September 21, 2022
The Light
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Romans 2:12-16
I. Light of the Law (12) “sinned in the law”
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A. Law’s Severity
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1. Extensiveness - Not just 10 commandments.
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2. Complete obedience
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James 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in
one point, he is guilty of all.
B. Law’s limitation -
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1. Cannot justify
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Acts 13:38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that
through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: 39 And
by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye
could not be justified by the law of Moses.
August 17, 2022
Marks of a Contrite (broken) spirit
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Psalm 6:1-10
Pride causes contention because one cannot admit they are wrong.
Prov. 11:2 ¶ When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Pride causes a fall because stubbornness to admit they are wrong.
Prov. 16:18 ¶ Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Pride brings one low!
Prov. 29:23 ¶ A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
September 21, 2022
Motive Matters
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Romans 2:17-20
1Sam. 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance,
or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for
the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward
appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
I. The Privilege (17-20)
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A. The Calling (17)
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1. Abraham called out (Gen 12:1-2)
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Gen. 12:1 ¶ Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy
country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a
land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation,
and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a
blessing:
September 21, 2022
Answering Questions
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Romans 3:1-8
Introduction
If you remember in Romans 1, Paul shows how the Gentiles are without
excuse, and have a knowledge of God. In Chapter 2, Paul deals
extensively with the Jew, and how they had a knowledge of God. They
however became puffed up with pride, and left God. Paul as a great
teacher, is about to recap on what he has just taught.
I. Paul Answers Objections
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Romans 2:28-3:1 – Remember there were no chapter divisions in Paul’s
letter… it was a continuous letter
September 7, 2022
The Slandered Saint
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Psalm 7:1-17
“Thus let the injuries we receive from men, instead of provoking our passions, kindle and excite our devotions.”
– Matthew Henry
I. The Slandered Saint’s Persecution (1-5)
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A. Dependence (1) “in thee do I put my trust:”
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B. Danger (2)
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C. Declaration of Innocence (3-5) “if I have done this”
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II. The Slandered Saint’s Petition (6-9)
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A. See my cause (6-8) & Innocence (8)
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B. Stop the unjust (9)
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III. The Slandered Saint’s Preservation (10-16)
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A. Defense in God (10)
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B. Judgment by God (11)
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John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
September 27, 2022
Marvel at God’s Creation
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Psalm 8
I. Creator (1-2)
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A. Excellency of His Name
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Is. 26:4 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
Is. 12:2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
B. Exalted Glory (1)
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C. Engagement with Enemy (2)
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1Cor. 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
September 21, 2022
Groundwork to Salvation
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Romans 3:9-
Introduction
Outline for Chapter 3
- Paul’s Answers to Objections (3:1-8)
- Paul’s Assertion of sin (9-18)
- Paul’s Arguments of Justification by Faith (19-31)
Paul has been laying all the ground work for Salvation up to this point.
Before you start any project, there is a lot of preparation that needs
to be put into place. If you are going to plant a garden, you want to
chose the location (not a shaded location, not a soggy location), the
next step would be to break up the ground. In these few chapters, Paul
has been breaking up the ground. You cannot plant a garden, if one
already exists. Once again, Paul is writing both Jew and Gentile. Both
have existing religious backgrounds, and philosophies. Paul has to
completely cut down their ideas, and turn over the dirt where their
religious garden was growing before the Gospel seed can be planted. Paul
has spent 2 chapters showing how man, both Gentile and Jew are without
excuse before God! He was cutting down what already existed there. In
these next few verses, he is about to turn the ground over, so there is
fresh dirt, and the soil is prepared to receive the seed.
September 14, 2022
September 14, 2022
The Conqueror
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Psalm 9
Introduction
There are two major parts to this Psalm, verses 1-10, and 11-20. It is a Psalm of David. We don’t know when it was written, or for what circumstance. It could fit in many circumstances, some of the betters guesses, it was written several years after David had slain Goliath. We are not certain of this, but it is likely.
I. Personal Praise (1-2)
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A. Willingly
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i.Willingly praise (1) “I will praise thee”
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- Praise by giving testimony for what God is doing in your life.
- It doesn’t have to be a drastic huge thing, but something that shows God is active, and working
ii.Willingly be glad (2) “I will be glad and rejoice”
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- When you praise the Lord, it makes you glad!
- It is extremely difficult to be thankful, and down...
iii.Willingly sing (2) “I will sing praise”
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Psa. 40:3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024
Paving the Way for Christ
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Mark 1:5-8
I. The Multitude – (5)
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People are essential to ministry, you cannot minister to people you do
not have.
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People are not central goal of the ministry!
- We do not compromise truth to get people in or to keep people in
A. Coming from
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1. Judaea - was the area surrounding Jerusalem.
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- Word spread, and people traveled.
- Travel was not easy in Bible times... they did.
2. Jerusalem -
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Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come
upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in
all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
September 21, 2022
September 21, 2022
Frustration with the Wicked
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Psalm 10
Introduction
This Psalm is clearly divided into two parts. Verses 1-11 all talk about the wicked works that are going on. You can feel the frustration that he is experiencing as he gives all his concerns. We have all been there at some point, completely frustrated, annoyed, with the wickedness that is going on around us.
May the scrutiny of wickedness in our day, drive us to God in prayer. I feel we just live accepting wickedness, as a permanent fixture in our society. We really should be burdened by it, and about it. It is an absolute dredge on society.