WHICH GOSPEL SAVES? (Galatians 1:6-10)   Central Idea: The gospel of human works condemns human hearts. Purpose: To call people to be saved by grace alone.   1. The gospel of human works is a counterfeit gospel (1:6-7). 2. The gospel of human works is a heretical gospel (1:8-9). 3. The gospel of human works […] The post WHICH GOSPEL SAVES? (Galatians 1:6-10) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Freedom by Faith (Overview of Galatians)   Central Idea: Freedom comes by faith in Christ. Purpose: To encourage believers to enjoy God’s grace by faith. The foundation for freedom is grace (Gal. 1:1-10). The source for freedom is Christ (Gal. 1:11-2:21). The rationale for freedom is theological (Gal. 3:1-5:1). The application of freedom is […] The post Freedom by Faith (Overview of Galatians) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

  THE HOLY NATION (Zechariah 14:9-21)   Central Idea: Christ founds His kingdom on earth. Purpose: To encourage believers with the plan of God for this earth.   Christ founds His kingdom on His supremacy (14:9). Christ founds His kingdom on His security (14:10-11). Christ founds His kingdom on His victory (14:12-15). Christ founds His […] The post THE HOLY NATION (Zechariah 14:9-21) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

  THE WARRIOR KING (Zechariah 14:1-8)   Central Idea: Christ returns as the warrior king. Purpose: To encourage believers to share our hope with the world. 1.) The Warrior King Defends His Kingdom (14:1-3). 2.) The Warrior King Delivers His People (14:4-6). 3.) The Warrior King Refreshes His Kingdom (14:6-8). The post THE WARRIOR KING (Zechariah 14:1-8) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

  WOUNDS FOR THE WOUNDED (Zechariah 13:2-9)   Central Idea: Purging for sin requires smiting the shepherd. Purpose: To call people to accept Christ’s sacrifice for sin. Purging for sin (13:2-6). Smiting the shepherd (13:7-9). The post WOUNDS FOR THE WOUNDED (Zechariah 13:2-9) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

  The Salvation of Israel (Zechariah 12:1-13:1)   Central Idea: Accept the Savior and enjoy His benefits. Purpose: To challenge people to look to Jesus as their Savior. The Savior protects His people in times of submission (12:1-9). The Savior cleanses His people in times of admission (12:10-13:1). The post The Salvation of Israel (Zechariah 12:1-13:1) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

  The Shepherd of Israel (Zechariah 11:1-17)   Central Idea: Reject the Savior and reap the consequences. Purpose: To warn people of the consequences of rejecting Jesus.   1. The Shepherd’s Dreadful Desolation (11:1-3). 2. The Shepherd’s Doomed Mission (11:4-6). 3. The Shepherd’s Disturbing Rejection (11:7-9). 4. The Shepherd’s Damaging Renunciation (11:10-14). 5. The Shepherd’s […] The post The Shepherd of Israel (Zechariah 11:1-17) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

  SHEPHERD AND SHEEP (Zechariah 9:14-10:12)   Central Idea: The Lord is our Shepherd. Purpose: To encourage believers with God’s loving care.   The shepherd delivers His sheep (9:14-17). The shepherd provides for His sheep (10:1-4). The shepherd strengthens His sheep (10:5-7). The shepherd restores His sheep (10:8-12). The post Shepherd and Sheep (Zechariah 9:14-10:12) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

  REFLECTIONS OF MESSIAH (Zechariah 9:1-13)   The central idea of this sermon is prophetic reflections encourage practical expectations and the purpose is to encourage believers to live right in every age. The Reflection of Messiah as Defender (9:1-8). The Reflection of Messiah as Ruler (9:9-10). The Reflection of Messiah as Deliverer (9:11-13). The post Reflections of Messiah (Zechariah 9:1-13) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

  TEARS TO CHEERS  (Zechariah 8:1-23)   Central Idea: God promises to turn our tears into cheers.  Purpose: To encourage believers with our hope in the future.   1. The promises of God are founded on the character of God (8:1-8).  2. The promises of God encourage obedience to God (8:9-13).  3. The promises of […] The post Tears to Cheers (Zechariah 8:1-23) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.