Sovereign Grace Bible Church of Ada, OK Sermons

The Apostle Paul is responding to: 1. The Value of God's Wisdom and 2.The Wealth of God's Grace

The Apostle Paul Magnified Christ through his: 1. Courageous Declaration 2. Constricting Dilemma 3. Confident Determination.

Philippians 1:20 and multiple texts that teach us to joyfully magnify Christ: Corporately, Evangelistically, and Sacrificially.

1. The Reality of the Incarnate Word of Life 2. The Reality of Fellowship with and through the Word of Life 3. The Reality of Joy in Proclaiming the Word of Life

An introduction to Philippians 1:18-26. The Apostle Paul's reckless abandonment led to abundant life.

In Philippians 1:15-18a we see that a Gospel advancing response to rivals begins with: 1. Acknowledging the Reality of Rivalry 2. Discerning the Root of our Ministry 3. Answering Rivalry with Humility

The Procurement of Redemption - 4:1-12 The Product of Redemption - 4:13-16 The Picture of Redemption - 4:17-22

The Joyful Advancement of the Gospel flows out of - 2. Confidence in God's Persevering People.

The Joyful Advancement of the Gospel in the midst of Suffering comes from - 1. Confidence in God's Providential Plan

We can rejoice with confidence in our confinement here on Earth as Christ's ambassadors - Philippians 1.14

In Philippians 1:12-13 God was Providentially: 1. Removing Obstacles through Paul's Predicament 2. Reaching Sinners through Paul's Imprisonment In Philippians 1:12-13 we learn that the Gospel is unstoppable.

In Philippians 1:9-11 Paul prays that love will be: 1. Nourished by Knowing God’s Word - vs. 9 2. Cultivated by Testing our Hearts - vs. 10 3. Harvested by Recalling God’s Work - vs. 11

Paul Relentlessly Praised God for: 1. The Ultimate Reason for their Faithful Perseverance vs. 3-6 2. The Immediate Result of their Faithful Participation vs. 7-8

The Grace of God is seen throughout the story of Ruth. Common Grace, Providential Grace, Saving Grace and Future Grace.

The Provident God of Ruth.

In Philippians 1:3-5 Paul joyfully give thanks for those who partner with us personally in Christ’s service. Joyful Thanksgiving Flows out of: Personal Memories - v. 3 Prayerful Ministries - v. 4 Personal Ministries - v. 5

Christ exalting unity is cultivated in the Church by understanding: A. Our identity is a gift from Christ personally. B. Our identity is a gift to Christ’s Body. The theology of justification that places us in Christ eternally will transform us practically in Christ's body (the church).

In Philippians 1:1Paul's greeting cultivates: 1. Christ Exalting Humility 2. Christ Exalting Unity "Remember that the Master who calls you into blessed slavery is the Savior who purchased you for eternity!"

The letter to the Philippians tells us that hope in Christ should produce: 1. Unquenchable Joy 2. Delightful Humility 3. Powerful Unity

Biblical hope protects our minds and prepares us for action. The Apostle Paul's Hope: 1. Prepared him for ministry. 2. Proclaimed God's glory. 3. Protected his integrity. 4. Produced healing and joy.

In Mark 2:23-28 the conflict over the Sabbath begins with: 1. A distorted accusation 2. A direct correction 3. A divine declaration

In Mark 2 we see that God's Grace Replaces Rotting Rituals with: 1. The New Cloth of Christ's Righteousness 2. The New Wine of the Holy Spirit

In Mark 2 we see that when Christ proclaims the Good News that God calls sinners by grace alone not due to human effort, rituals or religion there is always either feasting or fasting, rejoicing or resentment.

True Faith Passionately Pursues Parted Professors with the Proclamation of the Gospel

In Mark 2:13-15 we see that: The Master Calls Sinners Personally and Powerfully. In v. 13 we see our Master’s personal mercy. In v. 14 we hear the Master call authoritatively. In vs. 14b-15 we see evidence of the Master’s calling.

