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Among the Fallen?
Revelation 18 1. Don’t Fall with Her by Looking to Her (1-3) 2. Don’t Fall with Her by Living for Her (4-8 3. Don’t Fall with Her by Longing for Her (9-17) 4. Don’t Fall with Her by Leaning on Her (18-24)
Living Worthy is Worth It
REVELATION 14 1. God Wins the Conflict (1-5) 2. God’s Wrath is Consuming (6-13) 3. God’s Winnowing is Complete (14-20)
Spotting the Counterfeit
REVELATION 13 1. Resist the Persuasive Power of Evil Empires (v1-10) a. He Wants your Love and Loyalty (1-2) b. He Wants your Wonder and Worship (3-4) c. He Wants your Surrender and Submission (5-10) 2. Reject the Pervasive Pressure of Imperial Idolatry (11-18) a. He Wants to Deceive and Distort You b. He Wants to Impress and Influence You c. He Wants to Compel and Control You
Enoch: The Walk of Faith
HEBREWS 11:5-6 First Fact: Enoch walked with God in the midst of evil days. Second Fact: Enoch walked with God by serving Him. Third Fact: Enoch’s walking with God by exercising faith in God. Fourth Fact: Enoch’s walking with God brought joy to God. Fact Five: Enoch’s walking with God resulted in a reward (Verse 5a).
The Greatest Story Ever Told
REVELATION 12 1. Be Amazed at the Improbable Triumph (1-6) 2. Be Empowered by the Secret Weapon (7-12) 3. Be Convinced of the Unending Victories (13-17)
Witnesses Until the End
REVELATION 11 1. The Measure of God’s Perfect Protection (1,2) 2. The Ministry of God’s Power-Filled People (3-6) 3. The Miracle of God’s Promised Preservation (7-14) 4. The Majesty of God’s Praiseworthy Presence (15-19)
The Ultimate Christian Preppers Guide
REVELATION 10 Following the Lord Who Leads Us (1-4) Fearing the Lord Who Frees Us (5-7) Fueled by the Lord Who Feeds Us (8-11)
The Path to Destruction
REVELATION 9 1. The Horror of an Unrelenting Harassment (1-12) 2. The Horror of an Unstoppable Hoard (13-19) 3. The Horror of an Unrepentant Heart (20,21)
Answered Prayer
REVELATION 8 1. The Silence that Shouts – Pray for Justice (1-5) 2. The Trumpets that Tell – Prepare for Justice (6-12) 3. The Woes that Warn – Proclaim the Justice (13)
Who Will Stand?
REVELATION 7 1. Trust Him, see His… a. Eternal Power (1) b. Eternal Protection (2,3) c. Eternal Provision (4-8) 2. Worship Him for His a. Eternal Power (9-12)
On High Alert for 2025?
REVELATION 6 See the Commitment to Justice (1-8) Hear the Call for Justice (9-11) Understand the Calamity with Justice (12-17)
Come Let Us Adore Him
Luke 1:46-56 1. Worship Enthusiastically – See What He is Doing (46-49) 2. Worship Emphatically – See What He Will Do (50-53) 3. Worship Enduringly – See What He Has Done (54-56)
Worship the God of Redemption
REVELATION 5 The Strong Lion Who Reveals God’s Plan and Is Worthy of Your Attention (1-5) The Slain Lamb Who Redeems God’s People and is Worthy of Your Affection (6-10) The Sovereign Lord Who Restores God’s Planet and is Worthy of Your Adoration (11-14)
The Throne of God
REVELATION 4:1-11 Behold Our God (4:1-6a) Praise the Holy One (4:6b-8) Worship the Creator (4:9-11)
The Church that was Self-Sufficient and Therefore Deficient
REVELATION 3:14-22 1. Be Motivated by the Credentials of Christ (14) 2. Be Sobered by the Concern of Christ (15-17) 3. Be Warned by the Correction from Christ (18-20) 4. Be Persuaded by the Compensation of Christ (21,22)
The Church Seemingly on Shaky Ground, but Standing Firm on Christ’s Promises
REVELATION 3:7-13 Be Motivated by the Credentials of Christ (7) Be Encouraged by the Commendation from Christ (8) Be Persuaded by the Compensation of Christ (9,10,12,13) Be Sobered by the Concern of Christ (11)
The Church Who Thought They Were Alive but Were Dead
Be Motivated by the Credentials of Christ (1a) Be Sobered by the Concern of Christ (1b) Be Warned by the Correction from Christ (2,3) Be Encouraged by the Commendation from Christ (4) Be Persuaded by the Compensation of Christ (5,6)
The Church With Great Works but Tolerated Sin
Be Motivated by the Credentials of Christ (18) Be Encouraged by the Commendation from Christ (19) Be Sobered by the Concern of Christ (20) Be Warned by the Correction from Christ (21-25) Be Persuaded by the Compensation of Christ (26-29)
The Church that Withstood Persecution but Compromised Truth
Be Motivated by the Credentials of Christ (12) Be Encouraged by the Commendation from Christ (13) Be Sobered by the Concern of Christ (14,15) Be Warned by the Correction from Christ (16) Be Persuaded by the Compensation of Christ (17)
Embracing the Legacy of the Lamb: The songs of revelation 4 and 5
EMBRACE GOD AS HOLY & SOVEREIGN EMBRACE YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST EMBRACE A GLOBAL SALVATION
The Church With Nothing but God’s Encouragement
Be Motivated by the Credentials of Christ (8) Be Encouraged by the Commendation from Christ (9) Be Sobered by the Concern of Christ (10a) Be Persuaded by the Compensation of Christ (10b,11)
Grace: A Framework for Thankfulness
Thankfulness for past grace (verses 4-6) Thankfulness for present grace (verse 7) Thankfulness for future grace (verse 8-9)
The Church with Everything but Love
Be Motivated by the Credentials of Christ (1) Be Encouraged by the Commendation from Christ (2,3,6) Be Sobered by the Concern of Christ (4) Be Warned by the Correction from Christ (5) Be Persuaded by the Compensation of Christ (7)
Confidence in Troubled Times
Listen to the Call of Christ and Stand up for Him (vs. 9-11) Look to the Glory of Christ and Stand in Awe of Him (vs. 12-17a) Live in the Presence of Christ and Stand Firm in Him (vs. 17b-20)
The Triumph of the King
1. Apprehend the Truth of the King which Leads to Dedication (1-3)a. Styleb. Settingc. Structured. Strategy e. Symbols f. Significance 2. Accept the Testimony of the King: Which Leads to Exaltation (4-6) 3. Anticipate the Triumph of the King: Which Leads to Preparation (7,8)
The Church that Lives the Right Mission
Doesn't Get Distracted Doesn't Rashly Divided Doesn't Emphasize Differences
A Church that Fights the Right Battles
1. Unity 2. Love 3. Humility 4. Service
Mission Complete!?
