Sermons from May 2019
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…