Love God. Love One Another. Love the World.
First Baptist Church of Shallotte
I. Jesus Provides Access to Salvation II. Jesus Provides Access to Freedom III. Jesus Provides Access to Life
I. Jesus Comes From the Father II. Jesus Speaks For the Father III. Jesus Serves Only the Father
I. LIVE like Jesus II. LOVE like Jesus III. LEAD like Jesus
I. Jesus Meets Your Need for Eternal Life II. Jesus Meets Your Need for an Eternal Relationship III. Jesus Meets Your Need for Eternal Security
Always remember: I. The Presence of God II. The Purpose of God III. The Promise of
I. A Faithful Church is Intentional II. A Faithful Church is Obedient III. A Faithful Church is Strategic
I. The Head of Compassion II. The Heart of Compassion III. The Hands of Compassion
Missional Christians believe that: I. God Provides Opportunities II. God Changes Lives III. God Exalts Jesus
I. We Share a Common Past II. We Share a Common Passion III. We Share a Common Purpose
I. One Truth (vv.1-2) A. The Old Testament bears witness. B. The New Testament bears witness. II. One Reality (vv.3-6) A. God has called you to glorify His name. B. God has blessed you to fulfill your calling. III. One Ultimate Disconnect (v.7) A. There are unreached people out there. B. There are unreached people right here.
I. God Initiates Peace in Christ II. God Defines Peace in Christ III. God Provides Peace in Christ
Six Pillars of a Biblical View of Government: 1. God's Sovereignty 2. God's Kingdom 3. God's Gospel 4. Our Government 5. Our Citizenship 6. Our Stewardship Four Reasons Christians Should Vote: I. To Prevent Evil II. To Promote Good III. To Practice Faith IV. To Preserve Freedom
Real Worship Shows in Three Ways: I. Your Audience: Real Worship Is for the Lord. II. Your Motivation: Real Worship Is From the Heart. III. Your Attitude: Real Worship Is With Humility.
Real Corporate Worship I. Requires Committed Leadership 1. Consecrated Leadership 2. Cooperative Leadership II. Requires Careful Preparation III. Includes Community Participation
Central Point of the Sermon: Because of Jesus' presence, power, and plan, God's people can have confidence as they live sent. Question: Do you have hope? 1. Jesus makes himself available in any situation. (vs. 26-27) 2. Jesus shows his authority over demons. (vs. 28-37) 3. Jesus shows his authority by making preachers out of demon possessed men. (vs. 38-39)
I. Real Worship is Intentional 1. Worship is strategic 2. Worship is devotional II. Real Worship is Sacrificial
When we practice real worship, I. We Acknowledge God's Holiness II. We Enjoy God's Presence III. We Experience God's Kindness
I. Religion Seeks a Consensus II. Religion Ignores God's Instructions III. Religion Focuses on Appearances
I. Remember God's Faithfulness in the Past II. Trust God's Plan in the Present III. Anticipate God's Promise in the Future 1. God's promise doesn't expire 2. God's servant doesn't retire
I. We must first Stop (vv.46-48) II. We have to Drop what we're doing (vv.49-51) III. We are called to Love the unloved and forgotten (v.52)
Three Reasons God Expects Us To Be Ready For Christ's Return: I. We Know God Is Sovereign II. We Know God Is Consistent III. We Know God Is Faithful
I. God's Process is Obvious II. God's Purpose is Certain III. God's Promise is Eternal
I. The Coming of Christ Will Be Unstoppable II. The Coming of Christ Will Be Unmistakable III. The Coming of Christ Will Be Unavoidable
I. The Root of Lawlessness is Sin II. The Rise of Lawlessness is Assured III. The Ruler of Lawlessness if Satan
I. Four Characteristics of Counterfeit Messiahs: 1. They Are Plentiful 2. They Are Popular 3. They Are Purposeful 4. They Are Powerful II. One Fact for Faithful Christians: 1. We Must Be Perceptive
I. The Motivation for Persecution II. The Impact of Persecution 1. The Impact on the Unfaithful 2. The Impact on the Faithful 3. The Impact on the World II. The Response to Persecution 1. Stay Faithful 2. Pray for those who persecute you 3. Anticipate your reward
What are we doing when we celebrate the Lord's Supper? I. We Are Remembering His Sacrifice II. We Are Celebrating His Resurrection III. We Are Anticipating His Return
I. God's Truth is Comprehensive II. God's Truth is Righteous III. God's Truth is Eternal
I. God Models Patience II. God Models Forgiveness III. God Models Faithfulness 1. God's Love is Responsive 2. God's Love is Redeeming 3. God's Love is Realistic
Jesus reminds us, I. We Can Expect War II. We Can Stay Calm III. We Can Trust God
Jesus reminds us, I. We Can Expect War II. We Can Stay Calm III. We Can Trust God
I. When You Trust God, He Gives You Wisdom II. When You Trust God, He Gives You Perspective III. When You Trust God, He Gives You Clarity
I. Truths We Must Know: * We have died with Christ in baptism. (vv. 2-3) *We are alive in Christ. (vv. 4-10) II. Actions We Must Take: *Consider ourselves dead to sin and alive in Christ. (v. 11) *Offer ourselves to God. (vv.12-23)
I. God's Motivation is His Love II. God's Redemptive Plan- He Gave the greatest sacrifice. Whoever believes. III. God's Intent-We Do not Perish, Have Eternal Life
Four Ways to Cultivate Faith in Your Kids: I. Practical Service II. Parental Guidance III. Positive Relationships IV. Personal Experience
I. God Wants You To Be Watchful 1. Do not be deceived. 2. Do not be alarmed. II. God Wants You To Be Encouraged III. God Wants You To Be Ready
God's plan for Israel reveals: I. The Mystery of God II. The Mercy of God III. The Majesty of God
God's plan for Israel reveals: I. The Mystery of God II. The Mercy of God III. The Majesty of God
I. We Should Be Grateful II. We Should Be Hopeful III. We Should Be Humble IV. We Should Be Mindful
I. God Provides a Bridge to Faith II. God Saves Only By Grace III. God Permits a Personal Response
I. God Uses a Committed Messenger II. God Provides a Clear Message III. God Orchestrates a Decisive Moment
Because of Jesus' resurrection, I. Salvation is Accessible to Everyone II. Salvation is Available to Everyone III. Salvation is Assured for Everyone
I. Remember What He Said II. Report What He Does III. Respond to What You Know
I. Religion's Problem 1. Religion Fosters Zeal Without Knowledge 2. Religion Encourages Self-Righteousness Without Submission II. God's Plan 1. Christ Fulfills God's Plan 2. Christ Comes to You
I. God Acts According to His Nature II. God Gives Everyone a Choice III. God Offers Everyone the Same Choice
I. God's Underserved Privileges II. God's Unchanging Plan III. God's Unfailing Promise
I. A Love of Peace (v.1) II. A Love of Grace (v.2) III. A Love of Sacrifice (vv.3-8) IV. A Love with Assurance (vv.9-11)
I. We Worship A Different God II. We Discern A Different Problem III. We Offer A Different Answer
I. Doubt May Lead to Disobedience II. Disobedience Always Produces Consequences But, III. God Is Always Faithful to His Promises
When God Called Abraham, He Made Three Promises: I. The Promise of a Place II. The Promise of a People III. The Promise of a Purpose
I. Expect the Crowd II. Accommodate the Crowd III. Serve the Crowd IV. Leave the Crowd