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Title: Rejoice in the Lord… Always! Passage: Philippians 4:4Defining Joy Joy in the Lord How to Obtain Joy
Title: Redeeming Wisdom Passage: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16The Source and Nature of Spiritual Wisdom The Blindness of Unbelief The Key to Unlocking Spiritual Wisdom
Title: Redeeming Wisdom Passage: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16The Source and Nature of Spiritual Wisdom The Blindness of Unbelief The Key to Unlocking Spiritual Wisdom
Title: Of Folly and Power: The Cross of Christ Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25The Lord Turns Wisdom on Its Head A Stumbling Block and Folly, Wisdom and Power
Title: An Unimpressive Means Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31Consider Your Calling Consider the Work of God Consider Boasting
Title: The Danger of Disunity Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17Paul’s Pastoral Appeal What Division Looks Like and Where it Comes From Let the Gospel have its Place
Title: Where Do I Start? Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9The Nature and Source of Their Identity and Calling (vv. 1-2) The Nature and Source of Paul’s Encouragemnet (vv. 3-7) The Nature and Source of Paul’s Confidence (vv. 8-9)
Title: Our God is an Awesome God Passage: Genesis 50:15-26The Providence of God Brings Comfort to His People The Promises of God Provide Hope in Death Yes and Amen
Title: Jacob’s Dying Words to a Chosen Nation Passage: Genesis 49:1-28The Consequences for Sin and Blessings for Obedience The Real Source of Hope and Real Promise of Blessing
Title: The Kept and the Cast OutPassage: Matthew 7:21-23The FateWhat Shall I Do to be Saved?
Title: A Cross-armed Blessing Passage: Genesis 48Joseph Identifies Himself and His Children with the People and Promises of Yahweh In Blessing His Grandsons, Jacob Recounts the Lord’s Faithfulness through all His Life Jacob’s Blessing Turns Upside-down the Standard Wisdom and Practice of the Culture
Title: A Savior, a Blessing, and a Hope Passage: Genesis 47:13-31Salvation for the People of Egypt Blessing for Pharaoh Living Hope for Israel
Title: A Foreign Land, But A Familiar God Passage: Genesis 46:28-47:12A Sweet Reunion and a Wise Game Plan (vv. 28-34) Joseph’s Brothers Recieving Good Things (vv. 1-6) Jacob Before Pharaoh (vv. 7-12)
Title: Jacob’s Fear and Jacob’s Faith Passage: Genesis 46:1-27The Mingling of Faith and Fear (vv. 1-7) Evidence That Demands a Verdict (vv. 8-27)
Title: Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Provision Passage: Genesis 45:1-15Forgiveness (vv. 1-5) Reconciliation (vv. 4, 14-15) Provision (vv. 6-13)
Title: The Benjamin Dilemma Passage: Genesis 43:1-15The Problem has not Gone Away (vv. 1-7) Judah Speaks with Wisodom (vv. 8-10) Jacob Relents (vv. 11-15
Title: A Blast From the Past Passage: Genesis 42Sin and its Effects are Hanging on th This Family Grace and its Effects are Working Thrrough Joeseph Conviction of Sin as a Grace of God
Title: Can We Find a Man Like This? Passage: Genesis 41:37-57Pharaoh Gets It (vv. 37-45) Joseph Rises to His Resumè (vv. 46-49) A Glimpse into Joseph’s Thinking (vv. 50-52) Blessed to be a Blessing (vv. 53-57)
Title: The Morning DawnsPassage: Genesis 41:1-36The Use of Dreams Again (vv. 1-8)The Moment of God’s Choosing (vv. 9-16)The Shocking Interpretation (vv. 17-31)Joseph Lays Out the Plan (vv. 32-36)
Title: A Strange WayPassage: Genesis 38The Wickedness of Judah and His Sons (vv. 1-11)The Bold Actions of Tamar (vv. 12-23)The Sinner Exposed (vv. 24-25)Is There Hope for Such as These? (vv. 26-30)
Title: Families Can Be ToughPassage: Genesis 37:12-36Joseph’s Mission (vv. 12-17)The Brother’s Conspiring and Treacherous Deed (vv. 18-30)A Father’s Grief (vv. 31-36)
Title: Death and Sin and the Hope ThereinPassage: Genesis 35:16-29The Death of RachelThe Sin of ReubenThe Twelve SonsThe Funeral of Isaac
Title: How to Handle WorryPassage: Matthew 6:25-341. The Senselessness of Worry2. The Needlessness of Worry3. A Better Alternative
Title: The Advent of LovePassage: Romans 5:6-8God Alone is the Author of SalvationThe Love of God in the Cross of Christ
Title: The Advent of JoyPassage: Luke 10:17-24The Supreme Source of Our Joy: Our Salvation (vv. 17-20)Christ Rejoices in Our Salvation (vv. 21-24)
Title: The Advent of PeacePassage: Ephesians 2:11-22The Peace That Comes Through Justification (vv. 11-16)The Peace That Comes Through Adoption (vv. 17-19)The Peace That comes by Grace
Title: Lessons from ShechemPassage: Genesis 34The Sin of ShechemThe NegotiationsThe Vengeful Slaughter
Title: The Advent of HopePassage: Romans 15:8-13Hope UnitesHope is Strengthened by God’s WordHope is Obtained Through Faith
Title: Brothers Don’t Shake HandsPassage: Genesis 33Pursue the Good of OthersSeek ReconciliationRemain Committed to the Will and Commands of God
Title: O Brother, How Art Thou?Passage: Genesis 32The Rocky Road to Reconciliation (vv. 1-8, 13-21)A Prayer of a Sinful Saint (vv. 9-12)Ding, Ding, Ding! (vv. 22-32)
Title: An Explosive Exit from Paddan-aramPassage: Genesis 31:4-55Family Meeting and Departure (vv. 4-21)Laban’s Angry Reaction (vv. 22-30)Laban’s Search For His Gods (vv. 31-35)Jacob Loses It (vv. 36-42)An Agreement is Made and a Conclusion Comes (vv. 43-55)
Title: The Messy WorkshopPassage: Genesis 29:31-30:23Lives Driven by Envy and Discontentment Lead to DespairKnowledge of God Should Lead Us to Rightly Approach God
Title: Another Love StoryPassage: Genesis 29:1-30Jacob Finds His Bride (vv. 1-12)Laban Finds a Target (vv. 13-20)A Home Finds Strife (vv. 21-30)
Title: God’s LadderPassage: Genesis 28:10-22Jacob’s Dream and the Lord’s BlessingJacob’s Response to God’s RevelationThe Connection Between Heaven and Earth
Title: Getting Back on TrackPassage: Genesis 27:46-28:9Isaac’s Commitment Restored (vv. 27:46-28:2)Promises of God Renewed (vv. 3-5)Hopelessness of Trying to Please God by Our Own Devices (vv. 6-9)
Title: The Tragic Tale of a Family ShatteredPassage: Genesis 26:34-27:45Isaac (vv. 1-4)Rebekah (vv. 5-17)Jacob (vv. 18-29)Esau (vv. 30-40)The Wreckage (vv. 41-45)
Title: Lessons from the Life of IsaacPassage: Genesis 26:1-33The Promises of God Renewed (vv. 1-5)Isaac Follows in the Footsteps of His Father’s Sin (vv. 6-11)Isaac Follows in the Footsteps of his Father’s Faith (vv. 12-26)The Unmistakable Results of the Life of Faith (vv. 27-33)
Title: For You and For Your ChildrenPassage: Genesis 25:1-23Though Abraham Dies, Hope LivesIsaac Believed and Isaac PrayedJacob and Esau are Born
Title: Living and Acting in Light of God’s PromisesPassage: Genesis 24Abraham Insists on a Proper Wife for IsaacThe Lord Intervened to Provide a Wife for IsaacRebekah Embraces the Promises of God
Title: A Tomb for a PrincessPassage: Genesis 23We must be wise and cautions in our dealings with an unbelieving world…The reality of death is one that still plagues the world and even the people of God to this day. We must think about it rightly…A. We Learn from Abraham the Death is to be MournedB. We Learn from Abraham that the Body MattersC. We Learn from Abraham that Death Brings with it properperspective
Title: The Sacrifice of Isaac Part 3Passage: Genesis 22:15-24A Solemn Oath……By a Sovereign and Immutable God……To Bless the World Through Abraham’s Offspring.
