Santa Clarita Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
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This last section of Paul’s sermon declares God’s plan for salvation and the freedom that comes from it with the warning to those who ignore it.
Salvation Declared – 38-39
Salvation Warning– 40-41
Salvation Response– 42-43
This section of Paul’s sermon reveals God’s mighty action in fulfilling His promise of salvation through the Resurrection.
The Message of Salvation has been Sent – 26
The Betrayal – 27-29
God Raised Jesus from dead– 30-31
Paul Preaches the Good News of Promise – 32-37
This section of Paul’s first recorded sermon reveals God’s mighty actions in bringing salvation to
mankind.
A. The Invitation – 14-15
B. The Exodus – 16-18
C. The Inheritance – 19-22
D. The King – 23-25
In the Garden of Gethsemane, the humanity of Christ and His disciples is put on display.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, the humanity of Christ and His disciples is put on display.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, the humanity of Christ and His disciples is put on display.
The prophecy of the Abomination of Desolation is the mid-point of the 70th week of Daniel.
The prophecy of the Abomination of Desolation is the mid-point of the 70th week of Daniel.
The prophecy of the Abomination of Desolation is the mid-point of the 70th week of Daniel.
The prophecy of the Abomination of Desolation is the mid-point of the 70th week of Daniel.
Definition of Heaven:
The permanent dwelling of the redeemed and departed soul in the blessed presence of God.
Definition of Hell:
The permanent dwelling of the departed soul in the punitive presence of God.
A. God is our Savior and Creator vs. 1-6
B. God is our Sovereign Ruler vs. 7-10
C. God is our Judge vs 11-13
As the New Man in Christ, Paul commands that we replace seven old, Godless habits with seven new, Christ-honoring habits:
(1) Replace Worldly Sensuality with Faithful Obedience (17-21)
(2) Replace Deceitful Lusts With Transformed Thinking (22-24)
(3) Replace Dishonest Motives With Truthful Speech (25)
(4) Replace Resentful Irritation With Reconciled Relationships (26-27)
(5) Replace Habitual Theft With Honest Labor (28)
(6) Replace Rancid Words With Edifying Speech (29-30)
(7) Replace Evil Passions With Forgiving Kindness (31-32)
If you are a Christian, you are a son or a daughter of God. You have been adopted into God’s family and have been freed from the bondage of sin and the law and you look forward to an inheritance from God.
A Brief Overview of the Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God is the focal point of New Testament eschatology.
Five steps to becoming a God-centered, thankful follower of Christ:
Embrace Your Duty Before God (Ephesians 5:20)
The Command
The Frequency
The Extent
Count the Blessings of God (Psalm 103:2)
Historical
Temporal
Spiritual
Eternal
Magnify the Glory of God (Psalm 34:3)
Credit God for Your Blessings
Exalt God for Your Blessings
Repent of Sin Against God (Proverbs 28:13)
Selfishness
Covetousness
Critical Spirit
Doubt
Discontent
Pursue Deep Contentment in God (Isaiah 26:3)
Self-Denial
Trust
Satisfaction
Jesus gives His life a ransom for many as the supreme example of what it means to be a servant.
Three aspects of Jesus’ supreme example as a servant
His Superior StatusHis Submissive StateHis Substitutionary Sacrifice
All of Jesus’ followers will also experience suffering in this life
Four aspects of Jesus as the Greatest Servant
A Third Prediction (vv. 32-34)An Arrogant Response (vv. 35-37)A Clarifying Explanation (vv. 38-41)A Supreme Example (vv. 42-45)
Jesus explains the extreme contrast between greatness in the world and greatness in the kingdom.
Four aspects of Jesus as the Greatest Servant
A Third Prediction (vv. 32-34)An Arrogant Response (vv. 35-37)A Clarifying Explanation (vv. 38-41)A Supreme Example (vv. 42-45)
Jesus gives a clarifying explanation about the cup and baptism of suffering that awaits Him.
Four aspects of Jesus as the Greatest Servant
A Third Prediction (vv. 32-34)An Arrogant Response (vv. 35-37)A Clarifying Explanation (vv. 38-41)A Supreme Example (vv. 42-45)
Jesus gives specific details in His prediction about His impending arrest, suffering, death and resurrection (this sermon covers the final 5 of those 8 details) and James and John respond with arrogance and pride to Jesus’ prediction.
Four aspects of Jesus as the Greatest Servant
A Third Prediction (vv. 32-34)An Arrogant Response (vv. 35-37)A Clarifying Explanation (vv. 38-41)A Supreme Example (vv. 42-45)
Jesus gives specific details in His prediction about His impending arrest, suffering, death and resurrection (this sermon covers the first 3 of those 8 details).
Four aspects of Jesus as the Greatest Servant
A Third Prediction (vv. 32-34)An Arrogant Response (vv. 35-37)A Clarifying Explanation (vv. 38-41)A Supreme Example (vv. 42-45)
Determined to carry out His Messianic mission, Jesus set His face like flint on their way to
Jerusalem.
