Romans 16:1-2, A Devoted Servant Main Point: Phoebe serves as an example of a willing and generous servant in the early church. I. Phoebe, the Willing Servant of the Church – 16:1. See Romans 13:4; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:11-12; Galatians 3:28 II. Phoebe, the Generous Servant of the Church – 16:2-3. See Philippians 3:3-5 Application Women and …

Romans 15:30-33, Your Will Be Done Main Point: God’s will is always accomplished through our prayers, though the answers sometimes look very different than what we pray, hope, or expect. I.Paul’s Plea – v. 30. II.Paul’s Request – v. 31. III.Paul’s Purpose – vv. 32-33. IV. God’s Answer Application We can be confident that our prayers for missions wi…

Revelation 1:17-18 Main Point: Jesus is the Living One, the Lamb of God, and the only source of eternal life. I.Jesus is the Living One – 1:17-18a. See also Revelation 22:13; Isaiah 44:6; John 1:1-4 II.Jesus is the Lamb of God – 1:18b. See also Romans 3:23-25; 1 Corinthians 15:3-6 III.Jesus is the Only Source of Eternal Life – 1:18c. See also Hebre…

Romans 15:25-29, The Priority of Poor Saints Main Point: It is the church’s responsibility to prioritize meeting the needs of Christ’s sheep. I. The Needs of the Poor Saints – 15:25. II. The Answer for the Poor Saints – 15:26-29. See also Deut. 15:4, Deut 15:11; Matt 25:35-40, Matt 12:50, Matt 28:10; Romans 8:29; Hebrews 2:11-12 Application 1) Ever…

Romans 15:22-24, Hindered & Helped Main Point: Our lives of following Christ are to be shaped by kingdom priorities which fuel gospel ambition to reach the lost. I. Paul’s life is shaped by kingdom priorities – 15:22. See also Matthew 6:33 “Make it your goal to seek God’s interests first …” James M. Boice II. Paul’s heart is filled with gospel ambi…

Main Point: The church today needs recalibration to the great need, the glorious answer, and the gifted means of Christ’s Mission. “The longing of my heart is to make known my glorious redeemer to those who have never heard.” – William Chalmers Burns I. The church needs recalibration to the great need! II. The church needs recalibration to the glor…

Romans 15:19, Signs & Wonders & the Gospel Main Point: God sufficiently confirmed the gospel preached by the Apostles by the signs and wonders done through them. I. History: A Brief History of Signs & Wonders. Three Major Periods. 1) the time of Moses & Joshua ~1525-1375 BC 2) the time of Elijah & Elisha ~875-797 BC 3) the time of Christ & the Apos…

Romans 15:15-18 Main Point: God often uses unexpected people in unexpected ways to accomplish His purpose of redemption! I. An Unexpected Grace – 15:15-16. See Philippians 3:3-5 II. An Unexpected Boast – 15:17-18. See 1 Corinthians 1:31; Romans 1:5-6 Application Don’t always expect God to use you where you are most comfortable and seemingly prepare…

Romans 15:14 Main Point: Christ’s sacrifice ensures that His church is full of goodness, filled with knowledge, and able to instruct one another. I. Be certain that the church is full of goodness. See also Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 2:11-14 II. Be certain that the church is filled with all knowledge. See also 2 Peter 1:3-4; Romans 2:20 III. Be certain…

Sermon: Romans 15:8-13, Joy to the World Main Point: Christ came in fulfillment of God’s promises to bring the joy of His salvation to Jew and Gentile in one body. I. Christ came to bring joy to the Jews – 15:8. See also Genesis 3:15; Genesis 12:1-3; Romans 9:4-5 II. Christ came to bring joy to the Gentiles – 15:9-12. See also Galatians 3:29 III. C…

