TITLE: The Truth about the Future!

TEXT: Various Passages

DATE: July 17, 2022 PM

I. The need for a proper “consistent” hermeneutic

A. Review of the Literal Grammatical Historical method of Bible Interpretation

B. The Dangers of Allegorizing or Spiritualizing the Biblical text

II. Questions about the nature of Christ’s kingdom

A. Will Christ establish a literal kingdom on earth?

• Are the 1000 years in Revelation 20 literal or figurative? (Rev. 20)

B. What about the Perspicuity (Clarity) of Scripture

III. Three common views of the End Times

A. Post-millennialism

B. A-millennialism

C. Pre-millennialism

IV. What is the Church? (Matt. 16:18; Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:25, 27, 29)

V. What about Israel? (Rom. 11:25-29; Acts 15:11-18)

VI. What Promises and who are they for? (Gen. 12:1-3; 13:14-16; 15:5-21; 17:1-21; 22:15-18; 2 Sam.7:12-13,16; Jer. 31:31-37) 

1 John 2:18-29

SERIES: Quarterly Gospel Message

TITLE: The Simple Gospel

TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10

DATE: July 3, 2022 PM

I. The Gospel is Indeed Simple.

A. It is a simple message. Isaiah 52:7; Romans 10:15-16; 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; 1 Corinthians 1:18,21,23-25; John 3:16

B. It has a simple goal (many may not know). Ephesians 1:3-6; 11-13

C. It has a simple method. Galatians 1:11-12; 1 Corinthians 1:17

II. The Gospel is also Profound.

A. It is simple, but not small. 1 Corinthians 2:2

B. It is bigger than we might think. 1 Corinthians 1:18; Romans 8:22; 28

C. The simple gospel has a profound effect. 1 Corinthians 15:1-10 

SERIES: Romans

TITLE: Supernatural Living

TEXT: Romans 12:9-16

DATE: July 3, 2022 AM

I. Being Nice is Supernatural. Romans 12:9-10a

A. Paul is consistent on the topic of love. 9a

B. Hypocritical love is evil. 9b

C. There is no loving without liking. 10a

II. Instructions for Supernatural Living Rom. 12:10b-13

A. Be others-minded. 10b

B. Exert energy being spiritual. 11

C. Forward thinking. 12a

D. Present patience while doing good. 12b

E. Pray without ceasing. 12c

F. Supernatural living is also natural. 13

III. The Supernatural Mindset Romans 12:14-16

A. Forgive them... 14

B. Supernatural empathy 15

C. The mind of Christ 16a

D. Supernatural is not high, but low. 16b

E. Supernatural versus unnatural 16c

Title: What Kind of Worshiper Are You?

Text: Psalm 15

I. The Question Asked Psalm 15:1.

A. Who can abide? 1a

B. Who can dwell in holiness? 1b

II. The Worshiper’s Walk and Talk Psalm 15:2-4.

A. His works 15:2a.

B. His Words 15:2b-4.

1. His Secret Words (15:2b).

2. His Spoken Words (15:3-4).

III. The Worshiper’s Ways Psalm 15:5.

A. They’re fair 15:5a.

B. They’re fixed 15:5b.

Series: Romans

Title/Text: The Ministry of Spiritual Gifts Rom. 12:3-8.

I. No Spiritual Superiority in Ministry Rom. 12:3.

A. Grace = built-in humility 3a.

B. The giver is the point, not recipient 3b.

II. The Whole, not the Parts... Rom. 12:4,5.

A. Obvious or not obvious? 4.

B. E pluribus unum? 5.

C. We are to use different things for the same thing 6a.

III. Gifts that Keep on Giving (to Others) Rom. 12:6-8.

A. Before gifts, proportionate faith 6c.

B. If given prophecy... 6b.

C. If being helpful...7a.

D. Systematic theologians 7b.

E. Calling all exhorters 8a.

F. Ministry and helping cost money 8b.

G. Administrators administrate 8c.

H. Suffering with others 8d.

Title: Characteristics of Godly Men

Text: Ephesians 5:25; 6:4

I. Godly Men Do Not Fear Submission Luke 9:59-62.

II. Godly Men Commit to Determined, Joyful Obedience John 6:66-69.

III. Godly Men Count the Cost of Discipleship Luke 14:26.

IV. Godly Men Grow and Bear Fruit John 15:8.

V. Godly Men are Spiritually Disciplined Mark 1:35.

VI. Godly Men Embrace the Great Commission John 8:31-32; Matt. 28:19-20.

VII. Godly Men Lead Godly Homes Eph. 5:25;6:4.

VIII. Godly Men Serve Their Church and Community Heb. 10:24-25; John 13:34-35.

Title: Undulation

Text: Psalm 31

I. David’s Starting Point Psalm 31:1-4.

A. His first move of confidence 1.

B. His second move of petition 2-4.

II. David’s Resolve 31:5-8.

A. Resolved to trust in spite of threat 5,6.

B. Resolved to rejoice in the valley 31:7-8.

III. David’s Honesty in the Valley Psalm 31:9-13.

A. The valley of grief 9,10.

B. The cause of David's grief 11-13.

IV. David’s Help is not a Peak, but God Psalm 31:14-18.

A. God is with David in the valley 14-16.

B. David trusts God with vengeance 17,18.

V. David’s Peak is Still Closeness with God Psalm 31:19-22.

A. God is good all the time 19.

B. God protects in ups and downs 20,21.

C. The importance of insight for David 22.

VI. Undulation is Real, Love God Anyway Psalm 31:23-24.

A. Love the Lord 23.

B. Hope is valley-proof 24.