Four aspects of Jesus as the Greatest Servant
A Third Prediction (vv. 32-34)An Arrogant Response (vv. 35-37)A Clarifying Explanation (vv. 38-41)A Supreme Example (vv. 42-45)
A Disciple’s Life in Christ
A Disciple is Called to Suffer
A Disciple is Commanded to Steward
A Disciple is Committed to Sanctification
The Kingdom of God belongs to those who have a childlike faith, completely dependent on God alone
Jesus gives a glimpse of His divine glory that will be fully revealed at His Second Coming.
I. Israel’s and Judah’s Fickleness (6:4)
II. God’s Solution to Their Fickleness (6:5)
III. God’s Delight (6:6)
IV. Israel and Judah’s Inability to Delight God (6:7-11a)
Implications and Applications:
We should find our ultimate satisfaction in Christ. He is fully sufficient for all of life.
God’s kingdom has no ethnic, national, or social barriers for those who have a genuine and persistent faith.
The Bible provides three critical truths that invite us to pursue assurance of salvation with great confidence:
(1) The God-Given Privilege of Assurance
Saved People Can Lack Assurance of Salvation
You Can Be Assured of Your Salvation
You Are Commanded to Be Assured of Your Salvation
(2) The Scriptural Basis for Assurance
Assurance is Grounded in God’s Character
Assurance is Grounded in Christ’s Atonement
Assurance is Grounded in Scripture’s Promises
(3) The Surefire Means of Gaining Assurance
Ground Your Assurance in the Truth, Not In Feelings
Verify Your Assurance with Evidence, Not Presumption
Repent Of All That Erodes Your Assurance
What set apart Jesus from the scribes? Do the forces of darkness stand a chance against Him? Learn more in this Sunday's message "The Authority of the Son of God" from Pastor David Caldwell.
Main Idea
The baptism of Jesus is a Trinitarian inauguration of Jesus’ ministry as the Messiah.
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Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan River (v. 9)
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A divine response from heaven (vv. 10-11)
Main Idea
Mark describes the fulfillment of prophecy of John the Baptist as the forerunner of Christ.
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The prophecy of the forerunner (vv. 2-3)
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The ministry of the forerunner (vv. 4-5)
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The character of the forerunner (v. 6)
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The message of the forerunner (vv. 7-8)
I. The Parable
II. Interpretation of the Parable
III. Implications
IV. Personal Applications
A Personal Invitation to Life (v. 1–5)
Those who want it will be ________________.(v. 1a)
Those who can’t afford it will get it for ___________.(v. 1b-2)
Those who come will stay ________________.(v. 3-5)
A Conditional Opportunity to Respond(v. 6–9)
It requires an immediate _______________.(v. 6)
It requires a complete _________________.(v. 7a)
It requires a divine ___________________.(v. 7b-9)
A Miraculous Work of the Word (v. 10–13)
It is _________________.(v. 10-11a)
It is _________________.(v. 11b)
It is _________________.(v. 11c)
It is _________________.(v. 11d)
To bring _________ and peace(v. 12a)
To cause ______________(v. 12b)
To change _____________(v. 13a)
To be a _______________(v. 13b)
Thesis: The message to the World is that salvation only comes through Jesus Christ and those
that are not His will be judged.
A. The Rebellion 1-3
B. The Ruler 4-6
C. The Ruling 7-9
D. The Response 10-12
Main Idea
Paul describes seven ways Christians can demonstrate and enjoy biblical fellowship
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Demonstrating faithful obedience (v. 21)
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Providing gracious hospitality (v. 22)
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Expressing intercessory prayers (v.22)
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Experiencing loving accountability (vv. 22-24)
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Bearing others’ burdens (vv. 23-24)
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Appreciating gospel partnerships (vv. 23-24)
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Desiring divine grace (v. 25)
Main Idea
Paul describes three Christ-centered features of restoring biblical fellowship.
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Receive people as Christ does (vv. 8-14)
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Regard people as Christ does (vv. 15-16)
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Restore people as Christ does (vv. 17-20)
Main Idea
Paul indicates five characteristics of biblical fellowship that should be true of all Christian
relationships.
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Marked by thanksgiving and prayer (vv. 4-6)
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Based on faith in Christ (v. 5)
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Motivated by love for other believers (v. 5)
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Dedicated to doing good for Christ’s glory (v. 6)
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Results in refreshed hearts (v. 7)
Main Idea
Those who fear Yahweh are blessed and will reflect His character in their lives.
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Blessing for those who fear Yahweh (vv. 1-4)
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Character of those who fear Yahweh (vv. 5-9)
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Fate of those who don’t fear Yahweh (v. 10)
Main Idea
Christians learn the joy and confidence of contentment as they trust God and His providential
purposes for their lives.
