Sovereign Over Salvation
Galatians 4:4-7
I. GOD IS SOVEREIGN OVER ALL TIME AND HISTORY
II. GOD IS SOVEREIGN OVER THE SENDING OF HIS SON
III. GOD IS SOVEREIGN OVER THE SALVATION OF HIS PEOPLE
Sovereign Over Our Lives
Luke 1:26-38
Main Idea: God supremely rules and reigns over all. God is working in all of history to bring about his eternal purposes for his glory and the good of his people.
I. GOD’S SOVEREIGN PURPOSES AT WORK IN CHRIST’S INCARNATION
II. OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY OVER OUR LIVES
A. We respond to God’s sovereignty over our lives in faith even when we don’t understand.
B. We respond to God’s sovereignty over our lives as servants.
C. We respond to God’s sovereignty over our lives with a willing and trusting disposition.
Sovereign Over All
Matthew 1:1-25
MAIN IDEA: God supremely rules and reigns over all. God is working in all of history to bring about his eternal purposes for his glory and the good of his people.
I. God’s sovereignty is scary.
II. God’s sovereignty is mysterious.
III. God’s sovereignty exalts God as absolutely supreme to be worshiped, treasured, and adored.
IV. God’s sovereignty and rightly reminds us of our humble dependence and need as the creature.
V. God’s sovereignty produces thankfulness and gratitude in all circumstances.
VI. God’s sovereignty produces hope and comfort in difficulties and trials.
VII. God’s sovereignty ensures that good will ultimately triumph over evil.
VIII. God’s sovereignty is the source of all Christian confidence and security.
IX. God’s sovereignty is the reason we can trust his Word.
X. God’s sovereignty should bring peace, calm and a trusting disposition to his children.
XI. God’s sovereignty gives us courage and confidence to share the gospel.
XII. God’s sovereignty should fuel our prayers
Sovereign Over All
Matthew 1:1-25
MAIN IDEA: God supremely rules and reigns over all. God is working in all of history to bring about his eternal purposes for his glory and the good of his people.
