-23)
Call to praise or give thanks (v. 1).
Cause for praise or thanks (vv. 2-9).
General cause for thanks (vv. 2-4).
Specific causes for thanks (vv. 5-9).
Conclusion of praise or thanks (v. 10).
Eight Areas of Thankfulness:
God’s provision in our start-up.
Fruitful ministries.
Our hard seasons.
Our leaders.
Our congregation – you.
For Harvest and GCC.
For my family.
For our future.
Where is God in our troubles?
God is with his people when work feels like slavery (1-6)
God is with his people when harassed by sexual temptation (6-12)
God is with his people when wrongfully imprisoned (13-23)
In Christ, God is with his people in hard places bringing about his loving purposes (v.21)
When we go our own way, we compound sin (vv. 1-11).
What we do reveals our character (vv. 12-19).
We self-justify and condemn others so quickly (vv. 20-26).
God still fulfills His will through His great grace (vv. 27-30).
Look at Jacob’s Sons (v.2)
Look out for Favouritism (v.3-4)
Look for God’s Plans (v.5-17)
Look away from Hatred (v.18-36)
Take a Second Look at Jesus the Son of God
The brothers start out with the same opportunities (vv. 1-5)
Esau pursues the pleasures of this world (vv. 6-14)
Esau sees early and abundant success. (vv. 15-43)
But this is not the end of the story.
The Prerequisite of God (vv. 1-4).
The Provision of God (vv. 5-8).
The Promise of God (vv. 9-15).
The Problems from God (vv. 16-22).
The Potential with God (vv. 22-29).
Don’t live in the wrong place (v.1).
Young people, be careful who you connect with (v. 1).
We live in a wicked world (vv. 2-4, 8-12).
Christians can also act wickedly (vv. 13-29).
Fathers, take proper leadership in your home (vv. 1, 5-7, 30-31).
When Fear of Man Informs our Plans and Challenges our Trust in God (vv. 1b-3).
When Fear of Man Blinds us to the Beauty of God at Work (vv. 4-11).
When Fear of Man Overpowers the Invitation of God to Dwell with Him (vv. 12-20).
Resolute Grace: God was Purposeful, as He battled for Jacob’s soul.
Ruthless Grace: God was Persistent, He will not fail.
Renewing Grace: God was Purifying, changing Jacob’s character.
Reforming Grace: God was Painful, as He wrecked Jacob.
Man Works, God Rules (30:25-43)
Man Worries, God Rules (31:1-21)
Man Wants, God Rules (31:22-35)
Man Wagers, God Rules (31:36-55)
The Desire for Love and Self Interest (29:31-35)
The Desire for Purpose and Ease (30:1-8)
The Desire for Vindication and Approval (30:9-21)
God Remembered Rachel (30:22-24)
The Absence of Character (vv. 1-8)
The Assessment of Character (vv. 9-30)
The Cost of Poor Character (vv. 21-30)
The Absence of Character (vv. 1-8)
The Assessment of Character (vv. 9-30)
The Cost of Poor Character (vv. 21-30)
Jacob is an unlikely person for God’s blessing (27:41-28:9)
Jacob is in an unlikely place for God’s blessing (28:10-11)
But, unlikely people in unlikely places have access to God (28:12-17)
God meets Jacob where he’s at (28:16-22)
Today, unlikely people in unlikely places have access to God in Christ (John 1:51)
Isaac the Sinner (vv. 1-4)
Rebekah the Sinner (vv. 5-17)
Jacob the Sinner (vv. 18-29)
Esau the Sinner (vv. 26:34-35, 27:30-40)
Promise and God’s Presence (vv. 1-5)
Sin and God’s Presence (vv. 6-16)
Conflict and God’s Presence (vv. 17-22)
Comfort and God’s Presence (vv. 23-25)
Peace and God’s Presence (vv. 26-35)
God is sovereign over all the everyday aspects of our lives (vv. 19-21).
God is sovereign over all the extraordinary aspects of our lives (vv. 22-26).
God is sovereign over all the fleshly aspects of our lives (vv. 27-34).
The Faithfulness of God (vv. 1-6)
The Blessing of God (vv. 7-11)
The Word of God (vv. 12-18)
Faith Requires a Willingness to Try (vv. 1-9)
Faith Requires a Willingness to Work (vv. 10-61)
Faith Requires a Willingness to Risk (vv. 57-67)
Faith Requires a Willingness to Try (vv. 1-9)
Faith Requires a Willingness to Work (vv. 10-61)
Faith Requires a Willingness to Risk (vv. 57-67)
There is a time to be born (v. 1)
There is a time to die (v. 2a)
There is a time to mourn (v. 2b)
There is a time to trust God for the future (vv. 3-20)
The Offering up of Abraham’s Son (vv. 1-10)
The Offering up of the Ram (vv. 11-13)
The Offering up of God’s Son (vv. 14-24)
Conviction of sin is the work of the Spirit (vv. 1-9).
From grieving… to great rejoicing (vv. 9-12).
The joy of the Lord is your strength (v. 12).
Dependence gives us confidence to courageously walk in God’s truth.
Walking with God means having the courage to…
Prayers of Praise, Devotion, Confession, and Petition (1:5-11)
Prayers in the Moment (2:4)
Prayer When Facing Opposition from Others (4:4-5; 6:14)
Dependence Keeps the Glory Where it Should Be (6:16)
Follow God’s Teaching (vv. 1-4)
Trust God’s Word (vv. 4-6)
Fear God’s Way (vv. 7-8)
Imitate God’s Character (vv. 9-10)
Submit to God’s Discipline (vv. 11-12)
Application: How to Apply God’s Word to Everyday Life
The Protection of Abiding in Christ (vv. 1-4)
The Foolishness of Getting Close to Sin (vv. 5-9)
The Lure of Temptation (vv. 10-21)
The “Sudden” Fall Into Sin (v. 22)
The Inevitable Result of Sin (vv. 22-23)
The Importance of the Little Things (vv. 24-27)
This is God’s Story
Reject Passivity: Refuse to allow your desires and insecurities to keep you from living for the glory of God (v. 1:11)
Accept Responsibility: Understand the purposes of GOD and step into what He has given you to do (v. 6:3)
1a. The Reality: The Power Belongs to God (v. 7)
1b. The Struggle: We Often Show Ourselves as Strong (v. 7)
1c. The Remedy: Trust in God’s Power (v. 7)
2a. The Reality: Our Struggle is Real and Spiritual (vv. 8-12)
2b. The Struggle: We Often Can’t See the End (vv. 8-12)
2c. The Remedy: Trust in God’s Purposes (vv. 8-12)
3a. The Reality: God Has Already Won (vv. 13-15)
3b. The Struggle: We Often Act as if the Outcome Depends on Us (vv. 13-15)
3c. The Remedy: Trust in God’s Sovereignty (vv. 13-15)
4a. The Reality: God’s Plan will Happen in His Time (vv. 16-18)
4b. The Struggle: We Often want Results Now (vv. 16-18)
4c. The Remedy: Trust in God’s Way (vv. 16-18)
We must obey God’s law to be right with Him.
We can’t obey God’s law.
We must obey God’s law in the person of a mediator.
We become one with the mediator through faith.
God accepts the mediator’s death as if it were ours.
God accepts the mediator’s obedience as if it were ours.
God justifies us.
God’s Word Enlightens the Eyes
Example: Anger
God’s Word Endures Forever
Example: Fear of Man
God’s Word is Righteous Altogether
Example: Anxiety
God’s Word Enlightens the Eyes
Example: Anger
God’s Word Endures Forever
Example: Fear of Man
God’s Word is Righteous Altogether
Example: Anxiety
Reviving the Soul
Example: Forgiving
Example: Shame
Making Wise the Simple
Example: Honouring God
Example: Trusting God
Rejoicing the Heart
Example: Discouragement
Recognize the Significance of God's Word
Celebrate the Nature of God's Word
Embrace the Benefits of God's Word
Appreciate the Value of God's Word
Our Natural State (vv. 1-3)
What a Secular Worldview Believes
What a Biblical Worldview Proclaims
Our Regenerate State (vv. 4-7)
What a Secular Worldview Believes
What a Biblical Worldview Proclaims
When Challenges Come (vv. 8-10)
What a Secular Worldview Believes
What a Biblical Worldview Proclaims
What the Bible says about what I am (Biblical worldview).
What the world says about what I am (Secular worldview).
Why this matters.
Main Points:
IF you have been raised with Christ THEN:
Seek Jesus (v. 1b)
And Him Alone (vv. 2-4)
Mortify your Flesh (vv. 5-7)
Put Off the Old Life (vv. 8-11)
Put On Your New Life (vv. 12-14)
Let Christ Rule in Your Affections (v. 15)
Let the Word of Christ Rule in your Living (v. 16)
Do All for God’s Glory (v. 17)
Application:
Ensure you don’t have a syncretistic worldview.
Trust in God’s Word in all areas of your life.
View problems, trials, and suffering Biblically.
Raise your children to have a Biblical worldview.
Think Biblically about death and the afterlife.
What is a worldview?
What a secular worldview is at its core.
What a secular worldview looks like in our society.
