Sermons on Pauline Epistles (Page 10)
Readings from History – Benjamin Keach on a Wise-Builder 1 Corinthians 3:10
Overview of these “Baptism Resources”… There are a number of aims of these “RBC Baptism Resources”. First, to consider what the Bible teaches about baptism. Second, to consider what RBC has taught and communicated about baptism in the past. And, third, to consider what Christians have taught about baptism throughout history. It is our prayer that these resources might be helpful for building one another up in Christ, equipping the believers for the work of the ministry issuing to the glory of God…
“Freedom/Fruit of the Spirit” Galatians 5:22-26
An Expositional Sermon Galatians 5:22-26 “Freedom/Fruit of the Spirit” Theme/Big Idea: The flavor Christ’s people tastes like the fruit of the Spirit. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Keep in step with the Spirit. Outline: (1) What Freedom from Sin & the Law Looks/Tastes Like (Galatians 5:22-23) (2) Those Who Belong to Christ Have Crucified the Flesh (Galatians 5:24-26) Questions for Further Study and Application: (1) Metaphorically, if someone took a bite out of your life or the life of our church, what would it taste like? (2)…
“Bondage/Desires of the Flesh” Galatians 5:13-21
An Expositional Sermon Galatians 5:13-21 “Bondage/Desires of the Flesh” Theme/Big Idea: The desires and works of the flesh are opposed to the freedom we have in the gospel Aim/Appropriation/Application: Walk in the Spirit. Outline: (1) God’s People Were Called to Freedom (Galatians 5:13-15) (2) We Are at War (Galatians 5:16-18) (3) God’s People Fight Their Sin (Galatians 5:19-21) Questions for Further Study and Application: (1) Is freedom from all authority true freedom? Why or why not? (2) Who was called to freedom in v. 1? (3)…
“Safely in God’s Kingdom” 2 Timothy 4:9-22
An Expositional Sermon 2 Timothy 4:9-22 “Safely in God’s Kingdom” Theme/Big Idea: Prepare well for your death with your hope that Jesus Christ is with us always, to the end of the age. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Cultivate a realistic expectation for Christian ministry and the Christian life. Pray that God would help you to prepare spend your life well even in the face of difficulty. Outline: (1) Be prepared for loneliness (2 Timothy 4:9-12) (2) Be useful for ministry (2 Timothy 4:11-13) (3) Expect Opposition…
“Love Christ’s Appearing” 2 Timothy 4:6-8
An Expositional Sermon 2 Timothy 4:6-8 “Love Christ’s Appearing” Theme/Big Idea: The charge to “preach the Word” is grounded in the knowledge of Paul’s coming death, and the hope of the gospel is receiving the award of justification in the face of God’s coming wrath. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Love Christ’s appearing and put your trust in Him and not yourself. Outline: 1. Preach the Word (2 Timothy 4:6) 2. A Christian Is a Soldier, Athlete, Farmer (2 Timothy 4:7) 3. Do You Love…
“Preach the Bible” 2 Timothy 4:1-5
An Expositional Sermon 2 Timothy 4:1-5 “Preach the Bible” Theme/Big Idea: Paul is testifying to Timothy so that he would preach the Word no matter what he faces. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Pray that God would help you to think rightly about preaching and the role that it plays in your life, but also our life together as a church. Outline: (1) A Solemn Charge (2 Timothy 4:1) (2) Preach the Word (2 Timothy 4:2) (3) What We Should Expect (2 Timothy 4:3-5) Questions for Further Study and…
“The Bible Alone” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
An Expositional Sermon 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “The Bible Alone” Theme/Big Idea: Scripture is God’s Word and is authoritative and sufficient for life. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Ask God to help you see that reading, knowing, and cherishing this book is more important than eating food, even as Jesus quoted Moses (Deut. 8:3), “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matt. 4:4; cf. Luke 4:4) Outline: Introduction: How would you respond if God appeared before you…