Posted in Sermon, Romans on Apr 27th, 2008
Romans 5:1-2
Introduction
- A Christian has Peace with God
- Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- A Christian has a Foundation of Grace in which we stand;
- Through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand;
Conclusion
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Posted in Sermon, Romans on Apr 20th, 2008
Romans 1-4
A reintroduction to Romans as we start our study next week in Romans Chapter 5.
Introduction
Theme of Romans: How can a sinner be right with God?
The Good News! We can gain God's Acceptance.
- Understand the Standard that meets God's approval. 1:1-17
- God himself is Righteous
- God's sacrifice on the cross
- God providing something for our provision
- Submit in Silence under God's accusation 1:18- 3:20
- The Law is a mirror, it shows us our sin
- Pagan 1:18-32
- Moral People 2:1-16
- Religious 2:17-29
- Trust in the Substitute as God's Answer 3:21-4:25
- How can you be made acceptable?
- You must be Justified
- God can't ignore sin, What can I do?
- Jesus Christ
- By grace- apart from the law
- Through Redemption
- Propitiation
- Jesus' sacrifice satisfied the wrath of God
- Demonstrate Righteousness
- Through Faith
- Conclusion:
- Do you understand the standard?
- Have you become silent?
- Have you trusted in the Substitute?
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Posted in Sermon, Giving on Apr 13th, 2008
Loving Christ Generously, part three
Reasons Christians don’t give:
- Materialistic Lifestyle
- Debt
- Lack of Planning
- Lack of Self Control
- Lack of Wisdom
- Rationalization
- Deceit
- Suspicion
- Immaturity
- Not Really Saved
- Examine Your Starting Ground
- Matthew 6:19-24 2.
- Engineer Your Structure
- 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 3.
- Extend Your Support
- 1 Corinthians 9:6-11
- Acts 2:43-47 4.
- Endeavor by Sacrifice
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
- Elevate the Significance
- 2 Corinthians 8:10-9:5
- Statement of Desire
- Statement of Faithfulness
- Statement of Wisdom
- Statement of Equality
- Statement of Leadership
- Statement of Love
- Statement of Modeling
- Statement of Freedom
- Enjoy the Surplus
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- God's Love
- God's Care
- God's Praise
- God's Fellowship
- God's Sanctification
Conclusion How can you be a Generous Giver?
- Define your Treasure
- Go Back to the Gospel
- Fix your eyes on Things Above
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Posted in Sermon, Giving on Apr 6th, 2008
Loving Christ Generously, part two
Reasons Christians don’t give:
- Materialistic Lifestyle
- Debt
- Lack of Planning
- Lack of Self Control
- Lack of Wisdom
- Rationalization
- Deceit
- Suspicion
- Immaturity
- Not Really Saved
- Examine Your Starting Ground
- Matthew 6:19-24 2.
- Engineer Your Structure
- 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 3.
- Extend Your Support
- 1 Corinthians 9:6-11
- Acts 2:43-47 4.
- Endeavor by Sacrifice
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
- Elevate the _______
- 2 Corinthians 8:10-9:5
- Enjoy the _______
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
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