SERIES: God’s Sovereign Grace

TITLE: God’s Sovereign Grace in Creation and Providence

TEXT: Psalm 33:6-7

DATE: October 2, 2022 PM

I. God’s sovereign grace in creation

A. He made it all good. Genesis 1:12-13; Psalm 33:6-9

1. His grace guarantees the goodness of His creation.

2. His sovereignty guarantees His power and rule of His creation.

B. He made earth for man. Psalm 115:6; CF Isaiah 45:12

1. Travel to Niagara Falls and see its beauty or the Grand Canyon or Bryce Canyon, etc.

2. God is not just a creator; He is a designer, an artist.

II. God’s sovereign grace in providence

A. All places are providentially controlled. Daniel 4:35;

Psalm 103:19; Psalm 139:9-10

B. All things are providentially controlled.

1. God is active in nature. Nahum 1:3-5

2. God is active in the casting of lots. Proverbs 16:33

3. God is active in the beasts of the field.

C. All people are providentially controlled.

1. All exist in His complete control. Acts 17:28

2. Kings are in God’s hands. Proverbs 21:1

SERIES: Romans

TITLE: Liberty and Unity, Part 3

TEXT: Romans 15:1-13

DATE: October 2, 2022 AM

I. Unity Comes with Serving Others. Romans 15:1-7

A. Ought is a strong word when in Scripture. 1,2

B. Are we above our Master? 3,4

C. Remember: Not we according to me, but He. 5,6

D. Receive instead of resist. 7

III. Unity in Christ According to Scripture Romans 15:8-12

A. Real strength is serving others for glory. 8,9b

B. The Bible always had something to say. 9b-12

IV. Serving Leads to Joy, Peace, and Hope. Romans 15:13

A. Joy and peace are given by God. 13a

B. Abundant hope is hopeful. 13b

Title: 20/20: Seeing Correctly

Text: Proverbs 29:18

I. Corrected Interpretation.

A. Common misuse.

B. Corrected use.

C. Hermeneutical principle.

II. Important Implications.

A. How Israel would understand 1 Sam. 3; 2 Chr. 15:3.

B. It can be national and personal James 1:23-24.

C. It is also religious Titus 1:3; 3:8-9; 1Tim 3:15.

III. Expounding Importance.

A. Contrast

B. Implications.

Series: Romans

Title/Text: Liberty and Unity – part 2 Rom. 14:13-23.

I. Brothers First, Freedom Second Rom. 14:13-15.

A. The actual ‘judge not’ 13.

B. Careful! We do not make reality 14.

C. Your freedom is not higher than your brother 15.

II. Pracitcals for the Good of Others Rom. 14:16-18.

A. It is good to be free, but don’t make it evil 16.

B. Kingdom priority 17.

C. Seek ye first 18.

III. Prioritize Peace Above Freedom Rom. 14:19-23.

A. Blessed are the peacemakers 19,20.

B. Don’t call evil good 21.

C. Either for God or not 22,23.

Title: Quiet Guilt

Text: Psalm 32:3–4

I. The Curse of Guilt Psalm 32:3,4.

A. It has physical effects.

B. It brings distress.

C. It brings continual andunavoidable pain.

D. It makes aware of God’s displeasure.

E. It creates an inner barrenness.

II. The Cause of Guilt

A. David had real guilt Titus 1:15-16.

B. The things guilt tries to avoid.

C. Clarity regarding guilt.

III. The Cure for Guilt.

A. Step one: Don’t sin! 1 John 1:7.

B. Other step one: confession Psa 32:5.

C. Step two: Repent Psa 51:17.

D. Forgiveness is God’s response to us Psa 32:10-11; 51:11.

Series: Romans

Title/Text: Liberty and Unity Part 1 Rom. 14:1-12.

I. Weaker Brothers are Weaker Rom. 14:1-4.

A. Weakness is not ok 1.

B. Types of things weak brothers think 2.

C. Brotherhood above all 3-4.

II. Conviction Versus Convenience Rom. 14:5-

A. Days are not unimportant convictions 5.

B. Unto thee oh Lord 6.

C. God is why we must do this right 7-9.

III. Judge Not Rom. 14:10-12

A. Unrighteous judgment is forbidden 10.

B. We are all accountable to God and for how we treat each other 11,12.

Title: Salvation Is the Beginning, not the End

Text: Ephesians 1:9–12

I. Deficiencies Relating to Salvation Thought.

A. Escape from hell Luke 3:7.

B. Improved standard of living John 10:10.

C. The ‘security’ of sinner’s prayers Luke 18:13.

D. Physical healing 1 Pet. 2:24.

E. Making us equal with Jesus Romans 8:16,27.

F. Doing God a favor Psa 29:2.

II. God’s Plan of Salvation is God’s.

A. Salvation was always more than an end Heb 10:5; 1 Pet 1:20,21; John 17:24; Rev 13:8.

B. Salvation is not just possible, it is certain Gal 1:3-5; Rom 3:23-26.

III. The Real End of Salvation.

A. Glory100 John 17:1,5.

B. Glory100 x 100100 Eph 1:6; Eph 2:7.

C. So, be saved for why salvation is 1 Cor 6:20; Eph 2:8-10.

Title: Spiritual Grandchildren

Text: 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15

I. Blood is Not Always Thicker.

A. A hypothetical to consider 1 Sam. 14

B. A non-hypothetical to consider Josh. 7

C. Non-spiritual grandparenting is dangerous!

II. The Needed Priority of Spiritual Grandparents.

A. Who was Timothy’s grandpa? 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15.

B. Paul as spiritual father figure 1 Tim. 1:2;18; Ts. 1:4; Phm 1:10.

III. The Needed Priority of Spiritual Grandparents.

A. You work in a spiritual orphanage Gal 4:4-5.

B. Spiritual family is... spiritual John 1:12,13.

C. Be an ageless spiritual grandparent 1 Tim 4:12

SERIES: The God of Sovereign Grace

TITLE: The God of Praying Grace and Giving Grace

DATE: September 4, 2022 PM

I. The God of Praying Grace

A. The biblical purpose of prayer

B. The biblical design of prayer

C. The biblical relationship between God’s sovereignty and the Christian prayer

II. The God of Giving Grace

A. Giving is stated as a grace.

B. Poverty in Jerusalem gave an opportunity for this grace. 

SERIES: Romans

TITLE: Love Fulfills the Law

TEXT: Romans 13:8-14

DATE: September 4, 2022 AM

I. Get to the Business of Being Loving. Romans 13:8,9

A. Love is better than business. 8a

B. If you love me... 8b

C. It is simple: Just always do good to all. 9

II. Love Others Now – It’s Urgent. Romans 13:10-12

A. Law-keeping is good (sound familiar?). 10

B. Love and eschatology 11,12a

III. Put Off the Old, Put on the New. Romans 13:12b-14

A. Love, Law, Light 12b

B. Illegal business practices for Christians 13

C. Zero flesh tolerance policy 14