Through Purposeful Progression In Brand-New Beginnings With His Powerful Presence
Under Construction
Grateful Giving Cooperative Collaboration Meticulous Meekness
Yahweh: Do You Know Him?
The Purpose of Glory: Exaltation (v. 1-9) The Passion of Glory: Reconciliation (v. 10-28) The Power of Glory: Transformation (v. 29-35)
Heart Check
Who Do You Love Most? Where Do You Place your Hope? What Do You Pray For?
The Danger Within
Be Attentive to the Depravity of Sin (1-6) Be Afraid of the Damnation of Sin (7-14) Be Aware about the Devastation of Sin (15-35)
Come Into His Presence – Part 2
. We need a Representative Before God (28) 2. We Need a Righteousness Before God (29) 3. We Need a Reverence Before God (30) 4. We Need a Readiness before God (31)
Come Into His Presence
1. Embrace the Gift Offered 2. Observe the Precision Needed 3. Worship the One Revealed
Covenant Invitation from the Great I Am
Embrace the Price of the Covenant (vs. 1-8) Experience the Prize of the Covenant. (vs 9-18)
A People Devoted to God
Encourage Godly Stewardship (21:33-22:15) Embody Holy Living (22:16-31) Express Righteous Integrity (23:1-9) Enjoy Intentional Worship (23:10-19) Experience God's Blessing (23:20-33)
The Decree of the King
A Pure Sacrifice A Merciful Society A Precise Justice
The Law that Leads to Life
Life is Found in Living for God (1-11) Life is Found in Living for Others (12-21) Life is Found in God Living for Us
The Mediator
We are a Mediator for God – Proclaim Him (1-9) We Need a Mediator from God - Fear Him (10-20) We Have a Mediator who is God - Worship Him (21-25)
Right Perspective for Daily Mission
1. See the Power of God to Save 1-122. Trust the Plan of God to Sanctify 13-27 a. He Identifies the Problem – Be Humble b He Provides the Solution – Be Discerning c. He Grants the Growth – Be Thankful
Remember!
1. Remember God is for You (16:22-36) 2. Remember God is with You (17:1-7) 3. Remember God Fights through You (17:8-16) a) Prayerful Dependence b) Diligent Perseverance c) Cooperate Assistance
Grumbling, Stumbling and a Faithful God
Turn Whine into Water 15:22-27 Turn Foolishness into Faith 16:1-12 Turn Independence into Dependence 16:13-26
Worship the Great I AM
1.Who is YHWH? 2. Remember What He Has Done (vv. 1-12) 3. Trust Him For What He Will Do (vv. 13-18) 4. What is Your Response? (vv. 19-21)
The Way to Freedom
1. Wherever He Leads Follow His Guidance (Exodus 13:17-22) 2. However He Leads Pursue His Glory (Exodus 14:1-18) 3. Whoever He Leads Trust His Grace (Exodus 14:19-31)
A Night to Remember
God Rescues His People God's People must remember God's Rescue
God’s Redeeming Grace
Recognize God’s Grace (11:1-10) Remember God’s Substitute (12:1-20) Respond to God’s Commands (12:21-28)
Lord Over All
Know God - He is Lord Over All Fear God - He is Lord Over All Worship God - He is Lord Over All
When Feelings Don’t Care About Facts
When Feelings Rule: Encounter Rejection without Reason(5:1-4) Endure Persecution without Purpose(5:5-18) Experience Hardship without Hope(5:19-23) When Facts Rule: Guaranteed Promise with Power (6:1-13) Grown as People with Purpose (6:14-30) Given Perseverance with Perspective(7:1-7)
No More Excuses
1. Stop Making Excuses – God’s Ability is Greater than Your Disability (10-17) 2. Stop Making Excuses – God Calls You to Leave Familiarity for Uncertainty (18-20) 3. Stop Making Excuses – God’s Plan is for His Glory not Your Comfort (21-23) 4. Stop Making Excuses – God’s Desire is for Your Character over Your Calling (24-26) 5. Stop Making Excuses – God’s Trustworthiness Deserves your Worship not Your Worry (27-31)
Sent to Deliver
Delivered from the Power of Satan (1-5) Delivered from the Power of Sin (6-8) Delivered from the Power of Sheol (9)
Sent to Conquer
1. See, Who He Is (13-15) 2. Hear, What He Says (16-18) 3. Believe, What He's Done (19-22)
Unexpected Call
1. Here I Am – Available (1-6) 2. Who Am I – Humble (7-11) 3. How Will I – Useable (11,12)
Unexpected Deliverance
The Unexpected Plan for Deliverance (vs 1-10) The Unexpected Preparation in Deliverance (vs. 11-22) The Unexpected Passion with Deliverance (vs. 23-25)
Unexpected Opposition
1. The Covenant Blessings of God 2. Will Result in Opposition and Persecution 3. But God has Overcome the World
The Final Chapter?
1. Faith that God is Faithful to the End – God will not Forsake his Promises (49:28-50:14) 2. Faith that God will Forgive your Sins – God will Overcome the Curse of Sin (50:15-21) a. Confession b. Confidence c. Comfort 3. Faith that God Holds Your Future in His Hands – God Will Bring Life from the Dead (50:22-26)
Blessed!
The Blessings of God to You (48) The Blessings of God through You (49:1-7,13-21,27) The Blessings of God for You (49:8-12, 22-26)
Still Sojourners
How Does God Preserve Us in a Foreign Land? (46:28 - 47:12) a. Understand God’s Plan b. Accomplish God's Purposes c. Receive God's Provision How does God Protect us in a Foreign Land? (47:13-31) a. He Gives us the Hope of His Help b. He Gives us the Hope of His Heritage c. He Gives us the Hope of His Home
The Experience of Salvation
The Terror of Certain Judgment (1-3) Replaced by Forgiveness, Intimacy, Reconciliation, Provision, Peace (4-24) Through the Son that was Believed to be Dead. (25-28) By the Confirmation of Gods Word (46:1-27)
Pass the Test?
