Sovereign Grace

SERIES: God's Sovereign Grace TITLE: God's Sovereign Grace and Human Responsibility TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:13 DATE: January 22, 2023 PM I. God's sovereignty in creation and providence A. He is sovereign in creation. Rev. 4:16; Psa. 33:6-9 B. He is sovereign in providence. 1. 8. 2. 9. 3. 10. 4. 11. 5. 12. 6. 13. 7. II. God's sovereignty in human responsibility A. Man is responsible to his Creator. 1. 8. 2. 9. 3. 10. 4. 11. 5. 12. 6. 13. 7. B. Man is responsible to his Redeemer. 1. 8. 2. 9. 3. 10. 4. 11. 5. 12. 6. 13. 7.

SERIES: The Family: of God TITLE: The Gospel, Christ, and Marriage TEXT: Ephesians 5:32 DATE: January 22, 2023 AM I. A New Paradigm: A Home for the Gospel? A. Christians are no longer children of wrath. 1 Ths. 5:9 B. Christians no longer owe the debt. Col. 2:14 C. The ‘of God' home loves the scope of the gospel. II. The Home of Forgiveness and Forbearance A. Believe in election... in Marriage. Col. 3:12 B. What forgiveness looks like Col. 3:13b C. What forbearance looks like Col. 3:13a III. Christ-Centered...Everything A. Is Jesus ‘part' of your life? B. Christ-Centered Marriage Eph. 5:32-33

SERIES: The Family: of God TITLE: God's Doing TEXT: Matthew 19:6 I. Marriage is God's Doing? A. Is Jesus in Love with the Church? Chapter and verse. Matthew19:4-5 B. Fundamental: Marriage is God's doing. Matthew 19:6 C. God does marriage for His own glory. Philippians 2:9-11 II. Marriage: Sin, Shame, and Redemption. A. We have lost shame, not covered it. Genesis 2:25 B. What sin did and what it means for marriage Genesis 3:8 C. Hinting at the coming ultimate marriage Genesis 3:15 III. Marriage is Both God's Doing and Redoing. A. There is marriage and Christian marriage. B. Christian marriage is redemptive. Colossians 2:13,14

Title: Like and Open Book Text: Psalm 17 I. Read, Test, and Hear Me Psalm 17:1-6. A. Examine me 1-2. B. Exonerate me 3,4. C. Empower me 5-6. II. Love and Support Me Psalm 17:7-9. A. Lovingkindness and Mercy 7a B. Support 17:7b-9. III. Protect, Vindicate, and Satisfy Me Psalm 17:10-15. A. See the enemies 10-12. B. Save your friend 10-12. C. Lord Satisfy Me! 15.

Series: The Family: of God Title: A State of Union – Part 2 Text: Jeremiah 3:8,9. I. Post-Modern Authority – Man. A. Feelings Rom 16:17-18. B. Internal reasoning for unbiblical marriages/relationships Pro 3:6-8. C. Cultural approval and influence Amos 2:4; 2 Tim. 4:3; 1 Jn 5:19. II. The Christian's Authority – Scripture? A. Which good works? 2 Tim 3:16-17. B. Is Jesus your Master? John 8:31. III. The Effect of Compromise on Marriage. A. Undoing of a nuclear family. B. Redefining roles and genders. IV. If God Owns it, How Does He Rule It? A. Compromise has always been the same Gen. 3:1 B. Me, Myself, and Not God = Disaster. 

Series: The Family: of God Title: A State of Union – Part 1 Text: Hebrews 13:4 I. Introducing Marriage Eph. 5:32. *Yes, needs to be introduced. II. God is God, not Sex or Sexuality. A. What is your point of reference? B. Your motives are in your questions John 9:2. III. Man is Sinful with Sex and Sexuality. A. What crept in when we weren't looking Rom. 8:8. B. We are not neutral with anything: Including sexuality Rom 6:16; 8:7. IV. Flee from Idolatry and Love God More. A. If God invented sexuality for Himself... Isa 54:5. B. If the gospel is to be demonstrated... Eph 5:32-33. C. If there is any other version of either... Exo. 20:3. D. Love God more than self and personal satisfaction 1 Cor. 7:8. E. Love God more than things He doesn't bless. Mark. 12:30. F. Love God more than what might be attained in it this life 1 Jn. 2:17; Matt. 22:30.

