Sermons from February 2018
08 God’s Punishment and His Mercy (Judges 2)
Sermon Outline Acquiescence – To Tire of the Fight – (Num 33:50-53, Dt 9:3ff) The Sin in the Book of Judges Failing to possess the land completely (Judges 1:19, 21, 27-28, 30-33, 2:2-3) Failing to pass on the faith to the children (Judges 2:10-13) Compromising the Truth (Judges 2:12-14) The Consequence of Sin is Death and Suffering The Mercy of God (Judges 2:16-18) God hears the suffering and groaning of his people. And he is moved by it. He…
08 Walk by Faith (Joshua)
Sermon Outline Joshua 1-2, 6, 8, 10-11, 23-24 I. Walking by Faith is the Biblical Pattern a. Not just a NT idea (Heb 11:1-2) b. Teaches us 3 lessons i. God’s ways are not our ways (Isa 55:8-9, Eph 3:20) 1. The First test: Crossing the raging Jordan (Josh. 3:7-8, 15-16) 2. The second test: God’s people are going to prepare for war by getting circumcised. (Josh 5:2, 4-5) 3. The third test: This wasn’t to be a human…
07 Complaining Won’t Get You Anywhere (Numbers)
Sermon Outline Numbers, Deuteronomy The Problem with Complaining Fine line b/w asking for change of circumstance and complaining Complaining is about challenging the authority of those who are over us. Complaining has negative health effects No one likes a complainer God included The invitation to Come and Walk with God. The Israelites complaint About hardship (Num 11:1) About food (Num 11:4-6) About leadership (Num 12:1-2) God’s weakness to conquer (Num 13:31-32, 14:1-2, Eze 36:3, Prov 10:18) About thirst…
06 New Commands and New Covenant (Exodus)
Sermon Outline Introduction God desires to live in the midst of his People Rules of Enjoyable Living (Ex 20:1-21) Promise to Abraham – Land, people, blessing (Gen 12:1-3) God has rescued his people from Egypt (Ex 19:1) 10 commandments are foundational rules for living enjoyably with God and one another These rules weren’t arbitrary; they are rooted in God’s very character. A Place for God to dwell (Ex 29-31, 35-40) A Way to Deal with Sin (Exo 24:6-8, Lev) Promise…