Title: The Sacrifice of Isaac Part 2Passage: Genesis 22:9-14 (Read 1-14)Christ in IsaacChrist in the Lamb (The Substitute)Christ in Us
Title: The Sacrifice of Isaac Part 1Passage: Genesis 22:1-8Another Calling to Obedience (vv. 1-2)Abraham Acts Without Hesitation (vv. 3-4)Abraham’s Faith is Fueled by Knowledge (v. 5)The Full Weight of the Situation is Being Realized (vv. 6-8)
Title: Proper Dealings in a Foreign Land Passage: Genesis 21:22-34How the People of God are to Relate to the World How the World Ought to View the People of God How the People of God are to Worship the Lord
Title: What About Ishmael?Passage: Genesis 21:8-21What is Right and What is WrongWhat This Meant for the FutureWhat This Means for Us
Title: Chicken Soup for the SoulPassage: Genesis 21:1-7God’s Promises Bring LifeGod’s Promises Bring JoyGod’s Promises Bring HopeGod’s Promises are Divinely Fulfilled
Title: The Sad Reality of Recurring SinPassage: Genesis 20:1-18The Terrible Plan by Abraham is Repeated (vv. 1-2, 11-13)King Abimelech Pays the Price (vv. 3, 14-18)The Lord is Sovereign and the Lord is Merciful (vv. 4-7, 14-16)
Title: The Last Word about LotPassage: Genesis 19:30-38Lot’s Situation (v. 30)A Bad Plan from Good Intentions (vv. 31-32)Weakness and Wickedness Go Hand in Hand (vv. 33-36)Resulting Offspring from Unholy Relations (vv. 37-38)
Title: The Wrath of God is Coming Passage: Genesis 19:23-29Let the Nations be Warned Let the Religious be Warned Flee the Wrath to Come
Title: Friendship with the World: Lessons from Lot’s Life Passage: Genesis 19:1-22The Righteousness of Lot The Fallout of Friendship with the World The Faithfulness of Yahweh
Title: The Privilege and Responsibility of the ElectPassage: Genesis 18:16-331. The Lord Speaks to Abraham2. Abraham Takes Up His Responsibility
Title: An Encounter with the Lord: Dos and Don'tsPassage: Genesis 18:1-15A Proper Response to God and His Revelation (vv. 1-8)A Wrong Response to God and His Revelation (vv. 9-12)A Right Rebuke from the Lord (vv. 13-15)
Title: A Failed Attempt at Forcing God’s Hand Passage: Genesis 16:1-16Sarai Abram Hagar Yahweh
Title: Backed by a Guarantee Passage: Genesis 15:7-21God responds to Abram (7-11) God gives Abram a glimpse of what is to come (12-16) God gives a promise backed by an oath (17-21) God has upheld his covenant
Title: The Blessings of God Passage: Genesis 15:1-6God Appears at the Right Time (v. 1) Abram Brings his Complaint to the Lord (vv. 2-3) The Lord Graciously Responds with Promise to Abram (vv.4-5) Abram is Counted as Righteous (v. 6)
Title: The Priest and King of SalemPassage: Genesis 14:17-24Abram and the King of Salem (vv. 18-20)Abram and the King of Sodom (vv. 21-24)Melchizedek’s Role in Redemptive History
Title: The RescuePassage: Genesis 14:1-16The Situation of LotThe Response of AbramA Picture of Something of More
Title: The Elect: Followers and Worshipers of YahwehPassage: Genesis 12:4-9The Lack of Worth in Abram and the Abundance of Grace in GodThe Appropriate Response of FaithThe Unfinished Part of the Story
Title: God’s Glory and Mercy Through God’s JudgementPassage: Genesis 11:1-9RebellionJudgementMercyGloryApplication
Title: Déjà VuPassage: Genesis 9:18-29A Tale of Two SinnersNakedness, Shame, and Proper BehaviorBlessings and CursesYet God’s Grace Holds His People
Title: God’s Covenant with NoahPassage: Genesis 9:8-17What is a Covenant?The Members of the Noahic CovenantThe Sign of the Noahic CovenantThe New Covenant
Title: Establishing a New Society Passage: Genesis 9:1-7Blessing: Re-establishment of the Cultural Mandate (vv. 1,7) Provision: Modification of Man’s Relationship to Animals (vv. 2-4) Prohibition: The Sanctity and Dignity of Life (vv. 5-6)
Title: God Remembered NoahPassage: Genesis 8God Remembers His PromisesGod’s People are to Wait on the Lord and Trust His TimingNoah, A New Adam in a New CreationUnlike the Pagan gods, Our God Exercises Faithful Control Over all Things
Title: Radical Obedience in a World of Radical CorruptionPassage: Genesis 6:9-22-Mankind’s Radical Corruption-Noah’s Radical Obedience-The Message for Today
Title: A Legacy of Faith Passage: Genesis 5:1-32Man’s Inheritance from Adam God Has Not Abandoned Us Judgement and Hope, Then and Now
Title: Tracing the LinePassage: Genesis 4:17-261. The line of Cain2. God’s common grace to the world3. God's saving grace to his people4. The City of God and the City of Man
Title: The First ReprobatePassage: Genesis 4:1-16The Difference Between Cain and Abel (vv. 1-5)The Terrible Power of Sin (vv. 8-10)The Consequences of Sin (vv. 11-16)The Way to be Accepted (vv. 6-7)
Title: Curses and ConsolationsPassages: Genesis 3:8-24ConfrontationCondemnationComfortConfidence
Title: Echoes of the FallPassage: Genesis 3:1-7The Nature of the Deception (vv. 1,4-5)The Failure of the Response (vv. 2-3)The Fall into Corruption (v. 6)The Results and the Echo (v. 7)
Title: Beautifully DesignedPassage: Genesis 2:18-25The Not GoodThe GoodThe ImageThe Implication
Title: The Creation of ManPassage: Genesis 2:4-17We Were Created Uniquely (v. 7)We Were Created Intimately (v. 7)We Were Created with Purpose (vv. 8,15)We Were Created with Requlations (vv. 16-17)
Title: God’s RestPassage: Genesis 2:1-3God’s Rest from His WorkOur Rest From Our WorkThe Rest to Come
Title: Made in His ImagePassage: Genesis 1:26-31Crowned with Glory and HonorGiven Authority and SupremacyCreated to be in Relationship with Him
Title: All Creatures of Our God and KingPassage: Genesis 1:20-25God is Still Setting the StageGod Deserves the GloryGod Blesses His Creatures in Procreation
Title: Universal SplendorPassage: Genesis 1:14-191. Practical Purposes2. Glorious Purposes
Title: Signs of LifePassage: Genesis 1:9-13Act 1: Land and Seas (vv. 9-10)Act 2: Plant Life, Vegetation, and Fruit (vv. 11-13)
Title: The Very BeginningPassage: Genesis 1:1-8God is Supremely PowerfulGod is Supremely GoodGod is Supremely to be Feared
Title: Paul’s Prison MinistryPassage: Acts 28:17-31-Paul’s Never-ending Desire for the Salvation of the Jews-Hardness of Heart and the Spread of the Gospel-The Rest of the Story
Title: The Missionary on MaltaPassage: Acts 28:1-16Nice Pagans are Still PagansHealing an Island of DiseaseThanking God and Taking Courage
Title: Though the Seas May Rage Part 1Passage: Acts 27:1-26God’s Providence Over the DetailsGod’s Providence and the Will of MenGod’s Providence, Our Only Hope for Salvation
Title: Though the Seas May Rage Part 1Passage: Acts 21:1-26God’s Providence Over the DetailsGod’s Providence and the Will of MenGod’s Providence, Our Only Hope for Salvation
Title: Paul’s Life had a PurposePassage: Acts 26:9-18Paul’s Commitment Before Conversion (vv. 9-11)The Story of a Terrorist Turned Evangelist (vv. 12-16)The Message (vv. 17-18)
Title: The Kingdom-Minded LifePassage: Acts 24:22-27- Paul Never Compromised in His Commitment to Gospel Proclamation- Paul Never Compromised in His Commitment to Christian Morals
Title: What Matters in the Christian Life?Passage: Acts 23:1-11-Character Matters-Humility Matters-Learning Matters-The Promises Matters
Title: Trust in ChristPassage: Acts 21:37-22:161) God's Word is True and Trustworthy 2) Always Be Ready to Give a Defense3) Respond to Christ in Faith and Obedience
Title: Trouble in the TemplePassage: Acts 21:27-36Hatred Disguised as Zeal (vv. 27-30)Paul is Saved from the Mob (vv. 31-36)“The Gates were Shut”
Title: When Sticky Situations ArisePassage: Acts 21:17-26-The Church Gave Glory to God for What He had Done (vv. 17-20a)-The Church Addressed the Issues Head on and Openly (vv. 20b-24)-The Church Sought Clarity of Doctrine and Practice (v. 25)-The Church (and Paul) Sought Reconciliation Wherever it was Possible and Whatever the Personal Cost (v. 26)
Title: Let the Will of the Lord be DonePassage: Acts 21:1-16-Comfort for God’s People, from God’s People-Guidance for God’s People, from God’s People-A Refrain for God’s People, from God’s People
Title: Final Words to the Ephesian Elders Pt. 2Passage: Acts 20:28-38-The High Calling of a Shepherd (vv. 28-31)-The Sustaining Source of a Shepherd’s Life (v. 32)-The Sacrificial Living of a Shepherd (vv. 33-35)-The Affection of a Christ-Centered Community (vv. 36-38)
Title: Final Words to the Ephesian Elders Pt. 1Passage: Acts 20:13-17-Paul Lived and Ministered in the Midst of the Flock (vv. 18-19)-Paul Proclaimed the Gospel Boldly, Frequently, and Consistently (vv. 20-21)-Paul’s Purpose in Life was Found in His Service to Christ and His Church (vv. 22-24)-Paul’s Life was an Offering unto the Lord (vv. 25-27)
Title: Committed to ChristPassage: Acts 19:21-20:61. What Happens When Christians Live Out Their Faith in the World?2. How Should Chirstians Live Out Their Faith Inside the Church?
Title: What is Required for Salvation?Passage: Acts 19:1-10-Paul’s Diagnostic Tests (vv. 1-3)-The Problem Identified, and the Remedy Given (vv. 4-7)-Troubles Continued (vv. 8-10)
Title: Paul’s Winsome Evangelistic PreachingPassage: Acts 17:22-34The Unknown God Made Known (vv. 22-25)He is Unlike Any Other (vv. 26-29)Getting to the Gospel (vv. 30-31)Unsurprising Results (vv. 32-34)
Title: The Current Age of the AreopagusPassage: Acts 17:16-21Athens: A City Known for Idols and PhilosophersPaul: A Man Ruled by GodThe Gospel: The Solution to Every Man’s Issues
Title: A Method that Works Passage: Acts 17:1-15A Method that Works is Intentional A Method that Works is Rational A Method that Works is Expository A Method that Works Christ-Exalting
Title: The World’s Weirdest Prison Riot Passage: Acts 16:25-40Eternal Optimists (vv. 25-26) A Question for the Ages (vv. 27-30) The Simplicity of the Gospel (vv. 31-32) Cleansing and Rejoicing (vv. 33-34) Setting the Record Straight (vv. 35-40)
Title: The Gospel Frees and the Gospel Enslaves Passage: Acts 16:16-24Knowledge of God Does Not Set You Free The Life of the Believer Belongs to the Lord
Title: The Conversion of Lydia Passage: Acts 16:11-15How Christians are Made What Christians Do?
