- Sep 4, 2013The Providential Plan Of God
- Sep 1, 2013Romans 1:1-7 – Paul’s Credentials: Enslavement To Christ
Sep 1, 2013Romans 1:1-7 – Paul’s Credentials: Enslavement To Christ
1.) HE WAS A SLAVE OF CHRIST (ROM. 1:1)
a.) Owned by his master b.) Existed for his master c.) Served his master d.) Belonged to his master (Will) e.) A most honored and kingly profession (Jn. 12:26; Eph. 6:6-7; Col. 3:23-24; Heb. 12:28; Deut. 10:12; Ps. 100:2)
2.) HE WAS AN APOSTLE OF GOD (ROM. 1:1)a.) Called (Acts 26:16; 1 Tim 1:12; Ex. 3:10; Judges 6:14; Isa. 6:8) b.) Heard and answered c.) Two primary purposes:
1.) To serve and minister (Mt. 20:27-28; Lk. 10:36-37; Jn. 13:14; Gal. 6:10) 2.) To go forth and bear fruit (Mt. 3:8; Jn. 15:16; Ro. 7:4; Phil. 1:11; Col. 1:10; Ps. 1:3, 92:13)
3.) HE WAS SET APART TO THE GOSPEL OF GOD (ROM. 1:1-4)a.) The Gospel promised long ago (Jn. 5:39; Acts 26:22; Heb. 1:1; 1 Pet. 1:10-11; 2 Pet. 1:20-21) b.) The Gospel is the incarnation of God’s son (Jn. 1:14; Heb. 2:14-18; 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 4:15, 7:26; 1 Pet. 1:19, 2:22; Acts 2:24, 36, 5:30-31; Ro. 14:9; Eph. 1:20; Phil. 2:8-9)
4.) HE HAD RECEIVED GOD’S GRACE AND GOD’S MISSION (ROM. 1:5)a.) We have received God’s grace: His favor: (Eph. 1:3-4; 2 Tim. 1:9; Titus 1:2; Rom. 3:24; Eph. 2:8-9; Titus 2:11; Phil. 4:19; 1 Tim. 1:14; Eph. 1:7, 2:7; Titus 3:7) b.) We have received apostleship: His mission: “Obedience to the Faith” (Mt. 7:24; Jn. 14:21; Acts 5:29; Jn. 7:17; Josh. 1:8; Mt. 7:21; Ex. 20:6; Mt. 12:50; Lk. 11:28; Jn. 14:28; Ex. 23:22; Jer. 7:23; Jn. 15:10; Deut. 4:40; Jn. 15:14-15; Isa. 1:19; 1 Sam. 15:22; Heb. 10:5-7)
5.) HE ACKNOWLEDGED THE ENSLAVEMENT OF OTHERS (ROM. 1:6-7)a.) They too were called ( 1 Tim. 2:4-6; Jn. 20:21; Mt. 20:28) b.) They too were beloved (Jer. 31:3; Jn. 3:16, 16:27; Rom. 5:8; Eph. 2:4-5; 1 Jn. 3:1) c.) They too were saints d.) They too were recipients of Grace and Peace (Titus 3:4-7; Eph 2:13-14; Jn. 14:27; Jn. 16:33; Ps 29:11)
“We are called on to be men and women possessed by God. That is the level on which Christ lived, and on which we too can live. That is the heart of the Gospel.”
- Aug 25, 2013Examples of the Past, Warning for the Present (1 Corinthians 10:1-13)
Aug 25, 2013Examples of the Past, Warning for the Present (1 Corinthians 10:1-13)Series: general
Examples of the Past, Warnings for the Present
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
1.) THE EXAMPLE: ISRAELa.) All shared the blessings of God (1 Cor. 10:1-5)
1.) Cloud (Guidance) (Ex. 13:21-22) 2.) Sea (Deliverance) (Ex. 14:13-21) 3.) Baptism into Moses (Leadership) 4.) Food and water (Spiritual Nourishment) 5.) The presence of Christ (A Present Help)
b.) Not all remained faithful (Zech. 1:2-3, 15)
2.) THE WARNING (1 COR. 10:6-10)a.) What caused the believers of Israel to be destroyed?
1.) The Sin of Lust (1 Cor. 10:6) (Mk. 4:19; Eph. 2:3; 1 Thess. 4:4-5; 2 Tim. 2:22; James 1:15, 4:2; 1 Pet. 2:11; 1 Jn. 2:15-16) 2.) The Sin of Idolatry (1 Cor. 10:7) (1 Jn. 5:21; Deut. 11:16; Isa. 42:8) 3.) The Sin of Fornication (1 Cor. 10:8) (Rom. 1:27; 1 Cor. 6:9; Gal. 5:19, 21; Eph. 4:19, 5:3; 1 Thess. 4:3; Jude 1:7) 4.) The Sin of Tempting Christ (1 Cor. 10:9) (James 4:13; Deut. 6:16) 5.) The Sin of Murmuring, Complaining and Grumbling (1 Cor. 10:10) (Phil. 2:14; Jude 1:16; Ex. 15:24; Ps. 77:3; Prov. 19:3)
3.) THE POINT: RECEIVE THE WARNING (1 COR. 10:11-13)a.) The end or climax of the world (Age) has come upon us (1 Cor. 10:11) b.) Fear, if you think you stand, lest you fall (1 Cor. 10:12) (Lk. 18:9; 1 Cor. 8:2; Gal. 6:3; Prov. 20:6, 28:26; Isa. 47:8, 10) c.) There is a way to escape temptation (1 Cor. 10:13) (1 Cor. 1:9; Deut. 7:9; 2 Chron. 16:9; Ps. 36:5, 89:1, 91:4; Lk. 10:19; Rom. 16:20; Heb. 2:18; James 4:7; Rev. 3:21; Prov. 15:19; Isa. 30:21, 42:16)
“There will be common trials - but also controlled pressures, because of the conquering Grace of God.”
- Aug 21, 2013Scandalous Faith
- Aug 18, 2013The Person God Looks At (Isaiah 66:2)
- Aug 14, 2013Scandalous Love
- Aug 7, 2013Chasing – The Master’s Plan
- Jul 31, 2013Chasing – The Real Me
Jul 31, 2013Chasing – The Real MeBy: Micah EspinozaSeries: generalEMBRACE YOUR STORY... ACCEPT THE HELPER... CELEBRATE THE REAL YOU... REMEMBER HE’S THE REDEEMER...
WHATS NEXT?
1.1 Start where you are...look for opportunities to serve with out reservation.1.2 What opportunities do you see that will allow you to use your passion.
1.3 What needs do you see in the world around you.
1.4 Where do you see mans greatest need intersect with your greatest passion?
1.5 Commit to continual prayer and fellowship with the lord through the holy spirit and he will complete you!
- Sep 4, 2013The Providential Plan Of God
- Sep 1, 2013Romans 1:1-7 – Paul’s Credentials: Enslavement To Christ
- Aug 25, 2013Examples of the Past, Warning for the Present (1 Corinthians 10:1-13)
- Aug 21, 2013Scandalous Faith
- Aug 18, 2013The Person God Looks At (Isaiah 66:2)
- Aug 14, 2013Scandalous Love
- Aug 7, 2013Chasing – The Master’s Plan
- Jul 31, 2013Chasing – The Real Me