Conviction: Have I Grappled with my Guilt? (42) Comprehension: Have I Grasped God’s Grace? (43) Concession: Have I Given up to Gain? (44)
Divine Dependence
You Consistently Live for the Lord You Consistently Depend on the Lord You Consistently Give Glory to the Lord
God’s Perfect Plan
God's Presence Prospers (39:1-6a) God's Process Purifies (39:6b-18) God's Purpose Prevails (39:19-23)
Autopsy of the Human Heart
Our Hearts 1. Blocked from Rebellion (1-7) 2. Blocked with Deception (8-11) 3. Blocked by Fornication (12-19) 4. Blocked through Hypocrisy (20-24) New Hearts 1. Confession (25,26a) 2. Repentance (26b) 3. Faith (27-30)
Dreams, Division and the Ruler Over All
1. Life is not About Your Dreams (1-11) 2. Life Does not Always Go According to Your Dreams (12-36) 3. Life Cannot be Found Apart from the Lord of the Dreams
Believe
Belief in Jesus calls us to: Immediately follow Him Desperately learn from Him Urgently share Him
He Still Seeks to Save
See the Man Who Needed Rescue (1-4) Understand the Urgency of the Rescue (5,6) Discern the Obstacles in the Rescue (7) a. Religion b. Pride c. Riches Observe the Evidence of the Rescue (8,9) Worship The One Who is the Rescuer (10)
A Contrast in Kingdoms
Faithfully Living In Another Kingdom (1-8) Strategically Advancing God’s Kingdom (9-30) Patiently Awaiting the Coming Kingdom (31-43)
Renewal
1. Rededication (1-15) A. Look In B. Look Up C. Look Out 2. Reversals (16-29) A. Death to Life B. Cursed to Blessed C. Divided to United
Broken Families in a Broken World
Failure to Obey Genesis 33:18-20 Failure to Protect Genesis 34:1-4 Failure to Direct Genesis 34:5-17 Failure to Correct Genesis 34:18-29 Failure to Dissect Genesis 34:30-31
The God Who Fights Our Inner Battles
Introduction God Wants to Fight Against Our Fear of Man (32:1-21) God Wants to Fight With Our Failure to Surrender (32:22-32) God Wants to Fight For Our Faith in Him (33:1-17
Seeing God’s Blessings
Introduction God Differentiates His People according to His Good Pleasure (30:25-43) God Directs His People according to His Grand Purposes (31:1-16) God Defends His People according to His Great Power (31:17-42) God Delivers His People according to His Glorious Promises (31:43-55)
Gospel Partners
1. The Joy of Partnership in the Gospel (3-5) 2. The Confidence of Partnership in the Gospel (6) 3. The Affection of Partnership in the Gospel (7,8) 4. The Prayers of Partnership in the Gospel (9-11) A. Pray They Abound in Love (9) B. Pray They Have Faithful Lives (10) C. Pray They Glorify the Lord (11)
God’s Fatherly Faithfulness
God Fulfils His Covenant Promises… despite our sin (29:1-30) God Sees His Afflicted People… despite our selfishness (29:31-30:13) God Remembers His Redemptive Purposes… despite our scheming (30:14-24)
Unholy Preoccupations: Thinking Like a Pagan
I. A Preoccupation with Preservation (vv. 1-5) II. A Preoccupation with Blessing (vv. 6-9) III. A Preoccupation with Place (vv. 10-19) IV. A Preoccupation with Provision (vv. 20-22)
Fleshly Blessings
Introduction Choose the Worldly Way (1-4,32,33) Manipulate with Worldly Wisdom (5-29) Pursue through Worldly Worship (30-40) The Result - Experience the Worldly Woes (41-46)
Walking in the Footsteps of the Faith
Introduction 1. Perceive the Promises of God (1-5) 2. Protect Against the Sins of the Father (6-11) 3. Persevere in the Midst of Opposition (12-22) 4. Proclaim the Presence of the Lord (23-35)
Undeserved Favour
Introduction Creating Grace - God Created You 25:1-21 Electing Grace - God Chose You 25:22-26 Redeeming Grace - God Saves You 25:27-34
A Roadmap to Faithful Living
Introduction 1. The Controlling Theological Point - Gods Providence and Promise Ephesians 5:7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 2 Corinthians 6:14,15 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 15What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? 2. The Guiding Spiritual Principals A. Act Wisely B. Pray Dependently C. Discern Carefully D. Obey Faithfully E. Worship Thoughtfully 3. The Honoring Ethical practices
The Sting of Death?
Death is not Normal – Mourn with Hope (1-2) Death is not Final – Cling to Hope (3-20) Death is not Successful – Live in Hope
Up For The Test?
1. Confident in the Character of God (1-3a) 2. Committed to the Ways of God (3b-10) 3. Certain about the Provision of God (11-24)
Faithful: Our Trials, His Trustworthiness
1. You Can Take Him at His Word (1-7) 2. You Can Trust in Him and His Ways (8-13) Romans 9:7-8 and not all are children of Abraham because they are his offspring, but “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” 8 This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring. Proverbs 3:5-8 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. 8 It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. 3. You Can Turn to Him in the Wilderness (14-21) 4. You Can Witness for Him in the Waiting (22-34)
Under Control?
Introduction If I Want Safety in the Lord 1 Cotinthians 6:12 All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. 1 Thess.4:3-5 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, 5 not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; Proverbs 16:32 Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. Phil.4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Prov.27:12 The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. 2. If I Want Success for the Lord 3. If I Want Sanctification in the Lord 4. If I Want Satisfaction from the Lord Conclusion
Gentle?
Introduction Galatians 5:19-24 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 1. Meek not Mean A. Not Weak B. Not Demanding C. Not Harsh Matt 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Psalm 37:7,8 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! 8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. 1 Peter 2:23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 2. Lowly not Lifted 3. Blessing not Breaking a. Forbearing Eph. 4:1,2 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love b. Building – 1 Cor. 4:21 What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness? c. Helping – 2 Tim. 2:24-25 24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, 25 correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, d. Restoring – Gal. 6:1 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. e. Evangelizing – 1 Peter 3:15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, Conclusion
Goodness that Overcomes
1. Only God is Good Psalm 119:68 You are good and do good; teach me your statutes. Psalm 16:2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you. Genesis 50:20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. Proverbs 28:26 Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered. 2. Good Overcomes Evil Col. 2:13-15 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. 3. Pursue Good Works Matt.7:21-23 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’ A. Believers were Created for Them Romans 15:14 I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. B. Believers will Devote to Them 1 Tim. 5:9-10 Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, 10 and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work. C. Believers will Remain in Them D. Believers will Witness by Them Col.1:28,29 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. 29 For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.
Faithfulness to the Gospel
The fruit of the Spirit is faith in the gospel. The fruit of the Spirit is faithfulness to the gospel. The fruit of the Spirit is faithfulness with the gospel.