Title: Lessons from the Start of Mission Number Two Passage: Acts 16:1-10Encouragement to Christan Parents Remove Barriers to the Gospel, Don’t Create Them Trust the Providence of God Over the Plans of Men
Title: Imperfect Instruments Passage: Acts 15:36-41The Heart of the Disagreemnet The Weight of the Loss The Sovereignty of God
Title: The Law-Free Gospel Passage: Acts 15:1-21 The Threat to the Church (vv. 1-5) The Debate and Testimony of Peter (vv. 6-11) The Conclusion, and the Testimony of James (vv. 12-21)
Title: Paul’s Vision for Gospel Missions Passage: Acts 14:19-28Determination and Endurance Doctrine and Ecclesiology Sharing and Celebration
Title: Pressing on in Power Passage: Acts 13:1-12The Holy Spirit works in and Through the Church (vv. 1-3) The Holy Spirit’s Work Attracts Opposition (vv. 4-8) The Holy Spirit will Always Accomplish the Father’s Purposes (vv. 9-12)
Title: The Antioch Church Model Passage: Acts 11:19-30 They were Committed to Reaching the Lost (vv. 19-21)
Thet were Committed to Encouragement (vv. 22-24)
They were Committed to Right Teaching (vv. 25-26)
They were Committed to Caring for Each Other (vv. 27-30)
Title: Salvation to the Gentiles Pt. 3 Passage: Acts 10:34-48 The Gospel is about Jesus (vv. 34-41)
The Gospel Warns of Coming Judgment (v. 42)
The Gospel Means Forgiveness (v. 43)
The Gospel Brings Dramatic Change (vv. 44-48)
Title: Salvation to the Gentiles Pt. 2 Passage: Acts 10:9-33 Peter’s Vision (vv.9-16)
The Turn (vv.17-23)
Peter Meets Cornelius (vv.24-33)
Title: Salvation of the Gentiles Pt. 1 Passage: Acts 10:1-8 Who was Cornelius
What was Cornelius
What was Peter’s Purpose
Title: A Taste of Heaven Passage: Acts 9:32-43
Healing of Aeneas (vv.32-35)
Raising of Dorcas (vv.36-43)
Title: Fear and Comfort: A Church Health Strategy Passage: Acts 9:31 A Healthy Church is One that Fears the Lord
A Healthy Church is One Encouraged by the Spirit
Title: Five Facts of Saul’s Conversion Passage: Acts 9:10-19a Saul’s Conversion was Divinely Orchestrated (vv. 10-12)
Saul’s Conversion was Surprising (vv. 13-15)
Saul’s Conversion Brought Suffering (v. 16)
Saul’s Conversion Brought Him into a Family (v. 17)
Saul’s Conversion Brought True Sight (vv. 18-19a)
Title: Gospel Expansion Chapter 2 Passage: Acts 8:9-25 Supernatural Upgrade (vv. 9-13)
A Unique Display of the Spirit’s Work (vv. 14-17)
Simon’s Heart Exposed (vv. 18-24)
Title: The Sovereignty of God in the Spread of the Gospel Passage: Acts 8:1-8 Final Remarks about Stephen
An Introduction to Saul
An Introduction to Philip
Sovereign God Over All
Title: Stirring the Pot Passage: Acts 6:8-15The Power of God at Work in His People The Wisdom of God over the Knowledge of Men The Presence of God in the Face of the Enemy
Title: The Joy of Getting What We Need Passage: Acts 3:1-10Desperate Condition Personal Involvement Unexpected Command Authoritative Assistance Glorious Response
Title: What is Your Family Worth? Passage: Acts 2:43-47Generosity for the Sake of Unity Generosity from a Heart of Love Generosity as a Product of the Gospel
Title: Proper Regimen for a Healthy Christian Passage: Acts 2:41-421. The Word of God 2. Fellowship 3. Breaking of Bread 4. Prayer
Title: Gleanings from a Great Preacher Pt. 3 Passage: Acts 2:25-41The testimony of David This Jesus now sits on the throne The right response to true preaching
Title: Gleanings from a Great Preacher Pt. 2Passage: Acts 2:22-24Main Point: True Preaching is Christocentric1. The display of Christ's authority2. The destruction of Christ's life3. The glory of Christ's resurrection
Title: Gleanings from a Great Preacher Pt. 1 Passage: Acts 2:14-21The Foot is Removed From a Prayer to a Prophecy to a Reality
Title: Yet Another FulfillmentPassage: Acts 2:1-131. A Breakthrough Event2. Undoing the Curse3. The Message Over the Medium4. The Expected Reactions
Title: Humble BeginningsPassage: Acts 1:12-261. The Unity of the Disciples (vv. 12-14)2. The Tragedy of Judas (vv. 15-20)3. The Selection of Matthias (vv. 21-26)
Title: The Altar Call Passage: Hebrews 13:7-14Remember the Examples of Your Leaders Don’t be DeceivedForsaking Everything Else, Go Where Christ May be Found Bear the Reproach, but Hope in the City of God
Title: Love, Sex, and Money Passage: Hebrews 13:1-6Hospitality Marriage and Sexual PurityContentment
Title: The Law, the Gospel, and the Kingdom Passage: Hebrews 12:18-29Mount Sinai (vv. 18-21) Mount Zion (vv. 22-24) An Unshakable Kingdom (vv. 25-29)
Title: Clear Commands for Faithful Living Passage: Hebrews 12:12-17Keep Going (vv. 12-13) Pursue Peace and Holiness (v. 14) Take Hold of Grace (v. 15a) Root Out Bitterness (v. 15b) Gratify the Desires of the Spirit Rather that the Flesh (vv. 16-17)
Title: The Pain and Joys of the Lord’s DisciplinePassage: Hebrews 12:3-11The Necessity of Discipline The Father Who Disciplines The Joy of Discipline
Title: The Wonderful Works of ChristPassage: Hebrews 12:2The Cross that He Endured The Shame that He Despised The Joy Set Before Him The Seat that He Has Taken
Title: The Promises of God Through the Ups and Downs Passage: Hebrews 11:17-22 The Promises of God are True in the Difficult Times (vv. 17-19)
The Promises of God are True in Spite of Wickedness (v. 20)
The Promises of God are True in Spite of Confusion (v. 21)
The Promises of God are True when everything is Awesome (v. 22)
Title: Faith that Brings Hope Passage: Hebrews 11:1-16 Abel: Faith that makes a sacrifice pleasing to God
Enoch: Faith that brings victory over death
Noah: Faith that brings salvation
Abraham: Faith that promises an inheritance
Sarah: Faith that brings abundant life to a barren womb
Conclusion: Hope for Strangers and Exiles
Title: Endurance and the Doctrines of Grace Passage: Hebrews 10:26-39 A Fearful Warning
A Call to Endurance
Title: Privileges and Exhortations Passage: Hebrews 10:19-25 Truth #1: Christ’s Sacrifice has granted us access to the Holy Places (vv. 19-20)
Truth #2: We have a Great High Priest like no other (v. 21)
Exhortation #1: Draw near to God (v. 22)
Exhortation #2: Hold Fast to Your Confession (v. 23)
Exhortation #3: Live and Worship in Light of these Truths (vv. 24-25)
Title: A Covenant that Brings the Power Passage: Hebrews 8:1-13 Chirst Intercedes in the true Holy Place
Christ’s Mediation is the Substance, not the Shadow
The New Covenant is the Better Covenant
Title: The Nature of Christ’s Priesthood and Our Salvation Passage: Hebrews 7:23-28 The Extent of His Priesthood (vv. 23-24)
The Extent of Our Salvation (v. 25)
The Manner of Our Salvation (vv. 26,28)
The Manner of Our Salvation (v. 27)
Title: Access Granted Passage: Hebrews 7:11-22 The Inadequacy of Judaism (vv. 11-14)
A Conquering Priest (vv. 15-17)
Changing of the Guard (vv. 18-19)
A Better Covenant Guaranteed (vv. 20-22)
Title: Don’t Loiter in the Hallway Passage: Hebrews 6:1-8 Leave the Shadow for the Substance (vv. 1-3)
A Picture of Apostacy (vv. 4-6)
Worthless land and the end thereof (vv. 7-8)
Title: A Warning to the Dull Passage: Hebrews 5:11-14 Identifying the Issue (vv. 11-12a)
The Danger of Extended Adolescence (vv. 12b-13)
Solid Food = Spiritual Depth (v. 11)
Spiritual Depth = Spiritual Maturity (v. 14)
Title: Jesus > Aaron Passage: Hebrews 5:1-10 What is a High Preist? (vv. 1-4)
Has Jesus Fulfilled this Role? (vv. 5-8)
How is Chirst’s Priesthood Different? (vv. 9-10)
Title: Christian, Consider Jesus Passage: Hebrews 3:1-6 Consider Our Apostle and High Priest (v. 1)
Consider His Faithfulness (v. 2)
Consider His Glory (vv. 3-4)
Consider His Position (vv. 5-6a)
Hope in Him (v. 6b)
Title: “Give More Earnest Heed” Passage: Hebrews 2:1-4 Main Idea: Pay Closer attention ot the Gospel, lest we drift away from it. The Messenger
The Message
The Proof
The Stakes
Title: Fast Acting and Long Lasting Passage: Acts 2:22-41
Peter Comes out Swinging
Resurrection Foundation
The Continued Work of Christ
The Holy Spirirt Comes out Swinging
Title: Covenant Membership Passage: Ephesians 4:1-12
Membership is Assumed in Salvation
Membership is Assumed in the Commands given to Believers
Membership is Assumed in Church Discipline
Title: Illumination, Dissemination, and Intercession: Essential Ingredients for Building the Church Passage: Luke 24:44-53
Illumination- God giving sight to blinded eyes (vv. 44-45)
Dissemination- God empowering and sending his people to proclaim freedom (vv. 46-49)
Intercession- The risen Christ at the Father’s right hand working on behalf of his people (vv. 50-53)
Title: Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted Passage: Luke 23:32-43
The Agony and Suffering of Christ
The Humiliation and Mocking of Christ
The Mercy and Grace of Christ
Title: A Snapshot from Death Row Passage: Luke 23:26-31 Grace extends to the insignificant (v. 26)
Warning comes to the fakers and frauds (vv. 27-28)
Judgement comes to all the unrighteous and the wicked (vv. 29-31)
Title: Don’t Follow Your Heart! Passage: Luke 23:1-25 Main Idea: The heart of man leads him to wickedness and guilt, but in Christ there is life and freedom.
