Scripture Reading: Romans 11:1-10

Sermon Title: "A Theology of the Believer's Life"

Sermon Text: Psalm 16

Outline:

Four "doctrines" for those who trust the God who protects and provides:

1. The Believer's Commitments (1-4)

2. The Believer's Confidence (5-11)

Scripture Reading: Romans 10:16-21

Sermon Text: Psalm 99

Sermon Title: "Holy, Holy, Holy"

Outline:

Three explanations of God's holiness

1. He is holy in His nature/character (1-3)

2. He is holy in the character of His reign (4-5)

3. He is holy in His relationship with His people (6-9)

Scripture Reading: Romans 9:30--10:4

Sermon Text: Luke 6:1-11

Sermon Title: "The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath"

Outline:

Two Fronts in the War over the Sabbath

1. Whose authority is legitimate? (1-5)

2. Whose practice is divinely authorized? (6-11)

Scripture Reading: Romans 9:19-29

Title: "The Holy One Is Doing Something New"

Text: Luke 5:33-39

Outline:

Two basic points to understand about Jesus' ministry

1. His ministry is about who He is, not what we do (33-35)
2. His ministry is doing something new, not reforming the old (36-39)

Scripture Reading: Romans 9:6-18

Sermon Title: What Does the Bible Say about Baptism?

Sermon Text: Selected Scriptures

Outline:

Four answers to common questions about biblical baptism:

1. How should it be done? Answer: By immersion

2. Why do we say what we say during baptism? Answer: To identify with and submit to the lordship of Jesus Christ.

3. Does baptism actually save us? Answer: No. Baptism only symbolizes our conversion.

4. What's the point of baptism? Answer: It symbolizes our union with Christ, our cleansing from sin through Christ, and is our public declaration of faith in Christ.

Scripture Reading: Romans 9:1-5

Sermon Text: Selected Scriptures

Title: A Biblical Portrait of Repentance

Outline:

Four considerations on the topic of repentance

1. Defining repentance

2. False repentance

3. Genuine repentance

4. Practical principles for repentance

Scripture Reading: Romans 8:12-25

Sermon Text: Luke 5:12-26

Title: "The Holy One Deals with the Consequences of Sin" Part 3