Sunday Evening Sermon Outline - 1/1/12

Keys to Victorious Living

I John 5:1-6

I)                   Exceptional Leadership

a.       Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United, is the most successful football manager of all time. He has won 37 trophies, 12 of which are league titles (think Super Bowl) in 25 years at United and 48 trophies in a 37 year career.

b.      He is successful because he has an exceptional ability to get the best from his players by

                                                              i.      Chastisement

                                                            ii.      Praise

                                                          iii.      Motivation

c.       Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is an exceptional leader of men. He took 12 nobodies and through chastisement, praise, and motivation turned the world upside down.

d.      What are they trying to teach us to do?

II)                Expect Victory

a.       Sir Alex doesn’t just plan for victory he expects it every time the team takes the field and he instils this in his players.

b.      Christ has victoriously overcome the world and He has a reasonable expectation that we, through the power of the Holy Spirit, victoriously overcome the world as well.

c.       But one must expect victory

                                                              i.      One must expect a decisive victory {we are more than conqueror} (Romans 8:35-39)

                                                            ii.      We can win decisive victories over sin and death (I Corinthians 15:55-58)

                                                          iii.      Do you expect to be victorious every day of your life? You should do.

III)             Experience Victory

a.       Sir Alex took a mediocre team that had not won the league in 26 years and turned it into one of the greatest teams in the world.

b.      Jesus Christ has taken certain physical and spiritual death and turned it into the greatest victory the world can ever know

c.       One can have an exceptional leader and expect victory but if one does not take the field victory will never be experienced.

                                                              i.      Our faith gives us victory (I John 5:4)

                                                            ii.      It must be a working faith {take the field} - Faith without works is dead (James 2:17-20)

                                                          iii.      Our faith (victory) will be rewarded. (Hebrews 6:6)

d.      Will you by faith in Jesus Christ claim the victory He has so graciously provided?

Berean Adult Bible Class (1/8/12)

Bad News/Good News

Romans 3:1-31

1/8/12

Daily Bible Reading

Monday – Romans 3:1-31

Tuesday – Romans 1

Wednesday – Romans 2

Thursday – Romans 3

Friday – Romans 4

Saturday – Romans 5

I)                   Objections (Romans 3:1-8)

a.       In what ways is it an advantage to know God’s revelation of Himself, His promises, His deeds, and His guidance for living? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

b.      What implications does this have for Christians, who have even more of God’s Words than the Jews had? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Luke 12:47-48)

c.       What advantages an responsibilities do Christians have in comparison to non-Christians? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

d.      Does God remain faithful even when we fail? __________________ (Romans 3:4-8)(Psalm 51:4)(II Samuel 7:15-16)

II)                Conclusion (Romans 3:9-20)

a.       Jews have at least one advantage over Gentiles: they have been entrusted with God’s Words. However, why are Jews and Gentiles essentially equal? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Romans 3:9)

b.      Paul uses the word the phrase, “the law” in chapter 3. Is he talking about the first five books of the Bible only or the whole of the Old Testament? Explain ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Romans 3:10-18)

c.       What are some purposes of God’s Law? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Romans 3:19-20)

III)             Justified Through Christ (Romans 3:21-26)

a.       Genesis 15:6 and Psalm 32:1-2 testify to this truth

                                                              i.      For what purpose was man made? __________________________________(Romans 3:23)

                                                            ii.      How is man justified according to Romans 3:24? ________________________________

                                                          iii.      What does it mean to be redeemed? ________________________________________________________________________(Romans 3:24)

                                                          iv.      Where is this redemption found? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Romans 3:25)(Hebrews 9:5)

                                                            v.      How is this redemption paid for? _____________________________________(Romans 3:25)

1.      Justification is a concept from the law courts

2.      Redemption is from the slave market

3.      Atonement is from the temple

b.      In your own words, explain how Jesus has enabled us to become righteous if we put our faith in Him. (Romans 3:24-25) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

                                                              i.      Why is the phrase “freely by His grace” important? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Romans 3:24)

                                                            ii.      How does Jesus’ death in our place prove God is both just and merciful? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Romans 3:26)

IV)             Implications (Romans 3:27-31)

a.       Why does God’s way of righteousness make it impossible for anyone to boast about himself? ______________________________________________________________________________(Romans 3:27-28)

b.      How does God’s way of righteousness put both Jews and Gentiles on the same level before God? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Romans 3:29-30)

                  c.   How does righteousness by faith in Christ uphold God’s Law? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Romans 3:31)

Sunday Evening Sermon Outline - 6:30pm 12/25/11

Are You an Honest Seeker?

