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Philippians1-18b-26-Theme- Christians have fellowship with Christ in life spiritually and in death physically-1- Make Christ your chief desire-2- Life for Christ knowing that death is gain
Romans 12:9-13Theme: Christians should love one another in the body.
Theme: Christians may address God just as his only-begotten Son has done1. The possessive in the address: “Our Father”2. The plural in the address: “Our Father”3. The promise in the address: “Our Father”Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Julius M. VanSpronsenTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 46John 5:15–47Romans 8:12–17Matthew 6:9Series:Heidelberg Catechism
1 Thessalonians 1:2-5 (NASB) 2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4 knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; 5 for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. Theme: Christians are spiritually encouraged when the know that other Christians are thankful for them. Outline:1) Continual prayer for them (1:2)2) Constant remembrance of them (1:3) A) Their work of faith B) Their labor of love C) Their steadfastness of hope3) Confidence of their election (1:4-5)
Scripture- Acts 2-1-21- Revelation 11-Text- Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 12-Theme- Christians share in Christ's anointing for faithful witness.
Theme: Christians renouncing their faith. Spoke to Past Dough Van Meter and Past Glen Waterson about this and other questions you might have about this topic.
Romans 12:9-21 (NASB) 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. 19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. 20 "But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Theme: Christians are called to live life to the fullest - as a living sacrifice to Him, for the ultimate blessing of others.
Romans 12:9-21 (NASB) 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. 19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. 20 "But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Theme: Christians are called to live life to the fullest - as a living sacrifice to Him, for the ultimate blessing of others.
Theme: Christians called to unite Point 1: Christians show fruits, Point 2: Against Christians there is no law, Point 3: Christians are Christ's, Point 4: Christians have crucified the flesh, Point 5: Called to unite
Text- Belgic Confession, Article 28-Theme- Christians must be joined to the church
https://www.faithbiblechurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Sermon20190908.mp3 Colossians 1:23 (NASB) 23 if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister. Theme: Christians are called to persevere in believing the truths of Christ and the Gospel. Outline: You can be assured of your standing before God, as long as the following evidences remain true: 1. If you continue in the faith - v. 1:23a 2. If you do not stray from the hope of the Gospel - v. 1:23b
Theme: Christians are not being punished in suffering, but disciplined by our loving heavenly Father for our eternal good and His glory.
Theme: Christians are to be content in knowing the gospel and pursuing godliness. We are saved from the love of money and gain great reward in our love for Christ.
Theme: Christians, rather than coveting, are content in the life God has given them and desire only Jesus, His kingdom, and His righteousness.
Theme: Christians deal truthfully with all people, and especially bear true witness to Jesus Christ.
Theme: Christians keep the eighth commandment,
Theme: Christians keep the seventh commandment, “You shall not commit adultery”, by having a “faith working through love” which is pure, not immoral, toward the brethren.
Theme: Christians keep the sixth commandment, "You shall not murder", through a "faith working through love" which remains reconciled to, not angry with, the brethren.
Theme: Christians have a “faith working through love” which prefers the brethren above others, while desiring others to become brethren and so teaching the gospel of Christ.
Theme: Christians obey God's first command, to have no other gods before Him, by loving Christ supremely as the true Son of God.
Theme: Christians have a confident hope in Christ's imminent return, by believing in the apostles' teaching about the Day of the Lord. Those who prefer the pleasure of wickedness over love for God's truth are warned against Satan's deception.
Theme – Christians are given two mandates – to care for God’s earth (especially the people on it) and to share the good news of Christ. Those who would grow mature must be engaged in each of these activities. Life Change Objective – That we fulfill God’s mandates.