Sermons from Pittsburgh's Renaissance Church. Visit www.renaissancepgh.com for more information.
OUTLINE: GOSPEL UNITY IS ENRICHED BY GIFT DIVERSITY GOSPEL UNITY’S GOAL IS GROWTH & MATURITY Main Point: Jesus gives diverse gifts to a diverse people to make them a unified body that matures and serves
GOSPEL CULTURE & THE CHARITY OF OUR CONDUCT GOSPEL CULTURE & THE UNITY OF OUR GOD Main point: Gospel doctrine fuels and forms Gospel devotion, delight, and duty
A GLORY THAT STRENGTHENS US A LOVE THAT TRANSFORMS US A GOD THAT DOES MORE THAN US Main Point: Paul prays for us to be built up in love so that we can be filled with love to walk in love
GRACE TO SUFFER AS A MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL GRACE TO SHOW OFF THE MANIFOLD WISDOM OF GOD RESOURCES: Commentaries used – Lincoln, Smith, Stott; Books consulted: Talking about Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations, by I. Adams; Playing God, by A. Crouch; How To Reach The West Again, by T. Keller; Redemptive Kingdom Diversity; J. Williams
PAUL’S CURRENT CONDITION PAUL’S MYSTERIOUS REVELATION RESOURCES: Commentaries used – Hodge, Hoehner, Lincoln, Smith, Stott; Books consulted: How To Reach The West Again, by Keller; The Patient Ferment of the Early Church, by Kreider; Mere Christianity, by Lewis
We are citizens of God's Kingdom We are members of God's Household We are stones in God's temple
REMEMBER WHO WE WERE WITHOUT CHRIST REMEMBER WHO WE ARE NOW WITH CHRIST RESOURCES: Commentaries used – Lincoln, Smith, Stott; Books: Talking about Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations, by I. Adams; How To Reach The West Again & Center Church, by T. Keller; Church Membership, by J. Leeman; Prayer, by J. Onwuchekwa; Redemptive Kingdom Diversity; J....
WHAT GOD DID WHY GOD DID IT WHO GOD DECLARES US TO BE RESOURCES: Commentaries used – Hodge, Hoehner, Lincoln, Smith, Stott; Books: How To Reach The West Again & Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical, by T. Keller; P.R.O.O.F, by Montgomery & Jones; Gospel Wakefulness, by Wilson.
TO KNOW THE HOPE OF GOD TO KNOW THE RICHES OF GOD TO KNOW THE GREAT POWER OF GOD in Christ's Resurrection in Christ's Ascension in Christ's Presence Main point: We always need more of Christ, and there is always more of Christ. Therefore, pray for a knowledge of Christ that leads to delight in...
AN INHERITANCE THAT IS OF OLD AN INHERITANCE THAT IS FOREVER Main point: Our destiny is promised because we are sealed with the Spirit’s divine presence. RESOURCES: Commentaries used – Hodge, Hoehner, Lincoln, Smith, Stott; Books: How To Reach The West Again, by T. Keller. Gospel Wakefulness, by J. Wilson; P.R.O.O.F., by D. Montgomery & T.P....
THE PRESENT REALITY OF OUR REDEMPTION THE FUTURE REALITY OF OUR UNIFICATION Main point: Our redemption in Christ leads to our union in Christ RESOURCES: Commentaries used – Hodge, Hoehner, Lincoln, Smith, Stott; Books: How To Reach The West Again, by T. Keller. Gospel Wakefulness, by J. Wilson; P.R.O.O.F., by D. Montgomery & T.P. Jones
Listen as Pastor Rob teaches on being who we are wherever we are. THE RESULT OF THE FATHER CHOOSING US THE REASON THE FATHER PREDESTINED US THE RESPONSE TO THE FATHER BLESSING US
TEXT: Eph 1:1-2 TITLE: Grace & Peace OUTLINE: WHO IT’S FROM WHO IT’S FOR RESOURCES – Commentaries used: Hodge, Hoehner, Lincoln, Smith, Stott, Books: Playing God, by A. Crouch; How To Reach The West Again, by T. Keller. Gospel Wakefulness, by J. Wilson. Systematic Theology, W. Grudem.
Acts 20:17-38 Background to the Letter to the Ephesians EPHESUS PAST EPHESUS FUTURE EPHESUS PRESENT Main point/app: There is nothing more than the gospel, just more of the gospel. Therefore, never stop loving the gospel because you can’t outlove the gospel. RESOURCES: Commentaries consulted: Peterson (PNT), Polhill (NAC), and Smith (GCTB); books used: Playing God, by Crouch,...
Who we worship directs how we worship The relationship within the Trinity Our relationship with Him Ou response
Listen as Pastor Rob teaches on the completion of God’s story. WHAT IS COMING HOW IT WILL HAPPEN WHO WILL BE THERE
Listen as Pastor Daniel teaches on reconciliation and what it means to be an ambassador.
