Sovereign Grace: Recent Episodes
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church
Introduction
Author (Rev 1:4, 9; 21:2; 22:8)
Date of its writing
How to Interpret the Book (3 views):
- Allegorical
- Historical
- Literal
What or Who is Being Revealed?
Jesus is revealed in all His Glory (John 3:34-35; 5:20-24; 7:16; 8:28; 12:49; 14:10, 24; 16:15; 17:8)
The Titles given to Jesus in the book (Rev 1:5, 8, 17, 18; 3:14; 5:5; 15:3; 19:16; 22:16.
The description of Jesus Return to the Earth (Rev 1:7; 19:11-16; 22:7, 12, 20)
Prophecy of time surrounding the second coming.
V.1 “Shortly take Place”? What does that mean? (Rev 2:5, 16; 3:11; 11:14; 22:7, 12, 20
2 main views:
- During Johns’ lifetime?
- When the events happen they will happen quickly?
The Communication of the message
From whom, to whom, through whom?
The Witness of John v.2
Blessing to the reader/hearer v.3
The Cleansing Power of Prophecy v.3
Series: Romans
Title/Text: The Shameless Gospel No Longer a Mystery Rom. 16:25-27.
I. Review of the Book of Romans.
A. 1:1-1:18 Introduction and desire to come and share the gospel Paul is unashamed of.
B. 1:19-4:25 The gospel is needed because God judges.
C. 5&6 God Sovereignly uses it to free from sin.
D. 7 Sovereignly uses it to free from law.
E. 8 Sovereignly uses it by the Spirit to justify and give peace with God.
F. 9-11 The implications of the gospel for Jews that Paul loved.
G. 12-15:13 The gospel lived out practically.
H. 15:14-16 The conclusion of Romans.
II. The Real Meaning of Revelation (Preamble to Doxology) Rom. 16:25,26.
A. To God who establishes in the gospel...25a.
B. Mysteries are not mysterious 25b.
C. In the fullness of time...26a.
D. The Eternal Decree is eternal 26b.
III. Doxology! Rom. 16:27.
*To God be the glory 27.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: Love in the Christian Church Rom. 16:1-24.
I. The Gift of Helps in Action Rom. 16:1-16
A. Let your light shine 1,2.
B. Brave friends 3,4.
C. The church is in the house, not the house 5-7.
D. Some very Roman Romans 8-15.
II. Persons are People and in Need of Warning Rom. 16:16-20.
A. Remember, be nice 16.
B. A shocking warning interrupts 17,18.
C. There are obedient people too 19,20.
III. The Missions Team Says Hello Rom. 16:21-24.
A. Meet the team 21.
B. Surprise this is the ‘writer’ of Romans 22.
C. Hosting the missions team 23,24.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: Practicals of Ministry Rom. 15:22-33
I. Rom. 15:22-24; 28,29
A. A reminder why a letter and not visit 22-24.
B. Paul was on a mission 28,29.
II. Paul is a Focused Missionary Rom. 15:25-27.
A. Brothers serving brothers 25.
B. Paul is congregational 26.
C. Happy to give as received 27.
III. Paul Begs for Romans to Support KingdomvBuilding Rom. 15: 30-33.
A. You can strive for someone 30.
B. Gospel ministry is hard and needs this 31,32.
C. A benediction, not an end to the letter 33.
Title: Look unto Me
Text: Isaiah 45:16–25
I. Seeing Salvation’s Source & Substance.
A. Other places people look 16,17,20.
B. Where eyes should be fixed 18,19,21.
II. Seeing Salvation.
A. Look - simple and straightforward 22a.
B. To God and be saved 22b.
C. Why not look? 22c.
III. Seeing Salvation’s End.
A. Unlike false idols and false prophets 23
B. The only right direction to look 24.
C. To God be the glory (from all who see) 25.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: Apostolic Boldness Rom. 15:14-21
I. Apostolic Admonition Rom. 15:14-16.
A. You can counsel yourselves (with the Word) 14.
B. Nobody’s perfect 15-16a.
C. All ministry must be sanctified 16b.
II. Apostolic Authority Rom. 15:17-19a.
A. Measurable success is a real thing 17.
B. I am not like the other teachers 18,19a.
III. Apostolic Aim Rom. 15:19b-21.
A. Results of Apostolic faithfulness 19b.
B. Paul goes into all the world 20.
C. Christ is King at both comings 21.
SERIES: God’s Sovereign Grace
TITLE: God’s Sovereign Grace in Creation and Providence
TEXT: Psalm 33:6-7
DATE: October 2, 2022 PM
I. God’s sovereign grace in creation
A. He made it all good. Genesis 1:12-13; Psalm 33:6-9
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His grace guarantees the goodness of His creation.
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His sovereignty guarantees His power and rule of His creation.
B. He made earth for man. Psalm 115:6; CF Isaiah 45:12
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Travel to Niagara Falls and see its beauty or the Grand Canyon or Bryce Canyon, etc.
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God is not just a creator; He is a designer, an artist.
II. God’s sovereign grace in providence
A. All places are providentially controlled. Daniel 4:35;
Psalm 103:19; Psalm 139:9-10
B. All things are providentially controlled.
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God is active in nature. Nahum 1:3-5
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God is active in the casting of lots. Proverbs 16:33
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God is active in the beasts of the field.
C. All people are providentially controlled.
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All exist in His complete control. Acts 17:28
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Kings are in God’s hands. Proverbs 21:1
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: Liberty and Unity, Part 3
TEXT: Romans 15:1-13
DATE: October 2, 2022 AM
I. Unity Comes with Serving Others. Romans 15:1-7
A. Ought is a strong word when in Scripture. 1,2
B. Are we above our Master? 3,4
C. Remember: Not we according to me, but He. 5,6
D. Receive instead of resist. 7
III. Unity in Christ According to Scripture Romans 15:8-12
A. Real strength is serving others for glory. 8,9b
B. The Bible always had something to say. 9b-12
IV. Serving Leads to Joy, Peace, and Hope. Romans 15:13
A. Joy and peace are given by God. 13a
B. Abundant hope is hopeful. 13b
Title: 20/20: Seeing Correctly
Text: Proverbs 29:18
I. Corrected Interpretation.
A. Common misuse.
B. Corrected use.
C. Hermeneutical principle.
II. Important Implications.
A. How Israel would understand 1 Sam. 3; 2 Chr. 15:3.
B. It can be national and personal James 1:23-24.
C. It is also religious Titus 1:3; 3:8-9; 1Tim 3:15.
III. Expounding Importance.
A. Contrast
B. Implications.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: Liberty and Unity – part 2 Rom. 14:13-23.
I. Brothers First, Freedom Second Rom. 14:13-15.
A. The actual ‘judge not’ 13.
B. Careful! We do not make reality 14.
C. Your freedom is not higher than your brother 15.
II. Pracitcals for the Good of Others Rom. 14:16-18.
A. It is good to be free, but don’t make it evil 16.
B. Kingdom priority 17.
C. Seek ye first 18.
III. Prioritize Peace Above Freedom Rom. 14:19-23.
A. Blessed are the peacemakers 19,20.
B. Don’t call evil good 21.
C. Either for God or not 22,23.
Title: Quiet Guilt
Text: Psalm 32:3–4
I. The Curse of Guilt Psalm 32:3,4.
A. It has physical effects.
B. It brings distress.
C. It brings continual andunavoidable pain.
D. It makes aware of God’s displeasure.
E. It creates an inner barrenness.
II. The Cause of Guilt
A. David had real guilt Titus 1:15-16.
B. The things guilt tries to avoid.
C. Clarity regarding guilt.
III. The Cure for Guilt.
A. Step one: Don’t sin! 1 John 1:7.
B. Other step one: confession Psa 32:5.
C. Step two: Repent Psa 51:17.
D. Forgiveness is God’s response to us Psa 32:10-11; 51:11.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: Liberty and Unity Part 1 Rom. 14:1-12.
I. Weaker Brothers are Weaker Rom. 14:1-4.
A. Weakness is not ok 1.
B. Types of things weak brothers think 2.
C. Brotherhood above all 3-4.
II. Conviction Versus Convenience Rom. 14:5-
A. Days are not unimportant conviction is 5.
B. Unto thee oh Lord 6.
C. God is why we must do this right 7-9.
III. Judge Not Rom. 14:10-12
A. Unrighteous judgment is forbidden 10.
B. We are all accountable ro God and for how we treat each other 11,12.
Title: Salvation Is the Beginning, not the End
Text: Ephesians 1:9–12
I. Deficiencies Relating to Salvation Thought.
A. Escape from hell Luke 3:7.
B. Improved standard of living John 10:10.
C. The ‘security’ of sinner’s prayers Luke 18:13.
D. Physical healing 1 Pet. 2:24.
E. Making us equal with Jesus Romans 8:16,27.
F. Doing God a favor Psa 29:2.
II. God’s Plan of Salvation is God’s.
A. Salvation was always more than an end Heb 10:5; 1 Pet 1:20,21; John 17:24; Rev 13:8.
B. Salvation is not just possible, it is certain Gal 1:3-5; Rom 3:23-26.
III. The Real End of Salvation.
A. Glory100 John 17:1,5.
B. Glory100 x 100100 Eph 1:6; Eph 2:7.
C. So, be saved for why salvation is 1 Cor 6:20; Eph 2:8-10.
Title: Spiritual Grandchildren
Text: 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15
I. Blood is Not Always Thicker.
A. A hypothetical to consider 1 Sam. 14
B. A non-hypothetical to consider Josh. 7
C. Non-spiritual grandparenting is dangerous!
II. The Needed Priority of Spiritual Grandparents.
A. Who was Timothy’s grandpa? 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15.
B. Paul as spiritual father figure 1 Tim. 1:2;18; Ts. 1:4; Phm 1:10.
III. The Needed Priority of Spiritual Grandparents.
A. You work in a spiritual orphanage Gal 4:4-5.
B. Spiritual family is... spiritual John 1:12,13.
C. Be an ageless spiritual grandparent 1 Tim 4:12
Title: A Needed Look at Heaven
Text: Psalm 87:3
I. Heaven is Beautiful!
A. Beautiful in appearance 1 Cor 2:9 Rev. 21:10-26; 22:1-6.
B. Beauty unmarred by sin! Rev. 21:27.
II. Heaven is Occupied.
A. By the Sovereign Rev. 21:3-4.
B. By the Son Jn 14:1-3; 2 Cor. 5:8; Rev. 22:3-4.
C. By the Spirit 2 Cor 3:18.
D. By the Saints Jn 14:3; Rev 4:4; Heb 12:22-23; Rev 19:1.
III. Heaven is Eternal.
A. Heaven being forever is good! 1 Pet. 1:3-5
B. It is forever because it is God’s dwelling Rev. 22:3.
IV. Heaven is Hopeful.
A. The gospel of Christ opens heaven to sinners Matt 1:21; Jn 1:14; 1 Cor 15:3-4; 1 Jn 3:2.
B. The gospel is good news, so its end is hopeful Ts 3:6,7.
C. Heaven is wonderful and you should go! Psa 87:3
Title: A Providence Refresher
Text: Matthew 6:26-33
I. What is Providence?
A. It is NOT sovereignty Isa 46:10-11.
B. Definition Rom 13:14; 1 Tim. 5:8.
C. Providence Conceptually.
II. Expounding on Providence.
A. Providence in General Matt. 6:26-29; Dan. 2:21,Psa. 104:14; 21-22.
B. Special Providence Matt. 6:30-33; Rom 8:28.
III. Applications Regarding Providence.
A. Presumptuousness is dangerous Isa 40:13-14.
B. Faith in a providential God is good Est. 4:14.
Series: Selected Psalms
Title: Seriously, Rejoice!
Text: Psalm 33
I. Rejoice Up Front Psalm 33:1,2.
A. Commandments are serious and beautiful 1a.
C. Rejoicing and praise is to be skillfully done 2,3.
II. It is Right to Rejoice Psalm 33:4-9.
A. Righteous rejoicing is Word-related 4,5.
B. His Word shows the power we rejoice in 6,7.
C. It is sensible and right to rejoice 8,9.
III. We Rejoice Because His Will is Done on Earth
Psalm 33:10-12.
A. They are weak 10.
B. But He is strong 11,12.
IV. We Rejoice Because He is Watching Psalm 33:13-19.
A. He sees everything 13-15
B. He fears nothing 16,17.
C. He loves His own 18,19.
V. Again, Rejoice! Seriously Psalm 33:20-22.
A. His help and strength are real 20.
B. Him being Who He is is seriously worth rejoicing for 21,22.
SERIES: Selected Psalms
TITLE: Worthship in Action
TEXT: Psalm 18:1-3
DATE: August 7, 2022 PM
I. God is Worthy of Love Psalm 18:1.
A. Love of God is appropriate and a choice. 1a
B. Love of God brings strength. 1b
II. God is Worthy of Trust. Psalm 18:2
A. God Is Our Stability.
B. God Is Our Safety.
C. God Is Our Savior.
D. God Is Our Sovereign.
E. God Is Our Strength.
F. God Is Our Shield.
G. God Is Our Security.
H. God Is Our Supply.
III. God is Worthy of Worship. Psalm 18:3
Series: Romans
Title/Text: The Christian and Government Rom. 13:1-7.
I. Submit to God’s Authority Rom. 13:1,2
A. Thou shalt submit...1a.
B. Even you are not the authority 1b.
C. It is wrong & costly to resist God’s authority 2.
II. How God Exercises Authority Rom. 13:3,4.
A. Ruled rulers will carry out the Ruler’s will 3.
B. He is His tool with tools 4.
III. God Has Clearly Stated How This Works Rom. 13:5-7.
A. Where is the guilt? 5.
B. Paul sounds like Someone else I know 6,7.
Title: God is Not in Hiding
Text: Psalm 10
I. The Lord Can Seem to be Hiding Psalm 10:1-11.
A. Apparent hiding 1.
B. Sinful behavior that impairs vision 2-7.
C. Secret plans of the wicked 8-10.
II. The Lord is Not Hidden, nor Forgetful Psalm 10:12-15.
A. God will hear our cries 12-13.
B. God will see our needs 14.
C. God will punish wickedness 15.
III. God Will Appear in the Open – to All Psalm 10:16-18.
A. The Lord will reign 16.
B. The Lord vindicate His people 17-18.
TITLE: The Truth about the Future!
