Wisdom and Words (Selected Proverbs)
Key Idea: Wisdom with our words should be reflected not only in what we talk about, but how we communicate Christ in all things Three areas to consider for how to wisely handle our words: 1. Be Mindful of Your Content (Prov 10:11, 26:20, 16:28, 10:21) a. Refuse to Gossip b. Refashion with Grace 2. […]
Wisdom and Integrity (Selected Proverbs)
Key Idea: Living with integrity means every aspect of your life is subject to the wisdom of the LORD and keeping in step with the Fear of the LORD. Three aspects of Godly integrity you must watch and build into your life: Your Legacy (Prov 10:9, 22:1) Your Commitments (20:25, 25:14) Your Diligence Planning […]
Wisdom and Friendship (Selected Proverbs)
Four building blocks for good and godly friendships Centered on Jesus, Not Just Common Interests (Prov 13:20) Counseling, Not Coddling (Prov 27:9) Correction, Not Criticism (Prov 27:6) Commitment, Not Convenience (Prov 17:17, 18:24)
The Beginning of Wisdom: Fear the LORD (Proverbs 1:7)
The Need for Wisdom The Source of Wisdom Note: Due to technical difficulties, there are approximately 20 seconds missing from the sermon starting around 25:31
Living Lives Justified by Faith (Romans 3:27-31)
Justification by Faith Replaces Justification by Works Justification by Faith Reaches All People Justification by Faith Reveals the Law’s Purpose
The Righteousness of God (Romans 3:21-26)
Through Faith (vv.21-22a) By Grace (vv.22b-24a) In Christ (vv.24b-26)
When Humanity Stands in Silence (Romans 3:9-20)
Key Idea: It takes great faith to believe you’re an unrighteous sinner in need of Jesus. Faith to acknowledge the universal condition (vv.9-10) Faith to admit that sin is humanity’s natural bent (vv.11-12) Faith to agree on blatant evidence of depravity (vv.13-18) Faith to accept God’s verdict for the unrighteous (v.19-20)
It’s Complicated (Romans 3:1-8)
A Fair Advantage (vv.1-2) A Faithful God (vv.3-4) A Faulty Logic (vv.5-8)
Outside Inside (Romans 2:25-29)
Key idea: All the traditions and disciplines of life are to reflect and flow from a changed heart. The Sign of Circumcision (v25) The Significance of Circumcision (vv.26-27) The Spirit of Circumcision (vv.28-29)
Beware of Hypocrisy (Romans 2:12-24)
Key Idea: The privilege of knowing God does not justify but instead reveals hypocrisy that will condemn us if we are without Christ. I. Privileged knowledge does not save (v.12-16) a. Obedience vs. Possession of the law b. The Universal Law Within II. Privileged knowledge reveals hypocrisy (v.17-24) a. Confronting hypocrisy b. Cases of hypocrisy […]