Sermons on Pauline Epistles (Page 11)
“Jesus Christ, the Fulfillment of All of God’s Promises” 2 Corinthians 1:20
An Expositional Sermon 2 Corinthians 1:20 “Jesus Christ, the Fulfillment of All of God’s Promises” Theme/Big Idea: All of the promises of God find their “yes” in Jesus Christ. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Repent of your sin and be found as an inheritor of God’s promises through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.
“Continue in the Bible” 2 Timothy 3:10-15
An Expositional Sermon 2 Timothy 3:10-15 “Continue in the Bible” Theme/Big Idea: The gospel is sufficient for the past, present and future. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Pray that God would strengthen us to know this trustworthy guide of the sacred writings that are able to make us wise unto salvation. Outline: Introduction: The Difficulty of Stagecoach Travel In Iowa in the 1800’s 1. The Gospel Is Sufficient for the Past – What We Followed (2 Timothy 3:10) A. Teaching – 1 Cor. 1:23; 15:3-8; 5 “faithful sayings” (1)…
“Avoid Those Who Oppose the Truth” 2 Timothy 3:1-9
An Expositional Sermon 2 Timothy 3:1-9 “Avoid Those Who Oppose the Truth” Theme/Big Idea: Understand that we live in days of difficulty, turn away from haters of truth Aim/Appropriation/Application: Find your protection in the fact that God has burned a back fire that is powerful enough to meet the fiery trials His people face in this life. Outline: Introduction: The Annual Fires of Early Iowa Emigrants (1) Understand; We are in a Settled Fire (2 Timothy 3:1) A. We are in the “last days” B. Understand…
“Pursue Righteousness, Faith, Love & Peace” 2 Timothy 2:14-26
An Expositional Sermon 2 Timothy 2:14-26 “Pursue Righteousness, Faith, Love & Peace”
“Guard the Good Deposit” 2 Timothy 1:14-18
An Expositional Sermon 2 Timothy 1:14-18 “Guard the Good Deposit”
“Keep the Pattern of Sound Teaching” 2 Timothy 1:3-14
An Expositional Sermon 2 Timothy 1:3-14 “Keep the Pattern of Sound Teaching”
“The Promise of Life in Jesus Christ” 2 Timothy 1:1-2
An Expositional Sermon 2 Timothy 1:1-2 “The Promise of Life in Jesus Christ”
“Final Instructions in the Faith” 2 Timothy 1:1-4:22 (Overview)
An Expositional Sermon 2 Timothy 1:1-4:22 (Overview Sermon) “Final Instructions in the Faith” Theme/Big Idea: Christ stands by and guards His people, so we live and suffer based on our love for Him rooted in the Bible, guarding the gospel, and standing by those in chains. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Build your life upon your hope in Christ and nothing else. Outline: (1) Christ Guards Us, So Guard the Gospel (2 Timothy 1:1-2:26) (2) Avoid Nominal Christians (2 Timothy 3:1-9) (3) Love Christ’s Appearing by Living on the…
“Together for Godliness” 1 Timothy 6:11-21
An Expositional Sermon 1 Timothy 6:11-21 “Together for Godliness” Theme/Big Idea: Christians flee their sin and fight for godliness for the glory of God. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Root your life upon your hope in Christ and nothing else. Outline: (1) Flight via Fight (1 Timothy 6:11-21) (2) Motivation for Perseverance in Godliness: God (1 Timothy 6:13-16) (3) Rich in Generous Sharing (1 Timothy 6:17-19) (4) Guard the Faith (1 Timothy 6:20-21) Questions for Further Reflection (1) What do you flee in your life? What are you trying to escape in your life?…