TEXT: Various Passages
DATE: July 17, 2022 PM
I. The need for a proper “consistent” hermeneutic
A. Review of the Literal Grammatical Historical method of Bible Interpretation
B. The Dangers of Allegorizing or Spiritualizing the Biblical text
II. Questions about the nature of Christ’s kingdom
A. Will Christ establish a literal kingdom on earth?
• Are the 1000 years in Revelation 20 literal or figurative? (Rev. 20)
B. What about the Perspicuity (Clarity) of Scripture
III. Three common views of the End Times
A. Post-millennialism
B. A-millennialism
C. Pre-millennialism
IV. What is the Church? (Matt. 16:18; Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:25, 27, 29)
V. What about Israel? (Rom. 11:25-29; Acts 15:11-18)
VI. What Promises and who are they for? (Gen. 12:1-3; 13:14-16; 15:5-21; 17:1-21; 22:15-18; 2 Sam.7:12-13,16; Jer. 31:31-37)
SERIES: Quarterly Gospel Message
TITLE: The Simple Gospel
TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10
DATE: July 3, 2022 PM
I. The Gospel is Indeed Simple.
A. It is a simple message. Isaiah 52:7; Romans 10:15-16; 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; 1 Corinthians 1:18,21,23-25; John 3:16
B. It has a simple goal (many may not know). Ephesians 1:3-6; 11-13
C. It has a simple method. Galatians 1:11-12; 1 Corinthians 1:17
II. The Gospel is also Profound.
A. It is simple, but not small. 1 Corinthians 2:2
B. It is bigger than we might think. 1 Corinthians 1:18; Romans 8:22; 28
C. The simple gospel has a profound effect. 1 Corinthians 15:1-10
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: Supernatural Living
TEXT: Romans 12:9-16
DATE: July 3, 2022 AM
I. Being Nice is Supernatural. Romans 12:9-10a
A. Paul is consistent on the topic of love. 9a
B. Hypocritical love is evil. 9b
C. There is no loving without liking. 10a
II. Instructions for Supernatural Living Rom. 12:10b-13
A. Be others-minded. 10b
B. Exert energy being spiritual. 11
C. Forward thinking. 12a
D. Present patience while doing good. 12b
E. Pray without ceasing. 12c
F. Supernatural living is also natural. 13
III. The Supernatural Mindset Romans 12:14-16
A. Forgive them... 14
B. Supernatural empathy 15
C. The mind of Christ 16a
D. Supernatural is not high, but low. 16b
E. Supernatural versus unnatural 16c
Title: What Kind of Worshiper Are You?
Text: Psalm 15
I. The Question Asked Psalm 15:1.
A. Who can abide? 1a
B. Who can dwell in holiness? 1b
II. The Worshiper’s Walk and Talk Psalm 15:2-4.
A. His works 15:2a.
B. His Words 15:2b-4.
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His Secret Words (15:2b).
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His Spoken Words (15:3-4).
III. The Worshiper’s Ways Psalm 15:5.
A. They’re fair 15:5a.
B. They’re fixed 15:5b.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: The Ministry of Spiritual Gifts Rom. 12:3-8.
I. No Spiritual Superiority in Ministry Rom. 12:3.
A. Grace = built-in humility 3a.
B. The giver is the point, not recipient 3b.
II. The Whole, not the Parts... Rom. 12:4,5.
A. Obvious or not obvious? 4.
B. E pluribus unum? 5.
C. We are to use different things for the same thing 6a.
III. Gifts that Keep on Giving (to Others) Rom. 12:6-8.
A. Before gifts, proportionate faith 6c.
B. If given prophecy... 6b.
C. If being helpful...7a.
D. Systematic theologians 7b.
E. Calling all exhorters 8a.
F. Ministry and helping cost money 8b.
G. Administrators administrate 8c.
H. Suffering with others 8d.
Title: Characteristics of Godly Men
Text: Ephesians 5:25; 6:4
I. Godly Men Do Not Fear Submission Luke 9:59-62.
II. Godly Men Commit to Determined, Joyful Obedience John 6:66-69.
III. Godly Men Count the Cost of Discipleship Luke 14:26.
IV. Godly Men Grow and Bear Fruit John 15:8.
V. Godly Men are Spiritually Disciplined Mark 1:35.
VI. Godly Men Embrace the Great Commission John 8:31-32; Matt. 28:19-20.
VII. Godly Men Lead Godly Homes Eph. 5:25;6:4.
VIII. Godly Men Serve Their Church and Community Heb. 10:24-25; John 13:34-35.
SERIES: Grace
TITLE: The God of Calling and Irresistible Grace
TEXT: John 10:1-30
DATE: June 12, 2022 PM
I. God’s Sovereign Call
A. The general call
B. The special (effectual) call
II. God’s Irresistible Grace
A. His sheep hear His voice.
B. His sheep receive efficacious (irresistible) grace to hear the call.
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: Actual Worship
TEXT : Romans 12:1-2
DATE: June12, 2022 AM
I. Actual Worship is Bigger Than You Think. Rom. 12:1
A. Exhorting doxological living 1a
B. Be like Jesus. 1b
C. Worship is sacred and religious. 1c
D. It would be wrong to not actually worship. 1d
II. Actual Worship is Broader Than You Think. Rom. 12:2a-2c
A. The backward standard 2a
B. Worship actually. 2b
C. Worship intelligently. 2c
III. God is Narrow-Minded About Worship. Rom. 12:2d-2e
A. God has expectations of genuineness. 2d
B. Pursue what God accepts as actual worship. 2e
Series: Selected Psalms
Title: The Battle Belongs to the Lord
Text: Psalm 20
I. A Prayer Within the Ranks Psalm 20:
A. Pray the Warrior is Close to God 1-3.
B. Pray the Warrior would have God’s heart 4-5.
II. Relying on Salvation’s Captain Psalm 20:6-9.
A. Confidence in the Lord’s support 6.
B. Confidence in the Lord alone 7.
C. Confidence is the Lord winning the battle 8-9.
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: God Keeps His Promises – Part 3
TEXT: Romans 11:25-36
DATE: June 5, 2022 AM
I. Further Affirmation of Promise Rom. 11:25-27
A. Info that fixes ignorance 25
B. The promise to Abraham will be kept. 26a
C. It is written... 26b
II. Further Admonition Not to Presume Rom. 11:28-32
A. There is always hope with the gospel. 28
B. God will keep His promises (again!) 29
C. Because God is working, be careful. 30-32
III. Promises Kept Require Praise. Rom. 11:33-39
A. His ways are higher than ours. 33
B. God knows God’s plan best. 34,35
C. The great doxology! 36
SERIES: The God of All Grace
TITLE: The Grace of Predestination,
Election, and Foreknowledge
TEXT: Romans 8:29-30
DATE: May 29, 2022 PM
I. Three facts about God’s grace in sovereign election
A. The meaning of sovereign election
B. The use of the word election
C. The application of election
II. Two facts about the sovereign grace of foreknowledge
A. The definition of foreknowledge
B. The doctrine of foreknowledge
III. Three facts about God’s grace in predestination
A. The meaning and general use of the word
B. The special and theological use of the doctrine
C. The practical result of this doctrine
TITLE: God Keeps His Promises – Part 2
TEXT: Romans 11:11-24
DATE: May 29, 2022 AM
I. The Logistics of God’s Promise Romans 11:11-15
A. God is not done, but is active. 11
B. Israel’s rejection of Messiah used by God 12
C. Gentiles need to know their place. 13
D. They meant it for evil... 15
II. God (again) Overrides Sin. Romans 11:16-18
A. All facets of sovereignty are holy. 16
B. Every branch that does not bear fruit... 17,18a
C. Warning against presuming sovereign grace 18b
III. Do not presume God’s Promises. Romans 11:19-24
A. Faith is always the issue. 19,20
B. Legalism and presumption both destroy. 21,22
C. The Vinedresser is not finished. 23
D. God will restore the branches; we are proof. 24
Title: Undulation
Text: Psalm 31
I. David’s Starting Point Psalm 31:1-4.
A. His first move of confidence 1.
B. His second move of petition 2-4.
II. David’s Resolve 31:5-8.
A. Resolved to trust in spite of threat 5,6.
B. Resolved to rejoice in the valley 31:7-8.
III. David’s Honesty in the Valley Psalm 31:9-13.
A. The valley of grief 9,10.
B. The cause of David's grief 11-13.
IV. David’s Help is not a Peak, but God Psalm 31:14-18.
A. God is with David in the valley 14-16.
B. David trusts God with vengeance 17,18.
V. David’s Peak is Still Closeness with God Psalm 31:19-22.
A. God is good all the time 19.
B. God protects in ups and downs 20,21.
C. The importance of insight for David 22.
VI. Undulation is Real, Love God Anyway Psalm 31:23-24.
A. Love the Lord 23.
B. Hope is valley-proof 24.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: God Keeps His Promises – part 1 Rom. 11:1-10
I. God Made Promises and Will Keep Them Rom. 11:1-4.
A. Does disobedience change His promise? 1-2a
B. However bad sin is, grace is greater 2b-4.
II. God’s Promise is Eternal Rom. 11:5,6.
A. In Paul’s day there were elect 5.
B. Grace is a promise never broken 6.
III. A Promise of Grace is Better than Works Rom. 11:7-10.
A. Election is the difference in seeing and not 7,8.
B. God is in control – period 9,10.
Title: Pain to Praise
Text: Psalm 13
I. Pain Psalm 13:1-2.
A. His Seeming Abandonment 1.
B. His Sorrowful Abasement 2.
II. Prayer Psalm 13:3-4.
A. Overwhelmed by His Emotions 3.
B. Overwhelmed by His Enemies 4.
III. Praise Psalm 13:5-6.
A. God's Salvation 5.
B. God's Sufficiency 6.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: This Simple Plan of Salvation Known
Rom. 10:11-21.
I. Whoever Calls Rom. 10:11-13
A. Trusting self is shameful, trusting Christ is not
11.
B. No spiritual superiority in Christ 12.
C. The simple plan of salvation 13.
II. The Gospel Preached to Those Who Call Rom.
10:14-16.
A. The need for messengers 14.
B. Are your feet beautiful? 15
C. Not everyone responds 16.
III. The Power of the Word Rom. 10:17,18.
A. Faith does not come by.... 17.
B. The message is being spread 18.
IV. Rom. 10:19-21.
A. God will use some to draw others 19,20.
B. Chastening sons 21.
TITLE: Upholding Motherhood
TEXT: Exodus 20:12
DATE: May 8, 2022
I. God Invents and Upholds Motherhood.
A. If it is His idea, it is good. Exo. 20:12; Prov. 18:22
B. It is fundamental to creation. Gen. 1:22; 1 Thess. 2:7
C. God has not changed His plans for motherhood. 1 Tim. 5:1-4
II. Women Should Uphold Motherhood.
A. Womanhood has been under attack. Gen. 3:16
B. Attitudes about motherhood are controllable. Titus 2:3-5; Php. 2:5
III. Everyone Should Uphold Motherhood.
A. Not just a good idea, commanded. Prov. 1:8; 6:20
B. It is Win/Win when motherhood is supported.Prov. 31C. A checkup on upholding motherhood Mal. 2:13-15; Eph. 6:1-3; 1 Tim. 5:11-15
SERIES: Grace
TITLE: The God of the Grace of Particular Redemption
TEXT: Revelation 21:4-5
DATE: May 1, 2022 PM
I. Did Christ’s death make salvation for everybody?
A. If yes, then man must complete His work.
B. If no, then did Christ’s death procure salvation for some?
II. Did Christ’s death actually save some?
A. Yes, that is called particular redemption.
B.Who are those redeemed by Christ?
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III. Did Christ’s death remove the sin of unbelief?
A. Yes, for the one who trusts Christ.
B. No, for those who believe Christ died for every sin of everyone except the sin of unbelief.
Christ’s particular redemption was to right every wrong caused by man’s sin (Romans 8:19-23; Revelation 21:4-5, 22:8; Isaiah 35:1-2)
Series: Romans
Title: Ignorance and Righteousness
Text: Romans 10:1-10
I. The Problem of Ignorance Rom. 10:1-3.
A. Paul prays for Israel’s problem 1.
B. Sincere, but sincerely wrong 2.
C. The crux of the matter: Ignorance isn’t bliss 3.
II. The Answer to the Ignorance Problem Rom. 10:4-8.
A. The end of legalism, not law 4.
B. Careful what you wish for 5.
C. The informed answer to the problem 6-9.
III. God’s Solution to Man’s Righteousness Problem Rom. 10:9,10.
A. Don’t say the wrong ignorant thing... 9.
B. Inside-out understanding and confession 10.
Title: Being in Christ
Text: Romans 8:1
I. What You Are In Adam
A. Created, not Creator Gen 5:1; 1 Cor 15:47b.
B. Fallible 1 Cor 15:47b.
C. Fallen, Depraved, Dying Gen 3:17; Rom 5:14; 1 Cor 15:22.
II. What You Are In Christ.
A. Recreated by the Creator 2 Cor 5:17; Eph 2:5.
B. Joined to Christ Rom 6:5; Eph 2:6.
C. Alive, Justified, being Sanctified, glorified Col 1:28; 1 Cor 1:30; 15:22; Col 2:11-12.
III. What You are Not in Christ
A. Autonomous / Your own 1 Cor 6:19-20.
B. In danger of being lost Rom. 8:11,16,17.
C. Meaningless Rev 21:2.
IV. Actions Related to Union with Christ.
A. What You Don’t Do in Christ Col 1:18; Php 2:3-6.
B. Do the works of Christ John 14:12; Acts 1:1; Col 1:24.
Series: Faithing Fundamentals Part 3 - Outward
VII. Outreach is For Glory.
A. A why that overcomes all whats Acts 17:16.
B. Neglecting is opposite of faithing Col. 4:2 5.
C. Outreach is what Christians do when faithing Eph 4:11-12.
VIII. By Faith, We Fulfill the Great Commission.
A. No, really, the Great Commission Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15.
B. Faithing outward is done by the Book Acts 17:2; 20:27; Psa 19:7; Heb 4:12;. Rom 1:16-18.
IX. Glory is What Matters – it is All That Matters.
*This is your purpose, and it the purpose for those
God brings to Himself as you faith outwardly Rev. 5.
