SERMON OUTLINE The Glory of God           Romans 11.36 What is the Glory of God? Introduction God’s highest priority in the entire universe and in all of time is His own Glory. Because the Glory of God is God’s highest priority the Glory of God must be the highest priority of mankind and of all of creation. God is both worthy of His Glory and jealous of His Glory. Isaiah 42.8; Romans 11.33-36; 1 Timothy 1.17 The Attributes of God -Those qualities which are unique to God and make Him Glorious and worthy of Glory. -Eternal. No beginning or end […]

SERMON OUTLINE Fan the Flame   2 Timothy 1.1-7 Following the Flame Introduction Fan the flame is the same as the command to “Walk in the Spirit”. The Christian life begins with the coming of the Holy Spirit within and continues with our submission to the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit. Beware of Competitors, Enemies and Neglect -Say NO to Ungodly and worldly bodily desires and say YES to using your body for God. Titus 2.11-14 -Replace the futility of your mind by renewing your mind on God’s thoughts. Ephesians 4.17-24 -Three enemies – the flesh, the world, and […]

SERMON  OUTLINE Fan the Flame   2 Timothy 1.1-7 Feeding the Flame Review 1) We need a faith that is based on the work of Christ. 2) In response to this faith God forgives sin and fills with the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1.13-14 3) We are responsible to fan the flame of God’s gift. 4) Beware of competitors, Ephesians 4.30. Beware of neglect, 1 Thessalonians 5.19.   Submitting to the Holy Spirit Putting a log in the fire is a misleading illustration. We cannot improve on the life and power of the Holy Spirit. We cannot add to the Holy Spirit […]

SERMON OUTLINE Fan the Flame   2 Timothy 1.1-7 Hindering the Fanning Review 1) We need a faith that is based on the work of Christ. In response to this faith God forgives sin and fills with the Holy Spirit. John 3.3-8; Romans 8.9; Ephesians 1.13-14 2) We are responsible to fan the flame of God’s gift. God wants to conform us to Jesus. Romans 8.29 3) Two stages of fanning the flame: Feeding & Following Things that Hinder the Fanning Competition that dampens the flame 1) Example: 2 Timothy 4.9-10 2) Natural temperament verses supernatural empowering: Which will you follow? […]

SERMON OUTLINE Fan the Flame   2 Timothy 1.3-7 Sincere Faith -Not an “I honestly believe” faith. Many who are sincere will not go to heaven. –False faith puts trust in devotion to religion, or in a sense of personal goodness, or in doing good works, or in a false belief that a loving God would not send anyone to hell –Genuine faith recognizes that sin separates from God and that Jesus is God’s just payment for sin and results in forgiveness and the filling (flame) of the Holy Spirit. Background -Paul anticipates his death. 2 Timothy 4.6-8 -Persecution may spread […]

SERMON OUTLINE God’s Glory: The Highest Purpose of Man and Creation Introduction -Our topic for Communion Sundays this year -Westminster Shorter Catechism: Q. What is the chief end of man?  A. The chief end of man is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. -We glorify God first by receiving His gift of eternal life in Jesus Christ and then by becoming like Christ in our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions. Angels -The faithful angels glorify God by enthusiastic service. -Glory to God pictured in the Tabernacle curtain and mercy seat. Exodus 26.31; 25.19 -Isaiah 6, “Holy, Holy, Holy […]

SERMON OUTLINE Rebuilding the Fallen Walls        Nehemiah 4   Introduction -God called Nehemiah from his position as the cupbearer of King Artaxerxes to lead the Jewish people to rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem. -God has called me to rebuild the walls of Rosedale, walls of prayer, of godly thinking, of a Biblical worldview and lifestyle, of pure eyes and minds, and of a testimony to Christ in our daily walk. -Chosen leadership, willing work of the people, God’s power. 5 Principles of Building Walls 1) External Opposition is Certain    4.1-3 -Any determination to fulfill the purposes of God […]

SERMON OUTLINE Witnesses to the Incarnation of God The Witness of Scripture and the Godhead “For in Christ all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form.” (Colossians 2.9)  Introduction The incarnation of God – God came to earth in human flesh and with a human nature, lived among us, gave himself to God as a sacrifice for sin, and is now ascended into heaven with a glorified body, soon to return with power and glory to get His own. (Romans 8.3; Hebrews 2.14, 17; Philippians 2.6-11) Demons Matthew 8.28-29 (also Mark 5.7f; Luke 8.26f) -“Legion” recognized Jesus as the […]

SEROMON OUTLINE Witnesses to the Incarnation of God The Witness of Simeon Introduction The incarnation of God – God came to earth in human flesh and with a human nature, lived among us, gave himself to God as a sacrifice for sin, and is now ascended into heaven with a glorified body, soon to return with power and glory to get His own. (Romans 8.3; Hebrews 2.14, 17; Philippians 2.6-11) Luke 2.21-24 1) Circumcision: On 8th day (Genesis 17.3; Leviticus 12.3) Prothrombin and Vitamin K, highest blood coagulation properties on the eight day. 2) Redemption of firstborn male: (Exodus 13.2, […]

SERMON OUTLINE Witnesses to the Incarnation of God The Witness of the Magi “For in Christ all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form.” (Colossians 2.9)    Introduction The incarnation of God – God came to earth in human flesh and with a human nature, lived among us, gave himself to God as a sacrifice for sin, and is now ascended into heaven with a glorified body.  Matthew 2.1-2 -Magi were a tribe of priests and scholars serving the kings of Babylon and Persia. Jeremiah 39.3 (Rab-mag means chief of the Magi) -They came to Jerusalem to worship the […]