PBF Sermon Audio

Hebrews 11:23-31

Outline:

1. Faith trusts God to deliver his own

A. So it does not fear the cost of obedience

B. So it prefers Christ over culture

C. So it rests in atonement

2. Faith will not be disappointed

1John 4:1-6

1. Test the spirits:

a. by confession

b. by recollection

i. recall what you've heard

ii. recall what you know

ii. recall who you are

c. by being alert to the enemy's schemes

Hebrews 11:8-22

Outline:

1. Faith obeys when it doesn’t understand.

2. Faith embraces the role of sojourner.

3. Faith rests in God’s ways and timing.

4. Faith prefers eternal glory over temporary comfort.

5. Faith believes in God’s determination to be faithful.

6. Faith banks on the promised future.

1 Corinthians 15:1-23

Outline:

1. If we are not raised, Christ was not raised.

A. If Christ has not been raised, the gospel is gone.

B. If Christ has not been raised, we have lied against God.

C. If Christ has not been raised, dead believers are dead.

D. If Christ has not been raised, we are to be pitied.

2. Since Christ was raised, we will be raised.

A. In the first Adam, we died.

B. In the second Adam, we are resurrected.

3. Since we will be raised, let us steadfastly serve.

Romans 6:1-14

Outline:

1. Believers' lives should exhibit sanctification.

2. Believers’ by-faith union with Christ means:

A. We have died with Christ.

B. We have risen with Christ.

3. Death with Christ means death to sin.

4. Resurrection with Christ means life unto God.

5. Sanctification is life in light of the resurrection.

A. Refuse to let sin reign over us.

B. Refuse to present ourselves as instruments of unrighteousness.

C. Submit ourselves to God as instruments of righteousness.

Text: Romans 4:25

Outline:

1. Justification is an act of God whereby He forgives our sin and declares us righteous in His sight.

a. Romans 1

i. God has revealed Himself to man.

ii. Man has rejected God.

iii. Man is under the wrath of God.

b. Romans 2

i. There is no religious favoritism with God.

ii. Only perfect obedience will result in eternal life.

c. Romans 3

i. In justification, God forgives my sin through the imputation of my sin to Christ.

ii. In justification, God declares me righteous through the imputation of Christ’s righteousness to me.

d. Romans 4 – We are justified by faith.

2. Christ’s resurrection is proof of our justification.

Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Sermon Outline:

1. Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ...

2. We are born again to a living hope

3. We are born again to an imperishable inheritance

4. We are born again to a certain, future salvation

5. We are born again to worship in the midst of trials

1 John 3:19-24

1. The believer's confidence is tethered to his vibrancy of faith.

a. A vibrant faith enjoys vibrant prayer.

b. A vibrant faith strives to obey God.

c. A vibrant faith is fueled by the Holy Spirit.

2. The believer's confidence is expressed in both present and future trials.

Hebrews 11:1-7

1. Faith trusts God with what can’t be seen.

2. Faith is commended by God.

3. Faith pleases God.

4. Faith obeys God.

Hebrews 10:32-39

Outline:

1. Meditate on your past

2. Retain your confidence

3. Look to your reward