Title: The Impact of the Resurrection of Christ
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:19
I. Historical Background of Resurrection Thought.
A. The Resurrection in the Old Testament.
B. The Resurrection of Early Church Teaching. Act 1:22; 2:23-24; 3:15; 1 Thess. 1:9-10.
C. The Importance of Resurrection Thinking.
II. The Impact of the Resurrection.
A. Validates all the claims of Scripture 1 Cor 15:14.
B. Proof that God is Alive and the God of the Living Luke 20:38; 1 Cor 15:20-23; Rom 6:9.
C. Confirms all prophetic truths in Scripture Matt 17:9; John 2:22.
D. Gives the gospel its effective power John 11:25; Rom 10:8-11; 1 Thess 1:5.
E. Demonstrates Deity of Christ John 2:19.
F. Ensures forgiveness of sins 1 Cor 15:3,4.
G. Guarantees Believers’ Resurrection 1 Cor 15:20-22; Rom 8:11; Col 1:18.
H. Fortifies with power in this life Rom 8:11-15.
SERIES: Grace
TITLE: The God of Keeping and Persevering Grace
TEXT: Galatians 5:4, various
DATE: April 3, 2022 PM
I. God perseveres in and for us.
A. God’s work in us
B. God’s angels deliver us.
C. God’s love never stops.
D. God’s covenant guarantees His promises.
E. God’s gift of life is forever.
F. God’s inheritance will be waiting for us.
II. God keeps us and loses none.
A. We are His sheep.
B. We are those predestined for glory.
C. We are those prayed for by Christ.
D. We are those to be raised up at the last day.
Series: Selected Proverbs
Title: Give Me That Old Time Religion
Text: Proverbs 22:28
I. Interpretation First.
*Before applied what this text means.
II. The Boundary of God’s Word is Old Fashioned.
A. This is not bad! Deu 5:32.
B. Beware the novelty of lies Amo 2:4.
C. Old fashioned obedience is still fresh Psa. 37:4.
III. The Boundaries Define the Real Thing.
A. That Old Time Religion is genuine 1 Cor 8:4.
B. Though it is Old, it is still New 2 Cor. 5:17.
IV. The Danger of New Time Religion.
A. Is old time religion in danger of extinction?
B. Trust those old time boundaries! Pro 22:28; Col 2:8.
Series: Faithing Fundamentals
Title: Part 2 - Inward
IV. Christ’s Body is Christ’s Body.
A. Not a forgone conclusion 2 Cor. 10:4-6.
B. Inreach, like all related to our faith must be Biblical – and Biblical is God-centered Eph 1:22-23.
V. Faith is Both Personal and Corporate.
A. Faith is personal, but not only personal Eph 4:15-16
B. All instructions given to Christians are both Rom 12:3-5.
C. All instruction is supposed to be followed (not molded or added to) Deu 4:2; 12:31-32; Col 2:20-23.
VI. Faith is for Salvation, Service, and Glory.
A. God saves is by faith, for The Faith Eph 4:11-13.
B. The faith is to be lived inward Psa 133:1; Gal 6:8-10
C. The faith we live inward is for glory upward Gal 5:13-14.
Series: Faithing Fundamentals
Play with Transcript
Title: Part 1 – Upward
I. Glory is What Matters – It is All That Matters.
A. What is your finish line? Rev 4:1-11.
B. Our faith is the means God uses to bring Himself Glory Eph. 1:11-14; Eze 39:21.
C. If you are saved, it is for His glory Eph 1:4-6.
II. God Loves His Own Glory More Than Anything.
A. Learning to love what God does is hard for sinners 2 Cor 5:9; Heb 11:6.
B. It is good that God loves His glory Isa. 48:11; John 3:30.
III. Our Faith is Supposed to Actively Reflect His Glory.
A. Being enabled to glorify is the best – literally Titus 2:13-14.
B. Learning to love worship is paramount Col 3:15-17.
C. True ‘upward mobility’! Php 3:14;21.
Series: Selected Psalms
Title: Vanity of Vanities (But in a Psalm)
Text: Psalms 127:1-2
I. Family: On Rock or Sand?
A. It is good to want a good family.
B. There are no good homes that aren’t blessed 1a.
II. Security Comes from God; Nothing Else Ps. 127:1b.
A. It is sensible to want protection from harm.
B. There is no ultimate security without God 1b.
III. Our Efforts Apart from God Are Worthless Ps. 127:2.
A. Vocational efforts need His blessing
B. National endeavors need His blessing Ps. 33:16-18.
C. Spiritual efforts need His blessing Pro 15:8; Mat 15:9.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: God’s Plan Overrides Sin Rom. 9:14-
33.
I. Framing the Discussion on Plan Rom. 9:14-16.
A. A question for the ages 14.
B. God’s will be done on earth with people 15.
C. But God – this is the point 16.
II. God Can Override Sinners Rom. 9:17-23.
A. How much power does Creator have? 17,18
B. A question for the ash-heap 19-21.
C. God decides the best use of God’s power 22.
D. Our right response 23.
III. God is Still Overriding Sinners Rom. 9:24-33.
A. God is still making mercy known on all 24.
B. Just like times past, God is restoring 25-29.
C. Israel’s problem in context 30-33.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: Adoption and Israel Rom. 9:,1-13
I. Adoption is Adoption Rom. 9:1-5.
A. Paul loves Israel 1,2.
B. Imputation in action 3,4a.
C. Israel are adopted and blessed 4b-5.
II. Children of Promise Rom. 9:6-9.
A. Paul’s very important Q&A 6,7.
B. Put no confidence in the flesh (any flesh) 8,9.
III. Introduction to Election Rom. 9:10-13.
A. God’s choice is the operative one 10.
B. An all-important point & the difference 11b-13
Series: Selected Psalms
Title: The Key to Happiness
Text: Psalms 1:1-6
I. The Happy and Blessed Man Ps. 1:1-3.
A. What doesn’t lead to happiness 1.
B. What does lead to happiness 2.
C. The happiness of the blessed man with
character 3.
II. Unhappy and Ungodly Man Ps. 1:4,5.
A. Very different from the blessed 4.
B. The unhappy end of the ungodly 5.
III. The Path to True Happiness Ps. 1:6.
A. God knows the righteous are on the path 6a.
B. THE WAY OF THE UNGODLY (6b)
Series: Romans
Title/Text: The Believer’s Security Rom. 8:31-39
I. The Security Q&A Begins Rom. 8:31-34.
A. Two for one deal on questions 31.
B. Question 2 also needs clarification 32.
C. Can’t question election 33.
D. Who would insult Christ’s finished work? 34.
II. The Security Q&A Ramps Up Rom. 8:35,36.
A. A questions at the heart of them all 35.
B. The Psalms anticipated the insecurity 36.
III. Blessed Assurance Rom. 8:37-39.
A. Victory or REAL enemies 37.
B. Who is on the Lord’s side 38,39.
SERIES: Grace
TITLE: The God of Saving Grace
TEXT: Romans 8:31-34
DATE: March 6, 2022 PM
I. The teaching of God’s sovereignty rejects a salvation by works.
A. Sovereign grace exposes the lie that God helps those who help themselves or God has done His part but the rest is up to you. Prov. 14:12; Eph. 2:9 Rom. 4:1-5
B. Sovereign grace salvation uncovers that God helps those who are unable to help themselves (everybody). Rom. 9:21-24; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 3:24, Rom. 8:32; John 1:12-13; John 3:1-8
II. The teaching of God’s sovereignty labors to give God all the credit and glory. Jonah 2:9; Psa. 3:8; 1 Chron. 16:35
A. We are all born with hearts of stone. Eze. 36:25-27
B. God and only God is the potter, and we are the clay. Rom. 9:21-23; Acts 13:48; John 6:37
C. God does all He does in salvation by grace, not works. Rom. 11:5-6; 2 Tim. 1:9; Acts 16:14; John 10:26-27, 6:37,44; Matt. 6:45
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: The Believer’s Destiny
TEXT: Romans 8:28-30
DATE: March 6, 2022 AM
I. Awareness of Our Destiny Rom. 8:28
A. Knowledge of destiny 28a
B. Destiny of those who love God 28b
C. The destiny is in sovereignty. 28c
II. The Chain of Grace and Destiny Rom. 8:29-30
A. Destined to be known 29a
B. Destined before time 29b
C. Destined to be Christlike 29c
D. Destined for the kingdom 29d
E. Destined to hear His call 30a
F. Destined to be declared righteous 30b
G. Destined for glory (and to glorify) 30d
Series: Selected Proverbs
Title: The Cost of Immorality
Text: Proverbs 5
I. The Costs of Immorality.
A. It can cost prosperity.
B. It can cost your physical health.
C. It can cost your mental health.
D. It can cost your reputation.
II. Preventing Immorality.
A. Love God.
B. Love your own spouse.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: The Holy Spirits’ Guarantees Rom.
8:17-27
I. The Reality of Life Before Glory Rom. 8:17-
22
A. 17 is before 28 17.
B. A much needed measuring tool 18.
C. There was never no hope 19-22.
II. The Spirit Guarantees Hope Rom. 8:23-25.
A. The Spirit points to complete redemption
23.
B. The believing is seeing 24.
C. We press toward the unseen reality 25.
III. The Spirit Guarantees Help Rom. 8:26,27.
A. In the meantime we have help 26a.
B. Help in uncertainty 26b.
C. The Advocate advocates 27.
Series: Selected Proverbs
Title: Now We’re Talking
Text: Proverbs
I. Speech That Tears Down.
A. Falsehood.
B. Flattery.
C. Gossip.
D. Cursing.
II. Speech That Builds Up.
A. A Good Word.
B. Well-Timed Words.
C. Proper Words.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: Life in the Spirit Rom. 8:1-17
I. Flesh Fails, Jesus Doesn’t Rom. 8:1-8.
A. A very important “therefore” 1,2.
B. Law/Flesh = L, Jesus = W 3,4.
C. Two kinds of people 5.
D. With flesh all things are impossible 6-8.
II. The Invincible Spirit Succeeds Rom. 8:9-11.
A. Christians are not in the flesh 9,10.
B. Law/Flesh bring death, Spirit brings life 11.
III. Let Go of Depending on the Flesh Rom. 8:12-17.
A. You owe the flesh nothing, so pay up 12-14.
B. Face: You not enslaved to sin 15-17.
Series: Selected Proverbs 2022
Title: It’s Foolish to be a Fool
Text: Proverbs
I. What a Fool is.
A. Hebrew origins of the word.
B. Expounded further.
II. Characteristics of the Fool.
A. Self-Trusting.
B. Pushes against instruction.
C. Impulsive.
D. Doesn’t take sin seriously.
E. Refuses openness to change.
F. Will not learn from discipline or failure.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: Relationships Believers and Sin Rom. 7:14-25
I. Important Context Rom. 7:14
A. Again X10, the law is good 14a.
B. Repeat, we are not 14b.
II. The Real Struggle is Real Rom. 7:15-20.
A. What Paul has trouble understanding 15,16.
B. The weakness of trusting flesh 17,18.
C. The painful reality of carrying flesh 19.
D. The reality realized 20-22.
III. The Law Should Drive Us to Christ Rom. 7:23-25.
A. Which law do you follow? 23.
B. He asks and answers the question 24,25.
SERIES: Grace
TITLE: The God of Unexpected Grace
TEXT: John 1:17
DATE: February 6, 2022 PM
I. Jesus, the great manifestation of God’s grace
A. Jesus is the Father’s greatest prize.
B. Jesus is grace exalted.
C. Jesus in His death made grace active.
II. The Father is the great sovereign in grace.
A. He is sovereign in unexpected grace.
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Grace was unexpected for Adam. Gen. 3;1-15
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Grace was unexpected for Thomas. John 20:24-25
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Grace was unexpected by Peter.
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Grace was unexpected by Paul.
B. Grace is unexpected by everyone.
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: Relationship Law and Sin
TEXT: Romans 7:1-13
DATE: February 6, 2022 AM
I. Relating to Law Introduced Romans 7:1-3
A. The relationship in general 1
B. An illustration of the law relationship 2,3
II. The Relationship Expounded Romans 7:4-6
A. New relationship: Married to Jesus 4
B. A poor example of a marriage! 5,6a
C. The new relationship and its success 6b
III. Clarity on the Relationship Romans 7:7-13
A. An important distinction 7
B. To each his own 9-11
C. The reveal: Sin is the issue. 12,13
SERIES: Grace
TITLE: The God of Sovereign Grace
TEXT: Isaiah 46:9-10
DATE: January 30, 2022 AM
I. The teaching of God’s sovereignty will enhance our view of God.
A. He is the sovereign in creation.
B. He is the sovereign in wisdom.
C. He is the sovereign in decrees.
D. He is the sovereign in salvation.
E. He is the sovereign in humbling men.
II. The teaching of God’s sovereignty will enhance our satisfaction with God.
A. Because God is the all-powerful sovereign, I am safe.
B. Because God is everywhere always and sees everything, I am safe.
C. Because God is in complete control, I am safe.
D. Because God knows all, even the number of hairs upon my head, I am safe.
E. Because God is sovereign, I praise and worship Him.
Title: His Kingdom Come
Text: Psalm 24
I. The Lord is King of the Kingdom Ps. 24:1-2.
A. He is the only rightful King 1.
B. He owns it because He made it 2.
II. The King’s Requirements of His Subjects Ps. 24:3-6.
A. The question of requirement asked 3,4.
B. The question of requirement answered 5,6.
III. The Glorious King Comes Ps. 24:7-10.
Title: Thy Word (The Living of the Word) – Part 3
Text: James 1:22
I. Sola Scriptura and Your Vacuum Cleaner.
A. Soli Deo Gloria via Scriptura 1 Cor. 10:31
B. Thy Word is a lamp, all others are darkness Ps. 119:105.
II. Your Opinion is Unimportant Until it is God’s.
A. Seek no degrees of separation Ja 1:21-25.
B. There is nothing that should be outside scope of Word 2 Tim 3:16,17; Eph. 2:10; Pro. 4:5-7.
III. Only a Rightly Divided Word Can Be Lived.
A. Connecting dots: Word in hearts gets to lives Ps. 86:11.
B. Live the Word! Ps. 18:30
Title: Thy Word (The Study of the Word) – Part 2
Text: Isaiah 55:11; Jeremiah 23:28; John 8:31; 2 Tim. 2:15.