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Title: Enjoying God or Enjoying God? Text: Psalm 42:1,2. I. Is Enjoying God Common? A. No pain, no gain? B. Narrow is the gate Php 3:7-9. II. A God Worth Enjoying. A. Eye reversal: Perspective Problem. Jdg 21:25 Pro 21:2; 12:15; Deu 12:7-8; Psa 37:22-23. B. …All the time. III. Enjoying God: A Primer. A. Perspective John 10:10-14. B. Action Psalm 37:4. C. Relationship John 15:11-14.

Title: Reclaiming Lost Ground – Part 2 Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18; Ephesians 4:17-24. I. Reclaiming Lost Ground Personally. A. Examining commitment to eternal purposes 2 Cor 13:5. B. Examining the ground lost Rom 6:19-20; Psa 32:5; Psa 119:11. C. Reclaiming lost ground personally 1 Jn 1:8-9; 2 Cor 5:17; Heb 9:14. II. Reclaiming Ground Communally. A. Reclaiming your home for Christ Eph 5:22-23; 6:1. B. Reclaiming your love of Christians Jas 5:16; Gal6:2; Eph 4:15-16. C. Reclaiming your spiritual priority and influence over your world 1 Cor 5:1; Acts 1:8. 

Title: Religion is NOT a Bad Word Text: James 1:27 I. Getting Familiar with the Term. A. Why is it said to be bad? Mark 7:5-8 B. Is religion (any) bad in itself? II. Separating Truth from Error/Sin. A. Religion is a thing Gal. 1:14-16 B. Good/Bad in religion is a heart & truth issue Matt. 23:23; Titus 1:14; Psa 51:17. III. Be Good at Good Religion James 1:26-27. *If there is a good religion, do that one right.

Title: Reclaiming Lost Ground – Part 1 Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18; Ephesians 4:17-24. I. Anyone Can and Does Lose Ground. A. We can all fall 1 Cor. 10:12; 1 Jn 1:8-9; Gal 6:3. B. Humility is the call of the day Jas 4:6; Heb 12:6. II. God Has Never Lost Ground. A. Your point of reference (Foundness) Rom 12:2, B. Reclaiming ground must not suggest God has failed Jas 1:13. C. Correction is not Theonomy or Dominion Thought Matt. 6:31-33. D. The ground lost and to be reclaimed is a renewed focus on eternity and God 2 Tim. 2:22; 1 Thess 5:15; Heb 12:14.

Title: Theology of Entertainment Text: Ecc. 3:4 I. The Case for Entertainment. A. God is not neutral on any subject. Luke 12:6,7,28;16:10; Matt. 12:36;5:18;25:25,26. B. God is concerned with His own glory. Isa 43:7-9; 1 Chr. 13:7-10; 1 Cor. 10:29-33; Matt. 6:31-34. C. If done according to His Word, for His glory… Gen. 19:14; Pro 26:19; Eph. 5:3-4; Gen. 21:9; John 2:1, Ecc 3:4. II. The Case Against the World's Forms. A. God is concerned with what we put in our minds (or what we keep out). John 15:19; 1 John 2:15;Php. 4:8. B. The Devil's best work is done in stealth. 1 Pet.5:8. C. Some practical applications of Theology. Acts 15:19-20 III. The Case for Contentment A. John, please clarify 1 Jn 5:21; Exo. 23:12. B. In all things Php. 4:11,12.

Title: The Effects of Wisdom Text: Proverbs 2:10-22 I. A Satisfied and Discerning Soul Pro. 2:10,11. A. Pleasantry is not all bad 10. B. Effective discernment preserves 11. II. Protection from Evil Men's Influence Pro. 2:12-15. A. Deliver us from evil 12a. B. Protection from evil words 12b. C. Protection from dark paths 13. D. Protection from celebrating evil 14. E. Protection from crooked and devious paths 15. III. Protection from Sexual Immorality Pro. 2:16-19. A. Protects from temptation to immortality 16. B. Protection from adulterous lies 17. C. Protection from immorality's destruction 18,19. IV. Uprightness and Victory Pro. 2:20-22. A. Wisdom walks righteously 20. B. Wisdom results in a blameless dwelling 21. C. Lacking wisdom alienates from blessing 22.