Sermon: Exodus 12:8, Feeding on the Passover Lamb Main Point: The Lord’s Supper is the true and greater Passover meal where we feed on our Passover Lamb, the Lord Jesus Christ. I. The First Passover II. The Last Passover III. The New Passover See also 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Corinthians 10:16-18; WSC Q96 Application 1) The Supper is a reminder. 2) The…

Sermon: Romans 15:1-7, Fight for Unity Main Point: Fight for the unity of the church by prioritizing pleasing God over pleasing self. I. Fight for unity by not prioritizing pleasing self – 15:1-3 See Ephesians 4:1-3 II. Fight for unity by prioritizing pleasing God – 15:4-7. See Philippians 2:1-11; 1 Peter 2:9 Application 1) Beware of elevating disp…

Sermon: Romans 14:13-16, 20-23, Walking in Love Main Point: The strong must walk in love by being careful not to cause your brother or sister to stumble with your freedom. I. The Faith of the Strong. II. The Danger of the Strong. III. The Responsibility of the Strong. See 1 Corinthians 8 Application 1) Keep the main thing the main thing. 2) Growing…

Sermon: Romans 14:17-19 Main Point: Rejoice that the kingdom is here and rededicate yourself to following Christ by living a life of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. I. The Kingdom Defined – 14:17a. II. The Kingdom Lived – 14:17b. “The Kingdom of God is God’s people in God’s place under God’s rule.” – Graham Goldsworthy WSC Q. 35 S…

Sermon: Romans 14:9-12 Main Point: Bow the Knee to Christ as Lord, Judge, and God in the flesh. I. Bow the Knee to Christ as Lord – 14:9. 1 Cor. 15:1-4; Psalm 95:6; Philippians 2:8-11 II. Bow the Knee to Christ as Judge – 14:10-11. 2 Cor. 5:9-10; Matt. 7:3-5; Phil. 2:9-11 III. Bow the Knee to Christ as God – 14:12. Application 1) Be different but l…

Sermon: Luke 9:23, No Ordinary Call Main Point: Follow Jesus by denying yourself and taking up your cross daily. I. Follow Jesus by denying yourself. II. Follow Jesus by daily taking up your cross. “When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer “Christ may be ‘received’ without creating any special love for Him in the so…

“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.” – Micah 5:2 Sermon: Matthew 2:13-18, No Ordinary Reaction Main Point: Beware lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief that rejects …

Sermon: Matthew 2:1-12 Main Point: Examine your heart. How much is Christ worth to you? The post No Ordinary Worth appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.Bởi Grace Church Swansboro

Sermon: Luke 2:8-14, No Ordinary Announcement Main Point: Embrace the good news of the birth of your Savior, and live in the great joy He has provided! I. An Ordinary Audience – 2:8. Psalm 138:6, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 II. An Extraordinary Announcement – 2:9-12. Micah 5:2, Genesis 3:15, Psalm 2:7-9, Isaiah 42:1,4, Isaiah 9:2 Alfred Plummer (defines …

Sermon: Luke 1:26-38, No Ordinary Child Main Point: Jesus was no ordinary child because of His mission, greatness, and purity. I. No Ordinary Child Because of His Mission – 1:31. “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” – Matthew 1:21 II. No Ordinary Child Because of His Greatness – 1:32…

Sermon: Romans 14:7-8 Main Point: Christian, your life is not your own; you belong to Jesus, so glorify Him in both your life and death. I. Your life is not your own – 14:7. For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for himself – Romans 14:7 (NASB) Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you hav…

Sermon: Romans 14:5-6 “Safely through another week God has brought us on our way; Let us now a blessing seek, waiting in his courts today; Day of all the week the best, emblem of eternal rest: Day of all the week the best, emblem of eternal rest.” – John Newton (speaking of the Lord’s Day) Main Point: Study to be fully convinced of your position on…