I. Correct Study Requires Solid Hermeneutics.
A. Hermeneutics defined.
B. Why study hermeneutics?
II. Principles of Hermeneutics: Proper Study.
A. Principle 1: Interpretation must be based on the author’s intention of meaning and not the modern reader.
B. Principle 2: Interpretations must be done in the context of the passage.
C. Principle 3: Interpret the Bible literally (or normally) allowing for normal use of figurative language.
D. Principle 4: Use the Bible to help interpret itself.
E. Principle 5: Be sensitive to distinctions in Old Testament and New and implications to their original audience.
F. Principle 6: Interpret according to the type (genre) of literature you are in.
- Interpreting the Old Testament: Historical
Narrative, Law, Wisdom Literature, Poetry, Prophetic/ Apocalyptic / Eschatological
- Interpreting the New Testament: Gospels/Acts,
(Historical Narrative), Parables, Epistles, Revelation/ Apocalyptic / Prophetic
G. Principle 7 : Interpretation must be distinguished from application.
Title: My Hope is Built on Something Less (?)
Text: Psalm 12
I. Hopelessness in the Earth Psalm 12:1-4.
A. Absence of godly men and influence 1.
B. Presence of hopeless men and their influence 2-4.
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Hopeless deceitfulness 2.
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Downfall of the deceitful 3.
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The deceitful defiance that is hopeless 4.
II. Where David’s Hope is Built 5,6.
A. God’s strength and protection 5.
B. The power of the Word 6.
III. God’s Hopeful Preservation 7,8.
A. The nature of it 7.
B. The need for it 8
Title: Thy Word (The Nature of the Word) – Part 1
Text: 2 Timothy 3:16,17.
I. Do You Know What You Don’t Know?
A. Healthy Introspection 2 Cor. 13:5-8.
B. Proportions and the Word Php. 3:3,4; Pro. 16:25.
II. The Word and Words of God.
A. Absolute (It IS written) Matt. 4:4; Num. 23:19.
C. Powerful & Authoritative (Unstoppable and
purposeful) Heb 4:12; Isa 55:11.
D. Complete & Sufficient (Worthy to forsake all else
for) 2 Tim. 3:16,17.
III. Implications Related to God Speaking.
A. Ignoring is Stupid Matt. 7:26-27
B. Ignoring is Sinful Psa 119:11.
C. Ignoring is Dangerous Hos. 4:6
D. Life is Meaningless Without It Ecc 12:13-14
SERIES: Finding Christ in Isaiah
TITLE: Finding Christ in Isaiah, part 10
TEXT; Isaiah 64-66
DATE: December 26, 2021 PM
I. The prayer for God to come down Ch. 64
A. They recognized God’s control of the universe. 1-5
B. They recognized the condition of the world. 6-12
II. The answer from God to their prayer Ch. 65
A. God gives reason for His rejection of the nations.
1-7
B. God gives hope to the remnant. 8-16
C. God gives a view of the millennium. 17-25
III. A final look at the coming Kingdom Ch. 66:10-24
A. Rejoice with Jerusalem. 10-14
B. God will come by fire and the sword. 15-19
C. Israel will bring gentiles into the house of God.
20-24
TITLE: A Good Start
TEXT: 2 Kings 22,23
DATE: December 26, 2021 AM
I. A Good Start Involves Dedication. 22:1-13
A. Lack of dedication to the Word 4-6
B. The Word is dramatically rediscovered. 8-13
C. The danger of presuming dedication
II. A Good Start Involves Repentance if Needed. 23:1-3
A. A start is not merely hearing the Word. 23:1-3
B. Start with repentance if it is needed.
III. A Good Start Involves Change. 23:4-20,24
A. A good start opens doors to change.
B. Change is possible!
IV. A Good Start Involves Remembrance. 23:21-23
A. This do, in remembrance…
B. A good remembrance is healthy and leads to good
practice (A good start).
Title: Christmas Responses
Text: Matthew 2:1-12
I. Responding with Dedication Matthew 2:1-2
II. A Response of Deception Matthew 2:3-8
III. A Decisive Response Matthew 2:9-11
IV. Responding with Discernment Matthew 2:12
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: Relationships: God and Sin
TEXT: Romans 6:11-23
DATE: December 12, 2021 AM
I. Sin is Dead: Act Like It. Rom. 6:11-13
A. Sin is dead to us. 11
B. Acting like sin is dead. 12,13
II. Can You Still Love Sin? Rom. 6:14-16
A. Acting like what we are: graced 14
B. Acting like what we aren’t is wrong 15
C. Voluntary slavery to sin is bad. 16
III. Understanding Freedom from Sin Rom. 6:17-20
A. Free indeed 17,18
B. Do the right thing. 19
C. A bad kind of freedom to avoid 20
IV. Submitting to Sin = Death. Rom. 6:21-23
A. Important question! 21
B. Grace bears fruit – real fruit. 22
C. God pays a wage to some, gives a gift to others. 23
SERIES: Isaiah
TITLE: Finding Christ in Isaiah, Part 9
TEXT: Isaiah 60-63
DATE:
I. Christ, the Light of the World, lights the way home. 1
A. E.
B. F.
C. G.
D. H.
II. The condition that will exist then in Jerusalem 10-22
A. G.
B. H.
C. I.
D. J.
E. K.
F. L.
III. The First and Second Coming of Christ 61:1-11
A. F.
B. G.
C. H.
D. I.
E
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: Dying with Christ
TEXT: Romans 6:1-10
DATE; December 5, 2021 AM
I. Dying to Sin Rom. 6:1,2
A. A possible roadblock to remove 1
B. A definitive statement on our relationship to sin 2
II. Dying and Raising with Christ Rom. 6:3-5
A. Baptism symbolizes dying with Him. 3
B. Dead to sin and death, alive to glory and life 4
C. Certain connection with life 5
III. Dying to Slavery Rom. 6:6,7
*Taking up a cross is real freedom. 6
IV. Living with Christ Rom. 6:8-10
A. The ultimate blessing of new life 8
B. The ultimate power over death in Christ 9,10
TITLE: Is Christ Lord?
TEXT: John 20:24–29
DATE: November 28, 2021 AM
I. Undeniable Evidence for Lordship John 20:24-29
A. Denying does not mean deniable. 24,25
B. The evidence presented 26,27
C. The denial turned to belief 28,29
II. Lordship Displayed and Expounded
A. Deity claims—Jesus is God. John 1:1; 8:58
B. Lordship/Master Claims Mat 28:18; John 18:36
C. Calls for discipleship Mat 10:24-25
III. Lordship Take-Away
TITLE: Undoing Gratitude
TEXT: Ephesians 5:18-21
DATE: November 21, 2021 AM
I. Subtle but Effective Gratitude Destroyers
A. Ignorance of what grace means Rom. 6:1
B. The debtor’s ethic Rom. 11:6
II. Not-so-Subtle Gratitude Destroyers
A. Not emulating the Prince of Peace Heb. 12:14-15
B. Old fashioned ingratitude Rom. 1:21
III. Fortifying Gratitude Eph. 5:18-21; Php. 4:6,7
Title: “Prayin’ for Ya!”
Text: James 1:5-8
I. What Prayer Is and Isn’t?
A. It is very serious business Job 16:17; Psa 17:1-2; 39:12; Mat 6:9.
B. It is not done on our terms James 1:5-8
C. It is not supposed to be a self-centered practice Luke 18:11.
II. What Intercessory Prayer Looks Like.
A. It is most concerned with God’s will for others
B. It is most with God’s will for others’ spiritual needs
and God’s eternal purposes 2 Thess. 1:11
III. Some Examples of the Real Thing James 5:16; Col 1:3; 2 Thess. 3:1-3.
Title: Are You a Baptist – Part 1
Text: Acts 8:26–40
I. A Crystal Clear Example of Biblical Baptism Acts 8:26-40
A. Textual note.
B. The setting of the baptism Acts 8:26-35.
C. The record of the baptism Acts 8:36–40.
II. Unpacking The Language of Biblical Baptism.
A. History of the word baptism.
B. What baptism simply symbolizes Rom. 6:3–5.
C. Inference can be in the eye of beholders – derived or direct from Scripture.
III. The Commandment in the Commission Matt. 28:18–20.
A. Commands are just that; commands.
B. The intention of the commands.
C. Baptism is a command like all others.
TITLE: Biblical Friendship
TEXT: Proverbs, various
DATE; November 7, 2021 PM
I. The Importance of Friendship
A. We need friends. Ecc. 4:9-12
B. Too many friends can be a problem. Prov. 18:24
C. The value of sincere and kind friends Prov. 22:11
II. Do’s and Don’ts of a Good Friend
A. Do love your friends. Lev. 19:18; Matt. 19:19, 22:39; Rom. 13:9-10; Gal. 5:14; Jas 2:8
B. Don’t forsake them when there is a need. Prov. 27:10, 11
C. Do choose them carefully. Prov. 12:26; 13:20; 16:28-29; 21:10; 22:24; 1 Cor. 15:33
D. Don’t look down on them. Prov. 14:20-21
E. Don’t betray their confidence. Prov. 17:9
F. Don’t accuse them without cause. Prov. 24:28-29; 25:8-10, 18
G. Don’t guarantee their debts. Prov. 6:1-5; 17:18
H. Don’t overstay your welcome. Prov. 25:17
I. Don’t flatter you friend. Be real. Prov. 27:14
III. Characteristics of a Good Friendship
A. Counsel Prov. 27:9, 17
B. Confrontation Prov. 18:17; 27:5-6
C. Closeness Prov. 18:24
D. Compassion Luke 10:25-37
E. Consistency Prov. 17:17
SERIES: Prophecy
TITLE: Getting Ready for the Antichrist
TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:4
DATE: November 7, 2021 AM
I. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of insubordination. 2 Thessalonians 2:4
II. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of individualism. Revelation 13:4-6
III. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of sensationalism. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10
IV. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of lawlessness. 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8
V. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of false messiahs and false prophets. 1 Timothy 4:1
VI. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of great death. Matthew 24:21-22
VII. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of great Christian persecution. John 16:2
10 Indictments on the Modern American Church
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A Denial of the Sufficiency of Scripture—2 Tim 3:15-17
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A Replacement of the Scriptures with Psychology and Sociology Regarding the Family—Colossians 2:8; Jdg 17:6
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An Ignorance of God—Acts 17:30; Jer 9:23-24; Psalm 50:21-22; 1 Cor 15:34.
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A Failure to Address Man’s Malady—Rom 3:10-12; Luke 7:47
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An Ignorance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ—Rom 5:8-9; Gal 3:13
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An Unbiblical Gospel Invitation—Mark 1:15; Luke 18:13
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An Ignorance Regarding the Nature of the Church—1 Tim 3:15
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A Lack of Loving and Compassionate Church Discipline—Gal 6:1
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A Silence on Separation—2 Cor 6:14
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Pastors Malnourished in the Word—2 Timothy 4:1;16
Title: Top Five Reformation Doctrines
Text: 1 Cor. 10:31
I. Very Important Present Context
A. Don’t microwave history – know it.
B. Our allegiance is to Scripture.
C. Context of today’s discussion.
II. Five Major Doctrines of the Reformation
A. Scripture Alone (Sola Scriptura).
B. By Grace Alone (Sola Gratia).
C. Through Faith Alone (Sola Fide).
D. Through Christ Alone (Solus Christus).
E. To God’s Glory Alone (Soli Deo Gloria).
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: The Victory Over Sin and Death in Christ
TEXT: Romans 5:15-21
DATE: October 24, 2021 AM
I. A Life and Death Distinction Rom. 5:15-17
A. Grace contrasted with sin 15
B. Condemnation versus justification 16
C. Grace greater than sin 17
II. Life and Death Conclusions Rom. 5:18,19
A. Which Adam are you in? 18
B. How to make sinners and saints 19
III. Grace is Victorious. Rom. 5:20,21
A. God’s law and God’s grace 20
B. Big picture realities with sin and grace 21
TITLE: Away From Home
TEXT: Hebrews 11:13-16
DATE: October 24, 2021 PM
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Departing In Hope Hebrews 13a
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Strangers and Pilgrims Hebrews 13b
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Seeking a Homeland Hebrews 11:14
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Never Turning Back Hebrews 11:15
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Those Who Belong In God’s City Hebrews 11:16
Series: It’s Only Natural
Title: It’s Only Natural - Part 3
Text: Proverbs 16:25
I. ... To Be Slow to Forgive Luke 6:37
A. Pastor, you always say sin is so bad!
B. How can I forgive that?!
C. Learn the theology of forgiveness.
II. ... To See Problems in People Luke 6:41
A. Dressed up planks.
B. Chapters and verses; not doctors and nurses.
C. The best place to find and deal with problems faults.
III. ... To See Good in Self Romans 3:12
A. Created in God’s image, right?
B. Image and Ethics Clarified
C. None good, no not one – you too
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: The Origin of Sin and Death in Man
TEXT: Romans 5:12-14
DATE: October 17, 2021 AM
I. Original Sin Rom. 5:12,13
A. Man’s sin came from man sinning. 12a
B. Man’s sin earned the wage: death. 12b
C. Man’s sin and its wage pass to all men. 12c
D. Man sinned and so do all men. 12d
E. Adam passed ‘sin’ before Moses defined it. 13
II. The Reign of Death from Sin Rom. 5:14
A. Sin is indeed the boss of us. 14a
B. Can’t say, “It wasn’t me!” 14b
C. The hint of good news 14c
TITLE: Faux vs. Real Faith
TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:1,2
DATE: October 10, 2021 PM
II. Other Gospels are Fake.
A. There are others. Gal. 1:6,7
B. Some seem angelic. Gal. 1:8,9
II. Faking Faith is a Real Thing.
A. And the Oscar goes to… Judas. John 12:4-6
B. Sometimes fakes do not know they are fakes,
but not really. Matt. 7:21; 25:44-46; Isa. 29:13
III. The Fake Version Described
A. Knockoff clothing Mat 7:15; Act 20:29
B. Form but not transformed 2 Tim. 3:5; 1 Jn. 2:19
C. Deceptive fakes are lawless. Mat 7:21-24
IV. The Real Version Described 1 Cor. 15:1,2
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: A Secure Salvation
TEXT: Romans 5:1-11
DATE: October 10, 2021 AM
I. God Gives the Righteous Peace. Rom. 5:1-4
A. We have peace because of God, not us. 1
B. Peace born from grace gives future hope. 2
C. Peace born from grace gives present hope. 3,4
II. Peace Gives the Righteous Security. Rom. 5:5-7
A. Insecurity disappoints, hope doesn’t. 5
B. Strength and security comes from Christ. 6
C. Christ gives real security. 7
III. Peace and Security Come from Salvation by Grace Rom. 5:8-11
A. How special is Christ’s death to you? 8
B. Amplified security from His saving death 9,10
C. Secure saved people rejoice! 11
SERIES: Finding Christ in Isaiah
TITLE: Isaiah’s Words about Christ, Part 8
TEXT: Isaiah 54-59
DATE: October 3, 2021 PM
I. The far-reaching effects of the Servant’s work 54-58
A. The future of the barren is something to sing about. 54
B. The gracious invitation is something to marvel about. 55
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It extends to the whole world. 55:1-5
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It comes with a warning. 55:6-13
C. The grand particulars of the future kingdom 56:1-8
II. The Intercessor is sought and found. 59:10-21
A. Our need of an Intercessor 59:10-15
B. The Lord saw and reached out. 59:16-21
Series: Romans
Title/Text: Salvation by Divine Power, Not by Human Effort Rom. 4:16-25
I. Faith in God’s Powerful Promise Rom. 4:16-18.
A. Faith trusts grace and its promise 16.
B. The life-giving promise is written 17.
C. The promise is believed 18.
II. Unwavering Faith Trusts Promises Rom. 4:19-21.
A. A weakness to boast in 19.
B. Unwavering faith glorifies God 20.
C. The power is in the promise 21.
III. Abraham’s Example to Us Who Believe Rom. 4:23-25.
A. Learning from father Abraham 23,24a.
B. Faith’s powerful Object 24b,25.
TITLE: Paul’s Heart and Example
TEXT: Philippians 1:9-21
DATE: September 26, 2021 PM
Introduction
I. Paul’s Prayer 9-11
II. Assurance 12-14
III. Motives 5-18
IV. Proper Perspective 19-21
Series: Romans
Title/Text: Abraham—Justified by Grace through Faith - Rom. 4:1-15.