Kindness
1. Great Kindness Luke 5:12-16 2. At Great Cost Luke 6:27-35 3. The Greatest Kindness Luke 23:39-43 Conclusion: Romans 2:4
Patience
1. Apprehend the Characteristic of Patience in the Heart of the Father 1 Peter 3:20 they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. Exodus 34:6,7 The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. 7 keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children’s children, to the third and the fourth generation.” Nehemiah 9:17 They refused to obey and were not mindful of the wonders that you performed among them, but they stiffened their neck and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and did not forsake them. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2. Appreciate the Conduct of Patience in the Ministry of the Saviour 1 Peter 2:21-25 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Is.53:4 Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, mitten by God, and afflicted. Is.53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Is.53:12 yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors. 3. Apply the Cultivation of Patience in the Life of the Believer a. Remembering not Forgetting John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. 1 Peter 4:12-14 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 2 Tim.3:10-12 You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. 12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 1 Peter 4:19 T
The Peaceful LIfe
Galatians 5:22-24 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 1. The Foundation of Peace Is.57:20,21 But the wicked are like the tossing sea; for it cannot be quiet, and its waters toss up mire and dirt. 21 There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:10,11 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. 11 More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 1 Thess.5:23,24 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. 2. The Flourishing of Peace Gal. 5:25,26 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. Ephesians 2:14-18 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16 and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. Ephesians 4:1-3 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Phil.2:3-5 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, Romans 12:18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and pea
The Battle for Joy
i. The Constant Battle For Joy a) Choose Joy b) Overcoming Comparison ii. The Indispensable Role of The Holy Spirit a) The Source of Joy b) The Comforter in Sorrow iii. The Victory We Have Through The Cross
What Is True Love?
1. Know the Source 2. Obey the Command 3. Live the Truth
Gospel Fruit
The Role of the Spirit is Freedom Freedom from the Law Freedom from Sin Freedom to Serve Others The Root of the Fruit is Fellowship Fellowship with the Spirit Fellowship with the Son Fellowship with the Saints The Responsibility of the Believer is Faith Faith in the Life-Saving Gospel Faith in the Life-Giving Son Faith in the Life-Transforming Spirit
The Satisfied Life
Admit You Are Craving (v. 2) Hear the Hope (v. 1-5) Embrace His Salvation (v. 6-9) Delight In His Deliverance (v. 7) Don't Dismiss (v. 8-9) Don't Delay (v. 6) Rejoice In His Promises (v. 10-13)
The Gracious Way
Introduction The Stubbornness of Our Sin (1-2) The Sovereignty of the Saviour (3-7) The Sting of Our Sin (8-13) The Sweetness of the Saviour (14-18)
God’s Sovereign Providence
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 1. God’s Divine Poetry (3:1-10) 2. God’s Divine Creation (3:11-13) 3. God’s Divine Redemption (3:14-15)
The Destructive Way
1. The Detriment of Sin 2. The Deception from Sin 1 Peter 4:4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; Heb.3:13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Luke 17:28-30 …, just as it was in the days of Lot—they were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building, 29 but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them all— 30 so will it be on the day when the Son of Man is revealed. 2 Peter 3:4 They will say, “Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation.” Jer.23:14 But in the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: they commit adultery and walk in lies; they strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns from his evil; all of them have become like Sodom to me, and its inhabitants like Gomorrah.” 3. The Devastation of Sin Jude 7 just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire. 2 Peter 2:6 …turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes he condemned them to extinction, making them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly; 4. The Deliverance from Sin 2 Peter 2:7-9 and if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly distressed by the sensual conduct of the wicked 8 (for as that righteous man lived among them day after day, he was tormenting his righteous soul over their lawless deeds that he saw and heard); 9 then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment
The Faithful Way
1. Worship (1-15) A. Active Humility (2-5) B. Urgent Generosity (6-8) C. Divine Certainty (9-15) 2. Righteousness (16-33) A. Determined Faithful Discipleship (16-19) B. Inquisitive Compassionate Intercession (20-25) C. Persistent Humble Prayer (26-33)
Jesus: Supreme Over All
I. The Ultimate Prophet: Know the Truth (vv. 1-3a) II. The Ultimate Priest: Rest in His Work (v. 3b) III. The Ultimate King: Serve Him Gladly (v. 3c)
The Obedient Way
See God’s Unmatched Power (1-8) Understand God’s Unending Grace (9-14) Receive God’s Unexpected Blessing (15-22) Follow God’s Unwavering Command (23-27)
The Way of Worldliness and the Wilderness
1. Our Faith is Shown to Be Fragile When...(1-6) A. We Trust Ourselves Rather Than God (1,2) B. We Rely on the Wisdom of the World vs the Word of God (2-4) C. We Let Emotions Control Us vs His Commands (5,6) 2. Our God is Shown to Be Compassionate Through...(7-16) A. His Pursuit (7,8) B. His Commands (9) C. His Promises (10-12) D. His Concern (13-16)
The Steadfast Way
1. God's Promises Are Great A. He Is My Protection (1a) B. He Is My Prize (1b) C. He Is My Provision (6) 2. God's Promises Are Guaranteed A. He Establishes Covenants (9-21) B. He Exudes Credibility (7) C. He Extends Compassion (2,3,8) 3. God's Promises are Good A. They Are My Present Hope B. They Are My Future Hope (4,5) C. They Are My Ultimate Hope
The Way Forward
1. We All Live in a Broken World (1-12) 2. Our Faith Requires Acts of Courage (13-16) 3. That Produces Worship (17-20) 4. As We Resist Friendship with the World (21-24)
The Way Back
1. Return to Your Faithful God (1-7) A. Walk the Old Paths (1-3) B. Worship the Old Way (4) C. Wage the Old Wars (5-7) 2. Resist Your Foolish Greed (8-13) 3. Remember Your Future Guarantee (14-18)
Victory In The Garden
1. Jesus was Prepared Respectfully in Love (19:38-42) 2. Jesus was Powerfully Risen to Life (20:1-10) 3. Jesus was Personally Received as Lord (20:11-18)
The Battle in The Garden – Good Friday
1. The Disciples a. They Failed to Be Watchful b. They Failed to Be Prayerful c. They Failed to Be Faithful 2. Jesus a. He Succeeded in Being Watchful b. He Succeeded in Being Prayerful c. He Succeeded in Being Faithful
The Life of Faith
1. When We Trust in Him (4-9) a. Personal Piety (4,5) b. Persistent Proclamation (5) c. Passionate Praise (6-9) 2. When We Trust in Ourselves (10-20) a. Prolific Problems (10-16) b. Preserving Providence (17-20)
Divine Plan
1. God Calls Us Through His Gracious Providence (11:10-32) 2. God Calls Us To Be His Godly People (12:1) 3. God Calls Us To Believe His Glorious Promises (12:2,3)
The Ambition of Man
1. Requires Human Advancement 10:1-32 2. Reveals Human Arrogance 11:1-4 3. Requires a Heavenly Assessment 11:5,6 4. Reveals a Heavenly Antidote 11:7-9
Life After the Flood
1. Promote the Preservation of Life (1-7) a. Procreation (1,7) b. Protection (2, 5,6) c. Provision (3) d. Prohibition (4) 2. Proclaim the Promise of Life (8-19) 3. Pick the Path of Life (20-29)
In The Beginning – Part 2
1. He Renews Peace and Pattern After His Storm (1b-5) 2. He Renews Mission and Mandate for His Servants (6-20) 3. He Renews Compassion and Care by His Sovereignty (21,22)
Salvation Through Judgment
1. We Need Unwavering Character Ch 6:9-12 2. We Need Unrelenting Commitment Ch 6:13-22 3. We Need Unflinching Conviction Ch 7:1-24
Behold, It Was Very Bad
1. The Depths of Depravity (1-5) 2. The Sadness of Sin (6,7) 3. The Magnitude of Mercy (8)
Thinking Clearly in a Foggy World
Qualities of a Clear Thinker Vs. 1-2 Clear thinking: What You Were Vs.3 Clear thinking: What You Are Vs. 4-7 Clear Thinking: What You Do Vs. 8-11 So What?
