Sermons on Christian Living (Page 5)
19 The Grace of Giving (2Cor 8:1-15)
Sermon Outline Cameron Townsend’s Marriage Example The Grace of Giving Grace and Generosity are inextricably tied together (2Cor 8:1-4, 9) Giving isn’t related to material means but to theological heart (2Cor 8:3-5, 9) Giving isn’t just a matter of handing over stuff/$. It’s about the gospel (2Cor 8:9, Phil 2:6-8) What matters in the grace of giving is the heart of the giver (Rom 5:3-5). Paul draws attention to the giving patterns of some to encourage others (2Cor 8:1-4,…
18 Redeeming Time (Eph 5:8-9, 15-21)
Sermon Outline History of the clock Our Time belongs to God So how should we use our time, steward time as managers of this resource for God? (Eph 5:8-9) Recognize where we came from Recognize Redemption (Eph 1:7) Walk in accordance with your new identity (HC 91, Eph 5:15-17) Look & Examine (2Cor 13:5) Is your life growing in the fruit of the Spirit? (Gal 5:22-23) Redeem (Gal 3:13) So what does that kind of time usage look like?…
17 Spiritual Gifts: Building the Body of Christ (Exodus 35:30-36:1)
Sermon Outline Introduction Building the Tabernacle (Exodus 35:30-36:1) Context of passage Parallel passage (Exodus 31:2-11) There is a keen connection between the sabbath and worship in the tabernacle. Amount of time dedicated to Tabernacle cp. to Creation Building begins with being called (Ex 35:30) By name (Ex 36:1) Meanings of names Building requires empowerment (Ex 35:31) Filled with the Spirit of God (Judg 17:5, Lev 16:32, 21:10, Acts 2:38-39) Effects of Filling Building is an artistic endeavor (Ex 35:32-33, 35,…
16 Biblical Community
Sermon Outline Broken Communities abound and are define by: Arguments (Mk 9:34) Betraying one another (Mt 24:10) Bring charges against one another (Acts 19:38, 1Cor 6:7) Compare ourselves to one another (2Cor 10:12) Hate one another (Mt 24:10, Titus 3:3) Incorrectly Judge someone (Acts 28:4) Scheme (Mk 12:7, Lk 6:11) Consumed with wrong passion for one another (Rom 1:27) Grumbling against others (James 5:9) Trample one another (Lk 12:1) Bite, Devour and Consume each other (Gal 5:15) Provoke one…
15 Total Surrender Daniel 3
Outline Hiroo Onoda Other Examples of Total Surrender to God Asian Prayer Commitments Russian Scripture Memory Vanya’s story A missionary newsletter from the Ukraine and Russia The Fiery Furnace The Setting (Dan 1:19-20, 3:12) The setting for these brothers (Dan 3:2-7) The Response of Surrender from the 3 (Dan 3:16-18) So how can we cultivate this kind of total surrender in our life? Realize it starts in the little choices of life The battle of surrender to God begins in…
14 How are your eyes? (Matthew 6:19-33)
Sermon Outline 14 Singleminded – How are your eyes? Matthew 6:19-34 & Hebrews 12:1-2 How are your eyes? What do you value? (Mt 6:19-21) Jesus lays out two contrasting values in verses 19-21: Earthly treasures and Heavenly ones. Treasure refers to a number of things (Mt 2:11, 12:35, 19:21, Isa 51:8) Earthly Values (Mt 6:19-20) God values: Himself, Word, Purposes, His People Almsgiving or charity is a way of gaining heavenly treasure (Mt 19:21, 1Tim 6:17-19) What are…
12 Prayer – a Way of Life (Phil. 4:4-7, Col. 4:2-4)
Sermon Outline “The Least I can do it pray for you.” As one author wrote, “”Prayer does not equip us for greater works prayer is the greater work.” Why Pray? We are called to be a people of prayer (Is 56:6-7, 1Pet 2:5, 1Cor 3:16) The Lord is at hand (Phil 4:5b) Because it changes things (col 4:3-4, Eph 6:18, Phil 4:7, 1Tim 2:1-4, 4:5, 2Ki 20:1-11, Mt 26:41) Does it really work? What should we pray about? Phil…
08 Compassion (Luke 10:25-37)
08 Compassion Luke 10:25-37 Sermon Outline Introduction (Micah 6:8, Dt 24:10-15, Ps 82:4-5) Key Idea #8: I believe God calls all Christians to show compassion to people in need. The Testing (Luke 10:25-29) Behold Meet our first character: a Lawyer (Luke 7:30, 4:2, 12, 11:15) The Question (Luke 10:25) Interesting Question, phrased in an interesting way. The Tables are Turned (Luke 10:26) The Answer to the first question (Luke 10:28) Love is the only verb mentioned in the answer. Jesus…
31 The Finale (Rev. 1-5, 20-22)
Sermon Outline Intro Final week of The Story Along the way we have met men and women of faith, who have trusted in the words and promises of God But we have also met people who lacked faith, or were rebellious and trusted in themselves instead in the God who was calling to them. So how will the story end? The answer to all of these questions is clearly given in the last book of Scripture ever written. Where…
Paul’s Final Words (2Tim 4:1-8, 16-18)
Devotional resources for this sermon available here. Sermon Outline Review Paul’s Final Word Imagine Intro (2Tim 1:2, 1Tim 1:2, Acts 16:1-3, 17:15, 1Cor 4:17, 16:10, 1Th 3:2) The Charge (2Tim 4:1-2) I charge you. The Witnesses By invoking the Father, Paul is saying that his commands are in line with the character and plans of God Almighty By invoking the Son, Christ Jesus, Paul is reminding Timothy of the Son’s unique purposes in plans of God. Judgment (2Tim 4:1, Jn…