Chipchase Expository Sermons

Introduction The Question: Can Faith that Produces No Works Save? (14) The Answer (15-26) Faith Without Works is Dead (15-17) Faith Without Works is Useless (18-20) Conclusion

Introduction Reasons Why the Command to Have Babies is for All Mankind 1. The Command Could Not be Obeyed by Noah and his Sons Alone 2. The Command is Linked with the Original Creation Command 3. The Command is in the Middle of the Noahic Covenant which was for All Mankind 4. The Command is Linked with Other Blessings that are for All Mankind 5. The Command is Assumed throughout the Rest of Scripture 6. The Command is Never Abolished in Scripture What this Command Does NOT Mean 1. Single People Must Eventually Get Married and Have Babies 2. People Who are Physically Incapable of Having Babies are Sinning 3. Birth Control is Always Sinful 4. Women Must Have as Many Babies as Possible 5. Married Couples Who Don't Have Babies Should be Church Disciplined Conclusion

Introduction 1. The False Gospel (Galatians 1:1-7; 3:1-6) 2. The True Gospel (Galatians 2:16; 3:6-9) 3. The Importance (Galatians 1:8-9; 5:4)

Introduction 1. Procreation (1) 2. Prominence (2) 3. Provision (3) 4. Prohibition (4) 5. Punishment (5-6) 6. Procreation (7) Conclusion

Introduction Noah's Sacrifice (20) God's Promise (21-22) God Will Never Curse the Ground Again (21a) God Will Never Kill All Living Creatures Again (21b) God Will Always Cause Normal Seasons to Occur (22) Implications 1. Remember that Mankind is Still Infected with Sin 2. Rejoice in the Normal Cycle of Nature 3. Reflect on God's Grace through Sacrifice 4. Repent in Response to God's Grace

Introduction The Question (9a) The Answer (9b) The Application (10-16) 1. Devote Yourself to God (10) 2. Deep-Store God's Word (11) 3. Depend on God to Teach You (12) 4. Declare God's Word (13) 5. Delight in God's Word (14) 6. Deliberate Over God's Word (15) 7. Determine to Follow God's Word (16)

Introduction The Required Confrontation (3-4) The Real Model (5) The Radical Deviation (6-7) Implications 1. A Church Must Take Doctrine Seriously 2. A Church's Doctrine Should Make It More Loving 3. A Church Must Confront False Teachers

Introduction Water Receding (1-5) Noah Waiting (6-14) God Commanding (15-19) Implications 1. God's Salvation Gave Creation a New Beginning 2. God's People Can Trust His Word as History 3. God's People Must Patiently Wait on God 4. God Always Remembers His People

Introduction The Author (1) The Audience (2a) The Blessing (2b) The Purpose

Introduction Objection 1: There is No One Verse that Proves Cessationism Objection 2: Jesus Doesn't Change, so the Miraculous Spiritual Gifts Can't Cease Objection 3: Five-Hundred Million Charismatics Cannot Be Wrong Objection4: Since We are Still in the Church Age, the Gifts that Began this Age Must Continue Throughout it Objection 5: Ephesians 2:20 is Not Talking About the New Testament Objection 6: The Prophecy of Agabus Proves that True New Testament Prophets are Sometime Wrong Question and Answer

Introduction 1. The Modern Miraculous Gifts are Not the Same as in the Scriptures 2. The Purpose for the Miraculous Gifts has Ceased 3. The Apostles All Died and No One Can Now Qualify as an Apostle 4. The Apostles and Prophets were Only for the Foundation of the Church 5. The New Testament Shows the Miraculous Gifts Gradually Decreasing 6. The Scriptures are Sufficient and No New Revelation is Needed Conclusion

Definition of Cessationist and Charismatic 1. The Modern Miraculous Gifts are Not the Same as in the Scriptures A. The Marks of True Tongues I. Real Languages (Acts 2:1-12; 1 Corinthians 14) II. Same Marks as Prophecy (Acts 2:13-18; 1 Corinthians 14) B. The Marks of True Healing I. Free II. Gospel-Focused III. Immediate IV. Complete V. Undeniable Conclusion

Definition of Cessationism 1. The Modern Miraculous Gifts are Not the Same as in the Scriptures A. The Marks of True Prophecy I. Proper Doctrine (Deuteronomy 13:1-5; 1 John 4:1-3, 6) II. Pure Fruit (Matthew 7:15-20; 2 Peter 2:1-3) III. Perfect Accuracy (Deuteronomy 18:20-22; Acts 2:16-18) B. The End of True Prophecy (Ephesians 2:20) Implications

Two Choices Two Gates Two Ways Two Destinations Two Groups Conclusion

God's Power (17-20) God's Judgment (21-24) Conclusion

Do Good to Your Neighbor (27-28) Don't Do Evil to Your Neighbor (29-31) Consider the Consequences for How You Treat Your Neighbor (32-35) Conclusion