Your Family Tree
1. Wrestle with the Reality of Death 2. Walk with the God of Life a. God Pleasing Faith b. God Enjoying Fellowship c. God Fearing Faithfulness 3. Wait in the Hope of Relief Conclusion
The Battle Begins
1. The Battle Rises Immediately: Be Ready (1-7) 2 The Battle Reveals Allegiance: Be Repentant (8,9) 3. The Battle Bears Consequences: Be Resistant (10-24) 4. The Battle Belongs to God: Be Reliant (25,26)
Your Kingdom Come?
1. The Seed: Sow His Word 2. The Sower: Imitate His Life 3. The Soil: Understand His Expectations
Life Outside the Garden
Accepting God’s Promise – Life by Faith (20) Acquiring God’s Provision – Forgiveness through Sacrifice (21) Anticipating God’s Presence - Waiting in Hope (22-24)
Life is Hard
The Pain of Motherhood (16a) The Conflict in Marriage (16b) The Toil at Work (17,18) The Reality of Death (19)
The Test of Authenticity
1. AUTHENTIC TRUTH: GOD IS THE RADIANTLY PURE & RIGHTEOUS STANDARD (v. 5) 2. AUTHENTIC FELLOWSHIP: TO TRULY BELONG TO THE LIGHT IS TO TRULY WALK IN THE LIGHT (v. 6-7) 3. AUTHENTIC REDEMPTION: TO TRULY BE FORGIVEN IS TO TRULY WALK IN CONFESSION (v. 8-10)
Christ and the First Promise
1. Behold His Glory (14) 2. Behold His Greatness (15) 3. Behold His Grace (16-18)
Peace and the First Promise
1. The Deliberate Initiation of the Lord (Romans 5:1,6-11) 2. The Gracious Invitation of the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:18-21) 3. The Certain Intention of the Lord (Romans 16:20)
Joy and the First Promise
1. The Sorrow of Sin to the Joy of Repentance 2. The Sorrow of Separation to the Joy of Restoration 3. The Sorrow of Pain to the Joy of Praise 4. The Sorrow of Futility to the Joy of Fulfillment
Love and the First Promise
God’s Love for His World God’s Love for His Children God’s Love for His Glory
Abiding for Fruit
1. God’s Objective (vv. 1-2) 2. God’s Means (vv. 3-6) 3. God’s Promise (v. 7) 4. God’s Purpose (v. 8)
From Good to Bad
Regard the Enemy – Be Alert (1a) Recognize the Enticement – Be Attentive (1b-5) Realize the Egotism – Be Aware (6) Regret the Effect – Be Alarmed (7)
God’s Gift of Marriage
He Provides a Prepared Companionship (18-23) He Presumes a Preeminent Change (24) He Prescribes a Permanent Commitment (24) He Produces a Precious Confidante (25)
It Is Written
Point 1: Believe It (v. 16) Sub Point 1: That It Is God Speaking (V.16a) Point 2: Proclaim It (v.16) Sub Point 1: For Teaching (v.16b) Sub Point 2: For Reproof (v.16b) Sub Point 3: For Correction (v.16b) Point 3: Live It (vv.16-17) Sub Point 1: For Training (v.16b) Sub Point 2: For Godliness (v.17)
A True Disciple
1. Remain in Christ 2. Renew Your Mind 3. Redeem Your Freedom
Your Kingdom Come
God’s People (4-7) In God’s Place (8) With God’s Provision (9-14) For God’s Purpose (15) Under God’s Protection (16,17)
Life Giving
1. He Seeks Worship not Worry 2. He Establishes Holiness not Hurry 3. He Gives Rest not Restlessness
Behold It Was Very Good
You Were Miraculously Made With a Divine Design To Fulfill a Particular Purpose
God Esteem
1. God Defines My Identity 2. God Designs My Activity 3. God Delivers My Humanity
God Over All
1. He Brings Order to the Chaos 2. He Brings Life to the Lifeless 3. He Brings Light to the Darkness
In the Beginning
1. Believe the Reality of the Divine Origins 2. Behold the Wisdom of the Divine Order 3. Bow to the Majesty of the Divine Objective
To Him Be the Glory
Look Up and Declare God's Glory (1-6) Look Down and Delight in God's Glory (7-10) Look In and Desire God's Glory (11-14)
I Need to Live My Truth
Lies We Believe: I Need to Live My Truth
The Integrity of the Righteous
Daniel 6:1-28 1. Godly Integrity: Fervent and Faithful (1-10) 2. Godly Integrity: Steadfast Even in Suffering (11-18) 3. Godly Integrity: Vindicated and God Glorified (19-28)
Desiring God
Psalm 84 vv. 1-2 How to Desire God vv. 3-4 Desire for God Leads to Praise vv. 5-7 Desire for God Leads to Actively Pursuing Worship with His People vv. 8-9 Desire for God Leads to Prayer vv.10-12 Desire for God Leads to Heart Change and God’s Blessing
Let’s Celebrate
1. The Greatness of God (9:20-28) 2. The Faithfulness of God (9:29-32) 3. The Goodness of God (10:1-3)
The Great Reversal
1. Deliverance not Death (1) 2. Victors not Victims (2-5) 3. Favour not Fear (6-16) 4. Celebration not Confusion (17-19)
Clarity in the Darkness
He gives grace to the humble, so I will pray fervently (v.1-6) He frees us from the curse of the law, so I will rejoice in hope (v.7-13) He faithfully keeps his promises, so I will share the gospel urgently (v.14-17)
God, Glory & Gallows
The Absurdity of the Proud (5:9-14) The Abasement of the Proud (6:1-14) The Annihilation of the Proud (7:1-10)
Faith Tested, Resolved, and in Action
Faith Tested (4:1-11) Faith Resolved (4:12-17) Faith In Action (5:1-8)
How to Stand in Dangerous Days
1: How to Stand With Faithful Obedience (v1-2) 2: How to Stand: With Respectful Conviction (v3-4) 3: How to Stand with Resolute Hope (v5-15)
The Unseen God
1. The Ungodly Way (1-4) 2. The Unknown Women (5-11) 3. The Unexpected Winner (12-18) 4. The Unrewarded Work (19-23)
