Title: The Church of Laodicea: You Make Me Sick

Text: Hebrews 7:1-8:13

I. Introduction

A. Location and Water Supply

B. Economy

C. Whose Church Is It? (vs. 14)

II. His Titles (vs. 14)

A. He is the “Amen”

B. He is the “Faithful and True Witness”

C. He is the “Beginning of the creation of God”

III. His Concern (vs. 15-18)

A. Their Preoccupation

B. The Remedy

1. Faith

2. Righteousness

3. Sight

IV. His Discipline (vs. 19)

V. His Location (Vs. 20)

A. He is on the outside knocking

VI. His Promises (vs. 21-22)

Title: Superior in the Order of His Priesthood

Text: Hebrews 7:1-8:13

I. Melchizedek: Important, not Superior Heb. 7:1-10.

A. His story Gen. 14:18-20;Ps. 110:4.

B. His uniqueness and greatness for

comparison.

II. Expounding the Superior Priesthood of Jesus

Heb. 7:11-28.

A. Jesus the greatest Priest.

B. Jesus’ work is superior like He is.

III. A Superior Priest of a Superior Covenant Heb. 8:1-13.

A. The Superior at the right hand.

B. Priest of the superior true tabernacle.

C. Superior ministry, superior covenant.

Title: The Warning to Not Deviate from Christ

Text: Hebrews 5:11-6:20

I. Not Listening Leads to Denying Superior Heb. 5:11-14.

A. The failure to listen 11-12.

B. The consequence of failing to listen 13,14.

II. Immaturity Misses the Superior Heb. 6:1-8.

A. The challenge to grow 1-3

B. The danger in rejecting growth 4-6.

C. Believe and live, reject and suffer 7,8.

III. Promises to Those Who Do Not Deviate Heb. 6:9-20.

A. Encouraged to grow 9-12.

B. God keeps His promises 13-15.

C. Security comes in laying hold of the Superior 16-18.

D. The Superior gives steadfast hope 19,20.

Title: Superior in His Qualifications

Text: Hebrews 5:1-10

I. The Work of Earthly Priests Heb. 5:1-4.

A. Important, but inferior priests 1.

B. Earthly priests have sympathy as fellow sinner 2,3.

C. Priests are to be humble 4,5.

II. The Superiority of Christ Even in Humility Heb. 5:5-10.

A. Christ is humble, yet superior to earthly priests 5,6.

B. Jesus was a faithful Priest! 7.

C. The Perfect made Perfect 8,9.

D. Called and Superior 10

Title: Imperative to See Christ as Superior

Text: Hebrews 4:11-16

I. The Word Points to the Word Heb. 4:11-13.

A. Diligently rest? 11.

B. The written Word is alive 12a.

C. The right tool to see the Superior 12b.

D. The Word can expose inferiors 12c.

E. Exposure makes way for Superiority 13.

II. Hold Fast to Christ, the Superior Heb. 4:14-16.

A. We heed the Word and see Jesus 14.

B. Because we have a Superior Savior 15.

C. Come to the Superior through the Superior 16.

Title: The Result of Making Others Superior

Text: Hebrews 4:1-10

I. If Moses is Superior, Rest is Missed Heb. 4:1,2.

A. Unbelief = other superiors 1.

B. Faith comes by hearing 2.

II. God Rested Because He Was Faithful Heb. 4:3-5.

A. Put faith in Him and enter real rest B. Repetition for effect 5. 3,4.

III. Make Christ Superior and Enter That Rest Heb. 4:6-10.

A. Since you can have Superior rest, do 6.

B. They and us need to hear 7.

C. Not Moses, not Joshua, but Jesus 8.

D. It is indeed finished 9,10.

Title: The Danger of Making Others Superior

Text: Hebrews 3:7-19

I. If You Have Ears, Hear 3:7-11.

A. Listen, do not harden 7-9.

B. Don’t presume on grace 10,11.

II. Beware! Heb. 3:12-14.

A. Rule first, exception later 12.

B. Live what you say you believe 13.

C. Christ is Superior, act like it 14.

III. Illustrating the Danger Heb. 3:15-19.

A. God’s voice is what to hear 15.

B. The case against other superiors 16-18.

C. Unbelief rejects the Superior Christ 19.

Title: Superior to Moses

Text: Hebrews 3:1-6

I. Called to Honor the Superior Heb. 3:1.

A. Recipients of the call 1a.

B. The call to consider 1b.

II. Superior to Moses Heb. 3:2-4.

A. Faithfulness is faithfulness 2.

B. Faithful in the house vs. Builder of it 3,4.

III. Jesus is Head of God’s House Heb. 3:5,6.

A. Moses was indeed a good servant 5.

B. The house of God is believers 6a.

C. Hint at coming warnings 6b.

Title: Superior to the Angels

Text: Hebrews 1:4-2:18

I. Superiority to Angels Heb. 1:4-14

A. Superior Son 4,5.

B. Firstborn not born first 6.

C. Angels serve, Jesus is enthroned 7-9.

D. Superior as Creator 10-12.

E. Superior honored at right hand 13-14.

II. Superiority’s Intended Effect Heb. 2:1-4

A. Drifting from what was heard to something else 1.

B. Danger of ignoring the Word 2,3.

C. God confirms His Word (and nothing else) 4.

III. The God-Man is Superior! Heb. 2:5-18

A. Everything subject to Jesus (including angels) 5-9.

B. This King brings subjects to glory 10-13.

C. The Superior gives us power over the inferior fallen angel 14-16.

D. As a Man, He is the perfect Priest 17-18.

Title: Letter to the Church of Philadelphia

Text: Revelation 3:7-13

I. Introduction

*Historical Background

1. Location

2. The Name Philadelphia

3. Customs and Religion

4. Persecution of the Church

II. Content

A. His Title (v. 7)

1. Holy and True

B. His Authority

1. Key of David (v. 7c; Isa 22:20-25)

2. Open Doors (vs. 7, 8)

C. The Hour of Trial (v. 10)

1. The Purpose for the Trial (Rev 7:9-17)

2. Who the Trial is for (Rev 6:10; 11:10; 13:8, 14; 14:6; 17:8)

D. Coming Quickly (v. 11-13)

1. Security for the Overcomer (v. 12; 21:22)

2. A New Identity for the Overcomer (v.12; 22:1-5)

Title: Superior to the Prophets

Text: Hebrews 1:1-3

I. The Prophets That Were BC Heb. 1:1.

A. God did speak through prophets 1a

B. The time and way the prophets spoke 1b.

C. It was prophets God used to speak 1c.

II. Now God Speaks Though the Superior Prophet Heb. 1:2,3.

A. The Last Days 2a

B. The Superior Speaker Speaks 2b.

C. The Superiority of The Prophet 2c-3.

Title: The Superiority of Christ – Introduction to

Hebrews

Text: Hebrews 1:2

I. Introduction to the Book of Hebrews.

A. The Author.

B. The Audience.

C. The Date of Writing.

D. The Purpose of the Book.

E. Context in Broader Canon and History.

II. Major Themes in Hebrews.

A. The Superiority of Christ Himself.

B. The Superiority of the New Covenant.

C. Application of His Superiority.

D. Major Warnings of Hebrews.

Text: Various

1. It is Not First and Foremost About People Acts 17:22ff.

2. It is not primarily about heaven 2 Co. 5:4-9.

3. It is not primarily about happiness Isa. 53:3; 2Co 5:7-9

4. It is not a set of rules Gal. 2:16;21; 3:2,3.

5. It is not one among peers John 14:6; Gal 1:6-9.

6. It is not for “good people” Rom 3:10,11;23;

Isa 13:11; Rom 6:23; Luke 5:31-32 .

7. It is not a philosophy 2 Tim 2:15-17; Col 2:6-8

8. It is not cheap 1Co 6:20; Rom 8:32; 1Pe 1:18-19; Heb 10:28-29.

9. It is not weak 1Co 1:18; Rom 1:16; Col 3:5-6.

10. It is not always going to be available 2 Co 6:2; Heb 3:10-15; Luke 16:24-26.

Text: Hebrews 3:13

I. What is Encouragement?

A. What it is not Psa 12:2.

B. What it is Heb 10:24-25.

C. What it looked like in the early church.

II. Why We Should Encourage.

A. Because God said so Heb 3:13.

B. Jesus is coming! 1 Thess 4:16-18.

C. He knows we need it John 16:33.

III. How to Encourage.

A. Consideration before do’s and don’ts.

B. Look to Scripture and find how its done Gal 6:9-10.

C. Obey the command while praying for help Jude 1:20.

Title: Part 4 (Methodology)

Text: Matthew 28:18-20

I Jesus at the Well (Personal) John 4

A. Context.

B. Observations.

II. Pauls at Mars Hill (Apologetic/Formal) Acts 17:22-33

A. Context.

B. Observations.

III. The Philippian Jailer (Brevity/ Opportunity) Acts

16:23-34

A. Context.

B. Observations.

IV. Application.

A. We must know what evangelism is and isn’t.

B. We must shift from “growth” as a result to obedience - from us.

C. Take Initiative - Give people hope the only place it’s found - the true Gospel of Christ found in Scripture.

Title: Part 3 (Content)

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8;22-24.