God’s Word is Always Trustworthy (vv. 1-7)
Man’s Actions are Often Selfish (vv. 8-14)
God’s Grace is Constantly Surprising (vv. 15-21)
10 Realities that set in when we begin to doubt God in unbelief:
We make God Smaller and less powerful than He is (v. 1)
We think more of ourselves than we should (v. 2)
We think less of others than we should (v. 2)
We think less of others than we should (vv. 2-7)
We think our problems are bigger than they really are (vv. 8-11)
We start to excuse our sin (vv. 12-13)
We see God’s grace, despite our sin (vv. 14-16)
We see our sin and God’s grace on others round us (vv. 17-18)
We see God still use us as witnesses to those around us (Genesis 21:22)
We see our faith grow in understanding of who God is (Genesis 21:23-34)
10 Realities that set in when we begin to doubt God in unbelief:
We make God Smaller and less powerful than He is (v. 1)
We think more of ourselves than we should (v. 2)
We think less of others than we should (v. 2)
We think less of others than we should (vv. 2-7)
We think our problems are bigger than they really are (vv. 8-11)
We start to excuse our sin (vv. 12-13)
We see God’s grace, despite our sin (vv. 14-16)
We see our sin and God’s grace on others round us (vv. 17-18)
We see God still use us as witnesses to those around us (Genesis 21:22)
We see our faith grow in understanding of who God is (Genesis 21:23-34)
Strong faith believes the best (18:16-33)
Weak faith will lead you to sin (19:1-11)
Weak faith will continually lure you back to sin (19:12-22)
Faith is God’s conduit of grace (19:23-29)
Faith does not mean we don’t sin or fail (19:30-38)
Are God’s promises too good to be true?
Hear the guarantee of God’s promises (17:15-21)
See the wonder of God’s promises (18:1-15)
May your unbelief turn to faith (21:5-7)
The Mystery of Being Born Again (John 3)
God’s Promise to Create a Multitude (Gen. 17:1-8)
See the Multitude of Nations Gathered to Jesus (Rev. 5:9)
God’s Requirement of a Sign of Devotion (Gen. 17:9-14, 22-27)
See People Devoted to Christ from the Heart (Rom. 2:29)
The mess we make when unbelief has its way (vv. 1-6).
The redeeming God who sees and hears us (vv. 7-16).
What is a covenant ?
How do the major covenants in Scripture relate and build?
What is the end or goal of the covenants?
Why should this matter to me?
What is a covenant ?
How do the major covenants in Scripture relate and build?
What is the end or goal of the covenants?
Why should this matter to me?
What if the vast majority of people in society are right?
The truth is contrary to what the majority believe!
What does the truth of Jesus’ resurrection mean for you?
Key question: What will you do with this essential truth?
How Did Jesus Prepare for Trouble?
Hear Jesus Pour Out His Heart.
Hear Jesus Talk to His Loving Father.
Hear Jesus Submit to His Father’s Will.
Entrust Yourself to God Through Christ Jesus.
Covenant Revealed (vv. 1-6)
God’s Comfort (v.1)
Abram’s Confusion (vv. 2-3)
God’s Confirmation (vv. 4-5)
Abram’s Conviction (v. 6)
Covenant Ratified (vv. 1-21)
God’s Pledge (v. 7)
Abram’s Perplexity (v. 8)
Abram’s Preparation (vv. 9-12)
God’s Promise (vv. 13-21)
Anarchy rules, history proves it. (vv. 1-12)
God is still present, you can trust Him. (vv. 13-16)
You must choose, who you will trust? (vv. 17-24)
Anarchy rules, history proves it. (vv. 1-12)
God is still present, you can trust Him. (vv. 13-16)
You must choose, who you will trust? (vv. 17-24)
Context
Storyline
Techniques
Purpose
Application
Trust God with your circumstances.
Refuse to be passive towards sin.
Rejoice that God is growing your faith.
Forgetting God?
Abram Begins Well (4-9)
God’s faithfulness to his promises is worth your obedience and worship.
Abram’s Plan Backfires (10-16)
God is faithful to his promises so do not forget him or trust your own resources.
Abram is Rescued (17-20)
Forgetting God has its consequences
God is more faithful than we deserve
Because God keeps his promises to imperfect followers, we must celebrate his faithfulness.
We are all sinners in need of grace (11:27-32).
God calls sinners for kingdom work (12:1).
God promises blessing for those who follow (12:2-3).
Faith is required to follow (12:4a).
Giving a Report of the Gospel (vv. 17-22)
Seeking to Persuade with the Gospel (vv. 23-28)
The Gospel is not Hindered (vv. 30-31)
God’s Will: Potential Suffering (vv. 18-19)
God’s Will: His Word (vv. 23-25)
God’s Will: Obedience (vv. 20-22)
We must be salt in this world! (v. 13)
We must be light in this world! (vv. 14-16)
How can we grow and ensure we are being faithful salt and light?
We must be salt in this world! (v. 13)
We must be light in this world! (vv. 14-16)
How can we grow and ensure we are being faithful salt and light?
The god of this age is the great deceiver.
The truth as laid down by God, as the foundation for all knowledge and life.
Satan has systematically attacked and sought to undermine God’s foundational work.
Jesus came to bring light, to reveal the lies and show us the truth.
There are many doubters of the truth (John 6:60-66)
But Jesus is the way of truth and salvation (John 6:67-69)
There are many doubters of the truth (John 6:60-66)
But Jesus is the way of truth and salvation (John 6:67-69)
God has spoken through His Son.
Jesus is the heir of all things.
Jesus is the creator of the world.
Jesus is the radiance and representation of the triune God.
Jesus upholds the universe by the word of His power.
Jesus makes purification for sins.
Jesus is the Power Source, So Pursue Him! (vv. 1-7)
With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility (vv. 8-11)
Ever have someone ask, “What good are Old Testament laws?”
Tell them, “Christ has come.”
Tell them, “Now, the Old Testament laws don't RULE over me.”
Tell them, “But, the Old Testament laws still REVEAL God to me.”
The Parable’s Particulars (v. 1-8)
The Parable’s Problem (vv. 9-12)
The Parable’s Purpose (vv. 13-16)
The Psalmist’s Question (v. 1)
The Psalmist’s Answer (v. 2)
The Psalmist’s Sermon (vv. 3-8)
The Maker of heaven and earth doesn’t sleep (vv. 3-4).
The Maker of heaven and earth doesn’t leave (vv. 5-6).
The Maker of heaven and earth doesn’t change (vv. 7-8).
God births us according to His mercy (vv. 3-4).
God guards us by His power (v. 5).
God tests us for His glory (vv. 6-7).
Our Response (vv. 8-9).
Our new character, walk, and talk in Christ Jesus (vv. 1-2).
Our old character, walk, and talk in self (v. 3).
What transformed us from our old to new life (vv. 4-6).
The ultimate result of this transformation (v. 7).
The Grace of God Appeared (vv. 11-14)
Jesus Came to Save (v. 11)
Jesus Came to Train (vv. 12-13)
Jesus Came to Give (v. 14)
Everyone Needs to Know (v. 15)
The Grace of God Appeared (vv. 11-14)
Jesus Came to Save (v. 11)
Jesus Came to Train (vv. 12-13)
Jesus Came to Give (v. 14)
Everyone Needs to Know (v. 15)
God’s Instruction to Titus Personally (v. 1)
God’s Instruction to Older Men (v. 2)
God’s Instruction to Older Women (v. 3)
God’s Instruction to Younger Women (vv. 4-5)
God’s Instruction to Younger Men (vv. 6-8)
God’s Instruction to Workers (vv. 9-10)
The Gospel has been Revealed (vv. 1a, 3)
The Gospel leads to Godliness (v. 1b)
The Gospel Hope (vv. 2-3)
Nothing affects you quite like loneliness.
Brace yourself for loneliness (vv. 9-16, 19-22).
Rejoice, the Lord is with you in your loneliness (vv. 17-18).
You must preach the Word because (vv.3-4):
People naturally won’t orient to the truth.
People naturally want what feels good to them.
People naturally embrace untruth
You must preach the Word because you are under authority, so (v. 5):
Think clearly.
Endure suffering.
Keep faith in the gospel.
Don’t quit.
You must preach the Word because I can’t (vv. 6-8):
My life and ministry is coming to an end.
My past is now all my past.
My time before my Judge is coming.
You must take preaching the Word seriously (v. 1)
You must actually preach the Word (v. 2a)
Preach… the Word
Preach the Word and never stop
Preach the hard parts of the Word
Preach the encouraging parts of the Word
Here is how you are to preach the Word (v. 2b)
You must take preaching the Word seriously (v. 1)
You must actually preach the Word (v. 2a)
Preach… the Word
Preach the Word and never stop
Preach the hard parts of the Word
Preach the encouraging parts of the Word
Here is how you are to preach the Word (v. 2b)
You have seen it as you followed me. (vv. 10-13)
Now it’s your turn, hold fast! (vv. 14-17)
You have seen it as you followed me. (vv. 10-13)
Now it’s your turn, hold fast! (vv. 14-17)
What To Do When You’re Being Pulled Away
Understand the Selfish Pull of our Times (3:1-5a, 6-7)
Resolve to Avoid the Suction (3:5b)
Live with Hope in God’s Truth (3:8-9)
What To Do When You’re Being Pulled Away
Understand the Selfish Pull of our Times (3:1-5a, 6-7)
Resolve to Avoid the Suction (3:5b)
Live with Hope in God’s Truth (3:8-9)
The Disciple’s Pursuit (v. 22)
The Disciple’s Character (vv. 23-25a)
The Disciple’s Heart (vv. 25b-26)
How Do We Know God Loves Us?