Jesus exposes the heart of Herod (vv. 6-12)
Jesus exposes the heart of Pilate (vv. 1-5, 13-16)
Jesus exposes the heart of the crowd (vv. 18-25)
Don’t follow your heart, submit to the Lord
Title: The “Trial” of Jesus Passage: Luke 22:63-71 Jesus stood unflinching in the face of abuse, and so should we
Jesus endured the injustice of his enemies, and so should we
Jesus looked past the darkness, and so should we
Victory ultimately belongs to Christ, and will also be ours
Title: Hope in the Midst of Failure Passage: Luke 22:54-62 The Ever-Present Danger of Sin
The Progressive Nature of Sin
The Anguish of Sin
The Restoration and Keeping of Christ
Title: The Steady Hand of Christ Passage: Luke 22:47-53 How Did We Get to This Point (vv. 47-48)
Loyalty with Weakness (vv. 49-50)
Calm Compassion (vv. 5-53a)
The Hour and Power of Darkness (v. 53b)
Title: The Deep Breath Before the Plunge Text: Luke: 22:39-46 The Savior’s Example
The Savior’s Request
The Savior’s Agony
The Disciple’s Sorrow
Title: The Road Ahead Passage: Luke 22:31-38 The Sifting of Satan and the Protection of Christ (vv. 31-34)
The Work of Man’s Hands and the Providence of God (vv. 35-38)
Title: Topsy-Turvy Day Passage: Luke 22:24-30 Main Idea: Qualification for leadership in God’s economy looks radically different from that of the world.
Man’s Economy vs. God’s Economy
Servant leaders take up Jesus’ towel of servanthood to meet the needs of others
Servant leaders humble themselves and wait for God to exalt them
We don’t serve to make the world a better place, we serve because there is a better place than this world.
Title: The God Man Passage: John 1:14-18 Main Idea: Christ is the manifestation of the grace that the world so desperately needs.
The Word Became Flesh
Grace, Grace, Grace
Promises Made and Promises Kept
The Necessity of the Incarnation
Title: The Light Breaks Through Passage: John 1:1-5
The Word
The Pre-Exsistence of Christ
The Deity of Christ
The Power of Christ
Life and Light
Title: The Most Important Meal in History Passage: Luke 22:7-23 Main Idea: The Old Testament shadows and types have been fulfilled in Christ Jesus, our Passover Lamb.
Important Preperations (v. 7-13)
Looking Backward and Looking Forward (v. 14-18)
New Meaning and the New Covenant (v. 19-20)
The Sovereign Plan and the Guilty Traitor (v. 21-23)
Title: A Pilgrim’s Guide to the End of the World by Jesus, Son of God Passage: Luke 21:20-38
Main idea: Jesus, the son of God, tells about the end of the Jewish age, signs of his coming and his church’s redemption, and the necessary strategy to be prepared for his coming.
I. Christ’s word is the only authoritiative guide for the church to be prepared for his coming.
A. Jesus, the Son of God, speaks with accuracy about the coming end of the Jewish age.
B. Signs of Christ’s coming bring anxiety and uncertainity to a lost world.
C. Signs of Christ’s coming bring joy and encouragement of redemption to his church.
D. Every Jesus, the Son of God, says is true.
E.Therefore, be prepared for Christ’s coming with spiritual readiness.
Title: Gird Up Your Loins Text: Luke 21:10-19
Signs of the End of the Age (v. 10-12)
In the Midst of Persecution, an Opportunity for the Gospel (v. 13-15)
How Bad Will It Get? (v. 16-17)
The Perserverance of the Saints (v. 18-19)
Title: False Religion Exposed Passage: Luke 20:47-21:9
The Heart Behind the False System (20:45-47)
The Victims of the False System (21:1-4)
The Destruction of the False System (21:5-9)
Title: Sui Generis: The Uniqueness of Christ Passage: Luke 20:41-45
I. Jesus is more than the Son of David. He is the Lord God, whose reign was established from eternity, initiated in his incarnation, and will be fully realized when all are united in Him through faith or judgment.
A. What Good to Sinful Humanity is a Political Liberator?
B. A Song of Triumph written by God to the World.
C. I am more than a Son of a Great King, a Philosopher, a Teacher, or a Religious Leader.
Title: Boom, Roasted Passage: Luke 20:20-26
Main Idea: Followers of Christ have a moral responsibility to live in this world according to the authorities in place, but are to yeild ultimate authority to God.
The Plot (v. 20)
The Trap (v. 21-22)
The Comback (v. 23-26)
The Augustinian Reality
Title: The Church In Motion - Gospel Missions With An Ecclesial Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
I.The people of God are called to take up the mission of God by expanding the kingdom of God
A. Living Out the Uncomfortable Mission B. The Great Commission is to the Church C. The Result: God is Glorified
Title: Location, Location, Location: The Setting for Spiritual Maturity Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15
I. Spiritual Maturity takes place in Christ-Centered Church Fellowship.
A. The church is God’s building.
B. Christ Jesus and Him crucified is the foundation of the church.
C. Is your church being built with the gospel or human wisdom fellowship?
D. The glorious church is built with gospel fellowship.
Title: “Theologian” Is Not a Scary Word Passage: Ephesians 4:17-25
Main Idea: Any Christian who desires maturity in Christ must be a theologian, and all Christians should desire maturity in Christ.
A. The Value of Knowledge
B. The Purpose of Knowledge
C. The Priority of Knowledge
Walking in the Truth: In Truth and In Love: Maturity in Christ by Redeemer Fellowship Church
Title: Do You Feel In Charge? Passage: Luke 20:1-19
I. Christ, who clearly was demonstrated as the Son of God by miracles and John the Baptist’s testimony, is the cornerstone by which salvation of the church soley rests.
A. By What Authority?
B. From Heaven or From Men?
C. The Kingdom of God is given to the unexpected.
D. Salvation rests fully on Christ Jesus.
Title: The Need for Christ’s Prophetic Voice Passage: Luke 19:45-48
I. The true house of God has the gospel alone as its center and the true people of God are attentive to His Word alone.
A. The Prophet of God
B. The Temple of God
C. The Prominent People of God’s Kingdom have one distinct attribute
Title: The Dawning of a New Dark Age in America Passage: Luke 19:41-44
I. Christ Jesus loves the lost, but many will not know his salvation, which will lead to judgment for their unbelief.
A. The Lamentation of Christ (Luke 19:41)
B. The Way of Happiness is Hidden to the lost (Luke 19:42)
C. The Judgment of God is horrible (Luke 19:43)
D. The Judgment of God is fair. (Luke 19:44)
Title: Long Obedience in the Same Direction Passage: Luke 19:11-27
I. Do you view Jesus as the good and rightful Lord over your life?
A. The sin of Christian tourism (19:11)
B. A Nobleman (12-13)
C. The Citizens of His Kingdom (19:14)
D. The Servants of the Nobleman (19:15-23)
E. The Aftermath (19:24-27)
Title: A Seeking Savior and a Sinner’s Joy Passage: Luke 19:1-10
The Target (1-4)
The Shocking Encounter (5-6)
The Scandal (7)
New Man, New Life (8-10)
Title: There Will Be No Prayer In Heaven
Passage: Luke 18:1-8
I. Pray for Your Loving Father’s Sufficient Grace to the End.
A. A Judge and a Widow (Luke 18:1-5)
B. A Loving Father and His Chosen Child (Luke 18:6-7)
C. The Gift of Enduring Faith is the Greatest Offering From God (Luke 18:8)
Title: Flee the City of Destruction through the Wicker Gate
Passage: Luke 17:20-37
I. Hey! The Kingdom of God is here! Hey! Judgment is Coming! Hurry and Enter! What are you waiting for?
A. That same Jesus is door to the Kingdom of God then and now. (20-21)
B. That same Jesus will finalize His Kingdom soon. (22-24)
That Same Jesus Initiated His Kingdom Through His Death. (25)
That same Jesus will reveal your true self. (26-33)
That same Jesus will divide some to deliverance and some to Judgment. (34-35)
C. That same Jesus will rightly judge those who are not in His Kingdom. (37)
Title: A Slice of Humble Pie
Passage: Luke 17:7-10
Main Idea: All the good that we can do earns us nothing, and that is a good thing
We are Slaves
We are owed nothing, but owe everything
We are unworthy
Enter Grace!