The King’s Banquet
God's Providence in Historical Events (1:1-3a) God's Providence in Ordinary Moments (1:3-9) God's Providence in Human Decisions (1:10-22)
The Gospel and the Glory
We Cherish the Partners of the Gospel (21-23) We Comprehend the Power of the Gospel (25a) We Confess the Provisions of the Gospel (25b-26a) We Communicate the Proclamations of the Gospel (26b-27) a. Proclamation of His Message b. Proclamation of His Magnificence
Under Attack
Be Alert – The Crisis is Real (17) Be Aware – The Consequence is Ruin (18) Be Astute – The Corrective is Truth (19) Be Anticipating – The Culmination is Triumph (20)
An Example of Genuine Community
1. Diversity in the Body 2. Diligent in the Mission 3. Devotion in Their Relationships
Day to Day Under the Will of God
1. We Make Our Plans (22-24) 2. We Hold Our Priorities (25-29) 3. We Lift Our Prayers (30-33)
Paul – A Model to Follow
1. The Characteristics of a Healthy Christian (14-16) a. Supportive (14) b. Wise (14) c. Straightforward (15) d. Focused (16) e. Sacrificial (16) 2. The Concerns of a Healthy Christian (17-21) a. A Glorious Boast (17,18a) b. A Triumphant Mission (18b,19) c. A Determined Pursuit (20,21)
God Works All Things Together for Our Good
Some People are Evil and Plan Evil Against Us. But God is Always Working His Plan for Our Good. His Plan Triumphs Over Their Plan.
Love Glorifies – Part 2
When We See Unity's Expression (7) When We Understand Unity's Realization (8,9a) When We Recognize Unity's Anticipation (9b-12) When We Embrace Unity's Repercussion(13)
Love Glorifies
They Embrace the Pursuit of the Strong (1,2) They Follow the Pattern of the Saviour (3) They Grasp the Purpose of the Scriptures (4) They Exclaim the Prayer of the Saints (5,6)
Love Unifies – Part 2
1. Resolved to Prevent Challenges (13-16) a. Truth Corrects (14) b. Love Cares (15) c. Righteousness Cares (16) 2. Resolved to Prioritize Christ (17,18) 3. Resolved to Pursue Charity (19-23) a. Truth Corrects (20) b. Love Cares (21) c. Righteousness Conquers (22,23)
We Together
1. United by Him - The Salvation 2. United for Him - The Mission 3. United with Him - The Goal
Love Unifies
We’re both Saved by the Same Grace (1-3) We’re both Serving the Same Lord (4-9) We’ll both Stand before the Same Judge (10-12)
Love Urgently
1. Wake Up! It's Time to Look for the Lord (11,12) 2. Stay Up! It's Time to Live for the Lord (13) 3. Hurry Up! It's Time to Look Like the Lord (14)
A New Hope
A NEW HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Paul calls Christians to encourage one another in light of their eternal destiny 1. we have... A Hopeful Grief 2. we have... A Hopeful Grief A Hopeful Creed 3. we have... A Hopeful Grief A Hopeful Creed A Hopeful Future 4. we have... A Hopeful Grief A Hopeful Creed A Hopeful Future A Hopeful Present
Love Overcomes
1. Love Persistently (vs8) 2. Love Purposefully (vs9) 3. Love Protectively (vs10)
Love Under Authority – Part 2
1. When Should I Disobey? 2. Where is My Focus? 3. Who is In Control? 4. Where Should I Devote My Time?
Love Under Authority
1. The Plan (1) 2. The Purpose (2-5) 3. The Practice (6,7) 4. The Problem
Counselling The Troubled Soul
Point 1: The Source of DepressionSub Point 1: From Inside (V1-4)Sub Point 2: From Outside (V6-7; V9-10)Point 2: The Source of HopeSub Point 1: Through God’s Character (V5; V11)Sub Point 2: Through Prayer and Worship (V8)
Love Under Pressure
1. Strives for Peace (17,18) 2. Trusts in Justice (19) 3. Responds with Compassion (20) 4. Triumphs through Righteousness (21)
Love Moves
1. Shared Generosity (13) 2. Devoted Hospitality (13) 3. Unexpected Charity (14) 4. Invested Empathy (15) 5. Calculated Harmony (16)
Love Hopes
1. Examined in Light of the Gospel (9) 2. Expressed in Light of the Gospel (10) 3. Experienced in Light of the Gospel (11)
The Will of God for Love
1. Examined in Light of the Gospel (9) 2. Expressed in Light of the Gospel (10) 3. Experienced in Light of the Gospel (11)
Growing Deeper: The Will of God for the Church – Part 2
1. Where Do They Come From? 2. How Do We Use Them? 3. Where Do We Go From Here?
Growing Deeper: The Will of God for the Church
1. The Perilous Problem of Pride 2. The Sobering Standard of Scripture 3. The Gracious Gift of God
Growing Deeper: Transformed?
1. Refuse to be Conformed to the World 2. Rush to be Transformed by the Word
Growing Deeper: Resolved To Worship
1. Comprehensive Understanding 2. Wholehearted Devotion 3. Authentic Living
Christmas Presence: From Ichabod to Immanuel
Ichabod is Us Without God's Glorious Presence (1Samuel 4:15-22) Immanuel is God's Glorious Presence (Matthew 1:18-23)
The Day Deliverance was Delivered Part 2
1. Deliverance From the Penalty of Sin (14-16) 2. Deliverance From the Payment of Sin (17) 3. Deliverance From the Power of Sin (18)
The Day Deliverance was Delivered Part 1
1. The Plan of Deliverance (67-69) 2. The Promise of Deliverance (70-73) 3. The Product of Deliverance (74,75) 4. The Provision of Deliverance (76-79)
Growing Deeper: Israel’s Story of Salvation – Praise the Lord!