Title: Expository Listening Text: Matt. 7:24-27; James 1:22-27 I. Biblical Churches Preach AND Listen Expositorily. A. Preaching is indeed required 2 Tim. 4:2. B. Listening is of equal importance 2 Tim. 4:2. II. The Types of Listeners Luke 8:11-15. A. Hard Hearer Luke 8:11,12. B. Temporal Hearer Luke 8:13. C. Preoccupied Hearer Luke 8:14. D. Healthy Hearer Luke 8:15. III. Being an Expository Listener. A. Before listening John 8:43; Psa 95:7-8. B. During Word exposition Psa. 103:1-2; John 10:27. C. After having heard the Word James 1:22-27. IV. Benefit of Expository Listening Matt. 7:24-27. 

SERIES: The Book of Jonah TITLE: A Real Life Story of a Man Who Dared to Say No to God TEXT: The Book of Jonah DATE: November 13, 2022 AM  I. The prophet runs away from God. 1:1-17 A. The conditions of the day 1. Condition of Nineveh 2. Condition of Jonah B. The carnality of the prophet 1:1-3 C. The confession of the prophet 1:4-17 II. The prophet is caught by a fish. 2:1-10 A. Jonah sinks into the sea. 1:17 B. Jonah had a special fish catch him. C. Jonah prayed to the God he was running from. D. Jonah was delivered from the fish. III. The prophet preached doom on those he hates. 3:1-10 A. The renewed commission of the prophet 3:1-2 B. The response of Jonah to God's commission 3:3-4 C. The response of Nineveh to the warning of God's prophet 3:5-9 D. The faithfulness of God to the repentance of Nineveh 3:10 IV. The prophet pouting and pondering 4:1-21 A. The prophet pouting 4:1-5 1. Jonah reacts to God's mercy with an obnoxious prayer. 2. Jonah reacts to God's mercy with a perverted hope. B. The prophet pondering 4:6-11 1. God stirs up the prophet's knowledge of right and wrong. 2. God helps him back to reason with an object lesson. 3. God explains right and wrong asking him a question. 

Common Grace and the Fullness of Grace Acts 14:15-17 DATE: November 6, 2022 PM I. God's common grace A. Common grace taught in Luke 13:2-5 B. Common grace in Acts 14 C. Common grace in Acts 17:24-28 II. God's fullness of grace A. Grace came in a special way in Jesus Christ. John 1:16-17 B. Grace is Jesus personified. John 1:14 John 1:14 

I. Introduction: Interpreting Wrongly is Easy. Genesis 3:1 A. Hath God said? Genesis 3:1 B. Instant poor interpretation: Just add sin. Ephesians 2:1-3 2 Peter 3:9; Psalm 56:5 C. Examples demonstrating how easy Romans 9:13; Matthew 25:46 2 Peter 3:9;  II. Interpreting Rightly is Not Hard, but It is Spiritual. A. Know your place (God's Word, not opinion). James 4:10; Psalm 104:29; Col 3:16 B. Know the Author. 1 Corinthians 2:14 C. There is a right and wrong way to interpret. III. Basics of Interpretation A. What Does it Say (Grammatically and Historically)? B. What Does it Mean (To Author and Original Reader)? Psalm 56:5 C. What Do I Do (for God's glory)? James 1:22 James 1:22 

Series: Romans Title/Text: The Shameless Gospel No Longer a Mystery Rom. 16:25-27. I. Review of the Book of Romans. A. 1:1-1:18 Introduction and desire to come and share the gospel Paul is unashamed of. B. 1:19-4:25 The gospel is needed because God judges. C. 5&6 God Sovereignly uses it to free from sin. D. 7 Sovereignly uses it to free from law. E. 8 Sovereignly uses it by the Spirit to justify and give peace with God. F. 9-11 The implications of the gospel for Jews that Paul loved. G. 12-15:13 The gospel lived out practically. H. 15:14-16 The conclusion of Romans. II. The Real Meaning of Revelation (Preamble to Doxology) Rom. 16:25,26. A. To God who establishes in the gospel...25a. B. Mysteries are not mysterious 25b. C. In the fullness of time...26a. D. The Eternal Decree is eternal 26b. III. Doxology! Rom. 16:27. *To God be the glory 27.

Series: Romans Title/Text: Love in the Christian Church Rom. 16:1-24. I. The Gift of Helps in Action Rom. 16:1-16 A. Let your light shine 1,2. B. Brave friends 3,4. C. The church is in the house, not the house 5-7. D. Some very Roman Romans 8-15. II. Persons are People and in Need of Warning Rom. 16:16-20. A. Remember, be nice 16. B. A shocking warning interrupts 17,18. C. There are obedient people too 19,20. III. The Missions Team Says Hello Rom. 16:21-24. A. Meet the team 21. B. Surprise this is the ‘writer' of Romans 22. C. Hosting the missions team 23,24.

