Messages

A message from the series “Romans.” I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Romans 1:1-17

Main Point:
Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ God has given us the power of salvation and righteousness through faith.

Paul’s Calling – called by God to be an apostle of this Gospel.
verses 1&5

Paul was ‘called’ (kaleo) = invited/appointed – used as ‘one invited to a banquet’ – a specific invitation.

‘Apostle’= ambassador, one sent with a commission – to preach
the Gospel.

We are ‘called’ = called to belong to Jesus (verse 6), and called
to the obedience that comes
from faith in Jesus Christ.
(verse 5)

2. Paul’s Purpose – Paul plans to visit them in order to encourage, impart and preach the Gospel to them, and invite them to partner with him in
his desire to preach the
Gospel in Spain.
(verses 9-15 > Chp 15:23-24)

3. Paul’s Preaching – Paul declares he is not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation, and a righteousness that comes through faith in Jesus Christ, God’s Son.
(verses 3-4; 16-17)
Matthew 24:14;
Mark 16:15-16
‘Power of Salvation’ (sodzo) = ‘saved fully, wholly’ – saved from the penalty of sin, the power of sin, and ultimately the presence
of sin.

‘Righteous’ (dikaios) = being right with, acceptable to God – in relationship and moral character.

Faith’ (pistis) = conviction as true, believing so that I am convinced and rely upon.

Habakkuk 2:4 ‘… the righteous will live by
his faith.’

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” That Christ May Dwell Fully
Ephesians 3:14-21

Main Point:
Paul prays for us that through the Spirit, we will be strengthened in our inner being that Christ may dwell in us fully, and be able to know the depth of Christ’s love for us!

1. Be strengthened with power in our inner being that Christ can dwell fully in us. (verses 16-17)

Dwell = be completely at home

*Power to surrender – to allow X to dwell completely in our whole inner being…

2. Power to comprehend & know (experiential) the depth of Christ’s love for us so that we may be filled to overflowing. (verses 18-21)

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” New and Improved?
Hebrews 8:7-13

Main Point:
God has established a new covenant that we may know Him, His forgiveness and have His Laws in our minds and on our hearts.

Covenant = A binding agreement/oath

Hebrews 6:13-14

The emblems of communion symbolize God’s unconditional covenant in Christ with us.

1. God’s people were unfaithful to the Mosaic Covenant, so God turned away from them in judgment. verse 9

Exodus 19:3-6

2. We enter the new covenant of God through faith in Christ’s sacrifice¬and receive the indwelling Spirit, who puts God’s laws in our mind and writes them on our hearts. verse 10

Luke 22:17-20

Communion reminds us of our faith in Jesus Christ and our commitment to live out obedience.

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” What Keeps Me From Being Baptized?
Acts 8:26-38

Main Point
All that is required for us to be baptized is to personally put our faith in Jesus Christ as the crucified, but risen Son of God, as revealed in the Scripture.

Baptism does not save you. Titus 3:4-6

It is not a means of grace. (infants)

1. The Call: ‘…Beginning at this scripture, he preached Jesus to Him.’ > verse 32-33 (v 35)

‘Believe’ = to understand, accept & trust completely

2. The Conclusion: Why should I not be baptized? (v 36)

Verse 37 – (Not is the oldest manuscripts, but probably an insertion in later ones) > a summation of other verses

Acts 2:38 Repent and be baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ…

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Living in Light of His Coming
ll Peter 4:1-15

Main Point:
Jesus’ return is imminent, – we are to be living holy, Godly lives, sharing the hope of Christ and speeding that
coming day!

Acts 2:20 > Isaiah 13: 9-13

The Day of the Lord will come like a thief bringing judgment and destruction of the ungodly – we must be ready! verse 10 > 9
Luke 12:38-40

2. We’ll be ready, by living Holy, Godly lives, making effort to be blameless, and looking for opportunities to share His Hope. verses 11 – 14

Luke 21: 34-36

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” What/Who is the Restrainer?
II Thessalonians 2:1-12

Main Point
The Coming of the Lord Jesus is near and we are to be prepared, but He will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed.

I Thessalonians 4:13-18 >
Mark 13:32-37

1. What is the Coming/Day of the Lord?
(verses 1-2)

Matthew 24:3-8; 29-31

2. What is the rebellion/falling away?
(verse 3a)

‘Apostasia’ (apostasy) = defection, forsaking of the truth

Matthew 24:9-14

3. Who is the man of lawlessness?
(verses 3b-4)

Matthew 24:15-16 >
Daniel 9:26-27; 11:36-37

‘…he sets himself up in God’s temple’ – ‘Naos’ = used of the temple in Jerusalem, but only of the sacred building.

4. Who or what holds back the secret power of sin/lawlessness – the man of sin, that will be taken out of the way and then the lawless one will be revealed?
(verses 6-7)

I believe it is the restraining power of God thru the Holy Spirit – He will be taken out of the way… but not removed from the earth.

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” The Coming of the Lord pt.2
II Thessalonians 2:1-12

Main Point
The Coming of the Lord Jesus is near and we are to be prepared, but He will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed.

I Thessalonians 4:13-18 >Mark 13:32-37

Context – false prophecy, report or letter.
What’s behind this??

1. What is the Coming/Day of the Lord?
(verses 1-2)

Matthew 24:3-8; 29-31

2. What is the rebellion/falling away?
(verse 3a
‘Apostasia’ (apostasy) = defection, forsaking of the truth
Matthew 24:9-14

3. Who is the man of lawlessness?
(verses 3b-4)
Matthew 24:15-16 > Daniel 9:26-27; 11:36-37

‘…he sets himself up in God’s temple’ – ‘Naos’ = used of the temple in Jerusalem, but only of the sacred building.

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” The Coming of the Lord
II Thessalonians 2:1-12

Main Point
The Coming of the Lord Jesus is near and we are to be prepared, but He will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed

I Thessalonians 4:13-18 >
Mark 13:32-37

Context – false prophecy, report or letter.
What’s behind this??

1. What is the Coming/Day of the Lord?
(verses 1-2)

Matthew 24:3-8; 29-31

2. What is the rebellion/falling away?
(verse 3a
‘Apostasia’ (apostasy) = defection, forsaking of the truth

Matthew 24:9-14

3. Who is the man of lawlessness?
(verses 3b-4)

Matthew 24:15-16 >
Daniel 9:26-27; 11:36-37

‘…he sets himself up in God’s temple’ – ‘Naos’ = used of the temple in Jerusalem, but only of the sacred building.