Sermons from September 2018
“God Is Generous” Matthew 7:7-11
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 7:7-11 “God Is Generous” Big Idea: Jesus is teaching us that God the Father is a generous God. Obey the command of Jesus Christ to ask for His kingdom, seek His kingdom and knock on the door of His kingdom trusting that He will give it to His people through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Sermon Outline (1) Jesus Commands to Ask, Seek and Knock (2) Jesus Promises that His People Receive, Find and Have…
“Even Total Observance of the Law Cannot Justify” Galatians 2:14-16
John Calvin’s Sermons on Galatians translated by Kathy Childress Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1563/1574/1997 Pages 156-171
“Are We Hypocrites?” Matthew 7:1-6
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 7:1-6 “Are We Hypocrites?” Big Idea: In your life as a Christian always temper your concern for others by recognizing your own sin first and do not be sever in helping your brother, also, we must beware of being undiscerning in sharing concerns with others, preaching the gospel and in guarding Christ’s kingdom people in the church. Sermon Outline (1) Sinful Judging and Being Judged (2) Help Your Brother (3) Pursue Concerned Love (4) Be Discerning
“Armed for the Fight Against Grave and Serious Error” Galatians 2:11-14
John Calvin’s Sermons on Galatians translated by Kathy Childress Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1563/1574/1997 Pages 142-155
“Anxiety & the Trustworthiness of God” Matthew 6:25-34
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 6:25-34 “Anxiety & The Trustworthiness of God” Big Idea: Fight anxiety by seeking first God’s kingdom and righteousness. Sermon Outline (1) Do Not Be Anxious About Your Life (2) What “Anxiety” Isn’t (3) What “Anxiety” Is (4) What Can Kill Our Anxious Spinning? (5) Seek First God’s Kingdom & Righteousness
“Unworthy Trophies of God’s Mercy” Galatians 2:6-10
John Calvin’s Sermons on Galatians translated by Kathy Childress Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1563/1574/1997 Pages 125-141
“Pursue Treasures in Heaven” Matthew 6:19-24
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 6:19-24 “Pursue Treasures in Heaven” Big Idea: Love Christ by having Him as your master-treasure. Have Christ as your King and Lord. Live as a citizen of Christ’s kingdom by bringing all that you are, all that you have, and all that you do into submission to Him and His gospel. Sermon Outline (1) What You Treasure Is Your Master (2) Have Jesus Christ as Your Treasure (3) Christ as Our Treasure Cannot be Destroyed or Taken Away (4) Is…
“The Infiltration Which Corrupts the Truth of the Gospel” Galatians 2:3-5
John Calvin’s Sermons on Galatians translated by Kathy Childress Carlisle, Pennsylvania: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1563/1574/1997 Pages 110-124
“Jesus Teaches Us How to Fast” Matthew 6:16-18
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 6:16-18 “Jesus Teaches How to Fast” Big Idea: We fast now because feasting in God’s eternal kingdom is our future. We fast now because we live not by bread alone but on every word that comes from mouth of God. We fast now because we feast upon Christ by faith alone. We fast now because Jesus is our bread of life. We fast now because Jesus satisfies the eternal thirst of His people for the forgiveness of…