I. The True Gospel Begins With Christ.

A. Before what was delivered, Who 3.

B. Who is the focus of Paul and why 3-8?

C. Christ is the central figure of Bible.

II. The True Gospel Continues With Christ.

A. We’re sinful - what is our answer?

B. What we see in Jesus Heb 2:10; .

C. We must bridge the 2000 gap, but still Him.

D. The Christ we see in Scripture is the Savior.

III. The True Gospel Ends with Christ.

A. Not only does He live, but He will reign.

B. Jesus wins in the end, the gospel should to.

IV. What the Gospel is Not.

A. Not a rescue mission from an unfulfilled life (partly

true).

B. Not accepting us how we are (partly true).

C. Not obligatory of God (partly true).

D. Not a promise of our desired end (family, job, meaning, comfort - partially true).

Title: 008 - The Church of Sardis - When All You Have Is Your Reputation

Outline:

1) Opening Thoughts

2) Introduction

a) Historical Setting

3) Jesus Concern for the Church (v.1)

4) Recognizing the Problem (vs. 2-6)

a) Watch (Rev 3:2,3; Matt 24:42-51)

b) Strengthen what Remains (Rev 3:2; Luke 22:32)

i) Incomplete Works

c) Remember (Rev 3:3-6; Isa 42:8)

i) The Warning (v.3)

ii) The Encouragement to the Remnant (v.4)

(1) White Garments (Rev 3:4; 6:11; 7:9; 7:14; 19:8,14)

d) Message to the Overcomer (v.5)

i) The Book of Life (Rev 3:5; 13:8; 17:8; 21:27; 20:12, 15; 22:19)

ii) The Confession of Christ (Romans 10:9; Matt 10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9)

e) Do you have ears to hear? (v.6)

Title: God is a Consuming Fire

Text: Zephaniah

I. The Word Came to Zephaniah Zep. 1:1.

*Zephaniah introduced.

II. God Judges Zep. 1:2–3:8.

A. The Whole World 1:2,3.

B. Judah 1:4–2:3.

C. The Surrounding Nations 2:4–15.

D. Jerusalem 3:1–7.

E. All Nations 3:8.

III. God Also Blesses Zep. 3:9–20.

A. The Nations 3:9,10.

B. Judah 3:11–20.

Title: Part 2 (Theology)

Text: Matthew 28:18-20

I. God-Centered.

A. Evangelism: Shared and received is for Him Eph 1:3-6.

B. Almost every doctrine in Scripture points this fact.

C. Exclusivity missed by moderns Rom 11:33-36.

D. Is that in our gospel message?

II. Christ-Centered.

A. A gift for His Son Matt 22:2?

B. We receive a lot, but the Giver is the point Heb

2:9-13.

C. John helps with this idea of our response to our salvation and its captain Rev 5:12-14.

D. Jesus is Jesus-Centered Jn 17:1-7.

III. Worship-Centered.

A. Salvation is free; Gratitude is sensible Isa 2:2,3.

B. The response to being saved Isa 56:6-8.

C. God = Source; Christ = Central; Spirit = Agent. Heb 1:6; Isa 45:22-23; Phl 2:10; Heb 13:15; Rom 12:1.

IV. Application.

Title: Part 1 (Introduction)

Text: Matthew 28:18-20

I. Evangelism Defined– Greek Exegesis of euangelion

A. Gospel

B. Biblical Usage / Context

II. History or Survey From NT to Now

A. From Acts to 21st Century

B. The Importance of Scripture

C. The Move Away From Truth

III. The Contemporary Message and Need of Reform

A. Another Gospel?

B. John 3:16 and the Whole Bible

C. The Real Great Commission

IV. Application

True Evangelism Liberates the Christian to Trust God

Title: Esau I have….

Text: Obadiah

I. God Judges Edom Ob. 1-14.

A. Punishment 1-9.

B. Edom’s Crimes 10–14.

II. God Judges Nations Ob. 15,16.

*Edom will reap what they sow 15,16.

III. God Restores Israel Ob. 17–21.

A. Holiness on Zion not Seir 17a.

B. The house of Jacob shall consume the house of Esau 17b-18.

C. Israel will possess the land… of Edom 19-20.

D. God will rule in Israel 21.

Text: Malachi

I. Israel Confronted with Love Mal. 1:1-5.

A. He loved Israel and only Israel 1-3.

B. If God is not the builder 4,5.

II. Israel Confronted for Despising God’s Name Mal. 1:6-14.

A. Dishonoring His name 6-8.

B. Repent and magnify His name 9-12.

C. Confronting lazy priests 13,14.

III. Israel Confronted for Defiling the Covenant Mal. 2.

A. Would, could, should 1-7.

B. Priests causing stumbling?! 8,9.

C. Judah guilty of profanity 10-12.

D. The depth of adultery 14-17.

IV. Israel Confronted for Disobeying the Word Mal. 3 & 4.

A. Jesus is promised 3:1-6.

B. Tithes and Offerings show heart 3:7-12.

C. Would-be final straw 3:13-15.

V. God is Faithful and Keeps Promises Mal. 3:16-4:6.

A. Amazing Grace in Malachi 3:16-18.

B. God’s people love Him and His Law 4:16.

Title: He Appears to Peter

Text: John 21:15-23

I. Manifold Grace of Jesus Jn. 21:15-17.

A. Grace One 15a.

B. Humility One 15b.

C. Grace Two 16a.

D. Humility Two 16b.

E. Grace Three 17a.

F. Humility Three 17b.

II. Peter’s Promise from Jesus Jn. 21:18,19.

*Peter, you will absolutely love me 18,19.

III. Peter: Still a Little Bit Peter Jn. 21:20-23.

A. Words 20,21.

B. Jesus still Jesus 22.

C. Always in style: Twisting Jesus words 23.

Title: He Appears to the Disciples

Text: John 21:1-14

I. The Appearance Introduced Jn. 21:1-3.

A. The account introduced 1,2.

B. A fisherman goes fishing 3.

II. The Actual Appearance Jn. 21:4-7.

A. Jesus is here 4,5.

B. Interesting command 6.

C. John gets it 7.

III. Back to Solid Ground Jn. 21:8-14.

A. Other fish 8,9.

B. More 10,11.

C. Jesus provides 12,13.

D. The Appearance Logged 14.

Title: The Purpose of John’s Gospel

Text: John 20:30-31

I. Jesus Fortifies the Eleven Jn. 20:30.

A. Jesus does signs – on His own terms 30a.

B. We do not need what was for them 30b.

II. John Wants the Reader to Believe in Jesus Jn. 20:31.

A. Readers read what is written 31a.

B. Purpose of the writings 31b.

C. Belief leads to life 31c.

III. Application Jn. 20:31.

*We have all needed to believe and help

others believe.

Title: He Appears to Thomas and Disciples

Text: John 20:19-29

I. In Hiding Jn. 20:19-23.

A. Behind closed doors afraid 19a.

B. The Prince of Peace present 19b,20.

C. Their Commission 21-23.

II. Doubting Thomas Doubts Jn. 20:24,25.

A. Why is he not there? 24.

B. Thomas doubts 25.

III. Jesus Dispels all Doubt Jn. 20:26-29.

A. Jesus gives second 100th chances 26,27.

B. Thomas profess Jesus as Lord 28.

C. Blessed assurance! 29.

Title: He Appears to Mary

Text: John 20:11-18

I. Angelic Interaction Jn. 20:11-13.

A. Sorrow is sad 11.

B. An angelic inquiry 12,13a.

C. Still not there 13b.

II. He is Risen, Here Jn. 20:14-17.

A. Mary sort of sees Jesus 14.

B. A Messianic inquiry 15.

C. Once blind, now see 16.

D. Let go, but hang on 17.

III. Mary Delivers the Good News Jn. 20:18.

*Mary shares Jesus 18.