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The Joy of Contentment (v. 10)
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The School of Contentment (vv. 11-12)
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The Confidence of Contentment (v. 13)
Main Idea
Paul instructs us how to think and act as we seek to live gospel-centered lives
How to think (v. 8)
How to act (v. 9)
Main Idea
Gospel-centered joy and peace are the result of obeying four exhortations from Paul as we
remember the nearness of the Lord.
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Rejoice in the Lord (v. 4)
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Pursue gentleness in your relationships (v. 5)
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Do not be anxious about anything (v. 6)
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Pray with thanksgiving to God (vv. 6-7)
Main Idea
We are called to strive for unity in the church.
Four principles of striving for unity in the church
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Stand firm in the Lord (v. 1)
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Live in harmony in the Lord (v. 2)
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Help others reconcile (v. 3)
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Remember the reason for unity (v. 3)
Main Idea
We should follow the example of those who are heavenly-minded as we eagerly wait for Christ’s
return.
Three directives for our Gospel-Centered Citizenship
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Imitate those who are heavenly-minded (v. 17)
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Avoid those who are worldly-minded (vv. 18-19)
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Remember your heavenly citizenship (vv. 20-21)
Main Idea
We are called to passionately pursue Christ by following Paul’s example.
Three Features of Paul’s Example
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Paul’s Perspective (v. 12)
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Paul’s Pursuit (vv. 13-14)
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Paul’s Pronouncement (vv. 15-16)
Main Idea
We are called to passionately pursue Christ by following Paul’s example.
Three Features of Paul’s Example
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Paul’s Perspective (v. 12)
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Paul’s Pursuit (vv. 13-14)
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Paul’s Pronouncement (vv. 15-16)
Main Idea
True happiness/blessedness for a Christian is found in pursuing God by devoting yourself to His
Word and walking in obedience to Him.
Four Traits of True Happiness/Blessedness
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Character of those who are blessed
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Source of being blessed
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Prayer of those who are blessed
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Results of those who are blessed
Main Idea
Timothy and Epaphroditus are examples of how to live in a manner worthy of the gospel of
Christ that Paul has explained in 1:27-2:18.
o Timothy (vv. 19-24)
His commitment
His heart
His sacrifice
o Epaphroditus (vv. 25-30)
His commitment
His heart
His sacrifice
Main Idea
Living out our salvation with fear and trembling is characterized by pursuing holiness in our
conduct as we find joy in presenting our bodies as a living and holy sacrifice to God.
o Conduct of the children of God
o Joy of the children of God
Main Idea
Our sanctification involves diligent effort on our part while trusting in God’s sovereign power as He works in us.
Our work in sanctification
God’s work in sanctification
Main Idea
Our growth in holiness is strengthened by having the right perspective and by
depending on the right source of power.
● Our perspective in sanctification: God’s glory
● Our power in sanctification: God’s grace
Main Idea
God saved us so that we would be holy.
Three Questions about Sanctification
● What is sanctification?
● What does sanctification look like?
● What are some hindrances to sanctification?
Three Distinctives of the Example of Christ
The mind of Christ
The humility of Christ
The exaltation of Christ
Main Idea
Gospel-centered living in the church is characterized by unity.
Four Features of Unity in the Church
Foundation of unity (v. 1)
Command of unity (v. 2)
Attitude of unity (v. 2)
Demonstration of unity (vv. 3-4)
Main Idea
Paul explains how we are to conduct ourselves as citizens of Christ’s kingdom in the face of opposition.
Five Characteristics of Gospel-Centered Living in the Face of Opposition
Living as citizens of Christ’s kingdom (v. 27)
Standing firm in one spirit (v. 27)
Striving together with one mind (v. 27)
Facing opponents without fear (v. 28)
Suffering for Christ’s sake (vv. 29-30)
Main Idea
Having a gospel-centered perspective helps us to think rightly about life and death.
Three Features of Paul’s Gospel-Centered Perspective on Life and Death
Paul’s Declaration (vv. 19-21)
Salvation (v. 19)
Expectation (v. 20)
Aspiration (v. 21)
Paul’s Dilemma (vv. 22-24)
Paul’s Direction (vv. 25-26)
Main Idea
We should keep a gospel-centered perspective in every circumstance of life and find joy in looking to the gospel and the glory of Christ.
Two Realities of Paul’s Gospel-Centered Perspective
o Progress of the Gospel (vv. 12-14)
o Motivations of Gospel Preachers (vv. 15-18a)
Two Aspects of Paul’s Gospel-Centered Prayer
Its Content
Love’s Object
Love’s Source
Love’s Foundation
Love’s Application
Its Purpose
To be able to approve things that are excellent
To be sincere and blameless in our conduct
To bear the fruit of Christ’s righteousness
To do all things for the glory and praise of God
Five Characteristics of Gospel-Centered Fellowship
Identity (vv. 1-2)
Prayer (vv. 3-4)
Unity (v. 5)
Hope (v. 6)
Affection (vv. 7-8)
Background of Philippians
Themes/Theology of Philippians
Overview of Philippians
Why study Philippians now?