1. Praise Him! Grasping His Mission (25-27) 2. Praise Him! Appreciating His Morality (28,29) 3. Praise Him! Embracing His Mercy (30-32) 4. Praise Him! Revering His Majesty (33-36)
A Faith That Endures
Imitate the Faith of OT Saints (1a) Lay Aside and Look to Jesus (1b-2) Consider Christ-crucified (3-4) Remember Your Sonship (4-11)
A Faith That Actually Works
3 Tests To Determine If My Faith is Dead or Alive. 1. The Usefulness Test. 15-17 2. The Demonic Test. 18-19 3. The Pressure Test 20-26
Growing Deeper: Israel’s Story of Salvation – What the Gentiles Need to Understand
1. God's Agenda (11-15) a. Salvation to the Gentiles b. Envy of the Gentiles c. Blessing to the Gentiles 2. God's Admonition (16-22) a. Be Humble b. Be Faithful c. Be Fearful 3. God's Awesome (23,24)
Growing Deeper: Israel’s Story of Salvation – The Past and the Present
1. He Still Sovereignly Calls (1-5) a. A Firsthand Witness (1) b. A Faithful Witness (2a) c. A Former Witness (2b-4) d. A Firm Witness (5) 2. He Still Graciously Saves (5,6) 3. He Still Judicially Hardens (7-10)
Growing Deeper: The Way of Salvation
1. The Gospel Confronts (1-4) a. Sincerity is Not a Substitute for Substance (2) b. Religion is Not a Substitute for Righteousness (3) c. Trying is Not a Substitute for Trust (4) 2. The Gospel Corrects (5-8) a. It Sets the Standard (5) b. It Shows the Solution (6-8) 3. The Gospel Converts (9-13) a. Substance with Sincerity (9,10) b. Invitation with Impartiality (11,12) c. Righteousness with Reassurance (13)
Growing Deeper: The Drama of Salvation
1. An Astounding Reversal (25,26) 2. An Anticipated Reckoning (27-29) 3. An Astonishing Righteousness (30-33)
Growing Deeper: Serious Questions
1. Is God Unjust? (14-18) 2. How Can We Be Blamed? (19-21) 3. What Does This Teach Us About God? (22-24)
Growing Deeper: The Promise of God
1. Transcends Human Expectation (6-8) 2. Transcends Human Exertion (9) 3. Transcends Human Election (10-13)
Lord Help Me… Walk in Love
Big Idea: We Must Love One Another 1. This Is Our Command V34a 2. This Is Our Experience V34b 3. This Is Our Witness V35
Rest – The Keys to Victory
1. See the King in His Glory (5:13-15) 2. Believe the King at His Word (6:1-19) a. With Conviction (1-5) b. With Action (6-16) c. With Precision (17-19) 3. Choose the King before His Judgment (20-27)
Rest – Proper Response
1. Revere Him 2. Trust Him 3. Remember Him 4. Obey Him 5. Thank Him
Rest – Rahab’s Redemption
See Our Just Judgement Show Our Altered Allegiance State Our Biblical Beliefs God's Power Over Judgement Gods Power Over Creation God's Power Over Salvation Savor Our Magnificent Mercy Signs Salvation Security Story Standard
Rest – Receiving All that God Has Promised
1. Permanence of God’s Promise 1-4 2. Power of God’s Presence 5-9,17 a. Success Comes through Dependence b. Success Comes through Discipline c. Success Comes through Deference 3. Participation of God’s People 10-18 a. United in Purpose b. United by Praise c. United through Purity 4. Purpose of God’s Promise
Gospel Security – His love is Steadfast
The Conviction to Face our Foes (35,36) The Courage to Forsake our Fears (37) The Confidence to Fuel our Faith (38,39)
Gospel Security – God is For Us
1) In Christ We Have the Ultimate Protection (31) 2) In Christ We Have the Ultimate Provision (32) 3) In Christ We Have the Ultimate Pardon (33,34)
Gospel Security – The Design of God
1. The Plan of God…It is Good (vs 28) a. Sure b. Significant c. Specific 2. The Purpose of God…It is Glorious (vs 29) 3. The Power of God…It is Great (vs 30)
Gospel Security – The Pain and the Promise
1. Curse Becomes Creation (19-22) 2. Partial Becomes Perfect (23-25) 3. Helplessness Becomes Hope (26,27)
Gospel Security – The Road Less Travelled
Inevitable in Life Inseparable in Redemption Incalculable in Comparison
Gospel Security – In God’s Family?
1. Family Affinity (14) 2. Family Access (15) a. Full Immunity (15a) b. Full Intimacy (15b) 3. Family Assurance (16)
Fight, Fight, Fight
1. Live Consciously 12 2. Live Cautiously 13a a. The World System b. The Demonic Powers c. The Fleshly Rebellion 3. Live Combatively 13b a. Walk Humbly b. Walk Wisely c. Walk Ruthlessly
Standalone Sermons: Going Deep in Knowing God
Going Deep Who is Able to Go Deep? Having the Mind of Christ
Romans: Gospel Security – Know Whose You Are
1. Characteristics of The Flesh a. The Focus of the Flesh (5) b. The Failure of the Flesh (6) c. The Fellowship of the Flesh (7) d. The Fruit of the Flesh (8) 2. Characteristics of The Spirit a. The Focus of the Spirit (5) b. The Fortune of the Spirit (6) c. The Fellowship of the Spirit (7) d. The Fruit of the Spirit (8) 3. Characteristics of The Converted a. The Spirit Resides (9) b. The Spirit Refines (10) c. The Spirit Resurrects (11)
Romans: Gospel Security – The Life of Freedom
Freed from the Penalty of Sin (1) Freed from the Power of Sin (2,3) By Being Sent By Becoming Flesh By Being Offered By Becoming a Substitute Freed from the Pursuit of Sin (4)
Alone: Alone in His Glory
1. Be Wary 2. Be Warned 3. Be Witnessing 4. Be Waiting 5. Be Watching 6. Be Worshipping
Alone: Alone in the Garden
Alone in His Perception Alone in His Pain Alone in His Prayer Alone in His Piety Alone in His Purpose
Alone: Alone in the Crowd
Alone in His Calling (Mark 14:3-9) Alone in His Coronation (Mark 11:1-11) Alone in His Compassion (Luke 19:41-44)
Romans: Gospel Liberty: The Hope that Wins the Fight
The Internal Desire of the Heart Defers to the Law Desires to Obey the Law Delights in the Law The Indwelling Sin of the Flesh Dominates Devastates Defeats The Imminent Deliverance of the Savior What do we do when we fall? Honest Confession Humble Repentance Hopeful Endurance
Romans: Gospel Liberty: The Law that Brought Faith
1. Freed from Ignorance (7,8) 2. Freed from Innocence (9-11) 3. Freed from Illusion (12,13)
Romans: Gospel Liberty: The Death that Brought Freedom
Freed from the Law (1-3) Freed by Christ (4,5) Freed to Live (6)
Romans: Gospel Reality: A Slave to Whom?