Noah's Obedience (5-16) Round 1 (5) Round 2 (6-9) Round 3 (10-16) Conclusion

The Value of Wisdom for Creation (19-20) The Value of Wisdom for Confidence (21-26) 1. Committed Sagacity [Wisdom] (21) 2. Transformed Soul (22) 3. Total Security (23-24) 4. Divine Safety (25-26) Conclusion

Wisdom and the Promise of Happiness (13) Wisdom and the Proof for Happiness (14-17) Wisdom is Profitable (14) Wisdom is Precious (15) Wisdom is Prosperity (16) Wisdom is Pleasantness and Peace (17) Wisdom and the Preservation of Happiness (18) Conclusion

Introduction The Ark of Salvation (14-17) The Covenant of Salvation (18-21) The Obedience of Salvation (22) Conclusion

Introduction Remember God's Doctrine (1-2) Practice God's Disposition (3-4) Trust in God's Direction (5-6) Fear God's Deity (7-8) Honor God with Your Dollars (9-10) Accept God's Discipline (11-12) Conclusion

Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------ Last week…. The Commitment to Wisdom (1-4) The Consequence and Shield of Wisdom 1 (5-8) The Consequence and Shield of Wisdom 2 (9-11) ------------------------------------------------------------- The Certainty of Salvation with Wisdom 1 (12-15) The Certainty of Salvation with Wisdom 2 (16-19) The Conclusion of Wisdom (20-22)

Introduction The Character of Noah (9-10) The Corruption of Mankind (11-13) The Description The Extent The Judgment Conclusion

Introduction The Commitment to Wisdom (1-4) The Consequence and Shield of Wisdom 1 (5-8) The Consequence and Shield of Wisdom 2 (9-11) Conclusion

Can a Homosexual Couple be Biblically Married? (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:3-6; Ephesians 5:22-33) Is it Wrong to Practice Homosexuality? (Roman 1:24-27) Is it a Sin for Someone to Have Homosexual Desires, as Long as they Do Not Act on it Externally? (Exodus 20:17; Matthew 5:27-30) Can a Homosexual be Saved? (1 Corinthians 6:9-11) Can a True Christian Struggle with Homosexual Temptations? (Matthew 6:9, 12; 1 John 1:9) Is There Such Thing as a “Gay Christian”? (1 Corinthians 6:9-11) Are People Born Homosexual? Or Do They Become Homosexual Later in Life? (Psalm 51:5; Romans 1:18-31; 3:10-18; Ephesians 2:1-3) Is it Okay for Someone Who is Physically Born as One Gender, to Become a Different Gender? (Genesis 1:27; Romans 1:24-27) Is it Right to use Someone's Preferred Pronouns Instead of Their True Gender Pronoun? (Exodus 20:16; Ephesians 4:25) How Should I Respond to My Homosexual and Transgender Neighbors? (Matthew 22:34-40; 28:19-20)

Introduction Man's Access and Wisdom's Promise (20-23) Man's Rejection and Wisdom's Threat Part 1 (24-28) Man's Rejection and Wisdom's Threat Part 2 (29-32) Man's Reception and Wisdom's Promise (33) Conclusion

Introduction What God Saw (5) What God Felt (6) What God Decided to Do (7) The Exception (8)

Introduction The Crucial Command (8-9) The Necessary Caution (10-14) The Terrible Consequences (15-19) Implications For Children For Parents For Everyone

Introduction The Proverbs (1a) The Person (1b) The Purpose (2-6) The Prerequisite (7) Conclusion

Introduction Divine Provision (1) Demonic Perversion (2) Divine Punishment (3) Depraved People (4) Conclusion

Introduction Purpose Author Structure 1. Introduction and Praise of Wisdom (1:1-9:18) 2. Proverbs of Solomon Part 1 (10:1-22:16) 3. Words of the Wise Part 1 (22:17-24:22) 4. Words of the Wise Part 2 (24:23-34) 5. Proverbs of Solomon Part 2 (25:1-29:27) 6. Words of Agur (30:1-33) 7. Words of King Lemuel (31:1-31) Interpretation 1. The Proverbs Sometimes Take Work to Understand 2. The Proverbs Often Use Literary Imagery 3. The Proverbs Must Be Viewed as a Whole 4. The Proverbs Usually State General Principles 5. The Proverbs' Promises are Ultimately True in Eternity Themes 1. The Wise and the Foolish 2. The Diligent and the Lazy 3. Good Speech and Bad Speech 4. Friendship 5. Family 6. The Way of Life and the Way of Death Conclusion

Introduction 1. An Authoritative Command 2. An Imaginative Command 3. A Positive Command 4. A Comprehensive Command 5. A Difficult Command 6. A Christian Command 7. A Summary Command