I. Abraham’s Justification Wasn’t by Works Rom. 4:1-8
A. Not by works or ceremony in the flesh 1,2.
B. Old Testament Justification Same as New 3-5.
C. Not just Father Abraham, but King David 6-8.
II. Not for the Jew Only Rom. 4:9-12
A. Question: For physical offspring only? 9.
B. Abraham wasn’t always Abraham 10.
C. Faith, not circumcision is what justifies 11,12.
III. Abraham Got What was Promised Rom. 4:13-15
A. A promise-keeping God is better than a lawkeeping family (for salvation) 13.
B. Another reiteration of relationship to Law 14,15.
Title: Our God is Indeed an Awesome God
Text: Psalm 46
I. The Structure of the Psalm
A. The theme stated 1–3.
B. The theme supported 4–7.
C. The theme summarized 8–11.
II. The Reverential Elements of God in Ps. 46.
A. The sovereignty of God.
B. The provision of God.
C. The Responses of God.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: God Makes Men Right with God, for God - Rom. 3:21-31
I. Understanding Righteousness Right Rom. 3:21
A. The Non-Manmade Righteousness 21-22.
B. The standard for all righteousness 23.
II. How Man Can be Right with God Rom. 3:24-26.
A. The good news for the shortfallers 24.
B. Jesus satisfies an angry God 25.
C. Salvation is of the Lord 26.
III. If God Makes You Right, Act Right Rom. 3:27-31.
A. Zero% you means zero% boasting 27.
B. Putting a bow on it 28-30.
C. Just in case (pun intended) 31.
Title: Truth Promotion vs. Error Detection
Text: Acts 17
I. We Are Called to Expose Falsehood.
A. Beware the pendulum swing Titus 1:7-11.
B. Exposure is negative and positive Col 4:5-6.
II. But Wait! There’s More!
A. Truth sets free not awareness of falsehood John 8:31-32; 14:6.
B. What is eternal life and what sanctifies? John 17:3;17
III. See What IS So.
A. The Bereans found what they were looking for
Acts 17:11.
B. Some possible exhortation in this arena Eph 5:25-27.
C. Some helpful application in this arena.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: The Guilt of All Men Rom. 3:9-20
I. The Verdict: All Men Are Guilty Rom. 3:9,10.
A. Blessing is no guarantee of obedience 9.
B. An appeal to the book thrown at the guilty 10.
II. The Evidence of Guilt in All Men Rom. 3:11-18
A. Depravity and seeking 11.
B. No good equals all guilt 12.
C. Incriminating actions of the guilty 13-18.
III. Guilt is Undeniable and Irreversible Rom. 3:19,20.
A. God so judged the world 19.
B. Purpose of the law in action 20.
SERIES: Finding Christ in Isaiah
TITLE: Isaiah’s Words About Christ
TEXT: Isaiah 51-53
DATE: September 5, 2021 PM
A long passage of reassurance and comfort 51:1-52:12
I. In Chapters 40-52 Israel is given words of comfort.
A. The theme continues from 40-52:12
B. In Chapter 50 the Lord continues to comfort Israel.
II. In Chapter 52:13-53 we find the suffering and
future glory of the Servant of Jehovah.
A. The suffering Servant exalted 52:13-15
B. The Servant of Jehovah despised 53:1-3
C. The Servant wounded 53:4-6
D. The Servant cut off 53:7-9
E. The Servant is satisfied. 53:1-12
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: Jewish Blessing
TEXT: Romans 3:1-8
DATE: September 5, 2021 AM
I. The First Q & A Regarding Jewish Blessing
Romans 3:1,2
A. Question: Is there good in being a Jew? 1
B. Answer: Yes! 2a
C. Why? Because God gave them truth. 2b
II. The Second Q & A Regarding Jewish Blessing Romans 3:3,4
A. Does unbelief hinder God’s plan? 3
B. Can God fail to be faithful to His promise? 4
III. The Third Q & A Regarding Righteousness
Romans 3:5-8
A. If bad amplifies God, why punish it? 5
B. Paul’s very relevant answer 6-8
Series: Romans
Title/Text: False Security Rom. 2:17-29
I. Things That Can Be Abused Rom. 2:17-20
A. Good things are good when used correctly 17-19.
B. Instructors of fools in danger of foolishness 20.
II. The Abuses Give False Security Rom. 2:21-24.
A. Teachers are not always good students 21,22.
B. Getting more pointed on abuse 23,24.
III. The Heart Issues That Bring Security Rom. 2:25-29
A. An important indicative 25a.
B. Heartless law-keeping is law-breaking 25-27.
C. Security comes from genuine obedience 28-29.
I. The honor shown to the Ark 2 Sam 6:1-5
A. 30,000 from all Israel were present. 1
B. A treasure of extreme value 2
C. Music expressed for the Ark 3-5
II. The dishonor shown to the Ark 2 Sam 6:6-11
A. Done by Uzzah 6
B. Done contrary to the Law 7-11
C. Done by a violation to God’s holiness 7-11
III. The honor again shown to the Ark 2 Samuel 6:12-23
A. David brings the Ark to Jerusalem. 2-19
B. David after a joyous day went home. 20-22
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He returns home to bless it. 20
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His wife Michal was not pleased with him. 20-22
C. God punished Michal. 23
TITLE: The Blinding Effects of Sin
TEXT: Isaiah 1:1-20
DATE: August 15, 2021 PM
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God Sends His Prophet. Isaiah 1:1
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Blind to God’s Goodness Isaiah 1:2-3
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Blind to Sin’s Consequences Isaiah 1:4-9
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Blind to Religious Hypocrisy Isaiah 1:10-15
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Open Eyes = Obedient Hearts. Isaiah 1:16-17
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Mercy and Judgment Isaiah 1:18-20
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: God Indeed Judges
TEXT: Romans 2:1-16
DATE: August 15, 2021 AM
I. God Judges Hypocrisy. Rom. 2:1-4
A. There is no excuse for hypocrisy. 1,2
B. There is no escaping judgment for hypocrisy. 3
C. God judges rejection of His goodness. 4
II. God Judges Hard Hearts. Rom. 2:5-11
A. Hard hearts try to gain the world, but gain wrath instead. 5
B. God is absolutely fair. 6
C. God is absolutely fair in His judgments. 7-11
III. God Judges Law-Breakers. Rom. 2:12-16
A. Neither Jew nor Gentile sinners escape judgment. 12
B. God’s judgment is for written law and conscience. 13-15
C. God judges through the Judge. 16
Title: Doctrine and Faithfulness
Text: Titus 2
I. Christian Doctrine is More Than Pracitcal Heb 5:12-14;6:1-3
II. Christian Doctrine is Not Less Than Practical 1 Pet. 2:1-2.
III. Not Either/Or, but Both/And
IV. Doctrine and Faithfulness in Practice Titus 2.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: When God is Against You Rom. 1:24-32
Introduction:
I. God is Indeed Against Sinners Rom. 1:24-27.
A. God does give up on people 24.
B. He gives sinners up when they are idolatrous 25.
C. Two kinds of people: for or against 26,27.
II. God is Indeed Against Sin Rom. 1:28-31.
A. They gave up God, He returns the favor 28.
B. For three transgressions and for four 29-31.
III. God is Indeed Against Those Who Approve of Sin Rom. 1:32.
A. What are the wages of sin? 32a.
B. Bad company 32b.
SERIES: Finding Christ in Isaiah
TITLE: Isaiah’s Words About Christ, Part 6
TEXT: Isaiah Chapters 43-50
DATE: August 1, 2021 PM
I. God makes His claim on Israel. 43
II. God rebukes powerless idols. 44
III. God chooses and uses Cyrus. 45
IV. God’s judgment on Babylon 46-47
V. God refines Israel for His glory 48
VI. God’s salvation through His Servant 49
VII. God’s exaltation about His Servant 50
SERIES: Romans
TITLE: Reasons for the Wrath of God
TEXT: Romans 1:19-23
DATE: August 1, 2021 AM
I. Wrath is What it is Because God is. Rom. 1:19,20
A. Wrath because they know 19
B. Wrath because His attributes are seen 20a
C. Wrath because His attributes are understood 20b
D. Creatures know about the Creator. 20c
E. There are no excuses. 20d
II. Wrath is What it is Because of What we Do with God. Rom. 1:21
A. Knowing and ignoring deserves wrath. 21a
B. Knowing and not glorifying deserves wrath. 21b
C. Knowing and being ungrateful deserves wrath. 21c
D. Knowing and denying is foolish. 21d
III. Wrath Because Fools Think they are Wise. Rom. 1:22,23
A. Faux intelligence is real foolishness. 22
B. Wrath on exchanging Creator for idols 23
I. A Stiff-Necked People Exo 32:9; 33:3,5; 34:9
A. Conquest, Victory, and Failure Lev 18:25-28; Judges 1:21; 27,28, 31-34
B. How Quickly We Forget. Judges 2:1-4, 7-10
C. The Consequences of Forgetting Judges 2:11-15
II. Who Is Influencing Who?
A. God’s Design for the Family Mal 2:13-16
B. The World’s View of Motherhood
C. Godless Goals to Destroy The Family
D. God’s Design For Raising Children Deut 6:1-9
E. Caution Against Disobedience Deut 6:10-12
III. Attacks From Within
*What Will You Do? Josh 24:15c
I. The Unstoppable Wrath of God Rom. 1:18a-c
A. Context is still king. 18a
B. Ultimate wrath 18b
C. Perfect tense revelation of wrath 18c
II. The Targets of God’s Wrath Rom. 1:18d,e
A. God is against those against Him. 18d
B. Those against Him suppress His Truth. 18e
Title: The Truth About Lying
Text: John 8:44
I. The True Source of Lying.
A. Satan originated lying John 8:44.
B. Satan even uses truth to lie Matt. 4:6; 8:29.
C. Satan lied from the beginning Gen. 3
II. Painful Truth: Men Lie.
A. We are born liars and lying Ps. 58:3.
B. Even redeemed people have trouble with lying Isa. 59:4.
III. Lying is Destructive of Christian Testimony.
A. Our witness is required to be good to unbelievers Col. 4:5,6.
B. Lying destroys credibility before the saved 1 Tim. 3:6,7.
C. Lying is evidence of spiritual problems.
IV. Lying Must Be Replaced with Truth.
A. Because God is True Jn 14:6; Rom. 3:4; Titus 1:2
B. Because we are His truth-bearers Eph. 4:25.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: Gospel Foundations Rom. 1:16-17
I. What Unashamed Means to Paul Rom. 1:16a-c
A. Every word that proceeds includes “for” 16a.
B. What does unashamed mean 16b.
C. What Paul is unashamed of and preaches 16c.
II. Rom. 1:16d,e
A. The gospel is powerful to believers 16d.
B. The gospel moves out from Israel 16e.
III. By Faith You Are Justified Rom. 1:17.
A. The gospel reveals righteousness 17a.
B. Faith alone! 17b.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: Genuine Spiritual Leadership Rom. 1:8-15
I. Paul: Example of Genuine Spiritual Leadership Rom. 1:8-12
A. Grateful leadership 8.
B. Servant leadership 9,10.
C. Heartfelt leadership priorities 11,12.
II. A Genuine Leader’s Expectations Rom. 1:13-15.
A. Ignorance is not bliss 13a.
B. Fruit is required of a genuine leader 13b.
C. Paul also loved ‘the world’ 14.
D. Genuine spiritual leadership promotes the gospel 15.
Title: Sorrow Over Sin?
Text: 2 Corinthians 7:10
I. Undoing Wrong Ideas Regarding Sorry and Repentance.
A. Sorrow alone is not repentance.
B. Repentance is an action not a feeling.
C. There is not a scale to measure right ratio of sorrow and repentance.
D. Repentance is a lifestyle, not an event.
II. Distinguish Between the Two Sorrows Mentioned in the Text.
A. Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation is... 2 Cor. 7a.
B. The sorrow of the world is... 2 Cor. 7b.
III. Godly Sorrow is Good Because...
A. We have broken God’s law Rom. 3:23.
B. We have disobeyed the gospel and insulted God’s grace Heb. 10:29.
C. We have grieved God Eph. 4:30.
D. It points us to the grace of forgiveness Acts 2:36-38.
Series: Romans
Title/Text: Romans Introduction and Greeting Rom. 1:1-7
I. Authorship, Audience & Introduction to Romans Rom. 1a:1;7a.
A. Paul’s identity: Slave and Apostle 1a.
B. Location, Audience, & Occasion/Purpose 7a.
II. Gospel Authority Rom. 1:2-6.
A. Paul’s authoritative mission 1b,2.
B. The authentic message of an authoritative Savior 3,4.
C. The message is authoritative to all 5,6.
III. Paul Greets the Romans Rom. 1:7.
*A greeting that is not mere formality 7.