Series: Romans Title/Text: Practicals of Ministry Rom. 15:22-33 I. Rom. 15:22-24; 28,29 A. A reminder why a letter and not visit 22-24. B. Paul was on a mission 28,29. II. Paul is a Focused Missionary Rom. 15:25-27. A. Brothers serving brothers 25. B. Paul is congregational 26. C. Happy to give as received 27. III. Paul Begs for Romans to Support KingdomvBuilding Rom. 15: 30-33. A. You can strive for someone 30. B. Gospel ministry is hard and needs this 31,32. C. A benediction, not an end to the letter 33.

Title: Look unto Me Text: Isaiah 45:16–25 I. Seeing Salvation's Source & Substance. A. Other places people look 16,17,20. B. Where eyes should be fixed 18,19,21. II. Seeing Salvation. A. Look - simple and straightforward 22a. B. To God and be saved 22b. C. Why not look? 22c. III. Seeing Salvation's End. A. Unlike false idols and false prophets 23 B. The only right direction to look 24. C. To God be the glory (from all who see) 25.

Series: Romans Title/Text: Apostolic Boldness Rom. 15:14-21 I. Apostolic Admonition Rom. 15:14-16. A. You can counsel yourselves (with the Word) 14. B. Nobody's perfect 15-16a. C. All ministry must be sanctified 16b. II. Apostolic Authority Rom. 15:17-19a. A. Measurable success is a real thing 17. B. I am not like the other teachers 18,19a. III. Apostolic Aim Rom. 15:19b-21. A. Results of Apostolic faithfulness 19b. B. Paul goes into all the world 20. C. Christ is King at both comings 21.

SERIES: God's Sovereign Grace TITLE: God's Sovereign Grace in Creation and Providence TEXT: Psalm 33:6-7 DATE: October 2, 2022 PM I. God's sovereign grace in creation A. He made it all good. Genesis 1:12-13; Psalm 33:6-9 1. His grace guarantees the goodness of His creation. 2. His sovereignty guarantees His power and rule of His creation. B. He made earth for man. Psalm 115:6; CF Isaiah 45:12 1. Travel to Niagara Falls and see its beauty or the Grand Canyon or Bryce Canyon, etc. 2. God is not just a creator; He is a designer, an artist. II. God's sovereign grace in providence A. All places are providentially controlled. Daniel 4:35; Psalm 103:19; Psalm 139:9-10 B. All things are providentially controlled. 1. God is active in nature. Nahum 1:3-5 2. God is active in the casting of lots. Proverbs 16:33 3. God is active in the beasts of the field. C. All people are providentially controlled. 1. All exist in His complete control. Acts 17:28 2. Kings are in God's hands. Proverbs 21:1

SERIES: Romans TITLE: Liberty and Unity, Part 3 TEXT: Romans 15:1-13 DATE: October 2, 2022 AM I. Unity Comes with Serving Others. Romans 15:1-7 A. Ought is a strong word when in Scripture. 1,2 B. Are we above our Master? 3,4 C. Remember: Not we according to me, but He. 5,6 D. Receive instead of resist. 7 III. Unity in Christ According to Scripture Romans 15:8-12 A. Real strength is serving others for glory. 8,9b B. The Bible always had something to say. 9b-12 IV. Serving Leads to Joy, Peace, and Hope. Romans 15:13 A. Joy and peace are given by God. 13a B. Abundant hope is hopeful. 13b

Title: 20/20: Seeing Correctly Text: Proverbs 29:18 I. Corrected Interpretation. A. Common misuse. B. Corrected use. C. Hermeneutical principle. II. Important Implications. A. How Israel would understand 1 Sam. 3; 2 Chr. 15:3. B. It can be national and personal James 1:23-24. C. It is also religious Titus 1:3; 3:8-9; 1Tim 3:15. III. Expounding Importance. A. Contrast B. Implications.