Title: Christ Resurrected

Text: John 20:1-10

I. Mary at the Empty Tomb Jn. 20:1,2.

A. Mary sees the tomb 1.

B. Mary says the tomb is empty 2.

II. John and Peter at the Empty Tomb Jn. 20:3-10.

A. Peter and John head to the tomb 3.

B. What they find at the tomb 4-8.

C. The thing they still didn’t know 9.

D. The beginning of the beginning 10.

Title: Christ Crucified

Text: John 19:17-42

I. The Crucifixion Jn. 19:17-24.

A. On the cross 17,18.

B. The ugly truth and ugly response 19-22.

C. The disrespect 23,24.

II. From the Cross Jn. 19:25-30.

A. Jesus loves John and Mary 25-27.

B. Jesus still on mission 28-30.

III. After the Cross Jn. 19:31-42.

A. The Passover is dead, and the Word fulfilled 31-37.

B. Jesus buried with honor 38-42.

• Historical Background

The Lord Inspects the Church (Rev 2:18-29)

• The Positives (v. 19)
• The Negatives
• Sexual Immorality (v. 20)
• Idolatry (v. 20; 2 Pet 2:1-3; Jude)
• They are Complicit (v. 20a)
• They are Unrepentant (v. 21)
• The Judgement (v. 22, 23)

The Admonition vv. 24-29

Title: Trial Before Pilate

Text: John 18:28-19:26

Date: April 6, 2025 AM

I. The Trial before Pilate Jn. 18:28-40.

A. Hypocrisy on full display 28-32.

B. The King schools the governor 33-38a.

C. The governor plays politics 38b-40.

II. Aftermath of Trial Jn. 19:1-16.

A. The violent injustice 1-3.

B. Pilate attempts to squirm 4-15.

C. Pilate confronted by the King 7-15.

D. Victory in court 16.

Text: Psalm 37

Date: March 30, 2025 PM

I. David Exhorts the Good Ps. 37:1-8.

A. Don’t envy the evil ones 1,2.

B. Put your faith in God 3-8.

II. David Exposes the Evil Ps. 37:9-26.

A. The wicked cut off 9-17.

B. The righteous held firm 18-26.

III. David Gives Counsel Ps. 37:27-40.

A. Depart from evil 27-33.

B. Wait on the Lord 34-36.

C. Study the righteous 37-40.

 Series: The Gospel of John 

Title: Denial and Trial 

Text: John 18:15-27 

Date: March 30, 2025 AM 

I. Peter’s First Denial Jn. 18:15-18. 

A. Accused of following Jesus 15-17a. 

B. Denying Jesus 17b,18. 

II. The Trial Unfolds Jn. 18:19-24. 

A. Jesus interrogated 19-21. 

B. Jesus abused 22. 

C. Jesus interrogates 23,24. 

III. Peter’s Second and Third Denials Jn. 18:25-27. 

A. Accused of following Jesus again 25a. 

B. Denying Jesus again 25b. 

C. Third denial 26,27. 

Title: Jesus Arrested

Text: John 18:1-14

I. Confrontation Jn. 18:1-7.

A. With the betrayer 1,2.

B. With the authorities 3-5.

C. Who they are arresting seen 6,7.

II. Jesus Delivers, Even in Time Jn. 18:8-11.

A. Mediating for friends 8,9.

B. Peter’s mistake 10,11.

III. Headed to Trial Jn. 18:12-14.

A. Jesus led away 12,13.

B. Allusion to prophecy 14.

Text: Psalm 32

I. The Blessing of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1,2

A. Blessing and forgiveness 1.

B. Blessing and imputation 2.

II. The Results of Not Confessing Sin Psalm 32:3,4

A. Physical result of inward sin 3.

B. The Lord’s heavy hand of chastisement 4.

III. The Testimony of Confessing Sin Psalm 32:5

A. Honesty does not hide sin 5a,b.

B. Confession is directed to Yahweh 5c.

C. God is faithful and just to forgive 5d.

IV. The Results of Confessing Sin Psalm 32:6,7

A. Confession brings gladness 6.

B. Confessions brings salvation 7.

V. The Exhortation to Confess Sin Psalm 32:8-10

A. Forgiveness received is forgiveness shared 8.

B. Admonition to not resist confession 9.

C. Contrast of not forgiven and forgiven 10.

VI. The Joy of Being Forgiven Psalm 32:11

*Forgiveness brings joy and worship 11.

Title: The High Priest Prays

Text: John 17:1-26

I. The High Priest Prays for Himself Jn. 17:1-5.

A. Prays to be glorified 1.

B. The reason He can pray this 2-4.

C. Prays to be glorified, again 5.

II. The High Priest Prays for His Disciples Jn. 17:6-19.

A. Prays for those disciples 6-8.

B. God so loved the… disciples 9,10.

C. He prays for God to protect them 11,12.

D. Not of this world 13-16.

E. Set apart for Word-based ministry 17,29.

III. The High Priest Prays for His Other Disciples Jn. 17:20-26.

A. Jesus prays for us! 20-23.

B. Jesus wants us to see Him in glory 24.

C. God loves His Son and His children 25,26.

Title: David Knows the Real Secret

Text: Psalm 16

I. The Secret to Life Psalm 16:1-8.

A. David’s Lord was his Lord 1-4.

B. David was content with the Lord 5,6.

C. David was strengthened by the Lord 7,8.

II. The Secret in Death Psalm 16:9-11.

A. Joy is life and death 9.

B. Hope of resurrection 10.

C. Real secret to pleasure 11.

Title: Important Discipleship Instruction

Text: John 15:1-16:33

I. Characteristics of Discipleship John 15.

A. Disciples bear fruit 1-8.

B. Disciples love 9-17.

C. Disciples suffer 18-25.

D. Disciples witness 26,27.

II. Preparing for Discipleship John 16.

A. The Spirit will prepare 1-15.

B. The resurrection will prepare 16-28.

C. Disciples think they are prepared 29-33.

The sermon examines the meaning of Jesus' unity with the Father, the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering the disciples, and by extension, believers today, and the importance of contextual understanding of scripture to avoid misinterpretation. Pastor Sloan stresses the disciples' future role in spreading the Gospel, despite their imperfections, and encourages listeners to find peace and strength in Christ, even amidst suffering and persecution.

The sermon concludes with Pastor Sloan reflecting on Jesus' fulfillment of his mission, the importance of obedience stemming from love for God, and a call to active participation in spreading the Gospel in anticipation of Jesus' return.

Title: Departure Discourse 

Text: John 13:31-14:7 

I. Speaking of Jesus’ Departure Jn. 13:31-35. 

A. Reminder of big picture (glory) 31,32. 

B. Loving preparation 33. 

C. Loving commands 34,35. 

II. Speaking of Peter’s Departure Jn. 13:36-38. 

A. Peter still needs help 36,37. 

B. Peter doesn’t know Peter 38. 

III. The Discourse Jn 14:1-7. 

A. Comforting promises 1-4. 

B. Thomas still needs help 5. 

C. The answer is exclusively Jesus 6. 

D. More big picture words 7. 

Title: The Washing of Feet & Betrayal 

Text: John 13:1-30 

I. The Washing John 13:1–17. 

A. The Passover feast 1. 

B. Satan and Judas plot 2. 

C. The particulars 3-5. 

D. The protest 6-11. 

E. The pattern 12-17. 

II. The Betrayal John 13:18-30. 

A. Judas predicted in Scripture 18,19. 

B. Not all, but some 20. 

C. The betrayer indicated 21-26. 

D. The indicated betrayer 27-30. 

Title: Faith and Rejection

Text: John 12:23-50

I. Jesus Speaks Life and Death Jn. 12:23-30.

A. Glorified in death 23,24.

B. God honors those who live and die 25,26.

C. The Father affirms the Son’s glory 27-30.

II. The World Will Be Judged Jn. 12:31-36.

A. Satan defeated by Jesus death 31-33.

B. Misunderstanding Messiah (again) 34.

C. The Light of the world is… 35,36.

III. Rejection In Spite of Truth Jn. 12:37-41.

A. Sign blindness = sin blindness 37.

B. Who is in control? 38-40.

C. Isaiah saw Jesus 41.

IV. Fearful Faith Jn. 12:42-50.

A. Crossless faith? 42,43.

B. He and the Father are One 44-46.

C. We bring our own judgment 47-50.

Title: Triumphal Entry

Text: John 12:12-22

I. Praise! Jn. 12:12,13.

A. Passover week continues 12.

B. Praise even if limited 13.

II. Prophecy Jn. 12:14-16.

A. Prophecy related to event 14,15.

B. Progressive revelation seen 16.

III. Popular Response Jn. 12:17,18.

A. Respond by testimony 17.

B. Response with seeking 18.

IV. Protest and Curiosity Jn. 12:19-22.

A. The ‘world’ so loved the Son? 19.

B. Some actually seek 20-22.

Title: Studying and Applying Scripture.