Series: Jude
Title: Wolves and Apostasy
Text: Jude 5-19
I. Examples of Apostate Wolves Jude 5,6,7b,8,9,11.
A. Israel: Apostasy and unbelief 5.
B. Fallen angels: Apostasy and rebellion 6.
C. Sodom & Gomorrah: Apostasy in immorality 7.
D. Cain: Apostasy and false worship 11a.
E. Balaam: Apostasy and covetousness 11b.
F. Korah: Apostasy and rejection of God’s authority 11c.
G. All apostates are like these apostates 8,9.
II. More Characteristics of Apostate Wolves Jude 10,16,12,13,17-19.
A. Ignorantly slander God’s messenger 10a.
B. Degenerate into mindless beasts 10b.
C. Faultfinders 16a.
D. Flatter for their own gain 16b.
E. Scoffing, divisive, walking in evil, totally devoid of the Holy Spirit 17–19.
F. The bottom line on apostate wolves 12,13.
III. The Final Verdict for Apostate Wolves Jude 14,15.
Title: Feast vs. Famine
Text: Isaiah 44:20; Amos 8:11
I. Famine and Starvation
A. Famine defined Amo 8:11; 2 Tim. 4:3-4
B. Old Testament examples of famine Amo 8:11; Isa 44:13-20; 1 Ki 12:31-33.
C. New Testament examples of famine Mat 7:14-16; Acts 20:30; Jud 1:4.
II. Malnourished Sheep
A. The Good Shepherd wants His sheep fed Act 20:27-28.
B. Sheep need to know themselves Act 20:30; 2 Cor 13:5; Jud 1:5.
C. Sheep need to know what food is 1 Pet 2:1-3; Deu 8:3; Mat 4:4; Joh 10:27; 2 Tim 3:16-17.
III. Unfit Shepherds
A. False shepherds do not look like wolves Mat 7:14-16; Jud 1:4; Acts 20:30.
B. Good shepherds feed the sheep good food 2 Tim 4:2; Ti 1:9.
IV. A Call to Faithfulness
A. Not faithfulness in general 2 Th 3:14-15
B. Not faithfulness to preference 1 Cor 4:1-2; Rev 2:7-10.
C. Faithfulness to an expressly clear mission Mat 28:18-20; Joh 8:31.
D. Faithfulness to the unadulterated sole source of truth Joh 8:31.
Title: The Biblical Role of Husbands
Text: Eph. 5: 21-33
I. The Role Defined Eph. 5:22,23.
A. Head of the Home.
B. Christlike in Leadership.
III. The Role Expanded.
A. Industrious provider 1 Tim. 5:8.
B. Overseer and supervisor in the home 1 Tim.
3:4;12.
C. Grow in knowledge 1 Cor. 14:35; Eph. 6:4.
D. Be courageous Jos. 24:15
III. Fulfilling the Role of a Biblical Husband.
A. Husbands love their wife Eph. 5:25-29; 1 Tim. 3:2; 1 Cor. 7:3.
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Sacrificial love of his wife.
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Caring love for his wife.
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Loyal love to his wife.
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Romantic love to his wife.
B. Husbands honor their wife (cp. I Pet. 3:17)
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As a woman (in her role).
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As a sister in the Lord.
Series: Jude
Title: The Shepherd and His Protection of Sheep
Text: Jude 20-25
I. Preservation of Sheep Jude 20,21.
A. Sheep are on duty 20-21a.
B. The end goal for preserved sheep 21b.
II. Protection for Sheep Jude 22,23.
A. Careful consideration protects with compassion 22.
B. Strong conviction protects with passion 23.
III. The Powerful Shepherd Jude 24,25.
*The powerful Shepherd is on duty 24,25.
Series: Jude
Title: There Are Indeed Wolves!
Text: Jude 1-4
I. A Brief Greeting to Sheep Jude 1,2.
A. Author 1a.
B. Audience 1b.
C. Encouragement 2.
II. A Strong Desire to Flock Jude 3a.
A. Beloved soldiers.
B. Jude loves salvation!
III. A Stronger Desire to Protect Jude 3b.
A. Necessary protection of sheep.
B. Necessary action of sheep.
C. Protection Comes from Sound Doctrine.
IV. A Real Danger of Wolves Jude 4a.
A. The wolves are real men, not monsters.
B. The wolves dressed like sheep.
C. The wolves are reprobate.
V. The Surprise Attack of Wolves Jude 4b.
A. The faith destroyed by license.
B. This wolf attack denies the Good Shepherd.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Messiah Raised Authoritative and At
Work – Matt. 28:1-20.
I. He is Risen Indeed Matt. 28:1-7.
A. The day the Lord has made 1.
B. Messengers and validation 2-4.
C. He is risen indeed 3-7.
II. Messiah’s First Human Witnesses Matt. 28:8-10.
A. Fear and joy not exclusive 8.
B. Message interrupted by the content! 9.
C. A pre-commission commission 10.
III. Messiah is Still Hated Matt. 28:11-17
A. While they were going 11.
B. Conspiracy to silence the truth 12-15.
C. Go tell it on the mountain 16,17.
IV. Messiah is Messiah! Matt. 28:18-20.
A. Messiah is the King of heaven and earth 18.
B. Messiah has a mission for all of His followers
19,20a.
C. Messiah is an ever-present help 20b.
Title: The Biblical Role of Wives
Text: Eph. 5:22-25
I. The Role Defined.
A. Companion Gen. 2:18;23.
B. Helper in Marriage Ts 2:3-5; Pro 31:10-12.
II. Fulfilling the Role of a Biblical Wife.
A. Affection: to love the husband Ts 2:4; Col. 3:18.
B. Submission: to obey the husband (Eph. 5:22-24; Col. 3:18; 1 Pet. 3:1ff)
C. Respect: to revere their husbands Eph. 5:33.
D. Purity: to live godly lives 1 Pet. 3:1,2.
E. Wisdom: sensible in behavior Ts 2:5; Pro 31:10-12.
F. Earnestness: to work hard at their role Ts 2:5; Pro 31:10-12.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Messiah Tried By Rome and Killed - Matt. 27:11-66
I. Pilate Questions Jesus Matt. 27:11-14.
A. Pointed question: pointed answer 11.
B. False accusation: no answer 12-14.
II. Pilate’s Dereliction of Duty Matt. 27:15-26.
A. Loopholes for murder 15-18.
B. Out for blood 19-23.
C. Pilate’s fig leaves 24-26.
III. Mockery and Pain Matt. 27:27-50.
A. God is not mocked? 27-29.
B. Pain according to prophecy 30-35.
C. What the world thinks of King Jesus 36-46.
D. It is finished 47-50.
IV. Solemn Days After Death Matt. 27:51-66.
A. A living testimony 51-54.
B. Hand washing continued 55-61.
C. The disdain continues 62-66.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Messiah Tried By Jews Betrayer Dies
Matt. 26:57-27:10
I. The Unjust Trial Begins Matt. 26:57-67.
A. Falsehood and the Truth 57-61.
B. The high priest and High Priest 62-64.
C. Was Daniel right or not? 65,66.
D. Do you believe Scripture? 67,68.
II. Denial of Messiah Matt. 26:69-75.
A. Depart from me, I never knew Him! 69-74.
B. Godly sorrow 75.
III. Trial and Betrayal Continue Matt. 27:1-10.
A. Second evil phase of the trial begins 1,2.
B. Ungodly sorrow and sin upon sin 3-5.
C. Hypocrisy upon sin 6-10.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Passover and Messiah’s Pain – Matt. 26:17-56.
I. Foreshading the Betrayal Matt. 26:17-25.
A. The Passover 17-19.
B. Clear statement on betrayal 20-23.
C. It is written 24,25.
II. The Messiah’s Supper Matt. 26:26-30.
A. Institution of the ordinance 26-28.
B. Future communion 29,30.
III. More Words of Pain and Failure Matt. 26:31,32.
A. The Rock of offense 31,32.
B. The rock will be offended 33-35.
IV. Messiah’s Personal Pain Matt. 26:36-45.
A. Man of sorrows 36-38.
B. The weight of the world 39-45.
V. The Betrayal Fulfilled Matt. 26:46-56.
A. Jesus knows who and what 46-50.
B. Peter does what Peter does 51-54.
C. A stern rebuke of injustice and denial 55,56.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Plotting Against Messiah – Matt. 26:1-16.
I. The Plot Takes Form Matt. 26:1-5.
A. Christ repeats (again) 1,2.
B. “His own”? 3.
C. Massive hypocrisy 4,5.
II. Messiah Prepares Despite Plot Matt. 26:6-13.
A. Honor of the Messiah 6,7.
B. Jesus is no hypocrite 8,9.
C. Prophecy fulfilled this morning 10.
III. The Plot Includes “Friends” Matt. 26:14-16.
A. Another prophecy in the plot 14,15.
B. Judas the seeker 16.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Messianic Parables and Judgment Matt. 25:1-46.
I. The Parable of Fools Matt. 25:1-13.
A. Kingdom come – more wedding words 1.
B. Wisdom is prepared 2-6.
C. Unexpected hour surprises fools 7-10.
D. Knock and it will not be opened unto you 11-13.
II. The Parable of Stewardship Matt. 25:14-28.
A. Stewardship’s setting 14.
B. The stewards’ tests and responses 15-18.
C. Time to settle accounts 19-23.
D. Fear of the Lord? 24-28.
E. What would Jesus really do 29-30.
III. A Final Divisive Lesson Matt. 25:31-46.
A. Not a parable, reality 31-33.
B. Known by their fruits 34-40.
C. Cursed assurance 41-45.
D. One verse that says it all 46.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Messianic Parables and Lessons - Matt 24:32-51.
I. A Parable and Imperatives Matt. 24:32-34.
A. Learn before you think 32,33.
B. Future facts 34,35.
II. A Word of Warning Matt. 24:35-41.
A. A fundamental fact 35,36.
B. An intense illustration 37-39.
C. Taken into custody 40,41.
III. Promises and Threats Matt. 24:42-51.
A. Even more imperatives 42-44.
B. Indicative lessons (blessing) 45-47.
C. Indicative lessons (cursing) 48-51.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Prophecy Concerning Messiah - Matt. 24:1-31.
I. Non-Messianic Things Will Fall Matt. 24:1-5.
A. Painful short-term prophecy 1,2.
B. A clear question 3.
II. Birth Pains Part One Matt. 24:6-14.
A. False Messiahs are a real danger 4,5.
B. Warmongers try to gain power 6-10.
C. False Christs have false prophets 11-14.
III. Birth Pains Part Two Matt. 24:15-28.
A. Laying waste to the holy place 15.
B. A great tribulation indeed 16-25.
C. Imperative warnings 26-28.
IV. The Messianic Magnitude Matt. 24:29-31.
A. The Sun and the Son 29.
B. Jesus the Messiah wins! 30-31.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Messiah Pronounces Prophetic Woes – Matt. 23:1-39.
I. The Woeful Context Matt. 23:1-12.
A. Real verses faux shepherds of Israel 1-4.
B. Woeful egomaniacs 5-7.
C. A contrast in a context 8-12.
II. The Great Prophet Pronounces Woes Matt. 23:13-30.
A. Closing the narrow gate 13.
B. Faux shepherds and faux piety 14.
C. Recruiting for Satan 15.
D. Useless ceremony and ritual 16-22.
E. Faithless faithfulness 23,24.
F. Clean dishes, dirty hearts! 25,26.
G. Clear hypocrisy sharply exposed 27,28.
H. Stolen valor 29-32.
III. Judgment of Woeful Behavior Matt. 23:33-39.
A. Hell is for real! 33-36.
B. Amazing Grace how sour the sound! 37-39.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Challenging Messiah Part 3 – Matt. 22:15-46.
I. The First Challenge Matt. 22:15-22.
A. The all-important thing to remember 15.
B. The deceptive challenge posed 16,17.
C. Jesus’ unique ability to respond 18-20.
D. Jesus overcomes the challenge 20-22.
II. The Second Challenge Matt.22:23-33.
A. The all-important thing to remember 23a.
B. The deceptive challenge posed 23b-28.
C. The all-important thing to remember 29.
D. Jesus does more than meet the challenge 30-33.
III. The Last Exchange and a Challenge from Jesus Matt. 22:34-46.
A. Silence is almost golden 34-26.
B. A great answer! 37-40.
C. The last Word 41-45.
D. The sparring ends 46.
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Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Challenging Messiah Part 2 - Matt. 21:23-22:14
I. The Scene of the Crime Challenge Matt. 21:23-27.
A. Temple challenges and response 23-25a.
B. Reluctant admission of authority 25b-27.
II. Tables Turned on Challengers Matt.21-28-44.
A. A pointed challenge to challengers 28-32.
B. Another challenge on authority 33-39.
C. Message was loud and clear 40, 41.
D. The parable ends – truth hurts 42-44.
III. The Plot to Kill Intensifies Matt. 21:45-22:14.
A. Not all things are hidden in parables 45,46.
B. More pointed parables 22:1-6.
C. If the King is against you 7-12.
D. Consequences to challenging Messiah 13,14.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Messianic Actions Approaching Death Matt: 20:29-21:22
I. Messiah Seen by the Blind! Matt. 20:20-34.
A. Messiah seen clearly by the blind 29-31.
B. So simple 32-34.
II. Messiah is the Humble King Matt. 21:1-11.
A. The humility prepared for 1-5.
B. The King recognized 6-11.
III. The Messiah is a Strong King Matt. 21:12-13.
A. The King cleanses the temple 12.
B. Messiah protects God’s things 13.
IV. Messianic Miracles Matt. 21:14-16.
A. Even more (and more) Messianic miracles 14-15.
B. The leaders saw, but didn’t see 16.
V. Messiah’s Subtle Lessons Matt. 21:17-22.
A. Take care to be fruitful 17-19.
B. Be fruitful and believe 20-22.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Messianic Kingdom Humility - Matt. 20:17-28
I. Setting for Lesson on Humility Matt. 20:17-24.
A. Headed toward the cross 17-19.
B. Poorly-timed (and motivated) question? 20,21.
C. Jesus has a question of His own 22.
D. Sobering answer 23.
E. Still not ‘there’ yet 24.
II. Lessons on Messianic Humility Matt. 20:25-28.
A. Examples not to follow 25.
B. Again: least = greatest 26,27.
C. The ultimate example to follow 28
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Messianic Fairness Matt. 20:1-16
I. The Fairness Situation Matt. 20:1-7.
A. A parable on fairness introduced 1.
B. The fair-trade agreement made 2-5.
C. The agreement expanded 6,7.
II. Surprise! Your Way ≠ THE Way Matt. 20:8-12.
A. Important details unfold 8.
B. Reasonable expectations 9,10.
C. Expected response to unmet expectations 11,12.
III. Lessons on Messianic Fairness Matt. 20:13-16.
A The LandOWNER comments 13,14.