God is the Source and Definition of Love
Propitiation Needed because of God’s Wrath
Propitiation Completed by Jesus’ Sacrifice
God Promises Life Through Christ
Losing Heart?
Remember the victory of Jesus and His Word (vv. 8-9)
Endure persecution to bring about eternal glory (v. 10)
Discover the wonder of partnering with Jesus (vv. 11-13)
Resurrection faith enables Christians to endure harsh responses to the gospel without losing heart
Losing Heart?
Remember the victory of Jesus and His Word (vv. 8-9)
Endure persecution to bring about eternal glory (v. 10)
Discover the wonder of partnering with Jesus (vv. 11-13)
Resurrection faith enables Christians to endure harsh responses to the gospel without losing heart
Be Willing to Suffer for the Gospel (vv. 8-12)
Because through it, you received salvation (vv. 8-9a)
Because through it, you received Jesus (vv. 9b-10a)
Because through it, you received life (v. 10b)
Because through it, you received purpose (v. 11)
Because through it, you received hope (v. 12)
BE faithful to the Gospel (v. 13)
Be Protective of the Gospel (v. 14)
Guard the Deposit: Job Description
Avoid the Traps: Warnings and Hazards
“Grace be with You”: The Means of Strength
God’s Charge About Your Attitude with Money (v. 17)
God’s Charge About Your Actions with Money (v. 18)
God’s Charge About Your Accumulation from Money (v. 19)
Stay on Course
Embrace the Call of a Servant of God (v. 11)
Flee/Pursue (v. 11)
Fight the Good Fight (v. 12)
Take Hold of Eternal Life (v. 12)
Keep the Commandment Unstained (vv. 13-14)
Remember the Majesty of the One Whom You Serve (vv. 15-16)
Identify Your Next Act of Service
Part A: The Danger of Deceitful Doctrines (v. 3)
Five Truths Behind this Warning:
The Truth of Ignorance and Pride (v. 4a)
The Truth of Loving Controversy (v. 4b)
The Truth of a Sin-Filled Mind (v. 4c)
The Truth of Divisive Relationships (v. 5a)
The Truth of Greed in the Heart (v. 5b)
Part B: The Blessing of Divine Doctrines (v. 6)
Five Truths Behind this Encouragement
The Truth of Temporal Possessions (v. 7)
The Truth of True Contentment (v. 8)
The Truth of Enslaving Greed (v. 9)
The Truth of the Idol of Money (v. 10a)
The Truth of the Fruit of Greed (v. 10b)
When your Boss is an Unbeliever (vs. 1)
Honour Them
To Glorify God
When your Boss is a Believer (vs. 2a)
Don’t take Advantage of Them
Rather Bless Them
Remember and Live out These Commands (vs. 2b)
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Biblically Compensate Your Leaders (vv. 17-18)
Biblically Confront Your Leaders (vv. 19-21)
Biblically Choose Your Leaders (vv. 22a, 24-25)
Biblically Consider Your Leaders (vv. 22b-23)
Avoid the Downward Spiral
Respect Others: Because You’re Family (vv. 1-2)
Take Responsibility: For Yourself and the People God’s Given You (3-16)
Don’t leave the faith through the door of self-denial
Self-denial is not a regimen for acceptance with God (v.1-3)
Receive God’s good gifts with thanks and understanding (v.4-5)
The Importance of Serving in the Church (vv. 8-12)
The Blessing of Serving Well in the Church (v. 13)
Three Encouragements to Help You Serve Well in the Church (vv. 14-16)
A Priority for Men of God (v. 8)
A Priority for Women of God (vv. 9-10)
A Restriction for Women of God (vv. 11-12)
God’s Reason for His Restriction (vv. 13-15)
We are to pray for all people (vv. 1-2)
This is consistent with God’s will (vv. 3-4)
This is consistent with God’s plan (vv. 5-6)
This is consistent with our mission (v. 7)
God’s Mercy in Ministry (vv. 12-14)
God’s Mercy in Salvation (vv. 15-17)
Man’s Response in Obedience (vv. 18-19a)
Man’s Response in Disobedience (vv. 19b-20)
The Truth about God’s Law (v. 8) The Purpose of God’s Law (vv. 9-10) The Fulfillment of God’s Law (v. 11)
The Truth about God’s Law (v. 8) The Purpose of God’s Law (vv. 9-10) The Fulfillment of God’s Law (v. 11)
The Danger of Wolves (vv. 3-4, 6-7) How to deal with them. The error with them. The result of their heresy. The emptiness of what they try to do. The blessing of shepherds (v. 5) Love from our heart. Love from our conscience. Love from our faith.
Our Example in Paul (v. 1a) Our Example in Timothy (v. 2a) Our Salvation and Hope (v. 1b) Our Grace, Mercy, and Peace (v. 2b)
Our Example in Paul (v. 1a) Our Example in Timothy (v. 2a) Our Salvation and Hope (v. 1b) Our Grace, Mercy, and Peace (v. 2b)
What is the 5G Life? Why is the 5G Life something I should be living? How can I start to live a 5G Life?
1) Proverbs tells us the marks of good friendship 2) Constancy (Proverbs 17:17) 3) Carefulness (Proverbs 27:14) 4) Candour (Proverbs 27:5-6) 5) Counsel (Proverbs 27:9) 6) Be friends with God and win more friends (John 15:13-16)
God’s grace is clearly shown to all (vv. 18-20a) Yet man rejects all of God (vv. 20b-23) The result is a degrading heart (vv. 24-25) The result is degrading relationships (vv. 26-27) The result is a degrading mind (vv. 28-32)
The Praise: Eternal God (vv. 1-2) The Problem: Mortality of Man (vv. 3-11) The Petition: Make us Wise as we Delight in You (vv. 12-17)
Speak the truth, not lies (v. 25) Deal with the sin, don’t dwell on the sin (vv. 26-27) Attack the problem, not the person (vv. 28-30) Be kind, not cruel (vv. 31-32)
The call of God to contentment – 6:8 The reminder that contentment is the way of God – 6:2-5a The benefit and logic of contentment – 6:5b-7 The warning against discontentment – 6:9-10
- The Authority of God (vv. 18-19)
- The Calling of God (vv. 20-21)
- The Example of God (vv. 22-23)
Four Essentials for Celebrating Your Identity in Christ: Rejoice in God's Sovereign Plan (v. 12) Rest in God's Transforming Power (vv. 13-14) Recognize God's Saving Purpose (vv. 15-16) Rehearse God's Glorious Praise (v. 17)
God Has Made it Possible To… (vv. 1a, 3-4, 12b, 13b) 1. Set Your Heart and Mind on Jesus (vv. 1b-2) 2. Put Off, Entirely, Your Pre-Jesus Life (vv. 5-9) 3. Put On, Continually, Your New Life in Jesus (vv. 10-14) 4. His Word will Faithfully Renew Your Heart and Mind (vv. 15-16) And Remember it’s all about Him (v. 17)
- Do you fear what others might think or do?
- The fear of the Lord is a trembling love
- The fear of the Lord grows in the forgiveness of the cross
- The fear of the Lord swallows up all other fears
- Shame Distorts Our View Of God (vs 8-10)
- Shame Distorts Our View Of Ourselves and Others (vs 7)
- Shame Distorts Our Surroundings (vs 8)
- God Enters Our Shame (vs 9-10; 21)
- Lament psalms express our anguish and confusion to God
- Psalm 42 & 43 show us how to deal with our suffering
- Talk to God about your suffering (42:1-4, 6-10; 43:1-4)
- Talk to yourself about God (42:5, 11; 43:5)
- The best way to deal with suffering is learn to preach the gospel to yourself
- God Graciously Offers all we Need.
- We Have a Choice to Make.
- His Word is Sufficient for all our Needs.
- The Key to all He has for Us is our Repentance, Submission, and Trust.
- Jesus is Lord of ALL (vv. 16-18)
- Jesus Commands us ALL (vv. 19-20a)
- Jesus Promises to ALWAYS be with us (v. 20b)
- Secular proof of Jesus’ resurrection (vv. 27:62-66, 28:11-15)
- Heavenly proof of Jesus’ resurrection (vv. 28:1-6)
- Christian proof of Jesus’ resurrection (vv. 28:7-10)
- Who is Responsible for Jesus’ Death?
- Is it the hateful Jewish crowd and its’ leaders? (vv.15-26)
- Is it the self-preserving Pilate? (vv.15-26)
- Is it the cruel Roman soldiers? (vv.27-31)
- Sinful humanity hated the one who came to save sinners
- Anti-Semitism makes no sense
- No Christian has a boring testimony
- Worship Jesus
- When others are the cause of our suffering (vv. 57-68)
- When we are the cause of our suffering (vv. 69-75)
- When Friends Betray (vv. 47-50, 56)
- What Kind of Kingdom is Jesus King of? (vv. 51-56)
This sermon was edited on March 25, 2022 removing 36 seconds of something that was just for our congregation not for those outside our church.