Title: The Thing That Matters
Passage: Luke 17:1-6
I. How do you present yourself to God as one approved?
A. Flee Inevitable Traps to Sin (1)
B. Lead Others to Godliness (2)
C. Speak the truth in love to others (3)
D. Raise Up Those Who Fall Into Sin (4)
E. Who is adequate for these things? (5-6)
Title: The Lord of Your Life
Passage: Colossians 3:18-4:6
I. Christ, and Christ Alone, is your highest good.
A. Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus. (3:18-4:1)
B. Pray continuously for faithfulness to Christ the Lord of your life. (4:2)
C. So that you may declare the mystery of Christ to those around you. (4:3-4)
D. The eternal significance of your discipleship (4:5-6)
Title: The Great Reversal
Passage: Acts 17:22-34
I. Behold the Risen Lord and be declared loved in Christ by God.
A. A Forest of Idols
B. Who are you, Lord?
C. “I am Jesus.”
D. But what if he did rise from the dead?
E. “What would you have me do, Lord?”
Title: The Lord of Your Spiritual Growth
Passage: Colossians 2:16-23
I. Trusting in Christ is the only normative means given for maturity in Christ.
A. Everyone Mature in Christ (Colossians 1:28-2:10)
B. Trust the Substance not the Shadows (Colossians 2:16-17)
C. In Christ, You are Approved for Worship (Colossians 2:18-19)
D. The means of man have no value in spiritual maturity. (Colossians 2:20-23)
Title: “Letter From a Roman Jail”
Passage: Colossians 1:24-2:5
Main Idea: All we need for Christian maturity comes through Christ and results in steadfast faith in Him.
Paul’s Ministry (1:24-25, 2:5)
Paul’s Concern (1:29-2:1)
What is at stake (1:28, 2:2)
The remedy to false teaching (1:26-28, 2:3-4)
Title: Creatures of Restoration
Passage: Colossians 1:1-23
Main Idea: The Lord of All is subduing the world through his gospel of restoration initiated through his cross and displayed through his church.
I. God appeals to a hopeless world through his churches of his restoration program.
A. His Model (Colossians 1:1-14)
B. His Program (Colossians 1:15-22)
C. His Appeal (Colossians 1:23)
I. The Promise of Bodily Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:20-22) II. Victory Over Death and Sin (1 Corinthians 15:51-57) III. The Glorification of the Messianic Victim (Revelation 5)
Ecclesiastes 10-11: How To Handle Who And What You Can't Control Choose Wisely by Redeemer Fellowship Church
Ecclesiastes 12: The Adventures Of Tom Bombadil The Call Of A Childlike Faith by Redeemer Fellowship Church
Title: A Generous Story
Passage: John 3:16, Matthew 6:19-21
Main Idea; God is generous to the world, and he has chosen to reveal his generosity through his people.
I. God is the ultimate giver, and his people should reflect his nature.
A. God loves the world.
B. His people make visible God’s generous story.
C. Baby steps to radical generosity
Title: A Theology of Money
Passage: Job 31:24-28, Matthew 6:5-13
Main Idea; Money is a tool to glorify God and bless others, but a perosn’s heart must be changed from self-centered to God-centered use of money by the gospel of Christ.
I. Your use of money projects your theology.
A. Gold did not create you.
B. Money problems start with the heart.
C. You need a Money identity that is God-centered.
Title: The Punch Line to the Money Lovers
Passage: Luke 16:19-31
Main Idea: Worship of money, self, or any earthly thing is rejection of Christ and result in eternal torment in Hell
The earthly state of the rich man and Lazarus (19-22)
The eternal state of the rich man and Lazarus (23-26)
The rich man’s request (27-31)
The reality of Hell
Title: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Passage: Luke 16:14-18
I. You are what you love.
A. The Self-Centered Lifestyle of the Religious (Luke 16:14-18)
B. The Humble Lifestyle of the Gospel Follower (Luke 16:14-18)
Title: A Lesson From A Criminal
Passage: Luke 16:1-13
I. If God is good and gracious, we as his faithful servants should be clever and bold for the sake of his kingdom.
A. A Clever Steward and Gracious Master (Luke 16:1-8)
B. Be Bold for the Kingdom of God (Luke 16:9)
C. Character matters (Luke 16:10-12)
D. Be Honest. Who are you truly serving with your money and talents? (Luke 16:13)
Title: The Brother
Passage: Luke 15:11-32
I. The sin of reckless living and the sin of moralism both lead to lostness. The Gospel in Christ is our only hope.
A. Jesus speaks to the Pharisees (Luke 15:1-3)
B. The sin of reckless living (Luke 15:11-24)
C. The sin of moralism (Luke 15:25-31)
D. The Good Shepherd and the Good Elder Brother
Title: Hello, Chistopher Hitchens
Passage: Luke 15:8-10
Main Idea: God like the woman with the coins urgently pursues what is valuable to him, and when found, leads to overwhelming joy in heaven.
I. If one sinner is valuable to God, than one sinner should be valuable to His church.
A. A Nest Egg: God absolutely determines what is valuable.
B. A Redemptive Emergency: God resolutely pursues spiritual orphans.
C. Victory Cigars: God triumphly calls a party to celebrate the effects of His grace.
Main Idea: Joyful Love and Faith in Christ produces contentment in the midst of suffering as we anticipate the completion of our salvation in Christ.
I. The Joy of Our Promised Inheritance (1:3-6)
II. The Joy of our new birth in suffering (1:6-9)
III. The Marveling of God's Great Salvation (1:10-12)
Main Idea: The Lord takes great pleasure in electing and redeeming sinners for the sake of the glory of his name.
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Contexts (v. 1)
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The Prompt (v. 2)
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The Story (v. 3-6)
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The Story (v. 7)
Title: A Gift of Love and Righteousness
Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
An Example to Follow
Jesus the King (“He was rich”)
Jesus the Servant (“Yet for your sake became poor”)
Jesus the Substitute (“So that you by his poverty might become rich”)
Closing Remarks
Title: Keep Christmas Weird
Passage: John 1:29
I. God provided his son as the sufficient and effective sacrifice for sin, so that we may be with God.
A. God provides the Perfect Lamb.
B. This Child’s Death is Our Means of Ascent.
C. The Sufficiency of the Lamb of God
D. The Healing for Our Dysphoria
Title: Locksley Hall
Passage: John 1:1-18
Main Idea: God has come into the world through the Word to bring life in death, light in darkness, and salvation for sinful souls.
I. The Word, who was in the beginning, with God, and was God, has come into the world with a new beginning.
A. Who is the Word? (John 1:1-5)
B. The Word is coming into the world. (John 1:9-11)
C. The Word brings life, light, and privilege to sinners who belive in his name. (John 1:12-1
D. The Word is the child in the manger. (John 1:14-18)
Title: A Thread in the Night Passage: Hebrews 2:5-18 I. This child is God become man, who experienced death, so that we can become sons and daughters of God crowned with glory and honor and have hope in the night.
A. The Crown of Creation (Hebrews 2:5-8a)
B. The Prodigal People (Hebrews 2:8b)
C. The Elder Brother (Hebrews 2:9-16)
D. The Gentle and Approachable Priest (Hebrews 2:17-18)
Main idea: All who would accept the invitation are welcome to join the savior at the great banquet.
- The honor of an invitation (15-17)
- The invitation rejected for silly things (18-20)
- An invitation to those considered unworthy (21)
- An invitation to the outsiders (22-23)
- Those first invited are now excluded (24)
Title: The Killing Tree
Passage: Luke 14:1-14
Main Idea: As Christ used his power to bring redemption to the lost, we should use our power to invite the lowly into our lives and be exalted.
I. Christ demonstrates how to use power to the glory of God.
A. The use of power to care for a suffering person. (14:1-6)
B. The use of power to humble himself. (14:7-11)
C. The use of power to welcome the lowly into his kingdom. (14:12-14)
D. The use of power to follow Christ to the killing tree.
Title: Seeing the Reformation Through 2020 Glasses
Passage: Galatians 3:1-14
Main Idea: The doctrine of justification by faith alone is essential to the gospel and remains a necessary doctrine for the true chuch today. {note}
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Why Sola Fide mattered to Paul {note}
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Why Sola Fide mattered to the Reformers {note}
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Why Sola Fide matters today {note}
Title: His Compassion Never Fails
Passage: Luke 13:31-35
Main Idea: God’s desire to redeem those who have forsaken Him by forsaken His own son will not be deterred by the desires of man.
I. God’s desire to redeem a rebellious race by the death of His son will not be deterred by anyone. (Luke 13:31-35)
A. The Adversiers of God desire to impede Christ and His Church (13:31)
B. Christ desires to fulfill God’s Plan (13:32)
C. Humanity desires to reject God’s compassion (13:33-34)
D. God desires to forsake His Son to redeem a forsaken people (13:35)
E. Don’t Overlook the Gift of Salvation (13:35)
Title: I’m Going On An Adventure
Passage: Luke 13:22-30
Main Idea: Christ journeyed to Jerusalem to suffer for the salvation of those who strived to enter the narrow way.
I. Christ journeyed to the cross to save the unexpected few who strive to journey in Christ. A. Journeying to the Cross to Save (Luke 13:22-23)
B. Strive to Enter Through the Narrow Way (Luke 13:24)
C. Do not Delay from entering or journey by another way. (Luke 13:25-28)
D. Salvation is given to a few, but it is given to the nations and to the unexpected (Luke 13:29-30)
Title: A Dominion of Grace
Passage: Luke 13:10-21
Main Idea: The Kingdom of God in the sphere of God’s salvation that comes the weakest, encompasses the nations, and transfroms the world.