B. A question for all time 15.
C. True Messianic equity 16.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Entrance Into Messianic Kingdom Matt. 19:13-30
I. Possibly ‘Easiest’ Entrance Matt. 19:13-15.
A. Teachable children enter 13.
B. Kingdom, not children is in focus 14,15.
II. A More Pointed Challenge to Kingdom Entrance Matt. 19:16-22.
A. Question for Messiah 16.
B. Questioning questions 17.
C. Clarifying questions 18-20.
D. Messiah’s kingdom is open to wholehearted servants – only 21-22.
III. The Privilege of Entering the Kingdom Matt.19:23-30.
A. Perfection is hard! 23-25.
B. God can save anyone He wants 26.
C. To live is Christ to die is gain 27-30.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Messianic Standards For Marriage Matt. 19:1-12
I. Historical context: Jesus being Messiah Matt. 19:1,2.
A. New phase of ministry 1.
B. He is still fulfilling Scripture 2.
II. A Test for Messiah to Pass Matt. 19:3-12.
A. They test for failure, He will pass 3.
B. The Word points to the Word 4-6.
C. More testing (for Him to fail) 7.
D. From the beginning (when marriage was invented) 8,9.
E. The disciples got the message loud and clear 10-12.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Messiah’s Serious Shepherding - Matt. 18:10-35
I. Needed Shepherding Context Matt. 18: 10-14.
A. What is despicable 10.
B. Against the Shepherd?!? 11-13.
C. God’s will is you love sheep! 14.
II. The Flock Fights for the Flock Matt. 18:15-17
A. Who is most important to you? 15.
B. The Law still very much applies 16.
C. Stubborn sheep are chastened 17.
III. The Judge is at the Door Matt.
A. A promise or a threat? 18-20.
B. Peter understands 21,22.
C. A beautiful illustration of care for sheep 23-34.
IV. The Heart of the Messiah-Shepherd Matt.18:35.
*Jesus reveals His heart and His Father’s 35.
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Do Not Offend Messiah’s Children Matt. 18:1-10.
I. Messiah Asked About Greatness Matt. 18:1-3.
A. The question of greatness asked 1
B. Who is great? Children? 2,3
II. Messiah’s Humble Children Matt. 18:4-6.
A. Humility is great in heaven 4
B. Honoring humility is important to Jesus 5
C. Dismissing humility will be opposite of greatness in heaven 6
III. Offending Messiah’s Own Matt. 18:7-10.
A. Messiah condemns offense of His children 7.
B. Do whatever it takes to not offend! 8-10.
Title: The Art and Science of Submission
Text: 1 Peter 5:5-7
I. What Submission Is Not.
A. Commands of Men+God Col. 2:8; Mark 7:6-8.
B. Bare minimum/compliance (Standing inside while sitting outside) Col. 3:22,23.
C. Conditional* or Selective Luke 18:20-23.
D. Passive complacency Rev. 3:15-17.
E. Adjusting authorities for easier submission 1 Kings 22:5-8; 2 Tim. 4:2-3.
II. What Submission Is.
A. Putting oneself under 1 Peter 5:5.
B. Under His explicit commands and proper understanding of His Word 1 Peter 5:6.
C. Under God ordained people Eph. 5:22; 6:1; 1 Pet.; 2:18; Heb. 13:17.
D. Under God’s ordained corporations Matt. 18:17; Rom 13:1.
III. Examples of Submission in Scripture.
A. Highest example: Christ Gal. 4:4,5; Php. 2:8.
B. Examples that example 1 Cor 16:15-16; Act 23:3-5; 26:27,28.
C. Examples the may seem optional.
Conclusion: Submission is a Christian Virtue.
A Whole Heart for Christmas: Isaiah 61 & Luke 4
I. The Need of a Whole Heart
A. For Nations: Lam. 2:16-20; Lev. 18:26-30; Deut. 9:5; Jer. 9:26
B. For Individuals: Rom. 1:20-24; Acts 8:19-24; Eph. 2:11-12; Prov. 18:14
II. The Promise of a Whole Heart Isaiah 61:1
A. The Promised Heart Healer Identified 1a
B. The Heart Healer Will Be a Messenger 1b,d
C. The Heart Healer Will be Sent to Work 1c,d,e
D. The Audience of the Message 61:1
III. The Whole Heart Promise Kept Luke 4
A. The Promised Heart Healer Revealed 14-16
B. The Heart Healer Gives the Message 17-20
C. The Heart Healer Comes! 21 Deut. 18:15; Dan. 7:13; Mic. 5:2.
D. The Audience of Receives the Healed Heart.
IV. Important Conclusions Regarding a Whole Heart
A. No Coming = No Healer or Healing
B. Rejection of the message doesn’t mean your heart isn’t broken.
C. His coming can heal hearts today!
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Messianic Character – Matt. 17:14-27
I. Messianic Power and Extent Matt. 17:14-21.
A. Limitations of disciples 14-16.
B. ‘You of little faith’ hurts 17,18.
C. Disciples need Messianic help 19-21.
II. Reminder of Messianic Mission Matt. 17:22,23.
A. Poignant teaching moment 22,23a.
B. Poignant response to the teaching 23b.
III. Messianic Economics Matt. 17:24-27.
A. Render to collectors 24,25a.
B. Sons are free indeed 25b-26.
C. Render to collectors 27.
Series: Matthew Title/Text: Messiah’s Glory - Matt. 17:1-13.
I. Messianic Metamorphosis Matt. 17:1-8.
A. Glory! 1-3.
B. He tabernacles, not us 4-6.
C. Jesus being Jesus! 7,8.
II. Memorial of Messianic Forerunner Matt. 17:9-13.
A. Progress, but at His pace 9.
B. Clarification on the Forerunner 10-12.
C. In the spirit of Elijah 13.
Pastor Sloan | Matthew | November 22, 2020
2 Corinthians 4:15
Series: Thanksgiving
Title: Grace-itude 2020
I. Grace-itude’s Context.
A. Paul’s personal grace-itude. 2 Cor. 4:1-12.
B. Paul’s example of grace-itude. 2 Cor. 4:13,14.
II. Defining Grace-itude.
A. The “grace” in grace-itude. 2 Cor 4:15a.
B. The “tude” in grace-itude. 2 Cor 4:15b.
C. What grace-itude is not.
D. What grace-itude is.
III. Grace-itude Unpacked.
A. Grace-itude illustrated. Matt 18:22-35.
B. Grace-itude’s goal. 2 Cor. 4:15c.
2 Corinthians 4:15
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Pastor Sloan | Matthew | November 15, 2020
Matthew 16:1-12
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Seeking Signs Not Messiah –
Matt. 16:1-12
I. Who is Seeking What? Matt. 16:1-4
A. Not smart to test Jesus 1.
B. People can see some things, but... 2-3.
C. Seeker sensitive? 4.
II. The Need for Messianic Mindset Matt. 16:5-12.
A. A lesson taught 5,6.
B. A lesson missed 7-10.
C. The mindset missed reiterated 11,12
Pastor Sloan | Matthew | November 8, 2020
Matthew 15:21-39
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Even More Messianic Miracles – Part 3
Matt. 15:21-39
I. He Came to His Own(?) Matt. 15:21-28.
A. The Shepherd needs rest 21,22.
B. An answer that confronts assumptions 23,24.
C. Sheep and goats dogs 25-27.
D. Special occasion: Jesus sees great faith 28.
II. Back to Galilee Matt. 15:29-31.
A. More Old Testament fulfillment 29,30.
B. A healthy response 31.
III. More Messianic Food Matt. 15:32-39.
A. Their food was to be with Him 32.
B. No bread in the desert 33-35.
C. Thousands more satisfied 36-39.
Pastor Sloan | Matthew | November 1, 2020
Matthew 15:1-20
Series: Matthew
Title/Text: Challenging Messiah - Matt. 15:1-20
I. Messiah Challenged with Man’s Tradition Matt.
15:1-9.
A. Lawyers and leaders united 1,2.
B. A clear rebuke from Messiah 3-6.
C. Be careful what you ask for 7-9.
II. Messianic Clarification/Teaching Matt. 15:10-14.
A. Clarification on the challenge 10,11.
B. A brief parable illustrating the teaching 12-14.
C. Still more need for clarification 15-20
Pastor Sloan | Matthew | October 25, 2020
Matthew 14:13-36
Series: Matthew Title/Text: Even More Messianic Miracles – Part 2 Matt. 14:13-36
I. Messiah Feeds Thousands Matt. 14:13-21.
A. Grief doesn’t thwart compassion 13,14.
B. Practical advice to Jesus(?) 15.
C. A challenging imperative 16,17.
D. Messiah feeds thousands 18-21.
II. Messiah Walks on Water Matt. 14:22-33.
A. He is able to get alone to pray 22,23.
B. Open water scare 24-26.
C. Messiah is strong (again), Peter wants to be 27- 29.
D. Little faith is not a compliment 30,31.
E. Calm and response 32,33.
III. Messianic Miracles Continue Matt. 14:34-36. *More work and testimony of Messiah 34-36.
Pastor Sloan | Matthew | October 18, 2020
Matthew 13:53-14:12
Series: Matthew Title/Text: Messiah Rejected / Forerunner Murdered – Matt. 13:53-14:12
I. The Messiah Rejected (at Home) Matt. 13:53-58.
A. Going to teach at home 53,54a.
B. The student was not ready 54b-57.
C. A surprising response (and paradigm) 58.
II. The Forerunner Murdered Matt. 14:1-12.
A. John’s death observed 1,2.
B. The lawbreaker arrests a prophet 3-5.
C. Unhappy birthday 6-9.
D. Quite literal family affair 10.
Pastor Sloan | Matthew | October 11, 2020
Matthew 13:24-52
I. Major Parables Matt. 13:24-35
A. Seed sabotage 24-30.
B. Seed surpluses 31-33.
C. Comments on parables 34-36.
II. An Explanation of the Parables Matt. 13:37-43
A. The Kingdoms are at war 37-39.
B. The grave implications of being on the wrong side in the war 40-43.
III. Minor Parables Matt. 13:44-50
A. The treasured kingdom 44.
B. The exclusive nature of the kingdom and repeated warning 47-50.
IV. Understanding Parables Matt. 13:51,52
A. The important question regarding parables 51.
B. If you know, share 52.
Pastor Sloan | Matthew | October 4, 2020
Matthew 13:1-23
Series: Matthew Title/Text: Parables – Part 1 Matt. 13:1-23
I. The Parable Scenario Matt. 13:1-3a.
A. Galilee Amphitheater 1-3a.
B. The parable given 3b -8.
C. The limitation of parables 9.
II. The Question of Parables Matt. 13:10-17.
A. The question and surprising answer 10,11.
B. The Scriptural understanding of parables 12-15.
C. The important focus regarding parables 16,17.
III. The Parables’ Explanation Matt. 13:18-23.
A. The explanation is for those with ears 18.
B. The parable of the sower unpacked 19-23
Pastor Sloan | Matthew | September 27, 2020
Matthew 12,14-50
Series: Matthew Title/Text: Messiahs Enemies Warned - Matt. 12,14-50
I. Enemies Want to Be Enemies Matt. 12:14-29.
A. Plotting is choosing 14,15a.
B. Healing hushed 15b-21.
C. Power over enemies of darkness 22,23.
D. Enemies hear what they want to hear 24-29.
II. Jesus Defines Enemies Matt. 12:30-37.
A. Tables turned 30.
B. Be a friend of Jesus while you can! 31,32.
C. Enemies from inside out 33-37.
III. Signs You’re An Enemie Matt. 12:38-45
A. Faux friends are still enemies 38-41.
B. Remember Sheba? You will 42-45.
IV. Friends and Family of Messiah Matt. 12:46-50.
A. A question of priority 46,47.
B. What a friend we have in Jesus? 48-50.
Pastor Sloan | Matthew | September 20, 2020
Matthew 12:1-13
Series: Matthew Title/Text: Lord of the Sabbath - Matt. 12:1-13
I. The First Challenge to His Lordship Matt. 5:1-7.
A. The setting for the challenge 1.
B. The challenge itself 2.
C. The Biblical response to the challenge 3-5.
D. His Lordship brought into the discussion 6.
E. The heart of the matter exposed 7.
II. Jesus is Lord Matt. 5:8 *The whole point 8.
III. More Evidences of Lordship Matt. 5:9-13.
A. Another Sabbath challenge, same Lord 9,10.
B. A Common sense response to the challenge 11,12.
C. The Lord of the Sabbath is Lord of All 13.
Pastor Sloan | Matthew | September 13, 2020
Matthew 11:20-30
I. Woe is Woeful! Matt. 11:20-24.
A. It is woeful not to repent 20.
B. It is woeful to reject the works of God 21.
C. More tolerable hell? 22.
D. Woe to the best of rejectors 23.
E. Comparing fires 24.
II. Woe’s Only Answer Matt. 11:25-27.
A. A shocking non-revelation prayer 25.
B. What God does is good (really) 26.
C. God opens eyes and is the only hope 27.
III. From Woe to Weary to Rest Matt. 11:28-30.
A. If you see and are weary, come to Jesus 28.
B. Saved by grace 29,30.
Pastor Sloan | Matthew | September 6, 2020
Matthew 11:1-19
I. The Scene Bringing Affirmation Matt. 11:1-3.
A. Jesus concludes discourse to Twelve 1.
B. A Question for Clarification 2,3.
II. Messiah Affirmed! Matt. 11:4-6.
A. God loves His prophets! 4.
B. Messiah is indeed the One 5.
C. Those needing affirmation are affirmed! 6
III. A Messianic Commendation Matt. 11:7-15
A. John stored up treasure in heaven 7.
B. John commended by Jesus 11-14.
C. Important Messianic charge 15.
IV. To Not Affirm Messiah is to Reject Him Matt. 11:16-19,
A. He who does not have ears... 16,17.
B. Messiah does not please everyone 18,19.
Pastor Sloan | Misc 2020 | August 30, 2020
Proverbs 7:1–4
I. A Warped Definition of Good (and Life) Pro. 6.
A. Good doesn’t equal ‘goods’ Lk. 12:15; Pro. 6:1,2.
B. Tangible doesn’t equal good 1 Cor. 15:32; Pro. 6:23.
C. Hedonism (love of pleasure) doesn’t equal good Js 4:3; Pro. 21:17.
D. Using this definition is foolish Gen 3:5; Isa 5:20
II. The Good Life is the Word Life Pro. 7:1–4
Words, commands, law. Imperatives: Keep, treasure, bind, write, say, call.