Series: Romans Title/Text: Liberty and Unity – part 2 Rom. 14:13-23. I. Brothers First, Freedom Second Rom. 14:13-15. A. The actual ‘judge not' 13. B. Careful! We do not make reality 14. C. Your freedom is not higher than your brother 15. II. Pracitcals for the Good of Others Rom. 14:16-18. A. It is good to be free, but don't make it evil 16. B. Kingdom priority 17. C. Seek ye first 18. III. Prioritize Peace Above Freedom Rom. 14:19-23. A. Blessed are the peacemakers 19,20. B. Don't call evil good 21. C. Either for God or not 22,23.

Title: Quiet Guilt Text: Psalm 32:3–4 I. The Curse of Guilt Psalm 32:3,4. A. It has physical effects. B. It brings distress. C. It brings continual andunavoidable pain. D. It makes aware of God's displeasure. E. It creates an inner barrenness. II. The Cause of Guilt A. David had real guilt Titus 1:15-16. B. The things guilt tries to avoid. C. Clarity regarding guilt. III. The Cure for Guilt. A. Step one: Don't sin! 1 John 1:7. B. Other step one: confession Psa 32:5. C. Step two: Repent Psa 51:17. D. Forgiveness is God's response to us Psa 32:10-11; 51:11.

Series: Romans Title/Text: Liberty and Unity Part 1 Rom. 14:1-12. I. Weaker Brothers are Weaker Rom. 14:1-4. A. Weakness is not ok 1. B. Types of things weak brothers think 2. C. Brotherhood above all 3-4. II. Conviction Versus Convenience Rom. 14:5- A. Days are not unimportant conviction is 5. B. Unto thee oh Lord 6. C. God is why we must do this right 7-9. III. Judge Not Rom. 14:10-12 A. Unrighteous judgment is forbidden 10. B. We are all accountable ro God and for how we treat each other 11,12.

Title: Salvation Is the Beginning, not the End Text: Ephesians 1:9–12 I. Deficiencies Relating to Salvation Thought. A. Escape from hell Luke 3:7. B. Improved standard of living John 10:10. C. The ‘security' of sinner's prayers Luke 18:13. D. Physical healing 1 Pet. 2:24. E. Making us equal with Jesus Romans 8:16,27. F. Doing God a favor Psa 29:2. II. God's Plan of Salvation is God's. A. Salvation was always more than an end Heb 10:5; 1 Pet 1:20,21; John 17:24; Rev 13:8. B. Salvation is not just possible, it is certain Gal 1:3-5; Rom 3:23-26. III. The Real End of Salvation. A. Glory100 John 17:1,5. B. Glory100 x 100100 Eph 1:6; Eph 2:7. C. So, be saved for why salvation is 1 Cor 6:20; Eph 2:8-10.

Title: Spiritual Grandchildren Text: 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:15 I. Blood is Not Always Thicker. A. A hypothetical to consider 1 Sam. 14 B. A non-hypothetical to consider Josh. 7 C. Non-spiritual grandparenting is dangerous! II. The Needed Priority of Spiritual Grandparents. A. Who was Timothy's grandpa? 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15. B. Paul as spiritual father figure 1 Tim. 1:2;18; Ts. 1:4; Phm 1:10. III. The Needed Priority of Spiritual Grandparents. A. You work in a spiritual orphanage Gal 4:4-5. B. Spiritual family is... spiritual John 1:12,13. C. Be an ageless spiritual grandparent 1 Tim 4:12

SERIES: The God of Sovereign Grace TITLE: The God of Praying Grace and Giving Grace DATE: September 4, 2022 PM I. The God of Praying Grace A. The biblical purpose of prayer B. The biblical design of prayer C. The biblical relationship between God's sovereignty and the Christian prayer II. The God of Giving Grace A. Giving is stated as a grace. B. Poverty in Jerusalem gave an opportunity for this grace. 

SERIES: Romans TITLE: Love Fulfills the Law TEXT: Romans 13:8-14 DATE: September 4, 2022 AM I. Get to the Business of Being Loving. Romans 13:8,9 A. Love is better than business. 8a B. If you love me... 8b C. It is simple: Just always do good to all. 9 II. Love Others Now – It's Urgent. Romans 13:10-12 A. Law-keeping is good (sound familiar?). 10 B. Love and eschatology 11,12a III. Put Off the Old, Put on the New. Romans 13:12b-14 A. Love, Law, Light 12b B. Illegal business practices for Christians 13 C. Zero flesh tolerance policy 14 

