SERIES: Romans

TITLE: Dying with Christ

TEXT: Romans 6:1-10

DATE; December 5, 2021 AM

I. Dying to Sin Rom. 6:1,2

A. A possible roadblock to remove 1

B. A definitive statement on our relationship to sin 2

II. Dying and Raising with Christ Rom. 6:3-5

A. Baptism symbolizes dying with Him. 3

B. Dead to sin and death, alive to glory and life 4

C. Certain connection with life 5

III. Dying to Slavery Rom. 6:6,7

*Taking up a cross is real freedom. 6

IV. Living with Christ Rom. 6:8-10

A. The ultimate blessing of new life 8

B. The ultimate power over death in Christ 9,10

The Story Is God’s Glory

TITLE: Is Christ Lord?

TEXT: John 20:24–29

DATE: November 28, 2021 AM

I. Undeniable Evidence for Lordship John 20:24-29

A. Denying does not mean deniable. 24,25

B. The evidence presented 26,27

C. The denial turned to belief 28,29

II. Lordship Displayed and Expounded

A. Deity claims—Jesus is God. John 1:1; 8:58

B. Lordship/Master Claims Mat 28:18; John 18:36

C. Calls for discipleship Mat 10:24-25

III. Lordship Take-Away

TITLE: Undoing Gratitude

TEXT: Ephesians 5:18-21

DATE: November 21, 2021 AM

I. Subtle but Effective Gratitude Destroyers

A. Ignorance of what grace means Rom. 6:1

B. The debtor’s ethic Rom. 11:6

II. Not-so-Subtle Gratitude Destroyers

A. Not emulating the Prince of Peace Heb. 12:14-15

B. Old fashioned ingratitude Rom. 1:21

III. Fortifying Gratitude Eph. 5:18-21; Php. 4:6,7 

Title: “Prayin’ for Ya!”

Text: James 1:5-8

I. What Prayer Is and Isn’t?

A. It is very serious business Job 16:17; Psa 17:1-2; 39:12; Mat 6:9.

B. It is not done on our terms James 1:5-8

C. It is not supposed to be a self-centered practice Luke 18:11.

II. What Intercessory Prayer Looks Like.

A. It is most concerned with God’s will for others

B. It is most with God’s will for others’ spiritual needs

and God’s eternal purposes 2 Thess. 1:11

III. Some Examples of the Real Thing James 5:16; Col 1:3; 2 Thess. 3:1-3. 

Title: Are You a Baptist – Part 1

Text: Acts 8:26–40

I. A Crystal Clear Example of Biblical Baptism Acts 8:26-40

A. Textual note.

B. The setting of the baptism Acts 8:26-35.

C. The record of the baptism Acts 8:36–40.

II. Unpacking The Language of Biblical Baptism.

A. History of the word baptism.

B. What baptism simply symbolizes Rom. 6:3–5.

C. Inference can be in the eye of beholders – derived or direct from Scripture.

III. The Commandment in the Commission Matt. 28:18–20.

A. Commands are just that; commands.

B. The intention of the commands.

C. Baptism is a command like all others.

TITLE: Biblical Friendship

TEXT: Proverbs, various

DATE; November 7, 2021 PM

I. The Importance of Friendship

A. We need friends. Ecc. 4:9-12

B. Too many friends can be a problem. Prov. 18:24

C. The value of sincere and kind friends Prov. 22:11

 II. Do’s and Don’ts of a Good Friend

A. Do love your friends. Lev. 19:18; Matt. 19:19, 22:39; Rom. 13:9-10; Gal. 5:14; Jas 2:8

B. Don’t forsake them when there is a need. Prov. 27:10, 11

C. Do choose them carefully. Prov. 12:26; 13:20; 16:28-29; 21:10; 22:24; 1 Cor. 15:33

D. Don’t look down on them. Prov. 14:20-21

E. Don’t betray their confidence. Prov. 17:9

F. Don’t accuse them without cause. Prov. 24:28-29; 25:8-10, 18

G. Don’t guarantee their debts. Prov. 6:1-5; 17:18

H. Don’t overstay your welcome. Prov. 25:17

I. Don’t flatter you friend. Be real. Prov. 27:14

III. Characteristics of a Good Friendship

A. Counsel Prov. 27:9, 17

B. Confrontation Prov. 18:17; 27:5-6

C. Closeness Prov. 18:24

D. Compassion Luke 10:25-37

E. Consistency Prov. 17:17

SERIES: Prophecy

TITLE: Getting Ready for the Antichrist

TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:4

DATE: November 7, 2021 AM

I. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of insubordination. 2 Thessalonians 2:4

II. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of individualism. Revelation 13:4-6

III. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of sensationalism. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10

IV. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of lawlessness. 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8

V. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of false messiahs and false prophets. 1 Timothy 4:1

VI. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of great death. Matthew 24:21-22

VII. The Antichrist will come to power in a day of great Christian persecution. John 16:2 

10 Indictments on the Modern American Church

1. A Denial of the Sufficiency of Scripture—2 Tim 3:15-17

2. A Replacement of the Scriptures with Psychology and Sociology Regarding the Family—Colossians 2:8; Jdg 17:6

3. An Ignorance of God—Acts 17:30; Jer 9:23-24; Psalm 50:21-22; 1 Cor 15:34.

4. A Failure to Address Man’s Malady—Rom 3:10-12; Luke 7:47

5. An Ignorance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ—Rom 5:8-9; Gal 3:13

6. An Unbiblical Gospel Invitation—Mark 1:15; Luke 18:13

7. An Ignorance Regarding the Nature of the Church—1 Tim 3:15

8. A Lack of Loving and Compassionate Church Discipline—Gal 6:1

9. A Silence on Separation—2 Cor 6:14

10. Pastors Malnourished in the Word—2 Timothy 4:1;16

Title: Top Five Reformation Doctrines

Text: 1 Cor. 10:31

I. Very Important Present Context

A. Don’t microwave history – know it.

B. Our allegiance is to Scripture.

C. Context of today’s discussion.

II. Five Major Doctrines of the Reformation

A. Scripture Alone (Sola Scriptura).

B. By Grace Alone (Sola Gratia).

C. Through Faith Alone (Sola Fide).

D. Through Christ Alone (Solus Christus).

E. To God’s Glory Alone (Soli Deo Gloria).