Text: Matthew. 7:24-27

I. The Importance of Doing this Right

A. Everything stands or falls on the Word of God 1

Jn 1:10; Titus 1:1-3; Joh 10:34-35.

B. God puts the highest priority on it Isa 40:5-8.

C. Our souls depend on it Gal 1:8-9.

II. Basic Study (Interpretation).

A. There is only one interpretation (Hermeneutics) Luke 24:35-37.

B. Finding it is both spiritual and technical 1 Cor. 2:13,14.

C. Tools of the trade

D. A brief methodology for study.

III. Applying Scripture Deut. 12:28

IV. Common Mistakes in Study and Application

A. Thinking too topically or personally 1 Cor 15:28.

B. Unsound hermeneutics 2 Pet 3:16.

C. Applying before interpreting Luk 24:44,45.

D. Misplaced confidence

Text: Hebrews 1:1,2

I. Revelation.

A. Defined.

B. General Psa 19:1; Rom 1:20; Matt 5:45; Act 14:17; Dan 2:21.

1. Nature

2. Providence

3. Conscience

C. Special (Various texts).

II. Illumination.

A. Defined 1 Pe 1:11.

B. Illumination is not a synonym for General

Revelation Psa 119:105; Jn 8:12.

III. Useful Application of Distinctions.

A. Language changes, truth doesn’t Isa 40:8.

B. The Holy Spirit is a Teacher, we are not

prophets Jn 14:26; Heb 1:1-2.

C. Learn to be accurate and precise Jn 17:17.

Title: Why Live by the Word B.

Text: Matthew 7:24-27

IV. It is Fixed.

A. Building on the Word is Building on Rock Matt. 7:24-27; 24:35.

B. We need a fixed point of reference.

V. It Is Hope.

A. The message of Scripture is hopeful. Ps. 130:5.

B. Hope is exclusively found in Scripture. Acts 4:12; Rom. 10:13-15.

VI. It is Life.

A. Doubting God’s Word brings death. Luke 24:38,44; John 5:24;8:51.

B. Dismissing God’s Word is dangerous. Exo. 20:19-26

C. Believing God’s Word is Life. Matt. 4:4; John 6:63,68.

Title: Why Live by the Word A.

Text: 2 Timothy. 3:16,17

I. It is God’s Word.

A. Really, it is God’s Word. Exo. 24:12; Deut. 30:10; Rom. 1:1-2; 2 Tim. 3:16,17.

B. When God speaks… Mark 12:23-25; 1 John 2:5.

II. Christ Placed Highest Value On It.

A. He values because He is… John 1:1,14; Heb. 1:1-2.

B. He values because it points to His Father and to Him. Matt. 7:20-23; John 5:39.

III. It is Truth.

A. It is not a truth, it is the Truth. John 14:6; 16:13-15; 2 Pet. 1:20,21.

B. It is Settled Truth. 1 Chron. 17:22-23; Matt. 4:4; Isa. 55:11.

Text: 2 Timothy 3:16

I. Inspiration 2 Tim. 3:16.

A. Not that kind.

B. God breathed.

II. Transmission 2 Pet. 1:21; 1 Thess 5:27.

A. Analogies all fail, so please don’t.

B. Copying.

III. Canonicity Deut. 18:22; John 17:17.

A. God cares about accuracy.

B. Creeds and Confessions Can be Important.

Title: An Examination of the Word…

Text: Matthew 4:4

I. Famine Leads to Destruction.

A. The unbalanced diets 1 Cor 11:28,31; 2 Cor 13:5,2; Gal 6:4,2.

B. Presuming is dangerous Amos 8:11-12.

C. Important to clarify: Actual Word Jn 8:31.

II. How to Not Live By the Word.

A. We should question us not God Gen 3:1.

B. Instant poor interpretation: Just add sin. Eph 2:1-3.

C. Examples demonstrating how easy 2 Pet. 3:9; Rom 9:13; Mat 25:46.

III. Humbly Commit to Living by the Word.

A. Know your place (God’s Word, not opinion) Jas 4:10; Psa 104:29; Col 3:16.

B. Know the Author 1 Cor 2:14.

C. Interpret well, prioritize living by it.

IV. What’s Next?

The Glory of Christmas

I. The Cloud of Glory Comes.

A. The Coming of the Cloud Ex. 13:21,22.

B. The Glory in the Cloud Ex. 16:10.

C. The Cloud Teaches God’s people...

II. The Cloud of Glory Remains.

A. The Cloud of Glory Remains in the Temple 1 Kings 8:10-13.

B. Glory’s Presence and Israel’s Consecration 1 Kings 8:22-30.

C. Glory’s Presence and God’s Promise 1 Kings 9:3.

III. Where is the Glory?

A. Sinners Forsake His Glory Deut. 29:21-29.

B. Consequences of Denial of Glory Ezra 1:1-3.

C. The New Temple: No Cloud Hag. 2:1-9.

IV. The Glory Found in Christmas

A. The Glory Tabernacles Among Us! John 1:1, 1:14.

B. The Glory in a Better Temple John 2:19; Col. 2:9; Heb. 9:11-14.

C. The Glory in a Manger Luke. 2:7-14

D. Where is the Glory of God? In Christ!

Text: Luke 1:28-33

I. The First and Second Comines Are Linked Together.

A. The obvious link of both comings Luke 1:28-33.

B. The first and second comings are different Isa 53:3; 1 Th 4:16,17.

II. The Comfort and Joy of the First is Also in the Second Coming.

A. Peace on earth now and forever 2 Thess. 1:7,10.

B. The Sun/Son will rise Mal 4:2; Luke 2:25-26.

III. Prophecy Challenges Preparation in Both Comings of Christ.

A. To be hopeful, be truthful John 8:28-32.

B. Christmas is doctrinal and that is both past and future John 5:39.

C. Have higher expectations than a present holiday James 5:7; Heb. 9:28.

Title: God’s Anointed (Messiah Declared) 

Text: Psalm 2 

I. The Conspiracy Against God Ps. 2:1-3. 

A. Turmoil all over 1,2. 

B. Rebellion against the Anointed 3. 

II. Truths About the Anointed Ps. 2:4-6. 

A. The Anointed is incredulous 4. 

B. The Anointed is indignant and in control 5,6. 

III. The Anointed Speaks of Ruling Rulers Ps. 2:7–9. 

A. The Anointed is the Son of God 7. 

B. The Anointed will rule over all rulers 8. 

C. The Anointed will crush all opposition 9. 

IV. The Psalmist Speaks to the Rulers Ps. 2:10–12. 

A. Exhortation for the Kings 10. 

B. The exhortation given 11-12. 

 Series: The Gospel of John 

Title: Anointing Messiah 

Text: John 12:1-11 

I. Passover Dinner with the Anointed Jn. 12:1,2. 

A. Passover with the Anointed 1,2a. 

B. Reminder of the Chosen’s power 2b. 

II. The Anointing of the Anointed Jn. 12:3-8. 

A. Glory = Value 3. 

B. Judas misses God’s choice 4. 

C. Judas’ motive revealed 6. 

D. The Anointed is most important 7. 

III. Reactions to the Anointed Jn. 12:9-11. 

A. Less, but still selfish 9. 

B. “Guilt” by association 10,11 

Text: Psalm 20

I. Praying for God’s Anointed Ps. 20:1-4.

A. The Anointed has trouble and needs prayer 1,2.

B. The Anointed expects help when prayed for 3,4.

II. Rejoicing in Victory with God’s Anointed Psalm 20:5-9.

A. The congregation rejoices in God’s care 5,6.

B. The congregation puts confidence in the right place 7-9.

Text: Psalm 50:10; Acts 17:24,25

I. Principles of Giving

A. Giving is always ‘to the Lord’ Mal. 3:8; 1 Cor. 9:13,14.

B. The Lord’s Work is the Commission of the Church Matt. 28:19,20.

II. Practicals of Giving

A. The priority of ministry in a Christian’s life Matt. 6:19-21.

B. A need to see priority for local church

C. A case for a tithe Gen 14:18-20; Matt. 23:23; Luke 11:42.

D. A clarification of cheerful/offering giving

Text: Titus 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:13.

I. The State of Truth Today.

A. The commands of truth 1 Pet. 3:15,16; Eph 4:15;

Jude 3; John 17:14-18.