Four Deadly Threats Against the Work of Christ 1. Spiritually Dead People (vv. 1-5) 2. Worldly People (vv. 14-16)
Three Disciplines to Defeat These Threats 1. Offer all you have to Jesus joyfully (vv. 6-13)
- God’s Judgment is Fixed (vv. 31-32)
- God’s Judgment is Fair (vv. 33-45)
- God’s Judgment is Final (vv. 34, 41, 46)
- The Faithful are Followers of Christ.
- The Faithful are Filled with the Holy Spirit.
- The Faithful are Stewards of all that Christ has Entrusted to Them (v. 14).
- The Faithful are Rewarded by Christ (vv. 21, 23).
- The Faithful are Compelled by Love for Christ (vv. 20, 22).
- The Son of Man IS Coming! (vv. 29-31)
- When He is Coming (vv. 32-35)
- Are You Ready? (vv. 36-51) a. The Distracted Won’t Be Ready (vv. 37-39) b. The Lost Won’t Be Ready (vv. 40-41) c. The Indifferent Won’t Be Ready (vv. 42-44)
- The Unfaithful Won’t Be Ready (vv. 45-51)
- The Questions (vv. 1-3)
- The Caution (vv. 4-8)
- The Cruelty (vv. 9-14)
- The Counsel (vv. 15-22)
- The Continuation (vv. 23-28)
- Jesus Condemns the Self-Consumed Heart (vv. 1-12)
- Jesus Condemns the Unloving Heart (vv. 13-24)
- Jesus Condemns the Hypocritical Heart (vv. 25-36)
- Jesus Shows His Compassionate Heart (vv. 37-39)
- Does a sinful government have authority over us? (vv. 15-22)
- Can we trust the Word of God to be truthful? (vv. 23-33)
- What does God really require of us? (vv. 34-40)
- Who is Jesus Christ? (vv. 41-46)
A) Who will belong to God? B) Belonging to God involves faith and repentance (21:28-32) C) Belonging to God involves obedience (21:33-46) D) Belonging to God involves receiving grace (22:1-14) E) God’s kingdom will belong to those who honour His son, Jesus
Main Points: Some people are evil and plan evil against us. But God is always working His plan for our good. His plan triumphs over their plan.
- First appearance of God’s gracious Saviour, Jesus (v. 11, 14)
- He came to train us to renounce (v. 12a).
- He came to train us to live (v. 12b).
- He came to train us to wait (v. 13).
- True Faith is Fruitful Faith (vv. 18-19)
- True Faith is Dependent Faith (vv. 20-22)
- True Faith is Empowered Faith (vv. 23-27)
- The King’s Coronation (vv. 1-11)
- The King’s Condemnation (vv. 12-13)
- The King’s Compassion (v. 14)
- The King’s Commendation (vv. 15-17)
Main Points: God’s Plan for Salvation (vv. 17-19) God’s Plan for Reward (vv. 20-24) God’s Plan for Leadership (vv. 25-28) God’s Plan for Compassion (vv. 29-34)
- The Kingdom Belongs to the Sacrificial (19:27-29)
- The Kingdom Belongs to the Least (19:30)
- A Parable to Illustrate the Last Being First (20:1-16)
- The Kingdom Belongs to the Dependent (vv. 13-15)
- The Kingdom Belongs to the Surrendered (vv. 16-22)
- The Kingdom Belongs to the Humble (vv. 23-26)
- The Kingdom Belongs to the Sacrificial (vv. 27-29)
- The Kingdom Belongs to the Least (v.30)
- What God has “joined together” must be governed by God.
- What God has “joined together” must be surrendered to God.
- What God has “joined together” must be employed for God.
- Remember that it’s your glory to overlook an offense (Proverbs 19:11)
- Talk to the person who has sinned against you (v. 15)
- Rebuke the person if he’s obstinate (v. 16-20)
- Forgive the person if he’s penitent (v. 21-22)
- Keep your eyes on God’s forgiveness (v. 23-35)
- We must be humble and lowly (vv. 1-4)
- We must care about each other’s walk (vv. 5-7)
- We must care about our own walk (vv. 8-9)
- We must care about each other! (vv. 10-14)
- Who is this Jesus that calls us to fish for people on his behalf?
- This is Jesus the All Knowing One
- This is Jesus the Holy One
- This is Jesus the Gracious One
- If You’re Gonna’ Follow, You’ve Gotta’ Fish
- Radical Giving: Living with the goal in mind (v. 7a)
- Radical Giving: Praying with a godly character (v. 7b)
- Radical Giving: Persisting with a loving heart (v. 8)
- Radical Giving: Participating with a generous spirit (v. 9-11a)
- Radical Giving: Praising with a God-glorifying life (v. 11b)
- If Christians were a tree...
- God is gathering people into a new community
- A community that is devoted to Christ and one another
- Group Time matters because community matters
- The Blessing of Being with God (vv. 1-4)
- The Blessing of Being Strengthened by God (vv. 5-8)
- The Blessing of Being one who Trusts in God (vv. 9-12)
- The Failure of Poor Faith
- The Failure of Poor Understanding
- The Failure of Poor Theology
- The Setting (v. 1)
- Divine Glory (v. 2)
- Divine Power (vv. 3-5)
- Human Inadequacy (vv. 6-8)
- Divine Plans (v. 9)
- Human Confusion (vv. 10-13)
- Jesus came to die, God’s plan for redemption (v. 21)
- There is always opposition to God’s work of redemption (vv. 22-23)
- We must be willing to sacrifice and die (vv. 24-26)
- Don’t fear this, fear only God (vv. 27-28)
- Who You Say Jesus Is Matters
- Grace Defined
- Truth Defined Full of Grace AND Truth - Imitators of Christ
Main Points: What is the church to you? The church is the community… that knows the true identity of Jesus the Messiah (vv.13-17) The church is the community… that proclaims the true identity of Jesus the Messiah (vv.18-20)
- Should Jesus Make Himself More Obvious?
- Q: Why doesn’t Jesus go along with every request made of him? (vv.1-4a)
- A: Demands for proof can often be excuses to withhold belief
- Q: What proof has Jesus given of His authority? (v.4b)
- A: Jesus’ authority is grounded on his resurrection from the grave
- Q: How should we be careful with our own spiritual doubts and complaints? (vv.5-12)
- A: “Do not slight the signs God is ordaining, to seek the signs of your own prescribing"
An early lesson in kingdom evangelism (vv. 21-28) An early lesson in kingdom compassion (vv. 29-31) An early lesson in kingdom care (vv. 32-39)
- Many Have What Ruins a Person the Wrong Way Around
- Traditionalism Masks Hearts that are Far from God (vv. 1-9)
- Don’t Go with Your Gut… A Person is Defiled by What’s in the Heart (vv. 10-20)
- Grace is that God Makes an Evil Heart Christ’s Home
Main Points: A Heart of Devotion (vv. 22-23) A Heart for Worship (vv. 24-33) A Heart of Service (vv. 34-36)
Main Points: The Reality of Human Existence and the Kingdom (vv. 47-52) Those Who Respond Biblically (vv. 44-46) Those Who Respond Sinfully (vv. 53-58)
Main Points: The Reality of Human Existence and the Kingdom (vv. 47-52) Those Who Respond Biblically (vv. 44-46) Those Who Respond Sinfully (vv. 53-58)
Main Points: Unpromising Beginnings and Kingdom Expectations Jesus promises that the kingdom will survive (vv. 24-30, 36-43) Jesus promises that the kingdom will triumph (vv. 31-33) Jesus’ promises are trustworthy (vv. 34-35) Leave success ratings to God
- Does the word penetrate your mind? (vv. 4, 19)
- Does the word capture your heart? (vv. 5-7, 20-22)
- Does the word transform your life? (vv. 8, 23)
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Main Points: Something Greater? Than Jesus… No! (vv.38-42) Something Greater? Are You… No! (vv.43-45) Something Greater? Than Belief in Him… No! (vv.46-50)
Main Points: Jesus is the Messiah Saviour (vv. 15-16) Jesus is the fulfillment of OT prophecy (vv. 17-21) Jesus is the ultimate authority (v. 22) Proof #1: What His authority is not (vv. 23-27) Proof #2: What His authority is (vv. 28-30) Jesus is the stumbling block (vv. 31-32) Jesus is the objective standard (vv. 33-35) Jesus is the divine judge (vv. 36-37)
Main Points: Sabbath Breakers #1 (vv.1-2) Sabbath Breakers #2 (vv.3-4) Sabbath Breakers #3 (v.5) Sabbath Truth #1 (v.6) Sabbath Truth #2 (v.7) Sabbath Truth #3 (v.8) Sabbath Legalists #1 (vv.9-10) Sabbath Legalists #2 (v.11) Sabbath Truth #4 (vv.12-13) Sabbath Haters (v.14)
Main Points: Salvation is of God (v. 27) Salvation is offered to all who know they need it (vv. 28-30)
Main Points: Damnation of the Critical (vv. 16-19) Damnation of the Indifferent (vv. 20-24) Damnation of the Proud (v. 25)
Main Points: When Trouble Overtakes Us (vv.1-2) When Jesus Doesn’t Make Sense (v.3) Trust in the Scriptures (vv.4-6) Trust in our Calling (vv.7-11) Trust in God’s Sovereignty (vv.12-15)
- People receive Christ by receiving His message.
