In this sermon:(1) We are to give thanks for the hope that we have • The Heidelberg Catechism says that prayer is the most important part of our thankfulness. • What does it mean to "continue steadfastly in prayer"/ • Based on context, what does "being watchful" refer to? • What are some of the things we give thanks for in relation to the return of Christ?(2) We are to pray for the spread of the Gospel • Paul is asking for prayer for 2 things... 1 - That God would open a door for the Gospel • Does this mean that Paul would be released from prison? 2 - What he would preach well • Why should preachers strive for clear, effective communication? • Does clarity in preaching automatically bring people to saving faith? If not, why? • To what 2 groups of people can this part of our passage be applied?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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In this sermon:(1) The Invitation • What is being pictured in the threefold repetition of the word "come"? • God's offer is: 1 - Free! 2 - a universal offer • How is "Shrek the Sheep" a picture of those running from Christ?(2) The Promise • Through whom does God lavish His steadfast, sure love upon us?(3) The Method • How is the Word of God different from all other information we receive today? (See Romans 1;16; Hebrews 4:12)(4) The Destiny • To what wonderful reality does the end of this chapter point us? • What must you do to receive the promises of this chapter?- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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In this sermon:

(1) God's Command

• What is significant about the word "go" in verse 1?

• How does this encourage you?

• How would you answer the question, "How could Noah have fit all these animals on the ark?"

(2) Noah's Response

• What is the fruit of true faith?

* What are some of the spiritual blessings that are your in Christ?

(3) God's Judgment

• What have scientists recently discovered that echoes what we read in verse 11?

• The ark is a picture of

1 - Our Savior

2 - Our Security

3 - Our Service

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In this sermon:(1) Husbands and Wives • Why is Paul's address to women so counter-cultural? • What does it mean to submit? • Four truths about this submission: 1 - This is the way things were designed from the beginning. 2 - This doesn't mean that every wife is to submit to all husbands. 3 - This submission is never absolute. 4 - This is fitting in the Lord. • How is a husband to show love for his wife?(2) Children and Parents • How does this speak to children's place in the church? • How might parents provoke their children? 1 - By being harsh and over-bearing 2 - Through outright hypocrisy in the home (3) Servants and Masters • What does it mean to work by way of "eye-service"? • What does a Christian work ethic look like? • How do Paul's instructions here relate to the gospel?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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In this sermon: • What are some biblical examples of the relationship between preaching and revival?(1) The Theme of Preaching • How do we know that the good news of this passage is about more than just the Jews being set free from Babylonian oppression? • How does this good news apply to your own life personally? • What does this passage have to say about the ministry of the local church? • What is to be the theme of preaching?(2) The Effects of Preaching 1 - Gospel preaching leads to praise and worship. 2 - Gospel preaching leads to purity.Verse 12 gives us 2 encouragements to purity: 1 - Negatively 2 - Positively- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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In this sermon:

(1) God Justly Judges the Wicked

• What do we learn in verse 9 about Noah?

• Why do many have a hard time with the idea of God's judgment?

• Who was Marcion and what did he believe?

(2) God Graciously Saves His People

• What is the significance of the word "pitch in verse 14?

• How does verse 18 remind us that God saved Noah by grace alone and not by Noah's obedience?

• How does this encourage and strengthen your faith?

(3) God Calls Us to Live by Faith and not by Sight

• Why might Noah have had some doubts about what God had told him?

• What kind of reaction do you think Noah might have received

from those around him? How is this similar to our own day?

• How are we called to live as Christians in this present evil age?

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In this sermon:(1) We Are Called to Live in Unity and Harmony • What Old Testament connection/significance is there in Paul's description that we are "God's chosen ones, holy and beloved"? • How do the various virtues of verse 12 connect to Christ? • When it comes to forgiveness, we must realize that: 1 - Our forgiveness of one another is to be based on God's gracious forgiveness of us. 2 - Forgiveness is a transaction between 2 parties. • What is it that binds all these virtues together?(2) We are Called to Live in Thanksgiving and Worship • What benefits do we receive when we are faithful in teaching the Word of God to others? • As we sing praise to God in corporate worship: 1 - We are giving praise to God 2 - We are teaching/admonishing one another ( the horizontal dimension to our worship) • How does God use the church to aid in your sanctification? • What does it mean for you to do all in the name of the Lord Jesus? (verse 17) • Can you do any of this in your own strength? What, then, must you do?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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In this sermon: • What does "Soli Deo Gloria mean? And what is its significance?

(1) God is Holy • In what way does God's holiness describe every one of His attributes? • The responses of the 3 orders of creation:

1 - The unfallen creation

2 - The inanimate creation

3 - The fallen creation

(2) God is King • Why is this vision of God as King so important for us?

(3) God is Near • How is this different from all other religions in the world? (for example, Islam and Eastern religions)

(4) God is Gracious • In what way is this a wonderful picture of the gospel? • How does this passage connect with John 12:41?- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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From May of 2020In this sermon: • What is the possible context in which Human writes this Psalm?(1) The Deep Despair of the Psalmist • In what way do we see that Heman has not lost his faith? • Where does Heman place the blame for his troubles? • What are some of the questions that he asks?(2) The Direction for the Believer • Is "singing the blues" proper for a Christian? Why or why not? • What does Heman encourage us to do when we are in despair? • What if we can't come up with the words to pray?(3) The Despair of Another • In what ways does Psalm 88 point us to Christ? • How is this a comfort to you? • How should we minister to those who are battling depression or anxiety?- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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In this sermon: • How does this passage relate to the gospel?(1) Sexual Sins • What do these various worlds mean that Paul uses here in verse 5? • Application to our own lives • How can you seek to put sin to death in our lives? • How does verse 6 show us the seriousness of these sins?(2) Relational Sins • What do the various words mean that Paul uses here in verse 8? • What is the significance of the image of putting off clothing? • What encouragement does Paul give you in verse 10?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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