Pastor Sloan | Misc 2020 | August 23, 2020
Psalm 34
I. All Blessing All the Time Ps. 34:1.
II. All Fear is Gone Ps. 34:4.
III. All-sufficient Salvation Ps. 34:6;17.
IV. All Things Work Together for Good Ps. 34:19.
V. All Better Ps. 34:20.
All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with fear, his praise forth tell, Come ye before him and rejoice. The Lord, ye know, is God indeed; Without our aid he did us make: We are his flock, he doth us feed, And for his sheep he doth us take. Oh, enter, then, his gates with praise, Approach with joy his courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless his name always, For it is seemly so to do. For why? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. —William Kethe
Pastor Sloan | Misc 2020 | August 16, 2020
Psalm 29:10 (download notes)
I. The Chaos Mentioned Psalm 20:10c. *Floods are bad!
II. The King’s Actions in Chaos Psalm 29:10.
A. The King named: Yahweh 10a,d
B. He has always been on the throne 10b
C. He is currently on the throne 10e
D. He will always be on the throne 10f
The Lord Jehovah Reigns The Lord Jehovah reigns, His throne is built on high; The garments He assumes Are light and majesty; His glories shine with beams so bright, No mortal eye can bear the sight.… And will this sovereign King Of glory condescend, And will He write His name, My Father and my Friend? I love His name, I love His Word; Join all my powers to praise the Lord! —Isaac Watts
Pastor Sloan | Misc 2020 | August 9, 2020
Philippians 2:1-4 (download notes)
I. The Normal Understanding
A. Loving kindness Rom. 12:10; 15:7,
B. Forgiveness Eph. 4:31,32; Col. 3:12,13.
II. The Need to Go Further
A. What do you supply? Eph. 4:16.
B. What do others supply? 1 Cor. 12:20,21; Gal. 5:13.
C. What is your part of what others supply? Php. 2:1-4.
III. The Test and Application.
A. Examples Matt 16:18; Mar 14:37; 3:17; John 19:26-27; 2 Tim 1:5-8; Phm 1:20-21.
B. Practice:
1) ____________________ __________________
2) ____________________ __________________
3) ____________________ __________________
4) ____________________ __________________
5) ____________________ __________________
Pastor Sloan | Misc 2020 | August 2, 2020
Proverbs 1:5 (download notes)
I. Why We Should Seek It Pro. 1:5.
A. The bible says to Pro. 1:5a.
B. God uses wise counselors to counsel Pro. 1:5b.
C. Others see what we sometimes can’t Pro. 12:15.
II. Who Are Good Counselors?
A. Why this is an important question.
B. Potential Counseling Resources (in Scripture).
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Pastors 1 Th/ 5:12-14; Heb 13:17
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Family—mate/parent Eph 5:29; Pro 1:8-9
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Friends Pro 27:17 4. Other Christians Rom 15:14
C. Questions related to good counselors.
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Genuinely spiritual? Heb. 13:7; 1 Tim. 5:1,2
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Worthy of confidence? Pro. 20:19
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Shown success? Matt 23:24,25; Titus 2:6-8
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Other counselees? Pro 17:6; Psa 51:6
III. Dangers Related to Counsel.
A. Lacking actual Biblical content Js 3:13-18
B. Looking for a stamp or approval 2 Tim. 4:3
C. Selective reception Matt 4:4; 12:36
D. Turning to the wrong kind of counselor 2 Cor. 10:12
E. Various things to avoid
IV. Become a Good Counselor Col. 3:12–16.
Title: The Thickness of Dad’s Bible Text: Proverbs 6:20–24
I. The Content of the Bible Pro. 6:20,21
A. The command is the Bible 20.
B. The instructions to the kids are from it 20,21.
II. The Thickness of the Bible Pro. 6:22,23
A. Enough for all of life’s situations 22.
B. A parent’s thick Bible is good for the whole family 23.
III. The Results of Thick Bibles Pro. 6:24
A. It will keep from evil.
B. It will keep from a specific evil.
Series: Matthew Title/Text: The Master Summons Matt. 9:9-13
I. The Master Calls Matt. 9:9.
A. It just so happened 9a.
B. Matter of fact calling 9b.
II. The Called Are Changed & Healed Matt. 9:10-12
A. Matthew honors the Master 10.
B. Others dishonor the Master 11.
C. The Master clarifies the scene 12.
III. The Master Settles the Matter Matt. 9:13.
A. Go study the Scripture! 13a.
B. The point of the story 13b.
SERIES: Isaiah’s Words About Christ TITLE: The Christ in Isaiah, Part 3 TEXT: Isaiah 14-26 DATE: May 24, 2020 PM
I. The burden of gentile nations 14-23
A. The burden to ten nations
B. The lessons we can learn here
II. The burden of Babylon and Lucifer
A. Mercy for Jacob 14:1-2
B. A proverb for Jacob concerning Babylon 14:3-11
C. A mystery ruler of Babylon (Lucifer) 14:12-23
III. The repeated statement “in that day”
IV. The burden leading to the establishment of Christ’s kingdom 24-27
A. Troubles followed by the reign of Christ 24
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The wrong way to face judgment 22:12-14
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A picture of Christ’s reign 22:15-25
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Before He reigns is the time of Jacob’s Trouble. 24:1-15
B. His reign will shine like the sun 24:21-23
C. His people will marvel saying this is the day we have waited for and sing a song of salvation. 25-26
Series: Matthew Title/Text: More Messianic Miracles Matt. 8:23-9:8
I. Power & Authority Over Created World Matt. 8:23-27.
A. Jesus’ authority before the action 23,24
B. The disciples’ ‘natural’ response 25
C. Jesus’ authority and double rebuke 26
D. A response to Messianic contact 27
II. Power & Authority the Invisible World Matt. 8:28-33.
A. Not a wrong turn 28
B. Demons understand this is about Messiah 29
C. Messiah is the Authority – Again 30,31
D. Messianic authority!(!!!) 32
E. The uninvited Guest 33,34
III. Power & Authority Over Sin Matt. 9:1-8
A. Where we need Messianic authority! 9:1,2
B. “Sinless” people don’t need Messiah 3
C. Messiah (alone) knows 4,5
D. What we are to know about Messiah 6,7
E. Messiah is amazing and causes glory 8
Series: Matthew Title/Text: Messianic Miracles Matt. 8:1-22
I. Miraculous Healing Matt. 8:1-4.
A. Yielding to the Lord 1,2.
B. The power of the Messiah 3.
C. A strange but telling request 4.
II. Miraculous, Authoritative, and Instructive Healing Matt. 8:5-9.
A. A non-Jew sees Messiah as such 5-7.
B. A humble act of faith 8,9.
C. A very special marvel! 10,11
D. Context again demystifies 12,13
III. Abridged Miracles Matt. 8:14,15. IV. Messianic Miracles Matt. 8:16-19
A. All-encompassing healing 16.
B. Messianic miracles by definition 17.
V. Following the Miracle Worker Matt. 8:18-22.
A. Interesting narrative note 18.
B. Making a decision to follow a Miracle Worker 19,20.
C. Seeking Messiah’s Kingdom first 21,22.
Series: Matthew Title/Text: The Greatest Sermon – Part 13 Matt. 7:13-29
I. Applying the Greatest Sermon Matt. 7:13-14
A. The sermon applies to believers on the path 13.
B. The path of believers is indeed difficult 14.
II. Applying the Sermon to False Preachers of False Sermons Matt. 7:15-20
A. There are wolves! 15.
B. False teaching bears bad fruit 16-18.
C. False teachers who mislead sheep away from Kingdom will burn 19,20.
III. Not Every Sermon “Amen” is Genuine Matt. 7:21-23
A. Not all professors are possessors 21-22.
B. Professors are not Kingdom citizens 23.
IV. Listen to the Greatest Sermon! Matt. 7:24-29
A. Be a hearer and doer of the King’s words 24,25.
B. On the other hand... 26,27.
C. Astonishing sermon, Pastor! 28,29.
Series: Matthew Title/Text: The Greatest Sermon – Part 12 Matt. 7:1-12.
I. A Judgment on Judging Matt. 7:1-5.
A. A needed preface 1 Cor. 5:12; 1 Pet. 4:17.
B. Don’t judge incorrectly 1.
C. Self-righteous judges judged 2.
D. Digging deep into judgment 3,4.
E. Strong language against hypocritical judgment 5.
II. Instruction on Stewarding Holy Things Matt. 7:6-11
A. Abusing the good things the King gives 6.
B. Appreciate God’s things and ask 7.
C. Another lesser to greater 9-11.
III. Golden Rule Matt. 7:12 *
A final imperative 12.
Pastor Sloan | Humanity, Depravity, and Dignity | April 5, 2020
Genesis 1; Isaiah 40:25-28
Series: His Story Title: Part 10 - The Lord is Come Text:
Matthew 1 & 2 Introduction: Preaching 2 sermons in one... end of history series... beginning of Matthew. Part 10 of History and Part 1 of Matthew. *
The good news is we can get right into it as lots of prehistory and background is done.
*God will have a people, but the people who He has been in relationship with have failed.
*His own special people have cast off His rule as King.
*He has chosen through their disobedience to bless the nations in sending a King to the Whole world.
*And while it may seem all is lost, it is not.
*There is even a taste in the Christmas story that Israel and we have a future.
*Even in His first coming, there are hints of a future day when God will be theirs and they will be His.
*When the War Between Seeds will end with the Seed of Woman Crushing the Serpent...
*When God’s people will be in His place, with their seed, being blessed for eternity.
*All to the glory of God. I. His Story Foretold Matt. 1:1-17. A. Summary of history 1:1-15
Pastor Sloan | Misc 2019 | December 15, 2019
Hebrews 1:1-3; Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18
Notes
Pastor Sloan | His Story | December 15, 2019
Daniel, Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Notes
Pastor Sloan | His Story | November 24, 2019
1 & 2 Samuel / 1 & 2 Kings / 1 & 2 Chronicles
Notes
SERIES: His Story
TITLE: Part 5 - Judges / Samuel
TEXT: Judges-First Samuel
DATE: November 10, 2019 AM
I. Settling the Land Judges 1:1-3:7
A. Timing 1375 BC
B. Description
C. Considerations
II. Judges: Cycles of Sin Judges 3:8 - 16:31
A. Timing 1374 – 1050 BC
B. Description
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Othniel
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Ehud
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Shamgar
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Deborah
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Gideon
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Abimelech
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Tola
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Jair
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Jephthah
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Ibzan
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Elon
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Abdon
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Samson
C. Considerations
III. Israel’s Further Decline Judges 17:1-21:25
A. Timing 1374 - 1069 BC
B. Description
C. Considerations
IV. Samuel: Looking Forward 1 Samuel 1-7
A. Timing 1069-1043 BC
B. Description
C. Considerations
Series: His Story
Title: Part 4 - Joshua / Conquest
Text: Joshua
I. Moses to Joshua: Passing the Baton.
A. Timing 1406 BC
B. Description
C. Considerations
II. Crossing the Jordan.
A. Timing 1406 BC
B. Description 3-5
C. Considerations
III. Conquest of Canaan.
A. Timing 1406-1405 BC
B. Description
C. Considerations
I. Rededicating and Resettling.
A. Timing 1405 BC
B. Description
C. Considerations
SERIES: His Story
TITLE: Part 3 - Moses/Exodus/Law/Desert
TEXT:
DATE: Exodus-Numbers October 27, 2019 AM
I. Moses the Deliverer
A. Timing 1800 BC (Israelites in Egypt) – 1486 BC (Moses in Midian)
B. Description (Moses’ birth and flight)
C. Considerations
II. Exodus
A. Timing 1446 BC
B. Description
C. Considerations
III. Law/Tabernacle
A. Timing 1446 BC
B. Description
C. Considerations
IV. Wilderness Wanderings
A. Timing 1445-1406 BC
B. Description
C. Considerations
SERIES: Future Events
TITLE: The Christian’s Body
TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8
DATE: October 20, 2019 PM
I. The changing lifespan of the body
II. The time in the grave of the body Job 14:1-17
III. The temporary body 2 Cor. 5:2-4
IV. The resurrection body
A. Our new body will be indestructible. 1 Cor. 15:42
B. Our new body will be radiant. 1 Cor. 15:49
C. Our new body will be real, physical, touchable, and can eat. Luke 24:40-43
D. Our new body will be recognizable. Matt. 17:1-13
E. Our new body will be supernatural. 1 Cor. 15:43
F. Our new body will be a spiritual body. 1 Cor. 15:44-45
Series: His Story
Title: Part 2 - Abraham / Patriarchs
Text: Genesis 12-50
I. Abraham Genesis 12-20.
A. Timing 2090-2067 BC
B. Description
C. Considerations
II. Isaac Genesis 21-24.
A. Timing 2066-2006 BC
B. Description
C. Considerations
III. Jacob Genesis 25-36.
A. Timing 2006-1916 BC
B. Description
C. Considerations
IV. Joseph 37-50.
A. Timing 1916-1806 BC.
B. Description
C. Considerations
Series: His Story Title: Part 1 - Creation / Fall / Flood Text: Genesis 1-11
I. Creation Genesis 1,2.
A. Timing 12,000/4004-2100 BC
B. Description
C. Considerations
II. Fall Genesis 3-5.
A. Timing
B. Description
C. Considerations
III. Flood (Chaos/Babel) Genesis 6-11.
A. Timing
B. Description
C. Considerations