I. Christ’s Kingdom is the sphere of salvation for the weak and a dominion of grace in the world.
A. A Kingdom for the Weak (10-17)
B. A Kingdom for the Nations (18-19)
C. A Kingdom of Subtle Transformation (20-21)
Title: Sinners in the Hands of a Patient God
Passage: Luke 13:1-9
Main Idea: Due to the fallen nature of the world from sin, all will face suffering and death, but those who repent and trust in Christ will enter the rest of God.
I. Find Sanctuary from Suffering and Death through repentance of sin and trust in Christ Jesus
A. Suffering and Death affects all people. (Luke 13:1-2,4)
B. All must repent to be saved. (Luke 13:3,5)
C. God is patient with you for a time. (Luke 13:6-9)
Title: Don’t Waste Your Career
Main Idea: Share the gospel of Christ Jesus regularly where you are called knowing Christ is with you.
I. Be A Missionary Where God Has Called You. (Acts 18:1-11)
A. You are called to Christ (Acts 9:17, 16:6-10)
B. Work in the Community (Acts 18:1-4)
C. By All Means Necessary reach the lost (Acts 18:5-8)
D. May The Promise of Christ Empower You (Acts 18:9-10)
E. Stay and Endure in Gospel Ministry (Acts 18:11)
Title: Servant Leaders: Love, Humility, and Service
Text: John 13:1-17
Main idea: The one who has been washed by Jesus Christ will follow his example of humble servanthood.
Motivation (John 13:1)
An Awkward Scene (John 13:2-5)
An Important Lesson on Salvation (John 13:6-11)
The Example Has Been Set (John 13:12-16)
“Blessed Are You If You Do Them” (John 13:17)
Title: Where are You A Christian?
Passage: 1 Corinthians 12-13
Main Idea: Those who are in Christ should love the church by using their gifts to build up the church.
I. The Many Made One in Christ By the Spirit (1 Cor 12:12-13)
II. Each Member is Necessary to the Whole. (1 Cor 12:14-31)
III. Love for the Church is the Sign of the Spirit. (1 Cor 13)
A. Without Love for the Church You are Nothing. (13:1-3)
B. What is love for the church? (13:4-8a)
C. Love for the church remains into eternity. (13:9-13)
Title: Two Roads Diverged In A Wood …
Main Idea: The two fates of every human being is either being numbered with the Lamb, who suffered the wrath of God that they may have eternal rest, or fallen in love with the comforts of the world and sin, which results in eternal judgment.
Big Idea: Two paths are set before every human. One leads to eternal life and the other leads to eternal judgment.
I. Eternal Rest is Experienced By Those Who Have Been Redeemed By the Lamb.
A. A Love Affair with the Lamb Leads to Life. (Rev. 14:1-5)
B. A Love Affair with Babylon Leads to Judgment. (Rev. 14:6-11)
C. The Better Path Forward (Rev. 14:12-13)
D. Either Harvested to Life or Reaped to Judgment (Rev. 14-20)
Title: This Is Eternal Life
Main Idea: The central feature of the new heaven and new earth is the real and universal presence of God.
I. The fully sanctified people of God will have full fellowship with God and the Lamb and full access to God and the Lamb’s abundant blessings forever in the worldwide paradise city-temple. (Revelation 21-22)
A. The Dwelling Place of God is with Humanity (Rev. 21:1-5)
B. God is making all things new. (Rev. 21:6-8)
C. Having the glory of God (Rev. 21:9-27)
D. The new and better Eden (Rev. 22:1-9)
E. If your robes are washed, then you may enter the gates of the city, drink from the water of life, and eat from the tree of life! (Rev. 22:10-29)
F. Come Lord Jesus (Rev. 22:20-21)
We are Redeemer Fellowship Church. In this sermon series, we will look at five outcomes that we are praying God will accomplish through this church.
We are Redeemer Fellowship Church. In this sermon series, we will look at five outcomes that we are praying God will accomplish through this church.
Title: Be Faithful Unto Death
Main Idea: Those, who are faithful to Christ for their salvation, have passed from death to life, and those, who remain harden to Christ, will face the second death.
I. Have you passed from death to life, or does the second death await you? (Revelation 20)
A. When is Satan bound? (Rev. 20:1-3)
B. Who are the groups of saints revealed to John? (Rev. 20:4)
C. What is the first resurrection? (Rev. 20:5-6)
D. Is this 1,000 years literal or symbolic? (Rev. 20:6)
E. When is Satan released from his prison? (Rev. 20:7-8)
F. Who are these in the army of Satan? (Rev. 20:9-10)
G. Who is in the second resurrection? (Rev. 20:11-12)
H. Who experiences the second death? (Rev. 20:13-15)
Title: An Ocean Without Shores or Bottom
Main Idea: Hallelujah! For Christ’s Church has been Refined in the World, made ready for Christ’s Glorious Return and Victory over His enemies.
I. Jesus Loves His Own To the End. (Rev. 19)
A. Hallelujah! For The Corruptive Influence of Babylon Has Been Removed. (Rev. 19:1-5)
B. Hallelujah! For The Church Has Made Herself Ready for Her King. (Rev. 19:6-8)
C. Hallelujah! For God Has Called People to the Feast. (Rev. 19:9-10)
D. Hallelujah! For Christ Has Returned. (Rev. 19:11-16)
E. Hallelujah! For Christ’s Day of Victory Has Come! (Rev. 19:17-21)
Title: The Mud Pies of Babylon
Main Idea: The world’s system is attractive to all, but her splendor and allure will swiftly end in destruction. Therefore, flee her seduction.
I. The allure of Babylon is difficult to resist, but her doom is the fate of all who succumb to her allure.
A. The Great Prostitute (Rev. 17:1-6a)
B. Her Allure is Monstrous (Rev. 17:6b-8)
C. The Demonic Power behind the Curtain (Rev. 17:9-18)
D. Do Not Succumb to Her Allure, Christians! (Rev. 18:1-5)
E. Her Destruction Will Be Swift and Devastating (Rev. 18:6-24)
F. Watch Over Your Heart!
Title: For You Alone Are Holy
Main Idea: In order to have a proper understanding of the wrath of God, it must be seen in connection with his holiness.
I. Setting the Stage (Revelation 15)
A. A Proper Worship of God Reflects His Holiness (Rev. 15:3-4).
B. The Santuary and Smoke are illustrations of his holiness. (Rev. 15:5-8)
Wrath Rightly Displayed (Revelation 16)
A. The Actions of a Sovereign Lord (Rev. 16:8)
B. Retribution Comes even for the Lord’s most powerful enemies. (Rev. 16:10)
C. “It is Done!” (Rev. 16:17)
Title: Sustained by the Slain Lamb
Main Idea: Everyone worships either the slain Lamb or the slaying Beast.
Big Idea: Who you worship matters, and what you worship will cost you.
Point 1: The Woman and the Dragon (Rev 12:1-6)
Point 2: The War in Heaven (Rev 12:7-17)
Point 3: Who will you Worship (Rev. 13)
Title: To Be On the Right Side of History Main Idea: God has made his plan for the history of the chord to his church, who is known and protected by God to proclaim the gospel until Christ’s kingdom comes. Big Idea: The Church knows what is true, right, and what is to come, and we must make it known to a hostile world. I. The Church is givien the mystery of God, and sent to make it known.
A. Christ sends an angel to give a scroll to John. (Revelation 10:1-5)
B. There will be no more delay. (Revelation 10:6-7)
C. The Gospel is Sweet and Bitter. (Revelation 10:8-11)
D. God knows His Church. (Revelation 11:1-2)
E. God Protects and Empowers His Church to Proclaim teh Gospel to a Hostile World. (Revelation 11:3-14)
F. The Kingdom of the World Belongs to God and Christ. (Revelation 11:15-19)
Main idea: Our sovereign God hears and protects his people while exacting judgment upon the world by any means he sees fit.
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The prayers of the Saints are heard 8:1-5
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Judgment is severe 8:6-12
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Things get worse 8:13-9:19
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Yet blindness remains 9:20-21
Title: Sovereign to the End The sovereign God unveils disaster - 6:1-8
The sovereign God comforts the saints - 6:9-11
The sovereign God unleashes his wrath - 6:2-17
The sovereign God brings victory, satisfaction, and joy -7
Title: The Great Divider I. Fire and Wrath (Luke 12:49-50)
II. Peace in Our Time (Luke 12:51)
III. Brother Against Brother (Luke 12:52-53)
Title: “Who can bring justice in a world full of injustice?” Big Idea: There is no justice and no peace outside of the Kingdom of Christ. I. Worthy is the Holy God and the slain Lamb to establish justice and peace for his ransomed people.
A. I will show you must happen. (4:1)
B. The one who seats on the throne in heaven is full of glory, mercy, justice, and holiness. (4:2-6)
C. He is worthy of constant praise. (4:7-11)
D. “Who is worthy to bring justice to the world.” (5:1-4)
E. The Lamb who had been slain is worthy to bring justice. (5:5-10)
F. He is worthy of all honor and worship. (5:11-14)
Title: A Cover is Not A Book Passage: Revelation 3 Main Idea: All churches in the age between the resurrection and Christ’s return must rely on the power of the Spirit alone through the gospel for endurance to remain faithful as unified until the end. Big Idea: What lessons can we learn from the triumphs and failures of these 7 churches in Asia.