B. The state of truth Pro. 16:25; 2 Tim. 4:3.

II. Doctrinal Decay in Postmodernism.

A. What is truth decay? John 18:38; John 14:6.

B. Postmodern diet influences doctrine 1 Cor. 8:5;

Jude 10; Acts 17:30; Eph. 4:11-15.

C. Practical effects of Truth Decay Col. 2:8; Exo.

20:7.

III. Treating Doctrine Decay

A. Know the truth John 8:31-36; Matt:28:18.

B. Fight for truth 2 Cor. 10:3-5; Titus 1:9; 2 Tim. 2:4.

IV. Staying True to True Doctrine.

*Seven Challenges for Staying True

1. Resist the dumbing down of culture (Rom. 12:1,2)

2. Oppose biblical illiteracy and theological ignorance

3. Study the Scripture like the Bereans (Acts 17)

4. Live inside and out the truth of Christ (Eph. 4:15)

5. Hard one: If you have Truth Decay – repent

6. Make opportunities to engage (Acts 17:16)

7. Be courageous

Title: More Plotting to Kill

Text: John 11:46-57

I. The Wicked Plot in Motion Jn. 11:46,48.

A. The facts discussed 46.47.

B. Legitimate motive? 48.

II. Plotters Not in Control Jn. 11:49-52.

A. The High Priest is low 49,50.

B. Unwitting prophecy 51,52.

III. Not Just Thinking; Plotting Jn. 11:53.

*Determined to kill 53.

IV. Jesus Takes Care Amid Plot Jn. 11:54.

*Putting some distance between 54.

V. Time Slows Down Jn. 11:55-57.

A. The last Passover 55.

B. Do they seek or seek 56.

C. Supposed leaders enlist help 57.

Title: Lazarus Raised

Text: John 11:1-45

I. Lazarus is Sick Jn. 11:1-3. *The miracle’s setting 1-3.

II. Lazarus is Dead Jn. 11:4-16.

A. With Jesus, death is not final 4-6.

B. The disciples approved of wait 7-11.

C. Shocking comments from Jesus 12-15.

D. Questionable Thomas? 16.

III. Lazarus Family Mourns Jn. 11:17-37.

A. In time for funeral, not healing 17-19.

B. Jesus is life 20-27.

C. More mourning 28-37.

IV. Lazarus is Alive Jn. 11:38-45.

A. More glory promised 38-40.

B. Recorded Son to Father prayer 41,42.

C. The Sovereign Son speaks (loudly) 43-45.

Text: James 1:1-12

I. Remember the Reason for Trials James 1:2.

II. Focus on Purpose of Trials James 1:3,4..

III. Seek God’s Tools for Trials James 1:5.

IV. Mind Your Reaction to Trials James 1:9,10.

V. Prepare for Reward for Enduring Trial James 1:12.

Title: Rejected at Hanukkah

Text: John 10:22-42

I. The Shepherd & Sheep Jn. 10:22-31.

A. The setting 22,23.

B. Non-sheep acting like it 24-26a.

C. The Shepherd speaks to sheep 26b 30.

D. Non-sheep acting like it again 31.

II. The Shepherd is God Jn. 10:32-39.

A. Another deity claim discussed 32.33.

B. Careful and brilliant comment 34-38.

C. Lower case gods act like men 39.

III. John and John’s Testimony of the Shepherd’s Identity Jn. 10:40-42.

A. Back where things started 40-41.

B. Full circle realization (for some) 42.

Text: John 6:51-58,63

I. What John 6 Does Not Teach.

A. Jesus is the Bread of Life – the Bread of Communion is Not.

B. Jesus is the Bread of Life – the Bread of Communion is Not.

C. Clarification on Jesus as Bread of Life 6:58.

II. How Jesus is Bread

A. Why bread at all? Matt. 6:11

B. Jesus is needed. Luke 1:53

III. How Jesus/Bread is Attained

A. God gave manna to Israel. Exo. 16:2,3

B. God gave Jesus as Bread of Life. John 1:12;6:51-58; 3:12

IV. The Bread That Satisfies

A. No other bread satisfies. Num. 11:5,6; John 6:54-56

B. Those who eat are satisfied. John 6:58

Title: Jesus and the Pharisees

Text: John 9:40-10:21

I. Blind Guides Jn 9:40-41.

A. Context: Pharisees fight 40.

B. Jesus ‘shows’ them they see 41.

II. Jesus is the Door Jn 10:1-6.

A. Thieves avoid doors 1.

B. Jesus illustrates Jesus 2-6.

III. Jesus: The Good Shepherd Jn 10:7-18.

A. The Door is for Sheep 7-9.

B. Jesus is indeed the Good Shepherd 10,11.

C. Only the Good Shepherd cares 12,13.

D. Unity of sheep and Shepherd 14-16.

E. A strong Shepherd 17,18.

IV. Jesus Causes More Division Jn. 10:19-21.

A. More division because of Him 19.

B. All roads to not lead home 20,21.

Text: 1 Corinthians 6:19,20.