Sermon: Romans 14:1-4 Main Point: Leave all judgment to the Lord and walk in unity even though you hold different opinions in disputed matters. I. Two Different Groups – 14:1-2. II. Two Related Commands – 14:3. III. One Risen Judge! – 14:4 Application 1) The strong should sometimes defer to the scruples of the weak. 2) The weak should be careful to…

Sermon: 1 Timothy 3:1-13, A Serious Responsibility: Nominating Elders & Deacons Main Point: Take your role as a member of Christ’s church seriously by nominating men who meet the biblical qualifications for the offices of elder and deacon. The church’s health is at stake! I. Questions & Answers II. Qualifications for Elders III. Qualifications for …

Romans 13:11-14 Main Point: Live well in the last days by knowing the time, casting off darkness, and putting on the armor of light. I. Know the Time – 13:11-12a. II. Change Your Clothes – 13:12b-14. Application 1) Number our days. 2) Put off darkness. 3) Put on light. 4) Make provisions for righteousness. The post Living Well in the Last Days appe…

Romans 13:8-10 Main Point: God’s Law both commands and defines true love. I. God’s Law commands true love – 13:8 & 10. II. God’s Law defines true love – 13:9. Application 1) Beware of any “love” that is separated from God’s Law. 2) Beware of legalism. 3) Embrace your debt. 4) And define love well. 5) Never lose sight of true love. The post What Is …

Romans 13:5-7 Main Point: Honor God and the magistrate by supporting and honoring the authority structures He has put in place. I. The Conscience of the Citizens – 13:5. “We have to remember that acting according to conscience may sometimes be sin as well. If the conscience is misinformed, then we seek the reasons for this misinformation. Is it mis…

Romans 13:1-4 Main Point: Since human government is God’s institution, believers should make every effort to submit to their rulers. I. Human government is God’s institution. “When God wants to judge a nation, He gives them wicked rulers.” John Calvin “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness,…

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Romans 12:17-21 Main Point: Overcome evil with good by forsaking vengeance and returning a blessing instead. I. Overcome evil with good by forsaking vengeance – 12:17-19. II. Overcome evil with good by returning a blessing instead -12:20-21. Application 1) When mistreated, be quick to return mercy. 2) Trust God with the results! 3) Keep the gospel …

Romans 12:14-16 Main Point: Genuinely love your enemies and your brothers and sisters in the midst of persecution. I. Genuinely love for your enemies in the midst of persecution – v. 14. II. Genuinely love for your brothers and sisters in the midst of persecution – v. 14. Application 1) This is instruction to the church, not the state. 2) Don’t pri…

Romans 12:11-13 “Dead churches are churches in which the Gospel is not proclaimed. If the Gospel is being proclaimed, the church is living. It may be stodgy. It may be tacky. It may be awkward. If the gospel is not being preached, however, it matters not if everyone is running around with sparks flying from their hair, the church is dead.” Rick Rit…

Romans 12:10 Main Point: Love genuinely by seeing the church as your family, and then outdoing one another in showing honor. I. Love genuinely by seeing the church as your family 12:10a II. Love genuinely by outdoing one another in showing honor 12:10b Application 1) Are you living in Laodicea or Philadelphia? 2) What are some things in your life t…

Romans 12:9 Main Point: Love truly by hating all evil and holding fast to all good. I. Love truly by hating all that is evil. “True love is not a directionless emotion or something that can only be felt but not expressed. Love is not genuine when it leads a person to do something evil or to avoid doing what is right – as defined by God in His Word.…

Romans 12:4-8 Main Point: Strive to be a humble servant that embraces both the unity and the diversity of the body of Christ. You were saved to serve. I. Embrace the Unity of the One Body of Christ – vv. 4-5. II. Embrace the Diversity of the One Body of Christ – vv. 6-8. “When we exercise the gifts which Christ has given us we are really saying to …

Romans 12:3 Main Point: Think rightly by putting off pride and putting on biblical humility. I. Beware of Pride – v. 3a “There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false wit…

