SERIES: Isaiah

TITLE: Finding Christ in Isaiah, Part 9

TEXT: Isaiah 60-63

DATE:

I. Christ, the Light of the World, lights the way home. 1

A. E.

B. F.

C. G.

D. H.

II. The condition that will exist then in Jerusalem 10-22

A. G.

B. H.

C. I.

D. J.

E. K.

F. L.

III. The First and Second Coming of Christ 61:1-11

A. F.

B. G.

C. H.

D. I.

E

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