- The church’s mission is an overflow of God’s mission.
- Seemingly small acts of love are pleasing in God’s sight.
- A great reward awaits God’s people.
- When God is big, people are small.
- Loving Christ is the fruit of trusting in Him.
- Loving Christ means all other loves take second place (vv. 34-37).
- Loving Christ means we take up our cross (v. 38).
- Loving Christ means we follow Him (v. 38).
- Loving Christ is how we save our life (v. 39).
- Loving Christ vanquishes the fear of man.
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- Loving Christ is the fruit of trusting in Him.
- Loving Christ means all other loves take second place (vv. 34-37).
- Loving Christ means we take up our cross (v. 38).
- Loving Christ means we follow Him (v. 38).
- Loving Christ is how we save our life (v. 39).
- Loving Christ vanquishes the fear of man.
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- God’s Word is Indestructible (vv. 26-27)
- God’s Wrath is Incomparable (v. 28)
- God’s Love is Immeasurable (vv. 29-33)
- Is Jesus powerful enough to address the hardest parts of my life?
- Trust Jesus for Your Joy (vv. 14-17)
- Trust Jesus for Your Healing (vv. 18-34)
- Have Confidence in Jesus’ Presence and Power
- Jesus Commands our Total Surrender (8:18-22)
- Jesus has the Right to Command: Proof #1 – His Authority Over this Realm (8:23-27)
- Jesus has the Right to Command: Proof #2 – His Authority Over the Spiritual Realm (8:28-34)
- Jesus has the Right to Command: Proof #3 – His Authority Over Sin and Death (9:1-8)
- Jesus Commands our Total Surrender (9:9-13)
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- Jesus Commands our Total Surrender (8:18-22)
- Jesus has the Right to Command: Proof #1 – His Authority Over this Realm (8:23-27)
- Jesus has the Right to Command: Proof #2 – His Authority Over the Spiritual Realm (8:28-34)
- Jesus has the Right to Command: Proof #3 – His Authority Over Sin and Death (9:1-8)
- Jesus Commands our Total Surrender (9:9-13)
- Jesus’ Authority Over an Incurable Disease (vv. 1-4)
- Jesus’ Authority Over Physical Impossibilities (vv. 5-13)
- Jesus’ Authority Over Everyday Illness (vv. 14-16)
- Why Jesus Exercises His Authority as He Does (v. 17)
- Why Jesus Does Not Exercise His Authority as we Wish
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Contrast #1 : Two Paths – Narrow or Wide? (vv. 13-14) Contrast #2: Two Trees – Good or Bad? (vv. 15-20) Contrast #3: Two Claims – In or Out? (vv. 21-23) Contrast #4: Two Builders – Obedient or Disobedient? (vv. 24-27) Jesus Judges Which Alternative You Belong In (vv. 28-29)
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- Don’t: Be a Hypocrite (vv. 1-5)
- Don’t: Waste Your Relationships (v. 6)
- Do: Walk in Humble Dependence (vv. 7-11)
- Do: Walk in Love (v. 12)
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Main Points: Command #1: The Prohibition (v. 19a) Command #1: The Reason (v. 19b) Command #2: The Injunction (v. 20a) Command #2: The Reason (v. 20b) Truth Statement #1 (v. 21) Truth Statement #2 (vv. 22-23) Truth Statement #3 (v. 24a) Truth Statement #4 (v. 24b)
Main Points: Test your heart, Christian! (vs. 1) Test #1: By Your Generosity (vv. 2-4) Test #2: By Your Dependence (vv. 5-15) Test #3: By Your Spirituality (vv. 16-18)
Main Points: Your Authenticity (vv.33-37) Your Actions (vv.38-42) Your Attitude (vv.43-47) Your Ability (v.48)
Main Points: A Wrong View of Marriage (5:31; 19:1-3,7) A Biblical View of Marriage (5:32; 19:4-6,8-9) Kingdom Living in Your Marriage (19:10-12)
Main Points: God speaks directly to your actions (v.27). God speaks directly to your heart (v.28). God is deadly serious about your holiness (vv.29-30). Applicational help for moral holiness.
- “The LORD is good”
- “The LORD is a stronghold in the day of trouble”
- “The LORD knows those who take refuge in Him”
- Jesus’ Early Years (1-12) (vv. 13-22)
- Jesus’ Middle Years (13-30) (v. 23)
- Application to Us
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- We need to call sin, sin. (v. 21)
- Sin resides in the heart. (v. 22a)
- Sin is deadly serious. (v. 22b)
- Wisdom in addressing sin. (vv. 23-26)
- Great Blessing = Great Responsibility
- Christian, you are saved to BE (v. 13)
- Christian, you are saved to DO (vv. 14-15)
- Christian, BE and DO to bless others (v. 16)
- The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached (vv. 1-2)
- A Blessed Life
- 9 Marks of Kingdom Life (vv. 3-12)
- Jesus is an Illuminating Light: The Kingdom Proclaimed (vv. 17, 23)
- Jesus is an Inviting Light: The Kingdom Established (vv. 18–22)
- Jesus is an Inspiring Light: The Kingdom Confirmed (vv. 23–25)
- Jesus is the Last Adam
- Jesus is the True Israel
- Jesus is the Founder and Perfecter of our Faith
- Jesus is the Great High Priest
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- We need to hear what John says (v. 9)
- We need to hear what Jesus says (v. 15)
- We need to hear what the Father says (v. 17)
- Jesus is the Christ (vv. 1, 17)
- God’s plan for His people (vv. 2-6a)
- Sin’s destruction of those people (vv. 6b-12a)
- God’s redemption of His people (vv. 12b-16)
- An Angry Prophet (v.1)
- A Merciful Saviour (v.2)
- A Pouting Prophet (v.3)
- A Merciful Saviour (v.4)
- An Unmerciful Prophet (v.5)
- A Merciful Saviour (v.6a)
- A Happy Prophet (v.6b)
- A Merciful Saviour (v.7-8a)
- A Stubborn Prophet (v.8b)
- A Merciful Saviour (v.9-11)
- Be Faithful to God’s Word! (vv. 1-2)
- Even When it Confronts (vv. 3-4)
- For God’s Word is Living and Active (vv. 5-9)
- God Himself is Faithful to His Word (v. 10)
- A Mystifying Miracle (1:17)
- A Humble Heart (2:1-7)
- A Sovereign Saviour (2:8-9)
- A Decisive Deliverance (2:10)
- A Mystifying Miracle (1:17)
- A Humble Heart (2:1-7)
- A Sovereign Saviour (2:8-9)
- A Decisive Deliverance (2:10)
- The Call of God (vv. 1-2)
- The Rebellion of Man (v. 3)
- But God (vv. 4-8)
- Gospel Faithfulness (vv. 9-10)
- Consequences (vv. 11-16)
- The Call of God (vv. 1-2)
- The Rebellion of Man (v. 3)
- But God (vv. 4-8)
- Gospel Faithfulness (vv. 9-10)
- Consequences (vv. 11-16)
- Are you argumentative or inquisitive? (vv. 18-22)
- Don’t think you are better than Jesus (v. 23)
- Get used to being wrong (v. 24)
- Jesus is the truth (v. 25)
- His truth will edify and encourage (vv. 26-27)
Adoption is Purchased by the Sending of the Son (vv. 4-5) Adoption is Applied by the Sending of the Spirit (vv. 6-7) This cry indicates life. This cry conveys desperation. This cry expresses confidence. Adoption is to the Father (vv. 4-7)
- Setting (vv.14-16)
- Why God? I stood for what is right! (vv.17-18, 20)
- Why God? My enemies are evil! (v.19)
- Why God? You are able! (v.20)
- Why God? This is so wrong! (vv.21-29)
- You can trust Jesus with problems in the natural realm (4:35-41)
- You can trust Jesus with problems in the spiritual realm (5:1-20)
- You can trust Jesus with problems in the physical realm (5:21-43)
- We are secure in the strong city. (vv. 1-4; 20-21)
- No hope except for those who are the Lords. (vv. 5-6; 16-19)
- Divine provision for the journey. (vv. 7-9; 12-15)
- The wicked do not see it. (vv. 10-11)
- The Principled Parable (v. 14-15)
- The Problem Pondered (v. 17-19)
- The Permeating Pollution (v. 20-23)
- We must learn to practice thankfulness (3:1)
- We must cultivate heavenly mindedness (3:20)
- We must learn to trust God’s providence (1:29)
- We must learn to wait for God’s promises (1:6)
- We must learn to follow Christ’s example (2:5)
- We must learn to treasure Christ (1:21)
- We need to confess (v.5)
- We need to believe (v.5)
- We need to pray (v.6)
- We need to think (v.8)
- We need to practice (v.9)
- The God of Peace a) He’s the “God of Pease” because He’s our Redeemer b) He’s the “God of Peace” because He’s our Father
- The Peace of God a) Agree in the Lord b) Rejoice in the Lord c) Let your Reasonableness be known to Everyone
- You are Warned! (v. 21b)
- God’s Call to Obedience (v. 16)
- God’s Reminder to Understand His Wisdom (vv. 17-18)
- God’s Call to Recognize What is Unholy (vv. 19-21a)
- God’s Call to Recognize What is Holy (vv. 22-23)
- God’s Reminder to Understand His Wisdom (v. 24)
- God’s Call to Obedience (vv. 25-26)
Worship Songs: - All hail the power of Jesus Name - King of Heaven - Ruin Me - Came to My Rescue - Glorious Day - Where the Spirit of the Lord is
Sermon: The Freedom of the Holy Spirit 1. God Saves Us! (v. 17) 2. God Sanctifies Us! (v. 18) a) All Those Who He Saves, He Sanctifies b) He Doesn’t Stop Until His Goal is Accomplished c) This is God’s Continued Gift to Us
Songs: - You Cannot Be Stopped - Blessed Assurance - Lord I Need You - How Great Is Our God
- Be Controlled by God’s Wisdom (vv. 15-16)
- Be Controlled by God’s Word (v. 17)
- Be Controlled by God’s Spirit (vv. 18-21) a) Spirit-Controlled People Speak (v. 19) b) Spirit-Controlled People Sing (v. 19) c) Spirit-Controlled People Strum (v. 19) d) Spirit-Controlled People Supplicate (v. 20) e) Spirit-Controlled People Submit (v. 21)
Songs: - 'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus - Enough - Good Good Father - Great Are You Lord
While we're separated because of the coronavirus, we remain united under the mighty name of Jesus Christ - our living hope!