I. The Plain Problem 1 Cor 6:19a.

A. Believers acting like unbelievers.

B. Unbelievers by implication.

I. The Purchased Possession 1 Cor 6:19b

A. Negation of personal ownership.

B. Privileges of new ownership.

II. The Purchase Price 1 Cor 6:20a.

A. The price paid for sinners Gal. 1:3,4; Rom.8:32.

B. The implications for unbelievers.

III. The Practical Purpose of Purchase 1 Cor 6:20b.

Title: The Man Born Blind

Text: John 9:1-39

I. Healing of the Blind Man Jn. 9:1-12.

A. The blind man introduced 1-5.

B. The healing described 6,7.

C. Recognition of the healing 8-12.

II. The Reaction to the Healing Jn. 9:13-23.

A. Another Sabbath, another... 13-17.

B. Interrogation of parents 18-23.

III. The Rebuke of the Seeing Man Jn. 9:24-34.

A. Interrogating a recipient of grace 24-27.

B. Insulting a recipient of grace 28-33.

C. He gave a defense, they... 34.

IV. The Revealed Healer Jn. 9:35-39.

A. Jesus doesn’t forsake 35.

B. A heart ready to hear 36-38.

C. Jesus give sight to the blind 39.

Title: Last of Feast and Intense Discourse

Text: John 8:12-59

I. The Light of the World Jn. 8:12-20.

A. Witness the Light of the world 12-18.

B. Two agree, but not everyone 19,20.

II. Pointed Condemnation Jn. 8:21-28.

A. Clear condemnation 21-24.

B. I never knew you, nor you Me 25-27.

C. Cannot kill Son’s honor of the Father 28 30.

III. Christ: Better than Abraham Jn. 8:31-40.

A. Jesus not giving a slogan 31,32.

B. Not of the flesh or will of man 33-36.

C. Abraham’s blood, not faith 37-40.

D. A tale of two fathers 41-47.

IV. Jesus is the I AM Jn. 8:48-59.

A. More extreme blasphemy 48-51.

B. Father Abraham has some sons 52-55.

C. Abraham believed the gospel 56-58.

D. Actual threat of death 59.

Text: Isaiah 5:20

I. The Woe Pronounced Isa. 5:20a.

A. What is evil?

B. What is good.

C. Woe is bad.

II. The Woe Illustrated Isa. 5:20b.

A. Darkness tries to hide evil.

B. Light is truth and righteousness.

C. The Light exposes darkness.

III. The Woe Illustrated again Isa. 5:20c.

A. Evil has an appetite for evil.

B. Ingesting the poison of sin kills.

Title: The Woman Caught in Adultery

Text: John 7:53-8:11

I. Crucial Context Jn. 7:53-8:4.

A. Still down South 7:53,8:1.

B. Watch what Jesus does 2.

C. Sin catchers and their actions 3.

II. The Catchers Are Cunning Jn. 8:5-6a.

A. Their trap 5.

B. Their intentions 6a.

III. Can’t Control the Controller Jn. 6b-8.

A. Jesus not controlled 6b.

B. Commandments not critics 7.

C. Again, Jesus in control 8.

IV. The Catchers Caught Jn. 8:9.

A. Conviction 9a.

B. Consolation 9b.

V. Condemned to Consecrated Jn. 8:10,11.

A. Jesus acts like Jesus and asks 10.

B. A sinner consecrated 11.

Text: Deuteronomy 32:1-4 

I. Slow Down. 

A. Question you before Him Rom. 9:20. 

B. Rules of the game Pro 26:4. 

C. Borrowed Capital. 

II. Who Created Evil? 

A. Evil is not a created thing 1 Ki. 11:6. 

B. Allowed (ordained) is not created Acts 14:16? 

C. Truth is indifferent to opinion. 

III. Now, What About The Problem? 

A. Why did He create at all? Isa 46:10 

B. God hates evil. Period Ps. 5:4; Psa 149:4. 

C. It is a solvable problem, but not by philosophers Isa 55:9. 

D. The Problem of Good! 

IV. Your Question is Broken. 

A. Your god might be a lower-cased god Acts 17:23. 

B. God does not owe answers, but gives them Heb 10:12-13; 2 Tim. 4:7-8; Col 2:15. 

Text(s): Ecclesiastes 12:1-7; Proverbs 16:31; Job 12:12 

I. What “Gray Hair” Brings Outside 

A. Some exceptions, mostly rule Joshua 14:11,12 

B. The rule and its appearance Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 

1. Old age brings troubles! 

2. The eyes go bad. 

3. The hands start to shake. 

5. The teeth start going. 

6. The ears go bad. 

7. Obstacles become so much greater. 

8. When the hair turns gray. 

C. Learn while you can use the learning Ecclesiastes 12:5-7 

II. The Value of “Gray Hair” Inside Proverbs 16:31; Job 12:12 

A. Age and pessimism. 

B. Age and the value of gray hair. 

C. Not only future crown, but present wisdom is value of gray hair Job 12:12. 

Text: Matt. 11:27; Luke 11:2

I. God’s Fatherhood Theologically.

A. The technical importance

B. His distinction in the Godhead. Matt. 10:40; John 14:26;15:26.

C. His special relationship to the Son. John 20:17; 3:16.

II. God’s Fatherhood Objectively

A. His Fatherhood is definitive. Lev 19:1-3.

B. His Fatherhood is perfect. Matt. 7:8-11

III. God’s Fatherhood Subjectively

A. His Fatherhood is the model for all. Matt 5.

B. His Fatherhood is perfect (for us). Matt. 6;7:11;10:29; Luke 12:32;John 16:23-27.

C. His Fatherhood is comforting. Mar 14:36; Rom.8:15; Gal. 4:6.

Title: The Feast of Tabernacles – The Call

Text: John 7:37-52

I. The Call of Jesus Jn. 7:37-39.

A. The call to drink living water 37.

B. Dinking is believing 38.

C. John interprets for the reader 39.

II. The Varied Responses to the Call Jn. 7:40-43.

A. Differences in response 40,41a.

B. Another missing of Scripture 41b,42.

C. A typical response of sinners 43.

III. The Call of His Enemies Jn. 7:44-49.

A. The enemies call for action 44-46.

B. The enemies indignant of Him 47-49.

IV. More Responses Jn. 50-52.

A. A reasoned response 50,51.

B. More rejection 52.

Title: The Feast of Tabernacles - Teaching

Text: John 7:14-36

I. The Doctrine of Christ Jn. 7:14-18.

A. Teaching in the Temple 14,15.

B. It is the Father’s teaching 16,17.

C. The teaching brings God glory 18.

II. The Doctrine in Action Jn. 7:19-24.

A. The actions of the critics 19.

B. The actions of Christ 20,21.

C. Jesus’ actions are lawful 22-24.

III. The Teacher of the Teaching Jn. 7:25-31.

A. His origin questioned 25-27.

B. The Teacher’s Authority 28-29.

C. The Teacher in God’s plan 30,31.

IV. The Warning Against Rejecting His Teaching Jn. 7:32-36.

A. Still no learning from the Teacher 32.

B. No make-up classes 33,34 .

C. Poor hermeneutics in action 35,36.

Title: The Feast of Tabernacles

Text: John 7:1-13

I. Unbelief at Nazareth Jn. 7:1-5.

A. Jesus’ plan and the Feast 1,2.

B. His brothers’ plan 3,4.

C. Compelling note from John 5.

II. Correction and Command Jn. 7:6-10.

A. Still of the world 6,7.

B. Operating carefully 8-10.

III. The Word on the Street Jn. 7:11-13.

A. Dangerous hunting a Lion 11.

B. The word & Word on the street 12,13.

Title: Introduction to Jesus the God-Man

Text: John 1:1-5  

I. Introduction to the Gospel.  

A. According to John.  

B. Background and Setting.  

II. Jesus is the God-Man John 1:1-3.  

A. He is the eternal God 1,2.  

B. He is the Creator 3.  

III. He is the Light of the World John 1:4,5.  

A. He is the source of life 4a.  

B. He is the source of light in the world 4b,5. 

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

TITLE: God’s Sovereignty Over Evil

TEXT: Proverbs 16:4

DATE: February 5, 2023 PM

I. God uses evil to bring a turning of events in history.

A. God used evil Rehoboam to divide Israel and Judah.

E. God used an evil spirit and 400 false prophets to

change the course of history.

B. God used a pagan king to turn the events in history.

C. God used evil angels to serve His ordained purpose.

II. God uses seemingly evil deeds to accomplish His

purposes.

A. God makes some for destruction.

B. God caused a demon to buffet Paul.

C. God brought great calamity on Egypt.

D. God used Adam’s sin to provide for something far

better.

E. God used the evil of Joseph’s brothers.

F. God’s people did evil in asking for a king.

G. He used evil Judas to betray His Son and evil men to crucify Him.

TITLE: Women: Identified by God

TEXT: Genesis 3:16; 1 Peter 3:1-2

DATE: February 5, 2023 AM

I. Submission is Good.

• If God says it and Christ does it: good.

Ephesians 5:21; Philippians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 5:5

II. Submission to Christ is Good.

A. Wives are indeed called to submit to husbands.

Colossians 3:18,19; 1 Peter 3:1-7

B. Done right, submission is beautiful.

III. What Biblical Submission is Not

IV. What Submission Is

A. Submission stated Ephesians 5:22

B. Expounding on submission

C. Encouragement on submission

D. Exhortation to men Romans 8:29

TEXT: Psalm 5

DATE: January 29, 2023 PM

I. God Loves the Faithful (not the Faithless). Psalm 5:1-7

A. The righteous have God’s ear and think about Him. 1,2

B. The righteous waste no time seeking God. 3

C. God is not pleased with the wicked. 4-6

D. The righteous love to worship. 7

II. David Wants to be Led in Paths of Righteousness.

 Psalm 5:8-10

A. David wants that. 8

B. The wicked don’t. 9,10

III. Loving Being Loved By a Strong God Psalm 5:11-12

A. The righteous rejoice. 11

B. As certain as He judges, He blesses. 12

TITLE: Men: Identified by God

TEXT: Ephesians 5:21-33

DATE: January 29, 2023 AM

I. Headship Rightly Understood

A. Lion, Lamb, or Both Revelation 5:5,6; 6:15,16

B. Mysteries do not stay mysteries. Ephesians 5:32;

 Genesis 2:24; John 17:11

C. Headship is not because of sin. Luke 22:42

D. Difficulty in the roles is because of sin. Luke 22:42

II. The Man: of God Ephesians 5:21-33

A. Headship for the man of God

B. The man of God protects. Ephesians 5:25-27

C. The man of God provides. Ephesians 5:28-29

TITLE: God’s Sovereign Grace and Human Responsibility

TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:13

DATE: January 22, 2023 PM

I. God’s sovereignty in creation and providence

A. He is sovereign in creation. Rev. 4:16; Psa. 33:6-9

B. He is sovereign in providence.

1. 8.

2. 9.

3. 10.

4. 11.

5. 12.

6. 13.

7.

II. God’s sovereignty in human responsibility

A. Man is responsible to his Creator.

1. 8.

2. 9.

3. 10.

4. 11.

5. 12.

6. 13.

7.

B. Man is responsible to his Redeemer.

1. 8.

2. 9.

3. 10.

4. 11.

5. 12.

6. 13.

7.

