Grace At Work Ephesians 4:7-16 PURPOSE: To teach that those who are in the one Body [the Church] are recipients of grace, demonstrated and shown through ministry gifts, also of grace, for the purpose of bringing the total Body to the maturity of Jesus Christ. Grace does not stop with our initial repentance, faith, and …
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Sermon Bites 11/16/08
The Divine Architect Ephesians 2:18-22 I. THE WALL IS TORN DOWN BY THE DEATH OF JESUS ON THE CROSS (vv. 18-19). II. THE DIVINE ARCHITECT’S FOUNDATION AND CORNERSTONE (v. 20). III. THE DIVINE ARCHITECT FITS ALL WHO BELIEVE INTO THE “BUILDING” AS HE SEES FIT (v. 21). IV. WE HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO BE THE …
Sermon Bites 11/09/08
FOR SUNDAY MORNING: Who We Are, And Our Blessings In Christ Ephesians 1:1-5 I. CALLED OUT AND FAITHFUL (vv. 1-2). II. THE RICHES OF HIS BLESSING (v. 3; 2:6). III. OUR ELECTION AND OUR LIFESTYLE (v. 4). IV. OUR PLACEMENT IN THE HEAVENLIES (v. 5). FOR SUNDAY EVENING: For The Praise Of His Glory Ephesians …
Sermon Bites 11/02/08
The Heavenly Vision Acts 26:19-20 (with vv. 13-18) I. THE PURPOSE OF THE REVELATION/VISION (v. 16). *The highest aim or purpose of the Revelation/Vision is to glorify the Father. * The purpose of the Revelation/Vision for Saul was to be called to minister for the cause of Jesus Christ, and to glorify Him. II. THE …
Sermon Bites 10/26/08
Confronting The Culture Acts 17:15-34 The apostle Paul has been to Thessalonica, and forced to leave there due to those who were trying to kill him, basically the Jewish people, as he taught them in their synagogue. He then goes to Berea, and the Jews of Berea are much more “noble” because they search the …
Sermon Bites 10/19/08
Slain By The Spirit Acts 5:1-11 There had been a great generosity within the early church which supported the people and the work of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Some may in fact have given out of jealousy and envy; like the ones we see in chapter 5 (4:32-37). I. TWO IN THE CHURCH SOLD …
Sermon Bites 10/12/08
A Journey To Rest Acts 9:26-31 OUTLINE: I. THE CONVERSION OF SAUL, AND THE CHURCHES REACTION (v. 26). II. BARNABAS RECEIVES SAUL, AND ENCOURAGES HIM AND THE CHURCH, AND THEY WALK AND WORK TOGETHER (vv, 27-28). III. SAUL’S PREACHING IN JERUSALEM IS BOLD, AND HE IS RUSHED OUT OF TOWN TO HIS OWN TOWN (vv. …
Sermon Bites 10/05/08
The Early Church and the Testimony of Scripture Acts 7:1-60 1. THE TESTIMONY OF ABRAHAM AND THE PATRIARCHS (vv. 1-8). 2. THE TESTIMONY OF THE PATRIARCH’S ENVY, JOSEPH, AND EGYPT (vv. 9-16). 3. THE TESTIMONY OF MOSES, THE RED SEA, AND THE WILDERNESS (vv. 17-36). 4. THE TESTIMONY OF ISRAEL’S REJECTION, REBELLION, AND CAPTIVITIES (vv. …
Sermon Bites 09/28/08
The Continuing Christian... Acts 2:41-47 1. BAPTISM FOLLOWS THOSE WHO GLADLY BELIEVE (v. 41). 2. THEY ARE ONLY COUNTED WITH THE JERUSALEM NUMBER FOLLOWING BAPTISM (v. 41). 3. NOTE THE FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF A NEW AND ACTIVE CHURCH (v. 42). 4. THERE WAS AN AWE OF RESPECT, A FEAR, WHICH SWEPT OVER THE PEOPLE, AND …
Sermon Bites 09/14/08
Until Jesus Returns Acts 1:1-26 1. PROCLAIM THE CONVINCING PROOFS OF OUR LORD’S PASSION (vv. 1-4). 2. WALK IN THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT AND GO INTO ALL THE WORLD (vv. 5-8). 3. BE BUSY IN GROWING AND PRACTICE OF FAITH AND IN PRAYER (vv. 9-14). 4. KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THAT NO ONE IS INDISPENSABLE …
Sermon Bites 09/07/08
Judgment of Nations Matthew 25:31-46 OUTLINE: I. THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN IN HIS GLORY (vv. 31-32). + It is clear from verse 32 that the judgment initiated will be upon the nations which remain, as the prophet Zechariah has written. (Zechariah 15:16-17). + The time of this event will be at the …
Sermon Bites 08/31/08
A Reckoning In Stewardship Matthew 25:14-30 I. THE TRAVELING MAN GOES TO A FAR COUNTRY (v. 14). + When Jesus was with the disciples He told them that He would go away, and a Comforter would come (John 14:15-26; 16:5-16). + The goods which our Lord left us was the work of the ministry, the …
Sermon Bites 08/24/08
Being Ready In Delay Matthew 25:1-13 OUTLINE: I. THE PEOPLE BEING PREPARED FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN (v. 1-4). + Virgins are seen as a symbol or type of purity. + The ten virgins representing a people who should be prepared for the coming of the bridegroom; however, only half of them are ready. II. …
Sermon Bites 08/17/08
Discernment Of The Times Matthew 24:32-51 I. DISCERNING THE LESSON OF THE FIG TREE (vv. 32-34). + If you notice in the above verses of Matthew 24 Jesus only refers to the leaves, and no fruit. + It could be that Jesus is referring to the realization of a renewed State of Israel. II. DISCERNING …
Sermon Bites 08/10/08
The Abomination Of A Wasted Life Matthew 24:14-31 Knowing these prophecies of Jesus, should cause us to be ever vigilant to tell of the wonderful, marvelous grace and love of our God and Savior. One Abomination of Desolation would be that of a wasted Christian life; where we have failed to warn our loved ones …
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