Matthew 2:1-12

I)                   Honest Seekers of Jesus

a.       The wise men were from the east

                                                              i.      As “Magi” (magicians, men of learning) they were aware of the signs of His coming

                                                            ii.      Thus they were searching the skies (stars) for a sign of His coming

b.      The wise men left home in order to seek Jesus

                                                              i.      They travelled a great distance in order to find Him

                                                            ii.      They came with the intent to worship Him

                                                          iii.      When they found Him they fell before Him and worshiped the Saviour of the world

                                                          iv.      When they left the presence of the Saviour they went a “different” way

II)                Dishonest Seekers of Jesus

a.       Herod was at Jerusalem

                                                              i.      Herod and all Jerusalem were troubled (agitated) by the signs of His coming

                                                            ii.      Thus they were not searching the skies (stars) for a sign of His coming

b.      Herod enquires of the chief priests and scribes where Christ should be born

                                                              i.      It is said he enquired of the wise men concerning the time of the star’s appearance in order to “worship” Jesus. Herod was a deceiver

                                                            ii.      When Herod Found Jesus he would have killed Him, not worshipped him

                                                          iii.      Herod’s knowledge of the coming Christ did not  prompt him to leave his throne nor change his wicked path in the least

III)             Are You an Honest Seeker of Jesus?

a.       Will you refuse to reorder your life to meet the Saviour?

                                                              i.      Are you troubled (agitated) by His presence (conviction) in your life?

                                                            ii.      Are you willing to deceive others in order to convince them of something you are not?

                                                          iii.      If so, you are a dishonest seeker and will spend eternity in hell

b.      Are you willing to leave where you are in order to find Him where He is?

                                                              i.      Are you willing to listen to and discern the voice of God when He speaks to you?

                                                            ii.      Are you willing to worship Jesus and Lord, Saviour, and Master when you find Him?

                                                          iii.      Are you willing to leave your old, wicked life and go (with Jesus) a different way?

                             iv.   If so, you are an honest seeker and you will spend eternity with Jesus in glory?

Sunday Evening Sermon - 6:30pm 12/25/11

Join us this Christmas Night as we answer the question,

"Are You an Honest Seeker?"

Merry Christmas Everyone

Tomorrow we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Why would any Christian not want to be in the Lord's House on the Lord's Day on Christmas Day???

Berean Adult Bible Class (1/1/12)

God’s Standards

Romans 2:1-29

Daily Bible Reading

Monday – Romans 2:1-29

Tuesday – Romans 12

Wednesday – Romans 13

Thursday – Romans 14

Friday – Romans 15

Saturday – Romans 16

Sunday Evening Sermon Outline - 6:30pm 12/18/11

How to Become a Barnabas Christian

I)                   You Must Be Sold Out to Jesus

a.       Barnabas sold his land and gave all the money to Jesus Christ (Acts 4:36-37)

b.      Some may say, “no he gave it to the Apostles not Jesus”.

                                                              i.      Ananias and Sapphira sold their land and held some money back (Acts 5:1-2)

                                                            ii.      Peter told Ananias and Sapphira that they hold lied to and tempted the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3-10)

c.       If you want to be a Barnabas Christian you must be completely sold out to Jesus

                                                              i.      And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. (Matthew 19:29)

                                                            ii.      But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ (Philippians 3:7-8)

d.      There is really no other kind of Christian (If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.)(Luke 14:26)

II)                You Must Be Willing to Love Others No Matter The Cost

a.       Paul was as unlovable as they come

b.      Barnabas was willing to risk all in order to love Paul and convince others of his conversion (Acts 9:26-27)

c.       Some may say, “this is a special situation which won’t occur often”

                                                              i.      Ask John Mark if his was a “special situation” (Acts 15:35-37)

                                                            ii.      Ask Onesimus if his was a “special situation” (Philemon 1:10-19)

                                                          iii.      Was yours a special situation?

d.      Are you willing to love others no matter the cost?

III)             You Must Be A Spirit Filled Christian

a.       Barnabas was full of the Holy Ghost and faith (Acts 11:22-25)

                                                              i.      Spirit filled Christians are used of God to bring others to Jesus (Acts 2:1-41)

                                                            ii.      Spirit filled Christians are used of God to exhort others to grow closer to Jesus (Acts 11:23)

                                                          iii.      Spirit filled Christians are used of God to provide for the need of others (Acts 6:1-3)

                  b. Are you a Barnabas Christian? Are you willing to become one?