Romans 12:1-2 Main Point: On the basis of God’s mercy to us in Christ, our duty is to offer ourselves as a living sacrifice to God. I. Christ’s Call to Discipleship – v. 1. 2 Cor. 5:14-15 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live m…

Romans 11:33-36 Main Point: God’s amazing grace causes us to look back on our redemption with a humble awe that gives all of the glory to God. I. The Wow of Redemption – v. 33. Eph 2:1-3. Eph. 2:4-9. Eph. 2:10 Eph. 2:19-22 II. The Humility of Redemption – vv. 34-35. John Calvin So deeply is pride rooted in the hearts of men that they think wrong is…

This sermon is in a series on Marks of a Healthy Church, inspired by Mark Dever’s book, 9 Marks of a Healthy Church. Main Point: Based upon his authority as the exalted Christ, the Lord Jesus commissions his church to evangelize and disciple the nations, promising his presence and protection until he returns in glory. I. The Basis for the Commissio…

This sermon is in a series on Marks of a Healthy Church, inspired by Mark Dever’s book, 9 Marks of a Healthy Church. Main Point: Turn from sin to Christ and live a new life for which man was originally created. I. Wake up to your danger and to why Christ came (gospel). II. Repent and believe in the gospel (conversion). III. Be sure you have been co…

This sermon is in a series on Marks of a Healthy Church, inspired by Mark Dever’s book, 9 Marks of a Healthy Church. Believers are called to be members of a local church and under the spiritual protection of Elders/Pastors. I. Understanding What a Church Is II. Response to Salvation and Growth III. Membership IV. Spiritual Disciplines for Members T…

This sermon is in a series on Marks of a Healthy Church, inspired by Mark Dever’s book, 9 Marks of a Healthy Church. Main Point: The 1st Mark of a Healthy Church is a commitment to Expositional Preaching I. What is Expositional Preaching? “Preaching that takes for the point of a sermon the point of a particular passage of Scripture” – Mark Dever “F…

Romans 11:28-32 God is faithful to His promises to be merciful to a disobedient people from both the Jews and the Gentiles. The post The Mercy for the Disobedient appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.Bởi Grace Church Swansboro

Romans 11:25-27 Embrace the mystery of election and know that God will save all of His people from both the Gentiles and Israel. The post The Mystery of Salvation appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.Bởi Grace Church Swansboro

Romans 11:17-24 Cultivate humility by embracing both justice and grace. Tremble and trust in Christ alone. “The excision, of which he speaks, could not apply to individuals, whose election is unchangeable, based on the eternal purpose of God.” – John Calvin “Paul skillfully mixes theology and exhortation in this paragraph. His olive tree metaphor m…

Romans 11:16-18 If you are connected to God’s holy root, then you are holy in His sight. The post Holy Root & Holy Branches appeared first on Grace Church Crystal Coast.Bởi Grace Church Swansboro

Romans 11:11-15 God will make Israel jealous in order to restore them through the gospel. “The salvation of ‘all Israel’ will be the climax of this age and will be followed by the resurrection.” – Thomas Schreiner “At the climax of this age, her (Israel) hardening will be removed, and the present tiny remnant of Jewish believers will be expanded to…

Romans 11:7-10 Main Point: God mercifully grants faith and justly hardens a sinful, unbelieving heart! I. The Elect Obtain Right Standing with God – v. 7a. Romans 10:3 For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 But we ought always to give t…

Romans 11:1-6 I. God’s Unchanging Love is Based on His Choice – 11:1-4. Romans 8:29-30 [29] For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. [30] And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom…

Romans 10:18-21 Main Point: See the warning in Israel’s rejection of grace and turn in repentance and faith to the God who holds out His hands to you! I. Israel has heard the gospel (18) II. Israel has understood God’s purposes (19-20) III. Israel has rejected God’s grace (21) “I have stretched out my hands unto Thee.” Father, I stretch my hands to…