I. God’s sovereignty is scary.
II. God’s sovereignty is mysterious.
III. God’s sovereignty exalts God as absolutely supreme to be worshiped, treasured, and adored.
IV. God’s sovereignty and rightly reminds us of our humble dependence and need as the creature.
V. God’s sovereignty produces thankfulness and gratitude in all circumstances.
VI. God’s sovereignty produces hope and comfort in difficulties and trials.
VII. God’s sovereignty ensures that good will ultimately triumph over evil.
VIII. God’s sovereignty is the source of all Christian confidence and security.
IX. God’s sovereignty is the reason we can trust his Word.
X. God’s sovereignty should bring peace, calm and a trusting disposition to his children.
XI. God’s sovereignty gives us courage and confidence to share the gospel.
XII. God’s sovereignty should fuel our prayers.
The Grateful Samaritan
Luke 17:11-19
I. THE PLEA FOR MERCY
II. THE POWER OF JESUS
III. THE PRESENCE OF GRATITUDE
IV. THE PROBLEM OF INGRATITUDE
The Grateful Samaritan
Luke 17:11-19
I. THE PLEA FOR MERCY
II. THE POWER OF JESUS
III. THE PRESENCE OF GRATITUDE
IV. THE PROBLEM OF INGRATITUDE
Stewarding the Gospel
2 Corinthians 4:1-15
I. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY REFUSING TO TAMPER WITH GOD’S WORD
II. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY THE OPEN STATEMENT OF THE TRUTH
III. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST AS LORD
IV. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY SHARING IT WITH ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF THE OUTCOME
V. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY PERSEVERING IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING
Stewarding the Gospel
2 Corinthians 4:1-15
I. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY REFUSING TO TAMPER WITH GOD’S WORD
II. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY THE OPEN STATEMENT OF THE TRUTH
III. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST AS LORD
IV. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY SHARING IT WITH ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF THE OUTCOME
V. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY PERSEVERING IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING
Welcoming the Weak Part 2
Romans 14:13-22
I. GOSPEL LESSONS FROM PAUL
II. IMPROPER ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS TOWARD THE WEAK
III. PROPER ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS TOWARD THE WEAK
A. Decide not to place stumbling blocks or hindrances in their path
B. Guard them from grief by walking in love
C. Give no reason for them to speak evil of what you call good
D. Pursue what makes for peace and mutual upbuilding
Welcoming the Weak Part 2
Romans 14:13-22
I. GOSPEL LESSONS FROM PAUL
II. IMPROPER ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS TOWARD THE WEAK
III. PROPER ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS TOWARD THE WEAK
A. Decide not to place stumbling blocks or hindrances in their path
B. Guard them from grief by walking in love
C. Give no reason for them to speak evil of what you call good
D. Pursue what makes for peace and mutual upbuilding
Welcoming the Weak
Romans 14:1-12
I. WELCOME THE WEAK IN FAITH
II. WELCOMING REQUIRES GOSPEL WISDOM
A. We welcome the weak because God has welcomed them
B. We welcome the weak because Christ has died and rose for them as Lord
C. We welcome the weak because they are our brothers and sisters
D. We welcome the weak because we will all stand before God in judgment
Welcoming the Weak
Romans 14:1-12
I. WELCOME THE WEAK IN FAITH
II. WELCOMING REQUIRES GOSPEL WISDOM
A. We welcome the weak because God has welcomed them
B. We welcome the weak because Christ has died and rose for them as Lord
C. We welcome the weak because they are our brothers and sisters
D. We welcome the weak because we will all stand before God in judgment
Understanding the Time
Romans 13:8-10
I. THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING THE TIME
II. THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVING IN LIGHT OF THE TIME
A. Proper Attire
B. Proper Actions
C. Proper Authority
Love Fulfills the Law
Romans 13:8-10
I. LOVE IS THE UNPAYABLE DEBT
A. We have a debt to share the gospel
B. We have a debt to the Holy Spirit to live holy lives
C. We have a debt to the government to pay our taxes
II. LOVE FULFILLS THE LAW
III. LOVE DOES NO WRONG TO A NEIGHBOR
The Proper Aim and Role of Government
Romans 13:3-7
I. THE AUTHORITIES ARE GOD’S SERVANTS
II. HOW THE GOVERNMENT SERVES GOD AND OTHERS
III. THE CHRISTIAN’S ROLE AND RELATIONSHIP TO GOVERNMENT
A. Christians are called to submit to the rightful authority of government
B. Christians are called to pay their taxes
C. Christians are called to be responsible citizens in light of God’s purposes
The Proper Aim and Role of Government
Romans 13:3-7
I. THE AUTHORITIES ARE GOD’S SERVANTS
II. HOW THE GOVERNMENT SERVES GOD AND OTHERS
III. THE CHRISTIAN’S ROLE AND RELATIONSHIP TO GOVERNMENT
A. Christians are called to submit to the rightful authority of government
B. Christians are called to pay their taxes
C. Christians are called to be responsible citizens in light of God’s purposes
The Proper Authority and Rule of Government
Romans 13:1-3
I. PAUL’S INTENT IN THIS SECTION OF ROMANS
II. THE DIVINE ORIGINS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
III. THE PROPER LIMITATIONS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
The Proper Authority and Rule of Government
Romans 13:1-3
I. PAUL’S INTENT IN THIS SECTION OF ROMANS
II. THE DIVINE ORIGINS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
III. THE PROPER LIMITATIONS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
Mercy & Justice
Romans 12:19-21
I. 4 FORBIDDEN RESPONSES TO EVIL
II. 4 POSITIVE COMMANDS TO OVERCOMING EVIL
III. 3 FEARFUL REASONS WE MUST OBEY
A. The wrath of God is coming
B. Vengeance belongs to the Lord alone
C. God will repay