Sermons from January 2017

Sermons from January 2017

“Remain Steadfast Like Job” James 5:11

An Expositional Sermon James 5:11 “Remain Steadfast Like Job” Theme/Big Idea: Run the race marked out before us with endurance. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Sojourn as a refugee Christian in this world with the steadfastness of Job in the certain hope of Jesus Christ’s return. Outline: (1) This World Is Not Our Home (2) Endure Even as Job Endured (3) The Purpose of the Lord Is to Show His Compassion & Mercy (4) Persevere in the Gospel

“Wisdom in Suffering” Job 1:1-42:17 (Overview)

An Expositional Sermon Job 1:1-42:17 “Wisdom in Suffering” Theme/Big Idea: Wisdom is trusting God and repenting of sin, even when we don’t understand. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Trust God in your sorrows; He faithful still remains, trust in Jesus Christ the Redeemer in whom Job hopes. Outline: (1) There Is a Hidden Reality (2) We Suffer, We Often Don’t Understand (3) Wisdom Is Dependance & Trust in God (4) Job’s Righteousness Doesn’t Contradict The Bible (5) God’s Word Rule Supreme (6) The Wisdom of Job…

“God Is a Just Warrior” Lamentations 1:1-5:22 (Overview)

An Expositional Sermon Lamentations 1:1-5:22 “God Is a Just Warrior” Theme/Big Idea: God warns disciplines His people and warns of His coming just judgment for sin. Aim/Appropriation/Application: Don’t fail to listen to the warning of what is coming for those who reject God. Outline: Six things we learn about God in Lamentations… 1. God Is a Just Judge 2. God Is Angry 3. God Is Wrathful 4. God Wars Against Sin 5. God’s Word is Pivotal 6. God is the Only Source of Comfort…

“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…