In Mark 2:5-12 Jesus reveals Sovereign Authority through Omnipotent Mercy. In Mark 2:6-12 we hear: 1. Unbelievable Questions 2. Unmistakable Revelations 3. Unrepentant Reactions

The Irresistible Jesus Draws the Immovable Sinner to see His Authority and Mercy. The Irresistible Draws the Immovable when: 1. Jesus is Present 2. Faith is Present 3. Grace is Present

1. True Faith: Responds to God Appropriately in all Circumstance 2. True Faith: Seeks Spiritual Restoration 3. True Faith: Leads to Repentance 4. True Faith: Leads to Mutual Confession 5. True Faith: Prays

Pastors are not called to be professionals. They have a higher calling. Shepherds are called to be protectors. Overseers are called to be the stewards of Christ's bride, shepherds of His blood bought sheep. Pastors are called to live with the sheep and die for the sheep for the glory of God and the good of His people.

We should love the Church because: 1. The Church is Built by God the Son on Earth 2. The Church is the Evidence of God’s Sovereign Power on Earth 3. The Church is the Most Valuable Gift on Earth 4. The Church Displays the Glory of Heaven on Earth

In Mark 1:40-45 we overhear the Good News that Jesus Christ willingly embraces the defiled and makes them clean. In this passage we hear: 1. The Cry of an Outcast 2. The Compassionate Answer of Christ 3. The Command of God 4. The Compulsive Confession.

Jesus’ Persistent Proclamation was Motivated by Divine Love and His Vocation. Jesus’ Love and Perfection in His Vocation Motivates us to Proclaim His Message.

Prayerful Direction led Jesus to the Persistent Proclamation of His Mission. Jesus teaches us that The Gospel of God should be: Proclaimed Persistently. In Mark 1:35-37 - We see Jesus’ Persistent Rejection of Temptation. In Mark 1:38a - We see Jesus’ Persistent Instruction

James gives us an Exhortation to Patience and an Example of Patience.

In Mark 1:35 Jesus teaches us that Gospel Driven Ministry must be: 1. Directed Prayerfully

Jesus Fleshes out the Gospel. In Mark 1:21-34 Jesus teaches His disciples that the Gospel of God should be: 1. Declared Powerfully – vs. 21-28 2. Incarnated Personally – vs. 29-34

The Wickedness of Wealth - Consider 1. The root of the wickedness of wealth 2. The fruit of the wickedness of wealth.

Isaiah Teaches us that the Gospel and the Lord's Supper Celebrate: 1. God’s Humiliation 2. God’s Compassion 3. God’s Satisfaction

In Mark 1:16-20 we learn that: 1. The Master's Voice Calls us into a Supernatural Mission 2. The Master's Voice Calls into Immediate Submission

Mark 1:14-15 Reveals to us: 1. A Divine Method that Declares God's Salvation 2. A Divine Message that Demands Mankind's Attention

Mark 1:14 points out: 1. The Divine Messenger Who Delivers Divine Compassion To Sinners.

Mark 1:12-13 Highlights Three Phases of our Champions Battle Mark tells us that our Champion was: 1. Propelled into this Battle by the Spirit - v.12 2. Tempted in this Battle by Satan – v.13a 3. Comforted after the Battle by Servants – v.13b

In Mark 1:9-11 We See and Hear God's Triune Grace through Jesus. 1. Jesus Appeared as an Obedient Son v.9 2. Jesus was Anointed by the Spirit v.10 3. Jesus was Affirmed by the Father v.11

In James 4:13-17 we hear God Exegete Arrogance. 1. God Exposes Error - v.13 2. God Expresses Reality - v.14 3. God Enjoins Correct Thinking - v.15 4. God Explains Error as Evil - v.16 5. God Expands the Application - v.17

A Voice in the Wilderness Points God's People to the Good News by: 1. Pointing Plainly to God's Message 2. Pointing Primarily to Jesus' Majesty and Ministry

A Voice in the Wilderness was Preparing God's People to Repent by: Proclaiming God's Word: 1. Prophetically to point to God’s Messiah – v.1-3 2. Powerfully to point to God’s Mercy – v.4-5

1. The Requirement 2. The Result 3. The Reason 4. The Reflection

1. The Good News is Prophesied in the Old Testament. 2. The Good News is Specified in the New Testament