Christ Our Refuge Community of Faith Sunday Sermon

Speaker: Ptr. Jojo Gubat

Sermon: Why Abraham Is the Father of All Believers, Part 1

Scripture: Romans 4:9-17

Sermon outline

Three truths that establish Abraham as the father of all who believe

Part 1

1. His justification came before circumcision (vv. 9–12).

Part 2

2. His inheritance came apart from the Law (vv. 13–15).

3. His standing came by grace through faith (vv. 16–17).

Christ Our Refuge Community of Faith Sunday Sermon

Speaker: Ptr. Jojo Gubat

Sermon: The Testimonies of Justification by Faith Alone

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Sermon outline

Two testimonies reveal the blessings of justification by faith alone

1. The blessing of imputed righteousness (vv. 1–5)
2. The blessing of forgiven sin (vv. 6–8)

Christ Our Refuge Community of Faith Sunday Sermon

Speaker: Ptr. Jojo Gubat

Sermon: What Justification by Faith Alone Produces

Scripture: Romans 3:27-31

Sermon outline

Three implications of justification by faith alone

1. No room for boasting (vv. 27-28)
2. No distinction in justification (vv. 29-30)
3. No contradiction with the law (v. 31)

Christ Our Refuge Community of Faith Sunday Sermon

Speaker: Ptr. Keith Ebrahim

Sermon: The Trials of Life

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Sermon outline

Five truths about trials

1. Trials are a Fact of Life
2. God has Purposes in Trials
3. God gives a Promise in Trials
4. Two Responses to Trials
5. The Rewards for Enduring Trials

Christ Our Refuge Community of Faith Sunday Sermon

Speaker: Ptr. Jojo Gubat

Sermon: The Righteousness of God Revealed in the Gospel, Part

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Sermon outline

Seven characteristics of the righteousness of God offered in the Gospel

Part 1

1. It is revealed apart from the Law (v. 21a).

2. It is witnessed by the Law and the prophets (v. 21b).

3. It is received Through faith in Jesus Christ (v. 22a).

Part 2

4. It is available to all who believe (vv. 22b–24a).

5. It is given freely by grace (v. 24a).

Part 3

6. It is accomplished through the redemptive work of Christ (vv. 24b–25a).

7. It is demonstrated by God's perfect justice (vv. 25b–26).

Christ Our Refuge Community of Faith Sunday Sermon

Speaker: Ptr. Jojo Gubat

Sermon: The Righteousness of God Revealed in the Gospel, Part

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Sermon outline

Seven characteristics of the righteousness of God offered in the Gospel

Part 1

1. It is revealed apart from the Law (v. 21a).

2. It is witnessed by the Law and the prophets (v. 21b).

3. It is received Through faith in Jesus Christ (v. 22a).

Part 2

4. It is available to all who believe (vv. 22b–24a).

5. It is given freely by grace (v. 24a).

Part 3

6. It is accomplished through the redemptive work of Christ (vv. 24b–25a).

7. It is demonstrated by God's perfect justice (vv. 25b–26).

Christ Our Refuge Community of Faith Sunday Sermon

Speaker: Ptr. Jojo Gubat

Sermon: The Righteousness of God Revealed in the Gospel, Part

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Sermon outline

Seven characteristics of the righteousness of God offered in the Gospel

Part 1

1. It is revealed apart from the Law (v. 21a).

2. It is witnessed by the Law and the prophets (v. 21b).

3. It is received Through faith in Jesus Christ (v. 22a).

Part 2

4. It is available to all who believe (vv. 22b–24a).

5. It is given freely by grace (v. 24a).

Part 3

6. It is accomplished through the redemptive work of Christ (vv. 24b–25a).

7. It is demonstrated by God's perfect justice (vv. 25b–26).

Christ Our Refuge Community of Faith

Sunday Sermon

Speaker: Ptr. Jojo Gubat

Sermon: The Guilt of All Humanity, Part 2

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Sermon outline

Four Reasons Why Men Need the Righteousness of God

1. Because Man's Character Is Corrupt (vv. 9–12)

a. He is unrighteous (v. 10)

b. He is spiritually ignorant (v. 11a)

c. He does not seek God (v. 11b)

d. He has turned aside from God's way (v. 12a)

e. He has become worthless (v. 12b)

f. He is incapable of doing good (v. 12c)

2. Because Man's Speech Is Corrupt (vv. 13–14)

a. His throat is an open grave (v. 13a)

b. His tongue practices deceit (v. 13b)

c. His lips are filled with deadly poison (v. 13c)

d. His mouth is full of cursing and bitterness (v. 14)

3. Because Man's Conduct Is Corrupt (vv. 15–18)

a. He is quick to harm others (v. 15)

b. He leaves destruction in his path (v. 16)

c. He does not know the way of peace (v. 17)

d. He has no fear of God (v. 18)

4. Because Man's Condemnation Is Certain (vv. 19–20)

Christ Our Refuge Community of Faith

Sunday Sermon

Speaker: Ptr. Jojo Gubat

Sermon: The Guilt of All Humanity, Part 1

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Sermon outline

Four Reasons Why Men Need the Righteousness of God

1. Because Man's Character Is Corrupt (vv. 9–12)

a. He is unrighteous (v. 10)

b. He is spiritually ignorant (v. 11a)

c. He does not seek God (v. 11b)

d. He has turned aside from God's way (v. 12a)

e. He has become worthless (v. 12b)

f. He is incapable of doing good (v. 12c)

2. Because Man's Speech Is Corrupt (vv. 13–14)

a. His throat is an open grave (v. 13a)

b. His tongue practices deceit (v. 13b)

c. His lips are filled with deadly poison (v. 13c)

d. His mouth is full of cursing and bitterness (v. 14)

3. Because Man's Conduct Is Corrupt (vv. 15–18)

a. He is quick to harm others (v. 15)

b. He leaves destruction in his path (v. 16)

c. He does not know the way of peace (v. 17)

d. He has no fear of God (v. 18)

4. Because Man's Condemnation Is Certain (vv. 19–20)

Christ Our Refuge Community of Faith Sunday Sermon

Speaker: Ptr. Jojo Gubat

Sermon: The Gospel on Trial

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Sermon outline

Four Objections Raised Against the Gospel of God's Righteousness

1. An objection concerning Israel's privileges (vv. 1–2)
2. An objection concerning God's faithfulness (vv. 3–4)
3. An objection concerning God's justice (vv. 5–6)
4. An objection concerning God's glory (vv. 7–8)