• Sunday, August 12th, 2012
Sermon20120812
2 Corinthians 1:12-14
Paul’s Integrity
12 For our proud confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and godly sincerity, not in fleshly wisdom but
in the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you.
13 For we write nothing else to you than what you read and understand, and I hope you will understand until the end;
14 just as you also partially did understand us, that we are your reason to be proud as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.
Introduction:
Theme: Three keys to a effective ministry so you won’t lose focus in times of challenging circumstances.
I. Your
is the key to
in
ministry vs.12
II. Mutual
is the key to
in ministry vs.13-14
III. The day of the
is the key to a
in ministry vs.14
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• Sunday, August 05th, 2012
• Sunday, July 29th, 2012
Sermon20120729
2 Corinthians 1:8-11
8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life;
9 indeed, we had the sentence of death within ourselves so that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead;
10 who delivered us from so great a peril of death, and will deliver us, He on whom we have set our hope. And He will yet deliver us,
11 you also joining in helping us through your prayers, so that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the favor bestowed on us through the prayers of many.
Introduction:
Theme:
Three common Christian responses to severe affliction so you know what to expect in the midst of the trial.
I. Severe affliction will often
you temporal despair vv. 8-9a
II. Severe affliction should
you to trust in God rather than yourself vv. 9b-10
III. Severe affliction leads you to
on fellow Christians to pray vs. 11
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• Sunday, July 22nd, 2012
Sermon20120722
2 Corinthians 1:3-8
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
4 who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
5 For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.
6 But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; or if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which is effective in the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer;
7 and our hope for you is firmly grounded, knowing that as you are sharers of our sufferings, so also you are sharers of our comfort.
8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life;
Introduction:
Theme: Five reasons why God grants His ministers comfort in trials so we will understand the nature of divine comfort.
I. It is in His
to grant it
vs. 3
II. It is His
that they be able to comfort others
vs. 4
III. It is His unique
to match their sufferings for Christ
vs. 5
IV. It is His
to produce patient endurance in you
vs. 6
V. It is His
that all believers share in the sufferings of Christ
vs.7
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• Sunday, July 15th, 2012
Sermon20120715
Jude 1:17-23
Keep Yourselves in the Love of God
17 But you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,
18 that they were saying to you, “ In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.”
19 These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly- minded, devoid of the Spirit.
20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
22 And have mercy on some, who are doubting;
23 save others, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear, hating even the garment polluted by the flesh.
Introduction: Chiastic Structure of Jude
A
to Glorify God (1-2)
B
Doctrine! (3)
C
of Spiritual Terrorists (4-16)
B’
Doctrine! (17-23)
A’
(25-25)
Review:
1. Recognition of the Desires of Jude (1-2)
2. Recognition of the Directive for the Church (3)
3. Recognition of the Dangers of False Teachers (4)
4. Recognition of the Damnation of Sin and Apostates (5-7)
5. Recognition of the Description of Apostates (6-16)
6. Recognition of the Defense of the Faith (17-23)
There are three (3) absolute duties of the defender of the faith so that we are able to contend earnestly for the faith and protect the purity of the church.
1 Remember
2 Remain
A. Keep yourselves in the love of God
B. Pray
C. Wait anxiously
3 Rescue
A. Confused
B. Convinced
C. Haters / Filth mongers
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• Sunday, July 08th, 2012
• Sunday, July 01st, 2012
• Sunday, June 24th, 2012
Sermon20120624
Introduction:
Three Formative Questions:
1. What does it mean to call God our Father ?
2. What can an earthly father learn from God our Father ?
3. What is the proper response to God our Father?
Homiletical Proposition: Three aspects of God our Father which leads us to worship Him as His children.
I. The Important characteristics of God our Father
A. The Creator , father of all things.
B. He is uniquely the Father of Abraham and thus Israel.
C. God is Jesus’ Father, making him the Son of God
D. God is our spiritual Father
As the Father of believers in Christ:
1. Unconditional love for us
2. His intimate relationship with us.
3. Full acceptance of us as sons
4. Loving discipline of us
5. Constant protection of us
6. Faithful provision for us
7. Complete forgiveness of our sins.
II. The Example provided by God our Father
A. Continuous role model
B. Continuous parenting opportunity
C. As a father to children at home.
III. The Right response to God our Father
1: Worship God alone
2: Completely Trust God
3: Pray to God always
4: Obey God willingly.
5: Love God with your whole being.
6: Serve God diligently
7: Become like God, be an imitator of God.
8: Honor God your father !
Dads –
Have you placed conditions on your love ? Or do you love them unconditionally like God our Father?
Do you discipline your children in sinful anger or thoughtful love?
Be at peace with your kids. Do you forgive your children from your heart.?
Do you cultivate an intimate relationship with your children ?
Do you protect your children ? Spiritually
Do you provide for your children?
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• Sunday, June 17th, 2012
Sermon20120617
Introduction:
Three Formative Questions:
1. What does it mean to call God our Father ?
2. What can an earthly father learn from God our Father ?
3. What is the proper response to God our Father?
Homiletical Proposition: Three aspects of God our Father which leads us to worship Him as His children.
I. The Important characteristics of God our Father
A. The Creator , father of all things.
B. He is uniquely the Father of Abraham.
C. God is Jesus’ Father, making him the Son of God
D. God is our spiritual Father
As the Father of believers in Christ:
1. Unconditional love for us
2.
3. Full acceptance of us as sons
4. Loving discipline of us
5. Constant protection of us
6. Faithful provision for us
7. Complete forgiveness of sins
II. The Example provided by God our Father
A. Continuous role model
B. Continuous parenting opportunity
C. As a father to children at home.
III. The Right response to God our Father
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• Sunday, June 10th, 2012
Sermon20120610
1 Corinthians 16:13-24
13 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
14 Let all that you do be done in love.
15 Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),
16 that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
17 I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.
18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.
19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
20 All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 The greeting is in my own hand— Paul.
22 If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Introduction:
Theme: Four areas of exhortation for the church so we might be a strong and loving church.
I. Consistent Devotion to Christ vv.13-14
A. Be on the alert
B. Stand firm in the faith
C. Act like men
D. Be strong
E. Do all in love
II. Subjecting Ourselves to Christ-like Servants vv.15-16
III. Recognition in the Church vv.17-18
IV. Greet One Another vv.19-24
A. Greetings from others
B. Greeting from Paul, himself.
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