Thank you to our congregation for taking the time to read scripture in their native tongue!
- Troubles: Don’t Care Who You Are (v. 1)
- Usefulness: Doesn’t Depend on What or Where You Are (vv. 2-3)
- Celebrity: Can’t Provide What You Need (vv. 4-7)
- Obedience: Often Runs Contrary to What You Think (vv. 8-10)
- Provision: Demands Surrendering What You Want (vv. 11-14)
- Transformation: Gives Evidence of a Changed Heart (vv. 15-19)
Songs: - All The Earth - Out of the Depths by Sovereign Grace - Living Hope - Yes I Will
- True Faith Shows Itself in Times of Need (vv. 1-6)
- True Faith is a Humble Faith (v. 6)
- True Faith is a Submissive Faith (vv. 7-8)
- True Faith Glorifies God (vv. 9-10)
- There are Enemies – Always Present and Working (vv. 1-3)
- Jesus is Never Unaware of Them or Their Plans (v. 4)
- They are no Match for Jesus (vv. 5-6)
- Jesus is Always Caring for His Own (vv. 7-9)
- Jesus Does not Need Our Help (vv. 10-11)
- A man in need of saving (vv. 1-2)
- An impossible task for him to accomplish (vv. 3-4)
- Salvation is entirely a work of God’s Spirit (vv. 5-8)
Five Facts About the Holy Spirit: 1. He is a Person, not an “it”. 2. He is God. 3. He is given to every believer at salvation. 4. He is instrumental in every area of your life. 5. He is massively misunderstood today and sinned against in many churches.
- Imitate Spiritual Leaders (3:17a)
- Follow the Example of Spiritual Leaders (3:17b)
- Beware of Fleshly Leaders (3:18-19)
- We Belong to Another World (3:20-21)
- Decide Today: Which Realm are You a Citizen Of? (4:1)
In Christ You Have Been: Rescued from darkness (Col. 1:13) Brought into His eternal kingdom of light (Col. 1:13) Redeemed – purchased out of slavery (Col. 1:14) Forgiven, washed, cleansed, made new (2 Cor. 5:17) Reconciled, relationship with our Creator (Col. 1:20-22) Made holy, blameless, righteous (Rom. 5:10) Adopted as His child, into His family (Eph. 1:5) Made a king and a priest (Rev. 1:6) Given an unstoppable hope (Titus 2:13) Guaranteed future glorification (Eph. 1:14) Given His eternal love (Rom. 8:38-39) Made His own (Phil. 3:12)
- Remember that Christ has made you His own (v. 12)
- Focus on the upward call of God in Christ (vv. 13-14)
- Hold true to what you have attained (vv. 15-16)
A Three-Fold Warning (vv. 1-3) A Seven-Fold Deception (vv. 4-6) A Three-Fold Gain (vv. 7-9) A Four-Fold Pursuit (vv. 10-11)
- An Example of Sacrifice: Paul (vv. 17-18)
- An Example of Service: Timothy (vv. 19-24)
- An Example of Suffering: Epaphroditus (vv. 25-30)
Injunction to Unity in Community (v. 14) Why should we obey this? 1. Personal Reasons (v. 15a) 2. Promotional Reasons (vv. 15b-16a) 3. Pastoral Reasons (vv. 16b-18)
- You Must Pursue Sanctification (vs. 12) a) This is our Main Priority b) True Believers are Continually Doing This c) We do this with Fear and Trembling
- You are More than Able to Because… (vs. 12a, 13a) a) Jesus Gave You the Ultimate Example (vv. 5-11) b) God is Already Doing it in You
- This Obedience Pleases God (vs. 13b)
- The Ultimate Self Humiliation (vv. 5-8)
- The Super Divine Exaltation (v. 9)
- The Guaranteed Universal Acknowledgment (vv. 10-11)
- The Logistical Condition (vv. 1-2)
- The Spiritual Condition (vv. 3-4)
- The Divine Condescension (v. 5)
- The Divine Condemnation (vv. 6-9)
- Favour from God (1:26-31)
- Submission to God (1:32-38)
- Truth about God (1:39-56)
- Faithfulness of God (2:1-7)
- God is our Only Hope (vv. 5-10)
- God’s Unexpected Miraculous Provision (vv. 11-14)
- God’s Eternal Miraculous Provision (vv. 15-17)
- God’s Word is Always Trustworthy (vv. 18-25, 57-66)
- You Can’t Make this Stuff Up (v. 6a)
- The Ultimate Authority (v. 6b, 7a)
- The God Man (v. 6c)
- The Eternal Ruler (v. 7b)
- The Peace Maker (v. 7c)
- This WILL Happen (v. 7d)
1) Your Enabling Graces (v.1) 1a) Encouragement in Christ 1b) Comfort from God's Love 1c) Fellowship in the Spirit 1d) Affection and Sympathy from God 2) Your Impact on Others (v.2a) 3) Serving Others Joyfully is Rooted in Unity (v. 2b-4) 3ai) having been united by the same love 3aii) being in full accord 3aiii) being of one mind 3aiv) selfless humility 3b) considering the needs of others
We must pray for God’s blessing so all nations will: 1. Sing His Praise (vv. 3-5) 2. Know His Saving Power (v. 2) 3. See Him as their Shepherd (v. 4) 4. Fear and Worship Him (vv. 6-7)
- Standing Together for the Gospel (v. 27)
- Striving Together for the Gospel (v. 27)
- Suffering Together for the Gospel (vv. 28-30) a) Suffering is Temporary (v. 28) b) Suffering is Ordinary (v. 29) c) Suffering is Necessary (vv. 29-30)
Christ is Proclaimed (vv. 12-18) Christ is Honoured (vv. 19-20) Christ is Served (vv. 21-23) Christ is Glorified (vv. 24-26)
- It Means we Belong to Christ
- It Means we Live in Christ
Seek After An Extravagant Love (vs. 9a) 1. This Love Must be Defined by God (vs. 9b) 2. This Love is God’s Best for All (vs. 10a) 3. This Love has a Unique Character to it: a) It is a Sanctifying Love (vs. 10b) b) It is a Fruitful Love (vs. 11a) c) It is a God-Glorifying Love (vs. 11b)
- Thinking of you, so thanking God for you. (vs. 3)
- Partnered with you, so thanking God for you. (vv. 4-5)
- God’s working in you, so thanking God for you. (vv. 6-8)
- It means our salvation is positional.
- It means our salvation is relational.
- It means our salvation is transformational.