TITLE: Creation TEXT: Genesis 1-2 OUTLINE: God is the Self-Sufficient Creator God is a Speaking Creator God is a Good Creator God is a Communal Creator
TEXT: Matt 28:18-20 TITLE: Made to Make OUTLINE: WHAT THEY ARE HOW THEY ARE MADE
Listen as Pastor Rob teaches on the authority of Jesus. TEXT: Matthew 7:28-8:1 TITLE: The Greatest Teacher OUTLINE: A TEACHER WHO TEACHES LIKE NO OTHER FOLLOWERS WHO FOLLOW NO OTHER RESOURCES: Commentaries used: Bruner, Lloyd-Jones, Stott, Wright; Books: Dictionary of Biblical Imagery; The Cost of Discipleship, by Bonhoeffer; The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, by Pennington;...
Listen as Pastor Luke teaches on how Jesus is our firm foundation.
Listen as Pastor Rob teaches on planting roots in Christ. TEXT: Matt 7:15-23 TITLE: Two Trees OUTLINE: WHO TO WATCH OUT FOR HOW TO SPOT THEM WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THEM RESOURCES: Commentaries used: Bruner, Lloyd-Jones, Stott, Wright; Books: Dictionary of Biblical Imagery; The Cost of Discipleship, by Bonhoeffer; The Sermon on the Mount...
TEXT: Matt 7:13-14 TITLE: TWO WAYS OUTLINE: THE WAY TO FIND THE KINGDOM OF GOD THE WAYS TO FIND THE KINGDOMS OF THIS WORLD RESOURCES: Commentaries used: Bruner, Lloyd-Jones, Stott, Wright; Books: Dictionary of Biblical Imagery; The Cost of Discipleship, by Bonhoeffer; The Reason for God, by Keller; The Sermon on the...
Listen as Joshua Page preaches on the Golden Rule. TEXT: Matthew 7:12 OUTLINE: Love is Active Love is Selfless Love is for Enemies Love is Not Enough Love is Not Natural
Listen as Pastor Rob teaches on what we are to ask our Father for and how He responds. TEXT: Matt 7:7-11 TITLE: Ask, Seek, Knock OUTLINE: A CHILD-LIKE PERSISTENCE A CARING & GOOD PARENT RESOURCES: Commentaries used: Bruner, Lloyd-Jones, Stott; Books: Dictionary of Biblical Imagery; The Cost of Discipleship, by Bonhoeffer; Prayer, by...
Listen as Pastor Luke teaches on judging others.
Listen as Joshua preaches on seeking God’s Kingdom.
Listen as Pastor Rob continues his teaching on anxiety. TEXT: Matt 6:28-30 TITLE: Anxiety Pt. 2 OUTLINE: THE CREATOR AND CLOTHES THE CREATION AND CLOTHES THE COVERING OF CLOTHES RESOURCES: Commentaries used: Bruner, Lloyd-Jones, Stott; Books: Dictionary of Biblical Imagery; The Cost of Discipleship, by Bonhoeffer; Spiritual Depression, by Lloyd-Jones; The Sermon on the...
Listen as Pastor Rob speaks on Jesus’s teachings on anxiety. TEXT: Matthew 6:25-27 TITLE: Anxiety Pt. 1 OUTLINE: WHAT NOT TO DO HOW NOT TO DO IT WHY NOT TO DO IT RESOURCES: Commentaries used: Bruner, Lloyd-Jones, Stott; Books: Dictionary of Biblical Imagery; The Cost of Discipleship, by Bonhoeffer; The Sermon on the Mount...
Listen as Pastor Rob teaches on where our treasures truly are.
Listen as Pastor Rob teaches on the practice of fasting.
Listen as Pastor Rob revisits the topic of forgiveness. TEXT: Matt 6:14-15 TITLE: Forgiveness OUTLINE: THE FORGIVEN THE UNFORGIVEN RESOURCES: Commentaries used: Bruner, Lloyd-Jones, Stott; Books: The Cost of Discipleship, by Bonhoeffer; The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, by Pennington; The Divine Conspiracy, by Willard; Instruments in The Redeemer’s Hands, by...
Listen as Pastor Rob teaches on temptations. Temptations TEXT: Matthew 6:13 OUTLINE: “The sinner who's evil in the past has been forgiven longs to be delivered from its tyranny in the future.” – J. Stott Romans 7:18 OUR TEMPTATIONS Matthew 6:13 James 1:13 Deuteronomy 8:2 Matthew 4:1 1 Corinthians 10:13 Genesis 3:6...