Realize Your Status as Slaves Recall Your Surrender to Your Saviour Gospel Truth Gospel Transfer Gospel Transformation Relish Your Satisfaction in Salvation
Romans: Gospel Reality: United in Death and Life Part 2
1. Refocus Your Gaze to the Gospel (11) 2. Rebel Against the Tyranny of Sin (12) 3. Replace Your Allegiance to Sin with Allegiance to God (13) 4. Rest in God’s Abundant Grace (14)
Standalone Sermons – What’s Love Got to do With It?
1. The Reality of Your Participation in Christ 1-5 a. A Needed Knowledge (1,2) b. A Necessary Death (3,4) c. A New Life (4,5) 2. The Reality of Your Power in Christ 6-10 a. Freed from Sin's Demands (6,7) b. Freed to Truly Live (8-10)
Romans: Gospel Reality: United in Death and Life
1. The Reality of Your Participation in Christ 1-5 a. A Needed Knowledge (1,2) b. A Necessary Death (3,4) c. A New Life (4,5) 2. The Reality of Your Power in Christ 6-10 a. Freed from Sin's Demands (6,7) b. Freed to Truly Live (8-10)
Romans: Gospel Certainty: Together We Reign
1. Abundant Grace 2. Perfect Righteousness 3. Eternal Life
Gospel Certainty – Rejoice!
1. Unthinkable Peace (1) 2. Unhindered Access (2a) 3. Unashamed Hope (2b-5a) 4. Unprecedented Love (5b-8) 5. Unconditional Security (9,10) 6. Unending Worship (11)
Romans: Gospel History – Look to the Creator of All Life
1. God Creates All Life a. The Source of Our Faith (16,17) b. The Sanctification in Our Faith (18-22) c. The Salvation by Our Faith (23-25)
Romans: Gospel History – Lessons Learned from the Old Testament
Introduction 1. God Credits All Righteousness (1-5) 2. God Clears All Debt (6-8) 3. God Call All People (9-16) Conclusion
Standalone Sermons – The Parable of the Talents
God gives us our ability (v.14-15) We must act and be responsible for what was given to us. (16-18) Faithful Stewardship (16-17) Tragedy of wasted opportunity (18) There will be accounting or reckoning for both the faithful and slothful (19-28) The reward of being faithful The adversity of tragedy of a false faith (24-28) There will be rewards for the faithful (29a) Christian: a new heaven and a new earth is awaiting you Forever agony or remorse is waiting for the wicked and lazy
Standalone Sermons – Christmas 2020: Politics, Predicaments and Provision
Disruptive Politics (2:1-3) Difficult Predicaments (2:4,5) Deliberate Poverty (2:6,7) Divine Provision (1:77-79)
Romans: Gospel Clarity – The Loss in Faith
Introduction 1. You Lose Freedom to Boast (27,28) 2. You Lose Freedom to Discriminate (29,30) 3. You Lose Freedom to Sin (31) Conclusion
Romans: Not Ashamed – Gospel Clarity: Getting Right with God
1.The Righteousness of God Revealed (21) 2.The Righteousness of God Required (22,23) 3.The Righteousness of God Realized (24,25) Redemption: Set Free From Sins Power Propitiation: Sheltered From Sins Penalty Demonstration: Spared From Sins Payment 4.The Righteousness of God Received (26)
Behold Our God: Isaiah 40:21-31
God is ruler of all (21-24) God is holy (25-26) God is intimate with His creation (27-28) Hope in our God (29-31)
Gospel Clarity: The Verdict Is In
1. Acknowledge My Sinful Disposition (9-12) 2. Affirm My Sinful Inclination (13,14) 3. Admit My Sinful Participation (15-18) 4. Accept My Deserved Condemnation (19) 5. Aquire My Undeserved Justification (20)
Romans: Not Ashamed – Gospel Necessity – Heartless Religion – Part 3
False Religion is Defined by a Hypocritical Heart Empty Boasts (17,18) Blind Guides (19, 20) Doubleminded Lives (21, 22) Stumbling Blocks (23, 24) True Religion is Defined by a Transformed Heart Proved by Internal not External Produced by Spirit not the Law Praised by God not Man
Romans: Not Ashamed – Gospel Necessity – Heartless Religion – Part 2
God’s wrath according to His righteous judgment To avoid God’s wrath: 1. An Accurate View of Your Course (6-11) a. Check Your Desires b. See Your Deeds c. Understand Your Destination 2. An Accurate View of Your Culpability (11-16) Culpable Due to Either: a. The Mosaic law b. The Moral law
Romans: Not Ashamed – Gospel Necessity – Heartless Religion
To Avoid God's Wrath: You must have an accurate view of your sin You must have an accurate view of your God You must have an accurate view of your future
Romans: Not Ashamed – Gospel Necessity – Human Rebellion – Part 2
Sinners Display God's Wrath (24-32) a. By Disordered Sexuality (24-27) b. By Declining Morality (28-31) c. By Defiant Depravity (32)
Romans: Not Ashamed – Gospel Necessity – Human Rebellion
1 . Sin Demands God's Wrath 2. Sinners Deserve God's Wrath Suppression of His Truth Subversion of His Glory
Romans: Not Ashamed – Unity
1. The Faith that Spreads Our Impact (8) 2. The Faith that Seals Our Affections (9,10) 3. The Faith that Strengthens Our Body (11,12) 4. The Faith that Summons Our Souls (13-15)
Romans: Not Ashamed – Identity
Introduction 1. Paul - God Surrendered (1) a. His Master b. His Gift c. His Work 2. Jesus - Glory Stamped (2-4) a. Promised Messiah b. Victorious Saviour c. Exalted Lord 3. Believers - Gospel Shaped (5-7) a. Reborn b. Reconciled c. Redeemed d. Remade e. Rewarded Conclusion