Sermons from 2018 (Page 8)
“Christ the King” Matthew 1:1-28:20 (Overview)
An Expositional Sermon Matthew 1:1-28:20 “Christ the King” (New Testament Overview Sermon) Theme/Big Idea: King Jesus Christ came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Matthew 20:28). Aim/Appropriation/Application: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matthew 4:17) and go make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). Outline: (1) Introducing King Jesus (Matthew 1:1-4:25) (2) King Jesus Has Authority as a Teacher & Healer (Matthew 5:1-9:38) (3) King Jesus’ People Face Opposition (Matthew…
“Bring One Another Back” James 5:19-20
An Expositional Sermon James 5:19-20 “Bring One Another Back” Big Idea: Give your life to bringing sinners back from wandering from the truth of the gospel. Sermon Outline The Christian life is… (1) A Life Where We are Prone to Wander (James 5:19) (2) A Life Where We are Prone to Wander into Death (James 5:19-20) (3) A Life of Being Brought Back and Bringing Others Back (James 5:20)
“Confess Your Sins to One Another” James 5:13-18
An Expositional Sermon James 5:13-18 “Confess Your Sins to One Another” Big Idea: God has given us to each other in the church to be His instruments to grow us in dependence upon Him. Application: Pursue to grow in childlike dependence upon Christ, a genuine love for one another, and in a zealous imitation of Christ and His faithful people. Sermon Outline (1) A Life of Prayer (James 5:13-15) (2) A Life of Relationships (James 5:16) (3) A Life of Imitation (James 5:17-18)
“Patient Waiting” James 5:7-12
An Expositional Sermon James 5:7-12 “Patient Waiting” Big Idea: Wait for the coming of the Lord with patience. Outline: (1) Establish/Strengthen Your Hearts for the Coming of the Lord (James 5:7-8) 3 Ways James teaches that we should do this… (2) First, Don’t grumble against one another (James 5:9) (3) Second, Follow the example of the prophets and Job (James 5:10-11) (3) Third, Keep your promises (James 5:12) Ask God to preserve us in pursuing this kind of patience while we wait…
“Corroded Riches Will Eat Your Flesh Like Fire” James 5:1-6
An Expositional Sermon James 5:1-6 “Corroded Riches Will Eat Your Flesh Like Fire” Big Idea: Do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8). Outline: (1) Invitation: For the Rich to Weep (James 5:1-3) (2) Warning: Of the Coming Judgment Upon the Rich (James 5:3-4) (3) Encouragement: Repentance for the Rich and Hope for the Righteous (James 5:4-6) Pray that God would expose the riches we are tempted to pursue and trust in, and that…
“God Rules the Clock, Not Us” James 4:13-17
An Expositional Sermon James 4:13-17 “God Rules the Clock, Not Us” Big Idea: Boast in God’s rule over all things and not in anything else. Outline: (1) An Invitation to See Who We Are (Jas 4:13-14, 16) (2) Turn Away From Atheism (Jas 4:14-15) (3) Give Your Entire Life to God Through Jesus Christ (Jas 4:17) It’s my prayer that as we consider this text God would grow us in humility, and that as we grow in our trust in God’s…