Sermon20120715

Jude 1:17-23
Keep Yourselves in the Love of God
17 But you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,
18 that they were saying to you, “ In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.”
19 These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly- minded, devoid of the Spirit.
20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
22 And have mercy on some, who are doubting;
23 save others, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear, hating even the garment polluted by the flesh.

Introduction: Chiastic Structure of Jude

A

Desire

to Glorify God (1-2)
B

Defend

Doctrine! (3)
C

Description

of Spiritual Terrorists (4-16)
B’

Defend

Doctrine! (17-23)
A’

Doxology

(25-25)

Review:
1. Recognition of the Desires of Jude (1-2)
2. Recognition of the Directive for the Church (3)
3. Recognition of the Dangers of False Teachers (4)
4. Recognition of the Damnation of Sin and Apostates (5-7)
5. Recognition of the Description of Apostates (6-16)
6. Recognition of the Defense of the Faith (17-23)

There are three (3) absolute duties of the defender of the faith so that we are able to contend earnestly for the faith and protect the purity of the church.

1 Remember

2 Remain

A. Keep yourselves in the love of God
B. Pray
C. Wait anxiously

3 Rescue

A. Confused
B. Convinced
C. Haters / Filth mongers

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Introduction:

Three Formative Questions:

1. What does it mean to call God our Father ?
2. What can an earthly father learn from God our Father ?
3. What is the proper response to God our Father?

Homiletical Proposition: Three aspects of God our Father which leads us to worship Him as His children.

I. The Important characteristics of God our Father
A. The Creator , father of all things.
B. He is uniquely the Father of Abraham and thus Israel.
C. God is Jesus’ Father, making him the Son of God
D. God is our spiritual Father

As the Father of believers in Christ:

1. Unconditional love for us
2. His intimate relationship with us.
3. Full acceptance of us as sons
4. Loving discipline of us
5. Constant protection of us
6. Faithful provision for us
7. Complete forgiveness of our sins.

II. The Example provided by God our Father
A. Continuous role model
B. Continuous parenting opportunity
C. As a father to children at home.

III. The Right response to God our Father
1: Worship God alone
2: Completely Trust God
3: Pray to God always
4: Obey God willingly.
5: Love God with your whole being.
6: Serve God diligently
7: Become like God, be an imitator of God.
8: Honor God your father !

Dads –

Have you placed conditions on your love ? Or do you love them unconditionally like God our Father?
Do you discipline your children in sinful anger or thoughtful love?
Be at peace with your kids. Do you forgive your children from your heart.?
Do you cultivate an intimate relationship with your children ?
Do you protect your children ? Spiritually
Do you provide for your children?

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Introduction:

Three Formative Questions:

1. What does it mean to call God our Father ?
2. What can an earthly father learn from God our Father ?
3. What is the proper response to God our Father?

Homiletical Proposition: Three aspects of God our Father which leads us to worship Him as His children.

I. The Important characteristics of God our Father
A. The Creator , father of all things.
B. He is uniquely the Father of Abraham.
C. God is Jesus’ Father, making him the Son of God
D. God is our spiritual Father

As the Father of believers in Christ:

1. Unconditional love for us
2.
3. Full acceptance of us as sons
4. Loving discipline of us
5. Constant protection of us
6. Faithful provision for us
7. Complete forgiveness of sins

II. The Example provided by God our Father
A. Continuous role model
B. Continuous parenting opportunity
C. As a father to children at home.

III. The Right response to God our Father

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Sermon20120610

1 Corinthians 16:13-24
13 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
14 Let all that you do be done in love.
15 Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),
16 that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
17 I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.
18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.
19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
20 All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 The greeting is in my own hand— Paul.
22 If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Introduction:

Theme: Four areas of exhortation for the church so we might be a strong and loving church.

I. Consistent Devotion to Christ vv.13-14
A. Be on the alert
B. Stand firm in the faith
C. Act like men
D. Be strong
E. Do all in love

II. Subjecting Ourselves to Christ-like Servants vv.15-16

III. Recognition in the Church vv.17-18

IV. Greet One Another vv.19-24
A. Greetings from others
B. Greeting from Paul, himself.

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1 Corinthians 16:13-24
13 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
14 Let all that you do be done in love.
15 Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),
16 that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
17 I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.
18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.
19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Prisca greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
20 All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 The greeting is in my own hand— Paul.
22 If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Introduction:

Theme: Four areas of exhortation for the church so we might be a strong and loving church.

I. Consistent Devotion to Christ vv.13-14
A. Be on the alert
B. Stand firm in the faith
C. Act like men
D. Be strong
E. Do all in love

II. Subjecting Ourselves to Christ-like Servants vv.15-16

III. Recognition in the Church vv.17-18

IV. Greet One Another vv.19-24
A. Greetings from
B. Greetings from

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Sermon20120527

1 Corinthians 16:1-12
CHAPTER 16
Instructions and Greetings
1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. 2 On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.
3 When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem;
4 and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will go with me.
5 But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia;
6 and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go.
7 For I do not wish to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.
8 But I will remain in Ephesus until Pentecost;
9 for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I also am.
11 So let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.
12 But concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.

Introduction:

Theme: Three essential principles for the church’s global ministry so you can gain a vision for ministry beyond our own walls

I. Give Generously to the Needy vv.1-4:
A. Giving is expected from Christian churches vs.1
B. Giving is to be collected in an orderly manner vs.2
C. Giving is to be properly managed vv.3-4

II. Plan Strategically and Wait Patiently on the Lord vv.5-9
Three Lessons for Strategic Planning in the Church
1 Strategic planning is for ministry vv.5-7
2 Strategic planning is subject to the Lord’s will vs.7
3 Strategic planning is aimed at spreading the gospel vv.8-9

III. Support Missionaries Tangibly vv.10-12
A. Two Import Ministry Partners
1.
2.

B. Three Reasons to Support a Missionary
1. They do the Lord’s work vv. 10-11a
2. They work in a larger network of gospel ministry vs.11b
3. They become preoccupied with their work vs.12

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