I. What you see and hear is not always what it seems. (Revelation 3)
A. A Church that seems alive, but is spiritually dead (v. 1-6).
B. A Church that seems insignificant, but is powerful (v. 7-13).
C. A Church that seems rich, but is poor (v. 14-22)
Title: Rescuing Revelation from Left Behind Main Idea: This revelation of Jesus Christ revealed by God, testified by Christ, and shown to John is vital for all to be affected by this word, so that they may be blessed by the everlasting, glorious grace in Christ, which is given to his churches for hope to the end. Big Idea: Pay attention to the words of this book revealed by the Risen Christ. I. Blessed is the one who is affected by this testimony of Christ, which John saw and wrote. (Revelation 1)
A. Revelation of Jesus Christ (v.1)
B. To His Servant John (v.2)
C. Blessed is the reader and the hearer and the keeper of this testimony. (v.3)
D. The Need of Grace to the church (v.4-5)
E. Hope for the Church in the Risen King and Lord (v.6)
F. Terror for those who have not been affected by Christ’s testimony. (v.7-20)
Title: The Epistle of Christ to All Churches Main Idea: In the age between the resurrection and return of Christ, under the Lordship of Christ, the church must remain faithful in times of peace adn persecution to Christ’s mission, Christ’s teaching, and Christ’s rule. Big Idea: Hey church, remain faithful to Christ or He will jduge you swiftly. I. The One who walks in their presence, is the sovereign Lord, the great judge, and the majestic Son of God has somethign to say to his churches.
A. A Church May Abandon Christ’s Mission. (Revelation 2:1-7)
B. A Church May Endure Extreme Suffering. (Revelation 2:8-11)
C. A Church May Abandon Christ’s Teachings. (Revelation 2:13-17)
D. A Church May Abandon Christ’s Rule. (Revelation 2:18-29)
Main Idea: If you are rich in God and you cherish the treasure of God’s kingdom, then do not be anxious for abundance in the thing of earth.
Big Idea: If you have been returned to the garden, God has then given us everything we need.
I. Seek the treasures of Christ’s kingdom not the treasures of the world for rest for your soul.
A. Life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. (Luke 12:13-15)
B. Wealth in God is the cure for the soul. (16-21)
C. It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you his kingdom. (22-32)
D. Therefore, treasure his kingdom. (33-34)
Title: Acedia
Main Idea: Everyone must be constantly ready for the return of Christ by being faithful now to Christ. Do not be defiant, distracted, or ignorant of his will.
Big Idea: Prepare for Christ’s return with devotion to his word and endurance through tribulation,.
I. Be ready for the unexpected return of the Son of Man (Luke 12:35-48)
A. Stay dressed and alert for the master’s unknown return. (35-36)
B. The master will bless those who are ready by reversing roles with them. (37-40)
C. Who is this parable meant for? (41-48)
Faithful Manager Defiant Manager Distracted Manager Ignorant Manager
Big Idea: How do we grow as individuals who take advantage of opportunities to do good for others?
I. If you are free in Christ by the Spirit, walk step by step with the Spirit.
A. To Walk Step by Step With the Spirit, You Must Boast Only in the Cross. (Gal 6:14)
B. You Who Boast in the Cross, are New Creations (Gal. 6:15)
C. You Who are New Creations, Have the Unending Peace and Mercy of God in Your Lives. (Gal 6:16)
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Live Free to Restore Others Who are Struggling in Sin. (Gal 6:1)
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Live Free to Bear the Burdens of Others (Gal 6:2)
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Live Free to Sow in the Spirit. (Gal. 6:6)
Main Idea: In the midst of pain, call to midn the resurrection of Christ and find joy in your sadness in your own resurrection. Big Idea: Let us all call to mind the enduing love of God for us that was exhibited to Christ in his resurrection. I. God will not abandon his people. A. The return of Israel (Ezra 1-2)
B. Re-establishing Worship (Ezra 3:1-7)
C. Laid the Foundation of the Temple of the Lord (Ezra 3:8-9)
D. Celebrated teh Lord's Faithfulness (Ezra 3:10-13)
E. The Joy of the Resurrection
F. Our Current Lamenting
G. The Joy of Our Resurrection
Main Idea: Uncomfortable, Awkward, Inconvenient, and Challenging Faith in Christ Leads to the Comfort Care of God adn the Spirit’s guidance in Life.
Big Idea: Faith in Christ is Disruptive to the Society around you not conciliatory.
I. Embrace the Discomfort of Confessing and Walking Humbly in Christ to Receive the Comfort of God for Eternity.
A. Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees, which is Hypocrisy.
B. God is the One who has All Knowledge and Authority.
C. However, God is the God of All Comfort.
D. God’s Spirit will guide those who embrace uncomfortable faith in His Son.
E. Beware of those who embrace comfortable faith that is void of confesing and walking humbly in Christ.
I. Always Before Your Eyes (V. 1-9) II. What Will You Rely on to Obtain Favor (v. 10-14) III. Welcome to Your Cell (v. 15-24) IV. A 3D Promise (v. 25-29)
Main Idea: Be Like Paul, who was known by God, freed by Christ from slavery to the elementary principles, adopted by God, given the Spirit of Christ, by standing firm in freedom and not submitting again to slavery to the elementary principles. Big Idea: In the midst of fear and uncertainty, live in light of your freedom in Christ. I. You were once slaves to the elementary principles of the world. (4:1-3, 8-11)
II. But now you have come to be known by God. (4:4-7, 9a-b, 21-31)
III. Since you are now free in Christ, stand firm in your freedom. (5:1)
Galatians 2 March 8, 2020 • Matthew Castro • Galatians
I. The Gospel to the Gentiles (Galatians 2:1-10) II. The Rebuke Heard Around the World (Galatians 2:11-14) III. The Persecutor of the church preaches the gospel to the Hero of the Pentacost. (Galatians 2:15-21) IV. What are the implications of the gospel?
Luke 11:37-54 January 26, 2020 • Denton Ice
I. A hard heart loves exterior acts (v. 37-41) II. A hard heart is marked by pride (v. 42-44) III. A hard heart rejects God's word (v. 45-52) IV. A hard heart is hostile towards truth (v. 53-54)
Luke 11:24-28 January 12, 2020 • Matthew Castro
I. Self-Reformation is Void of a Savior (v. 24-26) II. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for God's Word and they shall have God's Grace (v. 27-28)
Luke 10:38-42 November 24, 2019 • Matthew Castro
- When Busyness Becomes Sinful
- When Service Becomes Sinful
- When Sitting and Listening to God's Word Becomes and Obsession
Luke 11:1-13 December 29, 2019
I. Presupposition 1: God the Father is Generous with Those Who Boldly Ask II. Presupposition 2: God is a Good Father Who Gives What is Best to His Children III. The Chief Concerns in Prayer are God's Name and His Saving Rule IV. God is Glorified by Supplying our Needs, Forgiveness, and Protection
Luke 10:17-24: Rejoice That Your Names Are Written In Heaven by Redeemer Fellowship Church
Luke 11:14-23 January 5, 2020 • Matthew Castro
I. The People Marveled in Opposition (v. 14-16) II. A Stronger Force has Invaded Your World (v. 17-23) III. Wordless and Churchless Christianity is a Christless Christianity
Main Idea: Christ Jesus has given eternal life by his compassion on you who are unable to love your neighbor perfectly.
Big Idea: Eternal Life is available through the compassion of Christ.
I. The Lawyer: How do I inherit eternal life? II. The Parable: Who is my neighbor? III. The Test: Which one of these showed mercy?
Luke 11:29-36 January 19, 2020 • Javontay Moss
I. The Sign of Jonah is a Sign of Repentance (v. 29-30) II. You must hear the Gospel as it is not about a Sign (v. 31-32) III. The Light of Eye is the Gospel of Christ (v. 33-36)
This series is a four part sermon series on the topic of marriage. Each sermon is a different marriage story from the Bible. We deduced principles from marriage from the lessons of married couples from the Bible.
This series is a four part sermon series on the topic of marriage. Each sermon is a different marriage story from the Bible. We deduced principles from marriage from the lessons of married couples from the Bible.
This series is a four part sermon series on the topic of marriage. Each sermon is a different marriage story from the Bible. We deduced principles from marriage from the lessons of married couples from the Bible.
This series is a four part sermon series on the topic of marriage. Each sermon is a different marriage story from the Bible. We deduced principles from marriage from the lessons of married couples from the Bible.
Main Idea: The history of the English Bible reminds us of the necessity and sufficiency of Scripture for salvation and godly living.
- The Morningstar of the Reformation
- "That a Plough Boy would know of the Scriptures than the Pope"
- "Have you not Read..."
Main Idea: The history of the English Bible reminds us of the necessity and sufficiency of Scripture for salvation and godly living.
- The Morningstar of the Reformation
- "That a Plough Boy would know of the Scriptures than the Pope"
- "Have you not Read..."
Main Idea: The mission of Redeemer is to disciple all generations through the word of Christ to finish well and influence others to love Christ’s appearing.
I. The King of the Mission
II. The Substance of the Mission
III. The Goal of the Mission
IV. The Reward of the Mission
Big Idea: Christ Transforms Us to Radically Serve Others, Which Reflects Back the Beauty of the Gospel.
I. Healthy Teaching Leads to Healthy Leaders
II. Healthy Leaders Lead to Mature Believers
III. Mature Believers Lead to Glory‘s Glory Among the World.
IV. Implications of a Church That Values Christ
- Devoted to the Gospel
- Devoted to Fellowship in the Lord's Supper and Prayer
- A Commonwealth created by the Word and the body of Christ
- Community becomes God's means of Grace to the World
- A Series of Unfortunate Events (v. 1-8)
- Futility of Toil (v. 9-15)
- You Never Want to Meet Your Hero (v. 16)
- Death and Taxes (v. 17-22)
- Despair or Hope in a Meaningless World
- The Fear of the Lord (5:1-7)
- Vanity of Wealth (5:8-17)
- Satisfaction Sold Separately (5:18-20)
- Why are you oppressing your sheep, pastor?
- The Pastor who leaves unloved is a failure.
