Confession: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 45

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Sermon Outline

Introduction

I. The Battle Plan

II. The Victorious Flight

III. The Dividing of Spoils

IV. The Victory Shout

Conclusion

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Confession: Belgic Confession Article 37

Scripture: Peter 3:1-18

Sermon Outline

Introduction,

I. Preaching (2, 9)

II. Purity (11)

III. Peace (14)

IV. Priorities (15-18)

Conclusion

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Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. The Church is an Heavenly Sacred Nation, II. The State is an Earthly Profane Nation, III. Christians Serve in Both Realms, Conclusion

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Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Passover to Lord's Supper to Marriage Supper of the Lamb, II. Covenant Meal of Ratification, Conclusion, 1. Communion in Unity, 2. Communion in Faith

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Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. God has established His covenant households through the Bible, II. God's covenant dealings continue to follow a household pattern, III. God's covenant is confirmed through covenant faithfulness, Conclusion

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Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Visible Sign and Seal, II. Invisible Grace Signified and Sealed, III. Sacramental Union between Sign and Thing Signified, IV. The Sacramental Union as Means to Communion with Christ, Conclusion

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Sermon Outline – Introduction; I. Review; II. Taking Up the Cross; III. Apostle to Elders; IV. Sacraments Identify the Visible Church; V. How, Who, Why the Turning of the Keys?; VI. The Gospel Community; Conclusion

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Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. The Confession of the King, II. The Church of the King, III. The Keys of the King, IV. The Cross of the King, Conclusion

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Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Election of the Office, II. Esteem of the Office, Conclusion

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Sermon Outline – Introduction, I. Officers, II. Outcome, III. Ornaments, Conclusion

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