Humble, Rock-solid Confidence in Jesus Alone (Ephesians 2:1-9; Romans 3:10-28, Hebrews 10:19-22) Sermon Outline 3 Questions: 1: Can I come into the presence of God because of something I have to boast about? - Ephesians 2:1&5 - Ephesians 2:8-9 - Romans 3:10-12 - Romans 3:27: 27: "Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded." 2: Is there anything I can do about this? 3: What difference does Jesus make? - Philippians 3:9 - Romans 3:20-22 - 2 Corinthians 5:21 I am not righteous. I have nothing to boast about in myself. But I have the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus! What are the practical implications of this truth? A. Humility B. Rock-solid Confidence in Jesus C. I should draw near to God in full assurance of faith (Ephesians 3:12, Hebrews 10:19-22)

Sermon Outline 1. You must be born again! 2. Salvation is found by grace through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ alone. 3. Be warned! You must be born again!

Sermon Outline: 1. Jesus is the only one we are called to consider (v. 1). 2. Jesus is more glorious than any great leader (v.2-4). 3. Jesus is the unique and faithful Son of God (v.5-6).

Sermon Outline: Four reasons not to lose heart in spite of your sufferings as a Christian living in obedience to Christ: 1. The extension and strengthening of the church (v. 15) 2. The sustaining presence of God (v. 16b) 3. The resurrection from the dead (v. 14) 4. The glorification of the saints (v. 17-18)

Sermon outline: Three reasons why we shouldn't be ashamed of the Gospel: 1. Because the Gospel is God's power for salvation (v. 16a) 2. Because the Gospel is for all believers without distinction (v. 16b) 3. Because the Gospel is the revelation of God's righteousness (v. 17)

Sermon outline: 1. Jesus condemns corruption at a place of worship. 2. Jesus rejects pretentious religious elites. 3. Jesus exposes false belief.

3 Goals: 1. To be reminded of Biblical Lament, and that God wants to hear from us and will help us in our affliction. 2. To strengthen our faith in the truthfulness of the gospel. 3. To encourage us with the hope of the gospel, and Christ's amazing love for us. What is Biblical lament? - A prayer, in pain, that leads to trust. - A journey of the heart, in faith, with God from beginning to end. The "journey" of Biblical Lament has 4 parts: Turn, Complain, Ask, and Trust 1. Turn: Turn to God in prayer, and be honest with Him about how you feel 2. Complain: Tell God your reasons for pain and confusion The "journey" of Biblical Lament has 4 parts: Turn, Complain, Ask, and Trust 3. Ask: Boldly ask God to act, according to His character and promises 4. Trust: Reaffirm Who you know God to be, and choose to trust Him The "journey" of Biblical Lament in Psalm 22: 1. Turn: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (vv. 1-2) 2. Complain: "I am scorned and despised" (vv. 3-10) "A company of evildoers encircles me" (vv. 12-18) The "journey" of Biblical Lament in Psalm 22: 3. Ask: "Be not far from me" (v. 11) "Save me!" (vv. 19-21) 4. Trust: "He has not despised the afflicted, and has not hidden his face from him, but He has heard." (vv. 22-31) Goal #2: To strengthen our faith in the truthfulness of gospel. Goal #3: To encourage us with the hope of the gospel, and Christ's amazing love for us. 1. Remember what Jesus endured for you. 2. Remember the hope of the resurrection. (Hebrews 5:7) 3. Remember that Jesus knows what it feels like to face affliction and feel like God has forsaken you. (Hebrews 4:15

Jesus' victory through the Incarnation​ Hebrews 2:14-18 1. The Incarnation ended the devil's supposed reign.​ 2. The incarnation rescued trapped humanity.​ 3. The incarnation satisfied all the requirements of God.

Proposition: Observing the glory of Jesus being revealed at a weeding and recognizing the uniqueness of Jesus as one we should put our faith in , for eternal salvation. Outline: 1. Wine runs out at a wedding 2. The mother looks to the son for help 3. The miraculous intervention of Jesus.