- A Pastor at the Redeemer Fellowship Church
Main Idea: When a person recognizes their inadequacy, they cry out to the only one who is sovereign, loving, and wise in every situation.
Context: The Disicples Continually Reminded of Their Inadequacy.
I. Why does the boy have ? (v. 37-39, 44)
A. On the next day, Jesus and his three disciples left the mountain to meet the crowd and heal a sick boy. (v. 37)
B. And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out. (v.38-39)
C. In the midst of our suffering and pain, we must believe that God is sovereign.
D. No circumstance can frustrate God’s purpose for our lives.
E. Jesus said to his disciples, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.” (v.)
II. Why does fail to heal? (v. 40-41, 43-45)
A. “And I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not.” (v. 40)
B. Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you and bear with you?” (v. 41a)
C. His disciples asked him privately, “Why could we not cast it out?” And he said to them, “This kind cannot be drive out by anything but prayer.” (Mark 9:28)
D. “How Long must I be with you and put up with you?” (v. 41b)
III. What can you learn from ? (v. 38, 42)
A. Behold a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only son.” (v. 38)
B.They brought the boy to him. (Mark 9:20)
C. He said to him, “If you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” (Mark 9:22)
D. But they did not understand this saying. (v.45a)
E. They wer afraid to ask him about this saying. (v.45b)
- Christ's Glory and Majesty are revealed in Time and Space
- Christ's Glory and Majesty are the means of living hope in the present darkness
- Christ's Glory and Majesty are the promise of your future destiny
- Call and Preparation for extending Christ's mission
- Empowerment for extending Christ's mission
- Sent out for extending Christ's mission
- Faith and wisdom for extending Christ's mission
- Urgency and Dedication for extending Christ's mission
- Christ provides physical and spiritual rest
- Christ provides compassion in an undesirable circumstance
- Christ provides for His church to minister to the world
- Christ's Grace is sufficient and satisfying for all
- No Person can Take Away our Salvation
- Nothing can Take Away our Salvation
- More than Conquerors
Humiliation and Exaltation is a theme that is reflected in several hero stories. Christ Jesus's rise to glory starts with his humiliation on the cross and ends with his exaltation in his resurrection. Christ's humiliation frees his church from their slavery to sin. His exaltation establishes his church's hope in her future exaltation.
Humiliation and Exaltation is a theme that is reflected in several hero stories. Christ Jesus's rise to glory starts with his humiliation on the cross and ends with his exaltation in his resurrection. Christ's humiliation frees his church from their slavery to sin. His exaltation establishes his church's hope in her future exaltation.
- To Know the End from the Beginning
- God's Will for Sinners
- God's purpose for Events in Your Life
- God's Mean in Future Grace
Romans 8:18-25
I. Pain: We Have A Problem. II. Liberty: There will be a revolution in this century. III. Firstfruits: The first flower blooms from winter dormancy. IV. Certain Hope: Joy comes in the morning.
Romans 8:12-17 I. Spirit Possessors II. Sin Killers III. Princes and Princesses IV. Heirs of Glory
Luke 8:26-39
I. The Village Idiot II. Legion III. Son of the Most High God IV. Villagers V. A Missionary
I. Jesus Taught in Parables II. The Word of God Spread Widely III. The Heart That Blooms IV. The Role of the Church
I. The Scope of Jesus's Ministry II. The Content of Jesus's Ministry III. The Means of Jesus's Ministry IV. A Theological Vision for Women's Ministry
I. A Foolish Host II. A Wise Sinner III. A Forgiving Guest IV. The Great End of Our Existence
I. God's Lamb (John 1:29, Isaiah 53:1-8) II. The Glorious King (Psalm 24) III. The Kings of the Nations Rage (Psalm 2) IV. Hallelujah (Revelation 19:1-9)
Scene 4: Good News of Great Joy (Luke 2:8-20) Scene 5: Shout in Triumph (Zechariah 9:9-10, Isaiah 35:5-6) Chorus: Take My Yoke (Matthew 11:28-30)
Scene I: Certain Comfort (Isaiah 40:1-5) Scene 2: A Shaken Kingdom (Haggai 2:6-7) Scene 3: The Great Light in Darkness (Isaiah 9:1-7)
“Ice splits starwise,” Sir Thomas Browne wrote. A tap of the pick at the right point, and fissures shoot out in all directions, and the solid block falls in two at the star. The child is born, and history itself falls in two at the star.
Main Idea: The incarnate God has come and the world will never be the same again. I. The Purposeful Messiah II. The Compassionate Messiah III. The Powerful Messiah IV. The Reluctant Crowd
I. Never Forgot Where Jesus Brought You From (vv. 1-2) II. Never Confuse Who is Worthy of What (vv. 3-7) III. Never Confuse Who Decides What is Best (vv. 7-10)
Luke 6:43-45
I. The Origin Story II. Check the Roots III. The Weather Report IV. Grapes and Thorns V. The Spiritual Industry
Luke 6:37-42
I. The Spirit of Generosity II. The Teacher of Generosity III. A Community of Generosity
Luke 6:17-26
I. The State of the Kingdom II. The Values of the Kingdom III. The Power of the Kingdom
Main Idea: Pray that you will love God more deeply, so that you may comprehend the calling, inheritance, and power of God in your life.
I. Continual Faith and Love II. Prayers for Wisdom and Knowledge
1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5
Humans have a proclivity towards self-sufficiency in their discovery of personal salvation from inevitable death. The wisdom of the world is unable to hold off death.
- A Foolish Mean
- A Foolish People
- A Foolish Ministry
I. Daniel's Method of Prayer II. God is Eager to Answer III. The Greater Promise IV. What has God Promised the Church?
Main Idea: The Little Horn in Daniel’s Vision Demonstrates the Pattern of Sin, Which Twists Abilities, Destroys Lives, and Self-Glorifies, but the fate of sin is brokenness.
- And Daniel Saw in a Vision.
- "Understand, O Son of Man, that the Vision is for the Time of the End."
- A Demonstration of Sin
- Who Will Save Us?
Daniel 7 I. The History of Nations II. The Presence of Evil III. Good News From Heaven IV. The Kingdom of the Cross
- Demands of the World
- Obedience to God's Sovereign Commands
- Trust in God's Sovereign Will
- Knowledge of God's Presence.
The God who is there is the sole source of wisdom and power, and his kingdom is eternal and universal.
I. The Nightmare II. An Impossible Task III. A Prayer Meeting IV. The Eternal Kingdom
Daniel 1 God is sovereign over your life and places you in situations to display your Christian identity to influence others for his glory.
- Context, Context, Context 2.You will be assimilated.
- Consigliere
- The Screenwriter
I. God is the Great Father II. God's Reasonable Response to Abandonment III. God's Stubborn Grace
In the sermon, we looked at Luke 6:1-11. Christ Jesus shows us the contrast between God's truth and false religion.
"Theology of Vocation" is our monthly seminar on the topic of missions in the workplace. In this addition, we discuss the implications of the gospel worldview in the workplace. I am joined by Stan Barringer and Josh Murray. We meet every 4th Saturday of the month at 9am.
The sermon is from Luke 5:37-31. I. The Call 2. The Response of the Sick Heart 3. The Response of the Hard Heart
In the year of the Lord's Favor, Christ Jesus brings forgiveness of sins, which is the greater work.
I. Seek Him II. Know Him III. Worship Him
Luke 4:31-44
The Kingdom of God, which was inaugurated in Christ is continuing by the Spirit through the church, and will be fulfilled by Christ's second coming, is the transformative power of God on sinners and the punitive judgment of God on the defiant.
- The Kingdom of God Judges the Defiant.
- The Kingdom of God Reverses the Consequences of the Fall.
- The Kingdom of God Must Go Forth.
The sermon highlighted Jesus's words in John 14:1-6. The main idea is the glories of our heavenly hope are rooted in the redemptive acts of the past, sealed today in the Spirit, and prepared by Christ for tomorrow.
I. Past Hope II. Present Hope III. Future Hope
The Cry of the Damned Jesus Christ endured damnation on the cross for you. Act 1: The Cross Act 2: God's Judgment on Human Sin Act 3: Christ endured Hell.
Isaiah 53:9-10 preached by Guest Preacher, Daniel Pokharel. Daniel is a student at Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. His father, Dan Pokharel and Daniel, started a ministry called Global Mission Nepal, which hopes to plant 4000 Nepali churches by 2030.
The first Thanksgiving took place near the coast in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. After enduring persecution and hardship, the reminding survivors of the English Puritans, who left Leiden for the New World, sat down to their harvest feast to thank God for his provision and love. Looking at 1 Kings 8:62-66, we learn that thankfulness breed joy. However, also learning from the history of Israel and the history of our world that ungratefulness breeds judgment. This Thanksgiving take time to remember God's gift of salvation through Jesus Christ and give thanks. Reflect on the thousand graces in your life and give Him thanks. From the congregation of Redeemer Fellowship Church, have a happy Thanksgiving.
Redeemer focused on the issue of orphans on Orphan Sunday. The main idea of the sermon from Psalm 1 was Human Flourishing for all people is achieved in a relationship with God by adoption into Christ’s Kingdom
We have returned to our Book of Luke series. This is the third sermon of the series from Luke 1:26-38.
Soli Deo Gloria is the last sermon from our Reformation series. The main idea from Philippians 1:9-11 was God glorifies Himself alone through our salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ Alone according to Scripture alone.
The three main points: 1. An Continually Abounding Love for God and Each Other Glorifies His Work in Us. 2. A Continually Growing Ability to Identify and Do the Better Things Glorifies His Work in Us. 3. A Continually Harvest of Christ-Centered Actions Glorifies His Work in Us.
Introduction of the themes in the Gospel of Luke. The sermon was the first in the Luke Series.