TITLE: The Gospel, Christ, and Marriage

TEXT: Ephesians 5:32

DATE: January 22, 2023 AM

I. A New Paradigm: A Home for the Gospel?

A. Christians are no longer children of wrath. 1 Ths. 5:9

B. Christians no longer owe the debt. Col. 2:14

C. The ‘of God’ home loves the scope of the gospel.

II. The Home of Forgiveness and Forbearance

A. Believe in election... in Marriage. Col. 3:12

B. What forgiveness looks like Col. 3:13b

C. What forbearance looks like Col. 3:13a

III. Christ-Centered...Everything

A. Is Jesus ‘part’ of your life?

B. Christ-Centered Marriage Eph. 5:32-33

TITLE: God’s Doing

TEXT: Matthew 19:6

I. Marriage is God’s Doing?

A. Is Jesus in Love with the Church? Chapter and

verse. Matthew19:4-5

B. Fundamental: Marriage is God’s doing.

Matthew 19:6

C. God does marriage for His own glory.

Philippians 2:9-11

II. Marriage: Sin, Shame, and Redemption.

A. We have lost shame, not covered it.

Genesis 2:25

B. What sin did and what it means for marriage

Genesis 3:8

C. Hinting at the coming ultimate marriage

Genesis 3:15

III. Marriage is Both God’s Doing and Redoing.

A. There is marriage and Christian marriage.

B. Christian marriage is redemptive. Colossians 2:13,14

Text: Psalm 17

I. Read, Test, and Hear Me Psalm 17:1-6.

A. Examine me 1-2.

B. Exonerate me 3,4.

C. Empower me 5-6.

II. Love and Support Me Psalm 17:7-9.

A. Lovingkindness and Mercy 7a

B. Support 17:7b-9.

III. Protect, Vindicate, and Satisfy Me Psalm 17:10-15.

A. See the enemies 10-12.

B. Save your friend 10-12.

C. Lord Satisfy Me! 15.

Title: A State of Union – Part 2

Text: Jeremiah 3:8,9.

I. Post-Modern Authority – Man.

A. Feelings Rom 16:17-18.

B. Internal reasoning for unbiblical

marriages/relationships Pro 3:6-8.

C. Cultural approval and influence Amos 2:4; 2 Tim. 4:3; 1 Jn 5:19.

II. The Christian’s Authority – Scripture?

A. Which good works? 2 Tim 3:16-17.

B. Is Jesus your Master? John 8:31.

III. The Effect of Compromise on Marriage.

A. Undoing of a nuclear family.

B. Redefining roles and genders.

IV. If God Owns it, How Does He Rule It?

A. Compromise has always been the same Gen. 3:1

B. Me, Myself, and Not God = Disaster. 

Title: A State of Union – Part 1

Text: Hebrews 13:4

I. Introducing Marriage Eph. 5:32.

*Yes, needs to be introduced.

II. God is God, not Sex or Sexuality.

A. What is your point of reference?

B. Your motives are in your questions John 9:2.

III. Man is Sinful with Sex and Sexuality.

A. What crept in when we weren’t looking Rom. 8:8.

B. We are not neutral with anything: Including sexuality Rom 6:16; 8:7.

IV. Flee from Idolatry and Love God More.

A. If God invented sexuality for Himself... Isa 54:5.

B. If the gospel is to be demonstrated... Eph 5:32-33.

C. If there is any other version of either... Exo. 20:3.

D. Love God more than self and personal satisfaction 1 Cor. 7:8.

E. Love God more than things He doesn’t bless. Mark. 12:30.

F. Love God more than what might be attained in it this life 1 Jn. 2:17; Matt. 22:30.

Text: Psalm 42:1,2.

I. Is Enjoying God Common?

A. No pain, no gain?

B. Narrow is the gate Php 3:7-9.

II. A God Worth Enjoying.

A. Eye reversal: Perspective Problem. Jdg 21:25 Pro 21:2; 12:15; Deu 12:7-8; Psa 37:22-23.

B. …All the time.

III. Enjoying God: A Primer.

A. Perspective John 10:10-14.

B. Action Psalm 37:4.

C. Relationship John 15:11-14.

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18; Ephesians 4:17-24.

I. Reclaiming Lost Ground Personally.

A. Examining commitment to eternal purposes 2 Cor 13:5.

B. Examining the ground lost Rom 6:19-20; Psa 32:5; Psa 119:11.

C. Reclaiming lost ground personally 1 Jn 1:8-9; 2 Cor 5:17; Heb 9:14.

II. Reclaiming Ground Communally.

A. Reclaiming your home for Christ Eph 5:22-23; 6:1.

B. Reclaiming your love of Christians Jas 5:16; Gal6:2; Eph 4:15-16.

C. Reclaiming your spiritual priority and influence over your world 1 Cor 5:1; Acts 1:8. 

Text: James 1:27

I. Getting Familiar with the Term.

A. Why is it said to be bad? Mark 7:5-8

B. Is religion (any) bad in itself?

II. Separating Truth from Error/Sin.

A. Religion is a thing Gal. 1:14-16

B. Good/Bad in religion is a heart & truth issue Matt. 23:23; Titus 1:14; Psa 51:17.

III. Be Good at Good Religion James 1:26-27.

*If there is a good religion, do that one right.

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18; Ephesians 4:17-24.

I. Anyone Can and Does Lose Ground.

A. We can all fall 1 Cor. 10:12; 1 Jn 1:8-9; Gal 6:3.

B. Humility is the call of the day Jas 4:6; Heb 12:6.

II. God Has Never Lost Ground.

A. Your point of reference (Foundness) Rom 12:2,

B. Reclaiming ground must not suggest God has failed Jas 1:13.

C. Correction is not Theonomy or Dominion Thought Matt. 6:31-33.

D. The ground lost and to be reclaimed is a renewed focus on eternity and God 2 Tim. 2:22; 1 Thess 5:15; Heb 12:14.

Text: Ecc. 3:4

I. The Case for Entertainment.

A. God is not neutral on any subject. Luke 12:6,7,28;16:10; Matt. 12:36;5:18;25:25,26.

B. God is concerned with His own glory. Isa 43:7-9; 1 Chr. 13:7-10; 1 Cor. 10:29-33; Matt. 6:31-34.

C. If done according to His Word, for His glory… Gen. 19:14; Pro 26:19; Eph. 5:3-4; Gen. 21:9; John 2:1, Ecc 3:4.

II. The Case Against the World’s Forms.

A. God is concerned with what we put in our minds

(or what we keep out). John 15:19; 1 John 2:15;Php. 4:8.

B. The Devil’s best work is done in stealth. 1 Pet.5:8.

C. Some practical applications of Theology. Acts 15:19-20

III. The Case for Contentment

A. John, please clarify 1 Jn 5:21; Exo. 23:12.

B. In all things Php. 4:11,12.

Text: Proverbs 2:10-22

I. A Satisfied and Discerning Soul Pro. 2:10,11.

A. Pleasantry is not all bad 10.

B. Effective discernment preserves 11.

II. Protection from Evil Men’s Influence Pro. 2:12-15.

A. Deliver us from evil 12a.

B. Protection from evil words 12b.

C. Protection from dark paths 13.

D. Protection from celebrating evil 14.

E. Protection from crooked and devious paths 15.

III. Protection from Sexual Immorality Pro. 2:16-19.

A. Protects from temptation to immortality 16.

B. Protection from adulterous lies 17.

C. Protection from immorality’s destruction 18,19.

IV. Uprightness and Victory Pro. 2:20-22.

A. Wisdom walks righteously 20.

B. Wisdom results in a blameless dwelling 21.

C. Lacking wisdom alienates from blessing 22.

Text: Matt. 7:24-27; James 1:22-27

I. Biblical Churches Preach AND Listen Expositorily.

A. Preaching is indeed required 2 Tim. 4:2.

B. Listening is of equal importance 2 Tim. 4:2.

II. The Types of Listeners Luke 8:11-15.

A. Hard Hearer Luke 8:11,12.

B. Temporal Hearer Luke 8:13.

C. Preoccupied Hearer Luke 8:14.

D. Healthy Hearer Luke 8:15.

III. Being an Expository Listener.

A. Before listening John 8:43; Psa 95:7-8.

B. During Word exposition Psa. 103:1-2; John 10:27.

C. After having heard the Word James 1:22-27.

IV. Benefit of Expository Listening Matt. 7:24-27. 

TITLE: A Real Life Story of a Man Who Dared to Say No to God

TEXT: The Book of Jonah

DATE: November 13, 2022 AM 

I. The prophet runs away from God. 1:1-17

A. The conditions of the day

1. Condition of Nineveh

2. Condition of Jonah

B. The carnality of the prophet 1:1-3

C. The confession of the prophet 1:4-17

II. The prophet is caught by a fish. 2:1-10

A. Jonah sinks into the sea. 1:17

B. Jonah had a special fish catch him.

C. Jonah prayed to the God he was running from.

D. Jonah was delivered from the fish.

III. The prophet preached doom on those he hates. 3:1-10

A. The renewed commission of the prophet 3:1-2

B. The response of Jonah to God’s commission 3:3-4

C. The response of Nineveh to the warning of God’s prophet 3:5-9

D. The faithfulness of God to the repentance of Nineveh 3:10

IV. The prophet pouting and pondering 4:1-21

A. The prophet pouting 4:1-5 1. Jonah reacts to God’s mercy with an obnoxious prayer. 2. Jonah reacts to God’s mercy with a perverted hope.