Title: A Needed Look at Heaven Text: Psalm 87:3 I. Heaven is Beautiful! A. Beautiful in appearance 1 Cor 2:9 Rev. 21:10-26; 22:1-6. B. Beauty unmarred by sin! Rev. 21:27. II. Heaven is Occupied. A. By the Sovereign Rev. 21:3-4. B. By the Son Jn 14:1-3; 2 Cor. 5:8; Rev. 22:3-4. C. By the Spirit 2 Cor 3:18. D. By the Saints Jn 14:3; Rev 4:4; Heb 12:22-23; Rev 19:1. III. Heaven is Eternal. A. Heaven being forever is good! 1 Pet. 1:3-5 B. It is forever because it is God's dwelling Rev. 22:3. IV. Heaven is Hopeful. A. The gospel of Christ opens heaven to sinners Matt 1:21; Jn 1:14; 1 Cor 15:3-4; 1 Jn 3:2. B. The gospel is good news, so its end is hopeful Ts 3:6,7. C. Heaven is wonderful and you should go! Psa 87:3

Title: Faith to the Nth Degree Text: Matthew 14:31 I. When Little Faith is Bad. A. ...when it is supposed to be bigger Matt. 14:31. B. ...it is dependent on appearances Matt. 14:30. C. ...it is affected by surrounding circumstances Matt. 14:30. D. ..it fears peril more than God. E. ...it is unreasonable. II. When is Little Faith Graced and Commended? A. ...it is at least faith—the weakest faith is still faith Matt. 14:31;17:19-20;6:30. B. ...it attempts to get to Jesus 14:29. C. .. it turns to prayer in time of trouble 14:30. III. Christ Commends Great Faith. A. He was amazed when it found in unexpected people Matt. 8:9,10. B. He taught the importance of great faith and its persistence toward God Luke 18:5. C. Big faith looks toward a big reward from a big God 1 Pet. 1:8,9.

Title: A Providence Refresher Text: Matthew 6:26-33 I. What is Providence? A. It is NOT sovereignty Isa 46:10-11. B. Definition Rom 13:14; 1 Tim. 5:8. C. Providence Conceptually. II. Expounding on Providence. A. Providence in General Matt. 6:26-29; Dan. 2:21,Psa. 104:14; 21-22. B. Special Providence Matt. 6:30-33; Rom 8:28. III. Applications Regarding Providence. A. Presumptuousness is dangerous Isa 40:13-14. B. Faith in a providential God is good Est. 4:14.

Series: Selected Psalms Title: Seriously, Rejoice! Text: Psalm 33 I. Rejoice Up Front Psalm 33:1,2. A. Commandments are serious and beautiful 1a. C. Rejoicing and praise is to be skillfully done 2,3. II. It is Right to Rejoice Psalm 33:4-9. A. Righteous rejoicing is Word-related 4,5. B. His Word shows the power we rejoice in 6,7. C. It is sensible and right to rejoice 8,9. III. We Rejoice Because His Will is Done on Earth Psalm 33:10-12. A. They are weak 10. B. But He is strong 11,12. IV. We Rejoice Because He is Watching Psalm 33:13-19. A. He sees everything 13-15 B. He fears nothing 16,17. C. He loves His own 18,19. V. Again, Rejoice! Seriously Psalm 33:20-22. A. His help and strength are real 20. B. Him being Who He is is seriously worth rejoicing for 21,22.

Series: Baptist Distinctives Title Part Two V. Individual Soul Liberty Rom 14:5,12; 2 Cor 4:2; Titus 1:9. VI. Saved, Baptized Church Membership Acts 2:41–47; 1 Cor 12:12; 2 Cor 6:14; Eph 4:3. VII. Two Offices 1 Tim 3:1–13; Acts 20:17–38; Php 1:1. VIII. Separation of Church and State Rom 13:1-7; Matt. 28:19,20.

SERIES: Selected Psalms TITLE: Worthship in Action TEXT: Psalm 18:1-3 DATE: August 7, 2022 PM I. God is Worthy of Love Psalm 18:1. A. Love of God is appropriate and a choice. 1a B. Love of God brings strength. 1b II. God is Worthy of Trust. Psalm 18:2 A. God Is Our Stability. B. God Is Our Safety. C. God Is Our Savior. D. God Is Our Sovereign. E. God Is Our Strength. F. God Is Our Shield. G. God Is Our Security. H. God Is Our Supply. III. God is Worthy of Worship. Psalm 18:3 

