Introduction: 

Look Back (v1-9). 

Look Around (v10-13). 

Look Forward (v14-18). 

Conclusion: 

We are living in the Last Days: 

Christ could return at any moment. 

But the Lord’s patience means salvation. 

Don’t waste the life that God has given you. 

This doctrine is absolutely vital to our faith and life: 

It provides a strong motive to Godly Living. 

It provides a great reason for Evangelism. 

It provides a powerful peace in uncertain times.

Introduction:

1. Danger (v1-3).

2. Damnation (v4-12).

3. Defend (v13-22).

Conclusion:

Are you in danger of being ‘scammed’ by a false teacher?

• The danger of false teachers is real.

• Their damnation is assured.

• We must defend ourselves from their fake flattery. Remember Balaam’s donkey:

• Have the courage to ask questions of your leaders – even if you feel like a donkey?

• The temptation to ignore or water down the Gospel is not going away until Christ’s return.

• Even so, Christ will save his church.

Introduction: 

The Truth We Need (Reminder). 

The Truth We Can Trust (Eyewitnesses). 

The Truth That Is From God (Revelation). 

Conclusion:

Introduction: 

Simon Says: ‘Know This!’ (v1-2) 

Sanctification is Good for You (v3-4). 

Be Sanctified! (v5-11) 

Conclusion: 

Sanctification is God’s spiritual health care program. 

Sanctification is co-operating with the Holy Spirit in order to put God’s word into action. 

Sanctification is the right response to sin’s corrupting power. 

Sanctification means change – for the good. 

Sanctification is for all of life. 

Sanctification keeps you from falling away. 

Be sanctified! Pick one of the areas Peter mentions in v5-7 and start there.

Introduction: 

A Noble Task: Praising the LORD (v1). 

Ponder This: His Works and His Word (v2-9). Glorious and Majestic. 

Memorable. 

Providential. 

Faithful and Just. 

Effective and Enduring. 

To Him Belongs Eternal Praise (v10). 

Seven Suggestions to warm your heart: 

Take delight in God’s creation. 

Dig deeper into God’s Word. 

Play some good Christian music. 

Share your personal testimony. 

Give thanks to God for every meal you eat. 

Start a prayer journal. 

Write a poem about the greatness of the LORD. 

Conclusion: 

Make praise a greater priority in your life. 

There will never be a time when God is not praised and worshipped and adored by his people. 

Use Psalm 111 as a blueprint for praise.

Introduction: 

The Exalted Messiah (v1). 

The Kingly Messiah (v2-3). 

The Priestly Messiah (v4). 

The Victorious Messiah (v5-7). 

Conclusion: 

Enjoy the Advent season 

Renew your faith and hope in God. 

Share the Gospel. 

Tell of the Glory of the King, and his victory for us. 

Be mindful of the truth 

Jesus is Lord. 

Jesus is my Lord. 

Pray 

For the saving of many lives this Christmas.

Introduction:

Overflowing with Jesus

Attention on Jesus

Living a life-giving life

A life-giving life is a life overflowing with Jesus

3 words that reflect your life?

Conclusion:

Introduction: 

From Life to Death (17-18) 

What has happened looks like it doesn’t make sense 

God uses this to display his sovereignty over death, and for His Glory 

Points forward to Christ 

Psalm 77:19, Psalm 119:75 

Widows growing faith. 

Faithful Prayer (19-21) 

Elijah trusts God and pours out his heart to him in prayer 

Lessons about prayer urgency of 

necessity of 

value of secret/private 

earnestness of 

the art of 

perseverance of 

boldness of. 

From Death to Life (22-24) 

Just like Christ with the widow of Nain 

Declares the Glory of God 

Death temporarily defeated with this first resurrection, points forward to the ultimate defeat of death through Christ 

Death still a powerful separator, but not an eternal one 

Any death should make us reflect on our own readiness for death. 

Conclusion:

Jesus’ healing ministry tells a story—a story of goodness and the redemption of creation. But it also highlights our need to have not only our ears opened and our tongues loosened, but our hearts revived. Mark 7:31-37 reminds us that only Jesus can open our hearts and minds to truly hear, understand, and believe the gospel.