September 21, 2022
Victorious Christian Living
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Romans 6:1-2
Introduction
After greatly expounding on justification, Paul now opens with a
question that may come to mind by those learning ALL their sins are
gone, wiped clean, there is no longer a debt of sin hanging over their
head. “Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid.”
(Rom 6:1-2)
Just as if someone physically had foolishly racked up a great amount of
debt through a very lavish lifestyle. With no self restraint buying
everything and anything they wanted, found themselves drowning in debt,
in which they were unable to pay. Justification is having that debt
forgiven, wiped clean. That person may think, now, I’m free to spend my
money any way I want. No, the one who paid that debt, is now requiring
financial responsibility, sanctification. He cleaned up your mess, but
expects you to work at keeping things right.
September 21, 2022
Triumphant Psalm
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Psalm 21:1-6
I. Thanksgiving (1-6)
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A. Answered Prayer (2)
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1. Request
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- James 4:2 “… ye have not, because ye ask not.”
2. Rejoice & offer gratitude! “request of his lips” (2)
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B. Abundant Blessings (3-6)
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“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that
we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,”
(Ephesians 3:20)
September 4, 2022
September 4, 2022
The Dependable Church
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Revelation 2:8-11
Introduction
This is the shortest of the letters to the churches.
Nothing negative is mentioned in the letter to the church of Smyrna.
Smyrna was also a wealthy commercial city. Perhaps not as great as
Ephesus, but still a wealthy city.
The message is that of encouragement through persecution. Persecution,
is not an enjoyable topic, and yet, it is given by Christ himself, who
know more about persecution, and suffering than anyone else! Jesus lived
an absolutely SINLESS life, and didn’t deserve not even one lash of
punishment, yet he took it, for our sakes. It is he, “which was dead,
and is alive;”
September 21, 2022
More than Conquerors
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Romans 8:31-39
Introduction
Romans chapter 8, is truly a great chapter for every believer. The
chapter is ended, recapping some of the mountain peaks of the chapter,
but asking a few questions that cause us to review the great truths he
has given us. It is a highlight reel of some of the best truths given to
us in Salvation.
I. Who shall be against us? (31-32)
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- The if is not a conditional, he has clearly laid out the fact that God
is for us in this chapter. We are adopted, we are joint heirs with
Christ. The Holy Spirit makes intercession for us… HE is for us.
A. Who is our enemy?
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1. Satan
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1Pet. 5:8 ¶ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil,
as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022
The Dedicated Church
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Revelation 3:7-13
Introduction
Christ is the key holder, the keeper, the one who opens, and closes
doors which no one else is able to. It is important to recognize Christ,
and see Him for who He is, and what He is able to do.
To the church in Philadelphia, there are more descriptive phrases
attributed to Jesus than any of the other churches.
September 21, 2022
Be Not Overcome with Evil
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Romans 12:17-21
Introduction
The previous verses we looked at in this chapter really dealt with the
believer and his interaction with other believers. I put together a
check list for keeping track of your life. The verses we will look at
tonight, really deal with living among a lost world that practices evil
against you.
By way of introduction, the phrase, “Recompense to no man evil for
evil.