- The Mutual Command Upon Us All (5:21)
- The Application of Children Submitting to Parents (6:1-3) a) Submit by Obeying when Younger (v. 1) b) Submit by Honouring when Older (v. 2) c) God’s Promise for Obedience and Honouring (v. 3)
- The Application of Parents Submitting to Children (6:4) a) The Warning Regarding your Parenting b) The Corrective Aspect of Parenting c) The Instructive Aspect of Parenting
- THE Command for All Relationships (v. 21)
- A Reminder of Why Marriage is Challenging (Genesis 3:16)
- Husbands Reverse the Curse by Submitting in Love (vv. 25-33a)
- Wives Reverse the Curse by Submitting in Respect (vv. 22-24, 33b)
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Singleness and Marriage are Equal in God’s Eyes (vv. 6-9)
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Singleness and Marriage are Gifts from God (vv. 6-9)
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God Gives Each a Choice (vv. 27-28)
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We All Have the Same Call: God First (vv. 29-31)
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The Special Blessing in Singleness (vv. 32-35)
Five Fundamentals for Friendship: 1. My Effort Never Stops (v. 12a) 2. My Ability Comes from God (v. 12b) 3. My Attitude Must be Christ-like (v. 12c) 4. My Actions Must be Gracious (v. 13) 5. My Motive Can’t be Selfish (v. 14)
- The Source of Relationships (vv. 28-30)
- The Authenticity in Relationships (v. 31a)
- The Priority is Relationships (v. 31b)
- When Faith Makes Sense (vv. 32-35a)
- When Faith Does not Make Sense (vv. 35b-38b)
- Assessing the Life of Faith (v. 38a)
- The Perfect Outcome of a Life of Faith (vv. 39-40)
- The Fact of the Flood
- The Fallout of the Flood
- The Faith that Delivers through the Flood a) Righteous People Trust God’s Word b) Righteous People Follow God’s Way
- We Understand we Have a Creator God: Design Problem (vs. 3)
- We Understand how to be Rightly Related to Him: Devotion Problem (vs. 4) a) A Heart of Worship b) A Resulting Relationship c) A Lasting Impact
- We Understand how to Receive His Blessing: Deliverance Problem (vs. 5) a) A Life of Worship b) A Resulting Deliverance
- We are ONE Body. (vv. 12-13)
- The Body Has Many Parts. (vv. 14-20) a) Your Part Has a Purpose
- The Body Takes Care of Itself (vv. 21-26)
- DECLARATION: Declares there is only ONE God it will SERVE (v. 4)
- DEMONSTRATION: Displays our LOVE for Him ABOVE all (vv. 5-6)
- DILIGENT INSTRUCTION: Teaches our children His TRUTH in ALL (vv. 7-9)
Four Weapons for Effectively Fighting the Spiritual Battle:
I. God's Grace is Extensive: Comprehend It. vs. 1-13
II. God's Way is Excellent: Choose It. vs. 14-18 Four Aspects of our Choice: 1. It is specific. vs. 14 2. It is urgent. vs. 15a 3. It is personal. vs. 15b 4. It is obvious. vs. 16-18
III. God's Nature is Exclusive: Consider It. vs. 19-21
IV. God's People are Essential: Consult Them. vs. 22-28
- A Concern for Self (vv. 20-21) a) Feed on the Word of God b) Pray by the Spirit of God c) Live in the Love of God d) Wait for the Return of God
- A Concern for Others (vv. 22-23) a) Be Merciful to Those who are Questioning b) Be Merciful to Those who are Straying c) Be Merciful to Those who have Forsaken
- A Commitment to Dependence (vv. 24-25) a) God is Worthy of All our Trust and Hope b) For He Will Keep You in This Life c) He Will Present You in the Next Life
- Fake Leaders Refuse to Come Under Authority (vv. 8-11)
- Fake Leaders are Driven by Selfish Motives (vv. 12-16)
- Fake Leaders are not Christians (vv. 17-19)
- Remember you are Chosen (vv. 1-2)
- Remember you are Commanded (v. 3)
- Remember the need for Caution (v. 4)
- Remember God’s Chastisement (vv. 5-7)
- Connecting (vv. 16-22)
- Proclaiming (vv. 23-24)
- Warning (vv. 25-29)
- Succeeding (vv. 30-31)
- The Fickle Nature of People (vv. 1-6)
- Yet we are Called to Care for One Another (vv. 7-10)
- Specifically, We are Called to Care for Family Members (vv. 11-16)
Here is the video that Norm mentions at the end of his sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC15V3NJot4&feature=youtu.be
- Difficult, but Manageable Storms of Life (vv. 1-9)
- Destructive, On-Going Storms of Life (vv. 9-27)
- Deadly, “Don’t See How I Can Survive” Storms of Life (vv. 28-44)
The question: How should we be praying in order to move through conflict well? The answer: 1. By praying for a deeper love for one another. 2. By praying for sharper spiritual clarity. 3. By praying for greater personal Christ-likeness.
- When I Was an Enemy of the Work of Christ (vv. 1-12)
- When I was Saved by the Work of Christ (vv. 13-15)
- When I was Called to the Work of Christ (vv. 16-18)
- When I was Faithful to the Work of Christ (vv. 19-32)
- Religious People Act Sinfully (vv. 1-7)
- Secular People Act Sinfully (vv. 8-12)
- This World is Idiotic, Illogical, and Ineffectual (vv. 13-27)
- Jesus is the King who Comes to Save Us (vv. 1-11)
- Jesus is the King who Comes to Save Us from Ourselves (vv. 12-19) a) He Shakes Us Up b) He Sets Us Straight
- Three Responses (vv. 18-19) a) Resentment b) Amazement c) Attachment
- Attempt to Discredit the Message (vv. 1-9)
- Attempt to Explain the Message (vv. 10-21)
- Attempt to Reject the Message (vv. 22-27)
- Living Under Man’s Laws (22:24-29)
- Living Under God’s Laws (22:30-23:10)
- The Reality of God’s Presence (23:11)
- The Reality of God’s Providence (23:12-35)
- Stop and Hear my Witness About Jesus (21:37-40)
- This was my Life before Jesus (22:1-5)
- This was How I Met Jesus (22:6-13)
- This is my Life with Jesus (22:14-21)
- How Will You Respond to my Witness About Jesus? (22:22-24)
- Faithfulness in the Face of Dangers (v.1-16)
- Faithfulness in the Middle of Stress (v.17-26)
- Faithfulness in the Pain of Suffering (v.27-36)
- The WORK of an Elder b) Protect the Church from Outside Dangers (vv. 28-29) c) Protect the Church from Inside Dangers (v. 30)
- The HEART of an Elder a) Leaders Care (v. 31) b) Leaders Depend (v. 32) c) Leaders Give (vv. 33-35)
Go and Do (vv. 36-38)
Come and Learn (v. 17) 1. The CONVICTION of an Elder a) Commitment to Humility (vv. 18-19) b) Commitment to Proclamation (vv. 20-21) c) Commitment to Suffering (vv. 22-25) d) Commitment to Courage (vv. 26-27) 2. The WORK of an Elder a) Protect Your Own Heart (v. 28)
- We Must Seek First the Kingdom of God! (v. 33) a) Seek First Means #1 Priority (v. 33a) b) Kingdom of God Means #1 Passion (v. 33b) c) His Righteousness Means our #1 Pursuit (v. 33c) d) All These Things Will be Added Means #1 Promise (v. 33d)
- The Call for Church Ministry to be Relational (vv. 1-6)
- The Call for Church Ministry to be Textual (vv. 7-16)
- Great Faith Begins with A Deep Humility of Self
- Great Faith Ends with A Soaring Confidence in Christ
The Purpose of our Church The Purpose of our Life 1. Understand the Value of the Gift 2. Understand our Position 3. Understand the Importance of the Message 4. Understand the Big Picture 5. Understand the Struggle to Remain Faithful 6. Understand Who is our Source 7. Understand Who is our Resource So What?
- It Takes a Team (vv. 21-22)
- It Makes a Difference (vv. 23-27)
- It Isn’t Logical (vv. 28-41)
- Saved, Needing Growth (18:24-28)
- Religious, Needing Salvation (19:1-7)
- Religious, Rejecting Salvation (19:8-10)
- Counterfeit, Using and Abusing (19:11-20)
- We Fail, But God Never Will
- His Mercies Are New Today, So Forget About Yesterday and Trust Him For Tomorrow
- You Can’t Do It Alone, You Need God
One Woman’s Response to Christmas: Worship (v. 46) One Woman’s Response to Christmas: Rejoicing (v. 47)
Five Reasons for Her Response Reason 1: God Sees Our Need (v. 48) Reason 2: God Cares For Us (vv. 49-51a) Reason 3: God Opposes the Proud (vv. 51b-52a,53a) Reason 4: God Exalts the Humble (vv. 52b-53a) Reason 5: God Adopts His Children (vv. 54-55)
Reason #1: The Miraculous Forerunner of the Messiah Says He Is. Reason #2: A Miraculous Virgin Birth Says He Is. Reason #3: An Angel Says He Is. Reason #4: The Glory of God Says He Is. Reason #5: A Multitude of Angels Says He Is. Reason #6: An Old Righteous Man Says He Is. Reason #7: An Old Righteous Woman Says He Is. Reason #8: Jesus Himself Says He Is. Reason #9: God Himself Says He Is. Reason #10: His Impossible Fulfilling of Prophecy Says He Is.
- We are all are ministers of the gospel (vv. 1-4).
- We are all responsible for our own spiritual condition (vv. 5-6).
- We are all empowered by God for what He calls us to (vv. 7-17).
- We are all called to follow God’s plan, not our own (vv. 18-22).