B. The prophet pondering 4:6-11

1. God stirs up the prophet’s knowledge of right and wrong.

2. God helps him back to reason with an object lesson.

3. God explains right and wrong asking him a question. 

DATE: November 6, 2022 PM

I. God’s common grace

A. Common grace taught in Luke 13:2-5

B. Common grace in Acts 14

C. Common grace in Acts 17:24-28

II. God’s fullness of grace

A. Grace came in a special way in Jesus Christ. John 1:16-17

B. Grace is Jesus personified. John 1:14 John 1:14 

A. Hath God said? Genesis 3:1

B. Instant poor interpretation: Just add sin. Ephesians 2:1-3 2 Peter 3:9; Psalm 56:5

C. Examples demonstrating how easy Romans 9:13; Matthew 25:46 2 Peter 3:9; 

II. Interpreting Rightly is Not Hard, but It is Spiritual.

A. Know your place (God’s Word, not opinion). James 4:10; Psalm 104:29; Col 3:16

B. Know the Author. 1 Corinthians 2:14

C. There is a right and wrong way to interpret.

III. Basics of Interpretation

A. What Does it Say (Grammatically and Historically)?

B. What Does it Mean (To Author and Original Reader)? Psalm 56:5

C. What Do I Do (for God’s glory)? James 1:22 James 1:22 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

1. His grace guarantees the goodness of His creation.

2. His sovereignty guarantees His power and rule of His creation.

B. He made earth for man. Psalm 115:6; CF Isaiah 45:12

1. Travel to Niagara Falls and see its beauty or the Grand Canyon or Bryce Canyon, etc.

2. 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.

1. God is active in nature. Nahum 1:3-5

2. God is active in the casting of lots. Proverbs 16:33

3. God is active in the beasts of the field.

C. All people are providentially controlled.

1. All exist in His complete control. Acts 17:28

2. Kings are in God’s hands. Proverbs 21:1

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

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.

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.

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.

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 convictions 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 to God and for how we treat each other 11,12.

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.

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

Text: Matthew 14:31

I. When Little Faith is Bad.

A. ...when it is supposed to be bigger Matt. 14:31.

B. ...it is dependent on appearances Matt. 14:30.

C. ...it is affected by surrounding circumstances Matt. 14:30.

D. ..it fears peril more than God.

E. ...it is unreasonable.

II. When is Little Faith Graced and Commended?

A. ...it is at least faith—the weakest faith is still faith Matt. 14:31;17:19-20;6:30.

B. ...it attempts to get to Jesus 14:29.

C. .. it turns to prayer in time of trouble 14:30.

III. Christ Commends Great Faith.

A. He was amazed when it found in unexpected people Matt. 8:9,10.

B. He taught the importance of great faith and its persistence toward God Luke 18:5.

C. Big faith looks toward a big reward from a big God 1 Pet. 1:8,9.

TITLE: The God of Praying Grace and Giving Grace

DATE: September 4, 2022 PM

I. The God of Praying Grace

A. The biblical purpose of prayer

B. The biblical design of prayer

C. The biblical relationship between God’s sovereignty and the Christian prayer

II. The God of Giving Grace

A. Giving is stated as a grace.

B. Poverty in Jerusalem gave an opportunity for this grace. 

TITLE: Love Fulfills the Law

TEXT: Romans 13:8-14

DATE: September 4, 2022 AM

I. Get to the Business of Being Loving. Romans 13:8,9

A. Love is better than business. 8a

B. If you love me... 8b

C. It is simple: Just always do good to all. 9

II. Love Others Now – It’s Urgent. Romans 13:10-12

A. Law-keeping is good (sound familiar?). 10

B. Love and eschatology 11,12a

III. Put Off the Old, Put on the New. Romans 13:12b-14

A. Love, Law, Light 12b

B. Illegal business practices for Christians 13

C. Zero flesh tolerance policy 14 

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

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.

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.

Title Part Two

V. Individual Soul Liberty Rom 14:5,12; 2 Cor 4:2; Titus 1:9.

VI. Saved, Baptized Church Membership Acts

2:41–47; 1 Cor 12:12; 2 Cor 6:14; Eph 4:3.

VII. Two Offices 1 Tim 3:1–13; Acts 20:17–38; Php 1:1.

VIII. Separation of Church and State Rom 13:1-7; Matt. 28:19,20.

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 

TITLE: Part One

DATE: August 7, 2022 AM

I. Biblical Authority 2 Timothy 3:16,17;

 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:20-21

II. Autonomy of the Local Church Colossians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5,19,23

III. Priesthood of the Believer 1 Peter 2:5,9; Revelation 5:9-10

IV. Two Ordinances Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 

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.

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/Text: Supernatural Living – Pt. 2 Rom. 12:17-22

I. Do More then Just Be Nice Rom. 12:17,18.

A. A simply difficult command 17a.

B. Do good to all... 17b.

C. Blessed are the peacemakers 18.

II. Let God be God Rom. 12:19,20.

A. Make way for the Lord 19a.

B. For the Bible tells me so 19b.

C. Opposite of wrath and vengeance of man 20.

III. Good is Supernatural Rom. 12:21.

A. Do not be conformed or overcome 21a.

B. God’s good is good 21b.

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) 

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 

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

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.

1. His Secret Words (15:2b).

2. 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.

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.

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.

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. 

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 

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.

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

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 

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 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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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. 

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.

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.

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

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)

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.

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 

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 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1. Grace was unexpected for Adam. Gen. 3;1-15

2. Grace was unexpected for Thomas. John 20:24-25

3. Grace was unexpected by Peter.

4. Grace was unexpected by Paul.

B. Grace is unexpected by everyone.

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

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. 

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.

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

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.

1. Interpreting the Old Testament: Historical

Narrative, Law, Wisdom Literature, Poetry, Prophetic/ Apocalyptic / Eschatological

2. Interpreting the New Testament: Gospels/Acts,

(Historical Narrative), Parables, Epistles, Revelation/ Apocalyptic / Prophetic

G. Principle 7 : Interpretation must be distinguished from application.

Galatians 1:4

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.

1. Hopeless deceitfulness 2.

2. Downfall of the deceitful 3.

3. 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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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. 

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: 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 

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

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).

1. A Denial of the Sufficiency of Scripture—2 Tim 3:15-17

2. A Replacement of the Scriptures with Psychology and Sociology Regarding the Family—Colossians 2:8; Jdg 17:6

3. An Ignorance of God—Acts 17:30; Jer 9:23-24; Psalm 50:21-22; 1 Cor 15:34.

4. A Failure to Address Man’s Malady—Rom 3:10-12; Luke 7:47

5. An Ignorance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ—Rom 5:8-9; Gal 3:13

6. An Unbiblical Gospel Invitation—Mark 1:15; Luke 18:13

7. An Ignorance Regarding the Nature of the Church—1 Tim 3:15

8. A Lack of Loving and Compassionate Church Discipline—Gal 6:1

9. A Silence on Separation—2 Cor 6:14

10. Pastors Malnourished in the Word—2 Timothy 4:1;16

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

TEXT: Hebrews 11:13-16

DATE: October 24, 2021 PM

1. Departing In Hope Hebrews 13a

2. Strangers and Pilgrims Hebrews 13b

3. Seeking a Homeland Hebrews 11:14

4. Never Turning Back Hebrews 11:15

5. Those Who Belong In God’s City Hebrews 11:16

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

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

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

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 

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: 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

1. It extends to the whole world. 55:1-5

2. 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

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 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

1. He returns home to bless it. 20

2. His wife Michal was not pleased with him. 20-22

C. God punished Michal. 23

TEXT: Isaiah 1:1-20

DATE: August 15, 2021 PM

1. God Sends His Prophet. Isaiah 1:1

2. Blind to God’s Goodness Isaiah 1:2-3

3. Blind to Sin’s Consequences Isaiah 1:4-9

4. Blind to Religious Hypocrisy Isaiah 1:10-15

5. Open Eyes = Obedient Hearts. Isaiah 1:16-17

6. Mercy and Judgment Isaiah 1:18-20

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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/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.

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.

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.

1. Sacrificial love of his wife.

2. Caring love for his wife.

3. Loyal love to his wife.

4. Romantic love to his wife.

B. Husbands honor their wife (cp. I Pet. 3:17)

1. As a woman (in her role).

2. As a sister in the Lord.

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 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.

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: 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.