SERIES: Baptist Distinctives TITLE: Part One DATE: August 7, 2022 AM I. Biblical Authority 2 Timothy 3:16,17;  1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:20-21 II. Autonomy of the Local Church Colossians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5,19,23 III. Priesthood of the Believer 1 Peter 2:5,9; Revelation 5:9-10 IV. Two Ordinances Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 

Series: Romans Title/Text: The Christian and Government Rom. 13:1-7. I. Submit to God's Authority Rom. 13:1,2 A. Thou shalt submit...1a. B. Even you are not the authority 1b. C. It is wrong & costly to resist God's authority 2. II. How God Exercises Authority Rom. 13:3,4. A. Ruled rulers will carry out the Ruler's will 3. B. He is His tool with tools 4. III. God Has Clearly Stated How This Works Rom. 13:5-7. A. Where is the guilt? 5. B. Paul sounds like Someone else I know 6,7.

Title: God is Not in Hiding Text: Psalm 10 I. The Lord Can Seem to be Hiding Psalm 10:1-11. A. Apparent hiding 1. B. Sinful behavior that impairs vision 2-7. C. Secret plans of the wicked 8-10. II. The Lord is Not Hidden, nor Forgetful Psalm 10:12-15. A. God will hear our cries 12-13. B. God will see our needs 14. C. God will punish wickedness 15. III. God Will Appear in the Open – to All Psalm 10:16-18. A. The Lord will reign 16. B. The Lord vindicate His people 17-18.

Series: Romans Title/Text: Supernatural Living – Pt. 2 Rom. 12:17-22 I. Do More then Just Be Nice Rom. 12:17,18. A. A simply difficult command 17a. B. Do good to all... 17b. C. Blessed are the peacemakers 18. II. Let God be God Rom. 12:19,20. A. Make way for the Lord 19a. B. For the Bible tells me so 19b. C. Opposite of wrath and vengeance of man 20. III. Good is Supernatural Rom. 12:21. A. Do not be conformed or overcome 21a. B. God's good is good 21b.

TITLE: The Truth about the Future! TEXT: Various Passages DATE: July 17, 2022 PM I. The need for a proper “consistent” hermeneutic A. Review of the Literal Grammatical Historical method of Bible Interpretation B. The Dangers of Allegorizing or Spiritualizing the Biblical text II. Questions about the nature of Christ's kingdom A. Will Christ establish a literal kingdom on earth? • Are the 1000 years in Revelation 20 literal or figurative? (Rev. 20) B. What about the Perspicuity (Clarity) of Scripture III. Three common views of the End Times A. Post-millennialism B. A-millennialism C. Pre-millennialism IV. What is the Church? (Matt. 16:18; Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:25, 27, 29) V. What about Israel? (Rom. 11:25-29; Acts 15:11-18) VI. What Promises and who are they for? (Gen. 12:1-3; 13:14-16; 15:5-21; 17:1-21; 22:15-18; 2 Sam.7:12-13,16; Jer. 31:31-37) 

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SERIES: Quarterly Gospel Message TITLE: The Simple Gospel TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10 DATE: July 3, 2022 PM I. The Gospel is Indeed Simple. A. It is a simple message. Isaiah 52:7; Romans 10:15-16; 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; 1 Corinthians 1:18,21,23-25; John 3:16 B. It has a simple goal (many may not know). Ephesians 1:3-6; 11-13 C. It has a simple method. Galatians 1:11-12; 1 Corinthians 1:17 II. The Gospel is also Profound. A. It is simple, but not small. 1 Corinthians 2:2 B. It is bigger than we might think. 1 Corinthians 1:18; Romans 8:22; 28 C. The simple gospel has a profound effect. 1 Corinthians 15:1-10 

SERIES: Romans TITLE: Supernatural Living TEXT: Romans 12:9-16 DATE: July 3, 2022 AM I. Being Nice is Supernatural. Romans 12:9-10a A. Paul is consistent on the topic of love. 9a B. Hypocritical love is evil. 9b C. There is no loving without liking. 10a II. Instructions for Supernatural Living Rom. 12:10b-13 A. Be others-minded. 10b B. Exert energy being spiritual. 11 C. Forward thinking. 12a D. Present patience while doing good. 12b E. Pray without ceasing. 12c F. Supernatural living is also natural. 13 III. The Supernatural Mindset Romans 12:14-16 A. Forgive them... 14 B. Supernatural empathy 15 C. The mind of Christ 16a D. Supernatural is not high, but low. 16b E. Supernatural versus unnatural 16c