SERIES: Romans

TITLE: The Victory Over Sin and Death in Christ

TEXT: Romans 5:15-21

DATE: October 24, 2021 AM

I. A Life and Death Distinction Rom. 5:15-17

A. Grace contrasted with sin 15

B. Condemnation versus justification 16

C. Grace greater than sin 17

II. Life and Death Conclusions Rom. 5:18,19

A. Which Adam are you in? 18

B. How to make sinners and saints 19

III. Grace is Victorious. Rom. 5:20,21

A. God’s law and God’s grace 20

B. Big picture realities with sin and grace 21

TITLE: Away From Home

TEXT: Hebrews 11:13-16

DATE: October 24, 2021 PM

1. Departing In Hope Hebrews 13a

2. Strangers and Pilgrims Hebrews 13b

3. Seeking a Homeland Hebrews 11:14

4. Never Turning Back Hebrews 11:15

5. Those Who Belong In God’s City Hebrews 11:16

Series: It’s Only Natural

Title: It’s Only Natural - Part 3

Text: Proverbs 16:25

I. ... To Be Slow to Forgive Luke 6:37

A. Pastor, you always say sin is so bad!

B. How can I forgive that?!

C. Learn the theology of forgiveness.

II. ... To See Problems in People Luke 6:41

A. Dressed up planks.

B. Chapters and verses; not doctors and nurses.

C. The best place to find and deal with problems faults.

III. ... To See Good in Self Romans 3:12

A. Created in God’s image, right?

B. Image and Ethics Clarified

C. None good, no not one – you too

SERIES: Romans

TITLE: The Origin of Sin and Death in Man

TEXT: Romans 5:12-14

DATE: October 17, 2021 AM

I. Original Sin Rom. 5:12,13

A. Man’s sin came from man sinning. 12a

B. Man’s sin earned the wage: death. 12b

C. Man’s sin and its wage pass to all men. 12c

D. Man sinned and so do all men. 12d

E. Adam passed ‘sin’ before Moses defined it. 13

II. The Reign of Death from Sin Rom. 5:14

A. Sin is indeed the boss of us. 14a

B. Can’t say, “It wasn’t me!” 14b

C. The hint of good news 14c

TITLE: Faux vs. Real Faith

TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:1,2

DATE: October 10, 2021 PM

II. Other Gospels are Fake.

A. There are others. Gal. 1:6,7

B. Some seem angelic. Gal. 1:8,9

II. Faking Faith is a Real Thing.

A. And the Oscar goes to… Judas. John 12:4-6

B. Sometimes fakes do not know they are fakes,

but not really. Matt. 7:21; 25:44-46; Isa. 29:13

III. The Fake Version Described

A. Knockoff clothing Mat 7:15; Act 20:29

B. Form but not transformed 2 Tim. 3:5; 1 Jn. 2:19

C. Deceptive fakes are lawless. Mat 7:21-24

IV. The Real Version Described 1 Cor. 15:1,2

SERIES: Romans

TITLE: A Secure Salvation

TEXT: Romans 5:1-11

DATE: October 10, 2021 AM

I. God Gives the Righteous Peace. Rom. 5:1-4

A. We have peace because of God, not us. 1

B. Peace born from grace gives future hope. 2

C. Peace born from grace gives present hope. 3,4

II. Peace Gives the Righteous Security. Rom. 5:5-7

A. Insecurity disappoints, hope doesn’t. 5

B. Strength and security comes from Christ. 6

C. Christ gives real security. 7

III. Peace and Security Come from Salvation by Grace Rom. 5:8-11

A. How special is Christ’s death to you? 8

B. Amplified security from His saving death 9,10

C. Secure saved people rejoice! 11 

SERIES: Finding Christ in Isaiah

TITLE: Isaiah’s Words about Christ, Part 8

TEXT: Isaiah 54-59

DATE: October 3, 2021 PM

I. The far-reaching effects of the Servant’s work 54-58

A. The future of the barren is something to sing about. 54

B. The gracious invitation is something to marvel about. 55

1. It extends to the whole world. 55:1-5

2. It comes with a warning. 55:6-13

C. The grand particulars of the future kingdom 56:1-8

II. The Intercessor is sought and found. 59:10-21

A. Our need of an Intercessor 59:10-15

B. The Lord saw and reached out. 59:16-21

Series: Romans

Title/Text: Salvation by Divine Power, Not by Human Effort Rom. 4:16-25

I. Faith in God’s Powerful Promise Rom. 4:16-18.

A. Faith trusts grace and its promise 16.

B. The life-giving promise is written 17.

C. The promise is believed 18.

II. Unwavering Faith Trusts Promises Rom. 4:19-21.

A. A weakness to boast in 19.

B. Unwavering faith glorifies God 20.

C. The power is in the promise 21.

III. Abraham’s Example to Us Who Believe Rom. 4:23-25.

A. Learning from father Abraham 23,24a.

B. Faith’s powerful Object 24b,25.

TITLE: Paul’s Heart and Example

TEXT: Philippians 1:9-21

DATE: September 26, 2021 PM

Introduction

I. Paul’s Prayer 9-11

II. Assurance 12-14

III. Motives 5-18

IV. Proper Perspective 19-21 

Series: Romans

Title/Text: Abraham—Justified by Grace through Faith - Rom. 4:1-15.

I. Abraham’s Justification Wasn’t by Works Rom. 4:1-8

A. Not by works or ceremony in the flesh 1,2.

B. Old Testament Justification Same as New 3-5.

C. Not just Father Abraham, but King David 6-8.

II. Not for the Jew Only Rom. 4:9-12

A. Question: For physical offspring only? 9.

B. Abraham wasn’t always Abraham 10.

C. Faith, not circumcision is what justifies 11,12.

III. Abraham Got What was Promised Rom. 4:13-15

A. A promise-keeping God is better than a lawkeeping family (for salvation) 13.

B. Another reiteration of relationship to Law 14,15.