Sermons on Church (Page 2)
“Baptism” Romans 6:1-14
Theme: Baptism is the immersing of believers in Jesus Christ united them to the church and is a picture of conversion from sin to Jesus Christ.
Aim: Let us be found faithful as we practice baptism corresponding to faith in Christ, an appeal for a good conscience washed clean through the blood of Christ.
(1) A Picture of Conversion (Romans 5-6)
(2) Immersion In Water (Matthew 13:13-17; Romans 6:3-11)
(3) For Repenting Believers In Jesus Christ (Matthew 3:6, 11; Mark 1:4; Luke 3:3; Acts 8:12-13; 18:8; )
(4) Union to Church (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:41-42; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13)
a. What about infant baptism?
(5) Baptism Doesn’t Save You (1 Peter 3:21)
“Preaching” 2 Timothy 3:16-4:5
Theme: Preaching is the proclamation of God’s Word and the applying of God’s Word to listeners through the gospel.
Aim: Treasure preaching so that we can find our satisfaction in Christ, and be built up to share the gospel with our neighbors.
(1) What is Preaching?
a. Heralding/Announcing/Proclaiming the Gospel
b. Heralding/Announcing/Proclaiming the Bible
(2) Preaching Faithfully Because of God’s Judgment
a. Final Judgment of the Preacher
b. Final Judgment of the Hearer
(3) Treasure Preaching
“The Church” Ephesians 1:22-23
Theme: A church is created by God’s Word, a gathering/assembly of believers, with members, meets regularly on the Lord’s day, is orderly, and has the marks of the right preaching of the Word, administration of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and church discipline.
Aim: If you trust in Christ, joyfully join a church.
(1) Elect, Evangelical Believers
(2) The Bible – God Creates Churches Through His Word
(3) Church/Ekklesia – A Gathering of People Called Out for God
a. Universal/Invisible
b. Local/Visible
(4) Membership
(5) Regular
(6) Orderly
“The Gospel of Jesus Christ” Mark 1:1-15
Theme: Jesus, the Son of God, is God, and Jesus is the good news that John looked forward to.
Aim: Go to the Word of God to learn who who Jesus Christ really is, then repent and believe in Him!
(1) Jesus Is the Good News (Mark 1:1)
a. The beginning of the gospel
b. Point of origin
(2) Jesus Is the Son of God (Mark 1:1b)
(3) Jesus’ Forerunner Foretold (Mark 1:2-8)
a. John the Baptist
b. Substance of John’s Teaching
(4) The Trinity and the Gospel (Mark 1:9-15)
“God Provides for His People” Ruth 2:1-3:18
Theme: God’s people are refugees who take refuge in God by seeking a Redeemer and waiting for redemption.
Aim: Take refuge from the trials of this world and from God’s eternal wrath in the Redeemer, Jesus Christ.
(1) The Lord Is a Refuge (Ruth 2:1-13)
(2) God’s People are Refugees (Ruth 2:14-23)
(3) God’s People Pursue a Redeemer (Ruth 3:1-15)
(4) God’s People Waiting for Redemption (Ruth 3:16-18)
“Joy in the Lord” Philippians 4:1-23
Theme: Only a love rooted in something that can never change can bring everlasting joy.
Aim: Love the Lord heart, soul, mind, and strength (Deuteronomy 6:5; 10:12; 11;13; 13:3; 30:6; Joshua 22:5; 1 Kings 8:23; 2 Chronicles 6:14; Matthew 22:37; Mark 12:30; Luke 10:27; etc.)
(1) Joy Is Connected to the Church (Philippians 4:1)
(2) Joy Empowers Reconciliation (Philippians 4:2-5)
(3) Joy Leads to Prayer & What We Think About (Philippians 4:6-9)
(4) Joy in Christ Leads to Contentment (Philippians 4:10-13)
(5) Joy Is Rooted in the Glory of God (Philippians 4:14-20)
(6) The Gospel Fuels Joy (Philippians 4:21-23)
“Gospel Partnership, Prayer, & Progress” Philippians 1:1-26
Theme: The gospel creates membership, fuels our prayers, and defines our progress.
Aim: Let’s ask God to strengthen us to have the gospel drive every aspect of our lives.
1. Partnership: The Gospel creates and sustains the Church (Philippians 1:1-8)
2. Prayer: The Gospel fuels Prayer (Philippians 1:3-11, particularly v. 4, 9)
3. Progress: The Gospel empowers our growth (Philippians 1:12-26)
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