TEXT: Matt 6:12 TITLE: FORGIVENESS41:12 OUTLINE: OUR DEBTS OTHERS’ DEBTS Commentaries used: Bruner, Lloyd-Jones, Stott; Books: The Cost of Discipleship, by Bonhoeffer; The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, by Pennington; The Divine Conspiracy, by Willard; Instruments in The Redeemer’s Hands, by Tripp; Ragamuffin Gospel, by Manning; Race & Justice Essays, by Keller Main point: Forgiven people...
Listen as Pastor Rob teaches on how God provides that in which we cannot provide for ourselves. TEXT: Matthew 6:11 TITLE: Our Daily Bread OUTLINE: WHAT WE ASK FOR Matthew 6:11 Proverbs 30:8-9 1 Timothy 6:7-8 WHO WE ASK FOR Matthew 6:11 “No Christian can be content to have too much while others have...
Listen as Pastor Rob teaches on how our future through Jesus affects us today. References: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors....
Listen as Pastor Luke reminds us that we can pray “our Father in Heaven” because Jesus perfectly praised our Father in Heaven.
Listen as Joshua Page teaches on how we are instructed to pray. TEXT: Matthew 6:5-13 TITLE: Prayer: Communion with the Creator OUTLINE: An Authentic Relationship With God An Intimate Relationship With God An Exclusive Relationship With God
Listen as Pastor Andrew preaches on how we are to practice righteousness from a heart that does not seek to gain but to give.
TEXT: Matthew 5:43-48 TITLE: LOVE & HATE OUTLINE: THE DISTORTION OF LOVE Matthew 5:43 Leviticus 19:18 Leviticus 19:34 Exodus 23:4-5 THE DEPTH OF LOVE Matthew 5:44-47 Matthew 5:11 THE DIVINE LOVE Matthew 5:48 “Even if you cannot change all the people around you, you can change the people you choose to be around. Life...
Listen as Pastor Rob teaches on how believers should view justice. TEXT: Matt 5:38-42 TITLE: Getting Even THE PATTERN & THE PROBLEM Matthew 5:38 Exodus 23:9 THE POWER & THE PARDON Matthew 5:38-42 “Stay right there and do something surprising.” – F. Bruner Leviticus 19:18 Micah 6:8 Romans 12:17-21 “The cross is the only power in...
Listen as Pastor Rob teaches on the importance of our words. TEXT: Matthew 5:33-37 TITLE: WORDS MATTER OUTLINE: THE WORDS OF MOSES Matthew 5:33 Leviticus 19:12 Deuteronomy 23:23 Exodus 20:7 THE WORDS OF MEN Matthew 5:34-35 Matthew 26:23-24a Matthew 23:19-22 THE WORDS OF THE MASTER Matthew 5:37 James 5:12 “There is not...
Listen as Pastor Rob teaches on what Jesus says about divorce during the Sermon on the Mount. TEXT: Matthew 5:31-32 TITLE: Marriage and Divorce WHAT WAS SAID Matthew 5:31 Matthew 19:1 Deuteronomy 24:1 Matthew 19:2-6 Matthew 19:7 WHAT JESUS SAID Matthew 5:32 Matthew 19:8-9 “For he that is meek, and a peacemaker, and poor in...
Listen as Joshua teaches on how we are called to address sin in our lives. TITLE: Cut Off Your Hand TEXT: Matthew 5:27-30 REFERENCES: Matthew 5:27-28 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Matthew 5:29-30 Genesis 2:25
Listen as Pastor Rob tells us of the fulfillment of the 6th Commandment. WHAT NOT TO DO Matthew 5:21 Matthew 5:22 Ephesians 4:26 James 1:19-20 WHAT TO DO INSTEAD Matthew 5:23-24 Matthew 5:25 WHY THIS MATTERS Matthew 5:26 Matthew 25:41
Listen as Pastor Will Baker continues teaching through our Sermon on the Mount series.
TITLE: Salt & Light TEXT: Matt 5:13-16 OUTLINE: THE SALT OF THE EARTH THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD RESOURCES: Commentaries used: Bruner, Lloyd-Jones, Stott; The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, by Pennington; The Divine Conspiracy, by Willard; How to Reach the West again, by Keller, The Patient Ferment of the Early Church: The Improbable Rise...
TEXT: Matthew 5:10-12 TITLE: The Cost & Reward of Discipleship MAIN POINT: because our reward is great in heaven, we can rejoice even when persecution weighs us down OUTLINE: “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” – D. Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship WHERE WE ARE HEADED Matthew 5:10 Revelation 21:1-5 WHAT...
Listen as Pastor Rob reminds us that the way we relate to others is a mirror image of how we think God relates to us. JUST MERCY “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8...
Listen as Pastor Rob reminds us that Jesus emptied himself to make us full. THE STATE OF KINGDOM CITIZENS Romans 7:7 Psalm 1:1-2 THE NEED OF KINGDOM CITIZENS Matthew 5:3 Matthew 5:4 2 Corinthians 7:10 Matthew 5:5 Matthew 5:3-6 Philippians 2:5-8
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