Introduction Unborn Babies are Persons 1. Unborn Babies are Made by God in the Image of God (Psalm 139:13-16) 2. Unborn Babies are Distinct Moral Individuals from Conception (Psalm 51:5) 3. Unborn Babies Were Protected in Old Testament Law (Exodus 21:22-25) 4. Unborn Babies are Real Babies (Luke 1:39-45) Killing Unborn Babies is Murder and Will Be Judged by God (Genesis 9:5-6) Murdering Unborn Babies Can be Forgiven through Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) Protecting Unborn Babies is Your Responsibility (Proverbs 24:11-12) Practical Ways to Save Unborn Babies from Being Murdered 1. Don't Murder Your Babies 2. Tell Others About the Evil of Abortion 3. Promote the Gift of Babies 4. Vote Against Abortion 5. Evangelize 6. Pray

Last week…….. Our Prostration (16-17) Jesus' Power (18) Our Purpose (19-20a) 1. Make Disciples This week...... 2. Going 3. Baptizing 4. Teaching Jesus' Presence (20b)

Introduction Our Prostration (16-17) Jesus' Power (18) Our Purpose (19-20a) 1. Make Disciples Conclusion Next week…. 2. Going 3. Baptizing 4. Teaching Jesus' Presence (20b)

Introduction God's Creation of Adam (1-2) Adam's Line Through Seth (3-32) 1. A Historical Line 2. A Long-Lived Line 3. A Perishing Line 4. A Hope-Filled Line 5. A Purposeful Line Conclusion

Introduction The Story (11) The Scheme (12-14) The Spread (15) Implications 1. People Have Hard Hearts 2. Lies are Dangerous 3. Truth will Triumph

Introduction Mankind's Technological Advance (17-22) Mankind's Moral Decline (23-24) Mankind's Divine Hope (25-26) Conclusion

Introduction Mankind's Technological Advance (17-22) Mankind's Moral Decline (23-24) Mankind's Divine Hope (25-26) Conclusion

Introduction The Frightened (54) The Committed (55-61) The Hardened (62-66) Implications 1. Jesus' Death Demands a Response 2. Jesus' Burial Proves the Resurrection

Introduction The Supernatural Darkness (45) The Severe Distress (46-49) The Savior's Death (50) The Symbolic Displays (51-53) Conclusion

Introduction Last week: The Crime (8); The lack of Confession (9) The Condemnation (10-12) The Complaint (13-14) The Compassion (15-16)

Introduction The Romans Mock the King (27-38) At the Court (27-31) At the Cross (32-38) The Jews Mock the King (39-40) The Leaders Mock the King (41-43) The Criminals Mock the King (44) Implications 1. Trust the King Who Fulfilled Scripture 2. Be Horrified at our Foul Sin 3. Turn to the Forgiving Sovereign

Introduction The Crime (8) The (lack of) Confession (9) Conclusion Next week…. The Condemnation (10-12) The Complaint (13-14) The Compassion (15-16)

Introduction Pilate Questions Innocent Jesus (11-14) Pilate Defends Innocent Jesus (15-23) Pilate Condemns Innocent Jesus (24-26) Conclusion

Introduction Sons (1-2) Sacrifices (3-5) Sin (6-7) Conclusion

Introduction Naming (20) Clothing (21) Banishing (22-24) Conclusion

Why Don't Christians Evangelize? 1. I Don't Feel Like Evangelizing (Matthew 28:18-20) 2. I Don't Have the Gift of Evangelism (Ephesians 4:11; Romans 12:6-8) 3. I Don't Know Enough to Evangelize (Romans 1-6) 4. I Don't Want to Offend or Annoy People (Romans 1:16; 10:13-17) 5. I Don't Want to Be Redundant 6. I Don't Want People to Be Mad at Me (Romans 1:16; 1 Peter 4:12-14) 7. I Don't Know Any Non-Christians (Matthew 28:18-20) How Do I Prepare to Evangelize? 1. Pray for Yourself (Colossians 4:3-4; Ephesians 5:18-20) 2. Pray for Others (1 Timothy 2:1-4) 3. Ponder the Gospel (Romans 1-6; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts) 4. Pinpoint Opportunities 5. Plan Your Actions (Proverbs 21:5) 6. Perform (Matthew 28:18-20)

Introduction The Judgment on the Serpent (14-15) The Judgment on the Woman (16) The Judgment on the Man (17-19) Implications 1. The Fall Show's God's Judgment: So Be Warned 2. The Fall Show's God's Mercy: So Have Hope 3. The Fall Show's God's Victory: So Praise God

What is Evangelism? Evangelize: To Proclaim Good News to Others (Acts 8:12, 35; 21:8) The Good News: Who Jesus Is and What He Did (1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 10:7) What is Not Evangelism? Persuasive Apologetics (Romans 1-2) Personal Accounts (Acts) Political Activism (Matthew 22:37-39) Pius Actions (2 Corinthians 5:17; Titus 2) Who Should Evangelize and Why Should You Evangelize? God Commands You to Evangelize (Matthew 28:18-20) God Commands You to Love God (Matthew 22:37-38) God Commands You to Love Others (Matthew 22:39) God Eternally Rewards Obedience (Matthew 6:19-20)

Introduction Shame (7) Separation (8-10) Suppression (11-13) Conclusion