Introduction (vv. 16-23) 1. God Created Everything (v. 24) 2. God Sustains Everything (v. 25) 3.God Rules Everything (vv. 26-28a) 4. God is the Father of Everything (vv. 28b-29) 5. God will Judge Everything (vv. 30-31) Three Responses to the Sermon (vv. 32-34)
- Reasoned (vv. 1-2)
- Explaining (vs. 3)
- Persuaded (vs. 4)
- Jealous (vv. 5-9)
- Received (vv. 10-11a)
- Examining (vs. 11b)
- Believed (vs. 12)
- Agitating (vv. 13-15)
- How Can I Be Saved? (vv. 1-5)
- Is Salvation a Natural or Supernatural Experience? (vv. 6-18)
- Can I Live Any Way I Want After I Am Saved? (vv. 19-29)
- What Kind of Church Should I Join When Saved? (vv. 30-35)
- Evangelism (vv. 19-21a, 24-25)
- Edification (vv. 21b-28) a) Strengthening (v. 22) b) Encouraging (v. 22) c) Shepherding (v. 23) d) Praying (v. 23) e) Glorifying (vv. 26-28)
- The Setting of God’s Next Story (vv. 13-16)
- The Sermon Preached (vv. 17-41) a) Preparation for Jesus Christ (vv .17-22) b) Fulfilment in Jesus Christ (vv. 23-37) c) Application to the Hearers (vv. 38-41)
- The Satanic Attack Continues (vv. 44-46,50)
- The Spirit Moves in Power (vv. 42-43, 47-49, 51)
- The Call of God Upon the Minister (vv. 1-2)
- The Sending of the Minister into Ministry (vv. 3-4)
- The Work of the Ministry (vv. 5-7)
- The Opposition to the Ministry (vv. 8-11)
- The Hope in the Ministry (vs. 12)
We are Thankful to be Redemption Bible Chapel Because…
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It Reflects Our Emancipation a) We Were Under Oppressive Authority b) We Were Under Overwhelming Darkness
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It Reflects Our Adoption a) We Are in a Loving Family b) We Have Been Adopted at a Great Price c) We Have Abundant Blessings in this Family
Why We Love Redemption (vv. 21-24): 1. Redemption is Found in Christ Jesus (v. 24) 2. Which Brings Us Justification (v. 24) 3. Which Brings Us God’s Righteousness (vv. 21-23)
Why We Love Redemption (vv. 24-26): 1. Redemption is Found in Christ Jesus (v. 24) 2. Which Brings Us Justification (v. 25) 3. Which Brings Us God’s Righteousness (vv. 25-26)
- The Source of Redemption (vs. 7)
- The Fact of Redemption (vs. 7)
- The Means of Redemption (vs. 7)
- The Result of Redemption (vs. 7)
- The Extent of Redemption (vs. 7b-8) a) According To b) Lavished Upon Us c) In All Wisdom and Insight
- God’s Great Gifts are Given Abundantly (vv. 3-4)
- Our Great Responsibilities are Done Diligently (vv. 5-7)
- Great Encouragement and Great Warning (vv. 8-9)
- Our Great Rewards Now and Forever (vv. 10-11)
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The Shocking Parable (vv.19-24)
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The Finality of Death (vv.25-26)
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The Sufficiency of Scripture (vv.27-31)
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God has a purpose for sending me His Word. a) Knowledge is not the end game. b) Application of truth is the end game.
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Knowledge without application deceives me.
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What truth I do not use, I lose.
4. a) The doer takes: an international look in the mirror. b) The doer: keeps going back to the mirror. c) The doer asks the mirror: so what?
- Application of knowledge brings blessing.
- A New Creation (vv. 1-2)
- A New Intimacy (vs. 3)
- A New Experience (v. 4)
- A New Finality (vv. 5-6)
- A New Eternality (vv. 7-8) a) Eternal Sonship (vs. 7) b) Eternal Damnation (vs. 8)
- The Absence of Power in Us (vv. 1-5)
- The Demonstration of Power Through Us (vv. 6-11)
- The Source of Power for Us (vv. 12-18)
- The Evidence of Power Around Us (vv. 19-25)
- Our Mission is Evangelism (vv. 19-20)
- Our Mission is Education (vv. 21-26a)
- Our Mission is Empowered (vv. 27-30)
- Our mission is Effective (v. 26b)
- God Adopts People from Every Nation (vv. 1-12)
- God Forgives People from Every Nation (vv. 13-17)
- God Will Live Forever with People from Every Nation (vs. 18)
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A Faithful Disciple (v. 32a)
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A Humble Disciple (v. 32b-35)
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A Prayerful Disciple (v. 36-42)
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A Transformed Disciple (v. 43)
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A New Believer’s Preparation by God (vv. 20-23a)
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A New Believer’s Preparation by Trials (vv. 23b-25)
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A New Believer’s Preparation by Others (vv. 26-30)
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God Continues to Build His Kingdom (v. 31)
- An Unparalleled Case (vv. 1-2)
- An Unexpected Encounter (vv. 3-9)
- An Unwanted Assignment (vv. 10-14)
- An Unbelievable Choice (vv. 15-19)
- A Faithful Witness (6:8-15)
- A Total Lack of Faith (7:1-8)
- A Total Lack of Trust (7:9-16)
- A Total Lack of Obedience (7:17-43)
- A Total Rejection of God (7:44-53)
- Church Structure Options
- Relevant Biblical Terms
- The Example of the Early Church
- Our Understanding of the Biblical Mandate
- Our Practice
- Why Should this Matter to You?
- Jesus Died As a Substitute for Sins (v. 18)
- He Died but Was Still Alive (v. 18)
- He Announced His Victory (vv. 19-20)
- He Offers You Eternal Life (vv. 21-22)
God at Work (vv. 12-16) Satan Attacks (vv. 17-42) 1. Wave 1: a) Satan Attacks our Freedom (vv. 17-18) b) Possible Outcome: Miracle of Deliverance (vv. 19-25) 2. Wave 2: a) Satan Attacks our Safety (vv. 26-28) b) Possible Outcome: Strength for Mission (vv. 29-33) 3. Wave 3: a) Satan Attacks our Well-Being (vv. 34-40) b) Possible Outcome: Joy in Suffering (vv. 41-42)
- A Beautiful Bride (4:32-37)
- An Ugly Bride (5:1-10)
- Does It Really Matter What She’s Like? (5:11)
- A Prayer of Praise (vv. 23-28) a) God of Creation (v. 24) b) God of Revelation (vv. 25-26) c) God of History (vv. 27-28)
- A Prayer of Provision (vv. 29-30) a) God, our Enemies are Many (v. 29a) b) God, Grant us Courage (v. 29b) c) God, Pour out Grace and Mercy (v. 30)
- A Response of Power (v. 31) a) Physical Power (v. 31) b) Spiritual Power (v. 31) c) Ministry Power (v. 31)
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Opposition Begins (vv. 1-4)
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Authorities Clash (vv. 5-7)
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Christians Stand Firm (vv. 8-12)
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Enemies Intimidate (vv. 13-18)
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Followers Obey (vv. 19-22)
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THE Church’s Devotion (2:42) a) A People of the Word b) A People of the Body c) A People of Worship d) A People of Prayer
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THE Church’s Expectation (2:43)
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THE Church’s Experience (2:44-47a)
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THE Church’s Impact (2:47b)
- The Gospel Explained (vv. 14-21)
- The Gospel Applied (vv. 22-36)
- The Gospel Response (vv. 37-40)
- The Gospel Results (v. 41)
- God is King and He has a Kingdom (vv.6-7)
- We are Servants and We Have a Mission (vv.8-11) a)We have Power to Perform this Mission (v. 8a) b) We have a Plan to Execute this Mission (v. 8b) c) We have an Urgency to Complete the Mission (v. 9-11)
Four Ways we Die to be Alive:
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The Death of Sin a) The Question to be Answered (v. 1-2) b) Baptism is a Violent Death (v. 3-4)
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The Death of Self a) Unity in Christ (v. 5) b) Freedom from Self (v. 6-7)
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The Death to Slavery a) There is a New Master (v. 8-9) b) A New Life Purpose (v. 10-11)
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Death to Your Sabotage a) Don’t Continue to Sin (v.12-13a) b) Live Your New Life (v. 13b-14)
- God’s Call to a life of Joyful Service (11:7-12:1)
- Get Committed for Your Time is Passing (12:2-7)
- Get Committed for You Will Give Account (12:8-14)
If you are not a follower of Jesus… (3:1)
We must have a fixed focus on Christ.
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Having our heart fixed on Christ (3:1)
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Having our mind fixed on Christ (3:2)
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Getting our heart and mind off the things of this world (3:2)
Why we must have a fixed focus on Christ:
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We are no longer who we used to be (3:3)
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We now have our identity and security in Christ (3:3)
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We have entrusted all our eternity in Christ (3:4)
Three Truths About Growing in Faith:
Growing In Faith Involves Testing. (vs. 1-2)
Growing In Faith Involves Trusting. (vs. 3-8)
Growing In Faith Involves Doing. (vs. 9-14)
“KEY” POINT: Understanding this parable is the key for unlocking all the parables (v. 13).
RESPONSES FROM RECEIVING GOD’S WORD
Response 1: Seed snatched … Satan steals it. Result? A false conversion that bears no fruit. (vv. 4 & 15)
Response 2: Seed scorched … difficulty destroys it. Result? A false conversion that bears no fruit. (vv. 5-6 & 16-17)
Response 3: Seed strangled … desire depletes it. Result? A false conversion that bears no fruit. (vv. 7 & 18-19)
Response 4: Seed sprouts … God grows it. Result? A true conversion that bears much fruit. (vv. 8 & 20)
TRUTH #1: We have only one message.
TAKE AWAY REMINDER: Commitment to this one message is everything.
TRUTH #2: This message IS the reason we see fruit.
TAKE AWAY REMINDER: Faithfulness determines blessing.
TRUTH #3: We have only once source of power.
TAKE AWAY REMINDER: Our power comes from an inspired text delivered under the power of the Spirit.
TRUTH #4: We must always “be with Jesus” to avail ourselves of His power.
TAKE AWAY REMINDER: The core way we can “be with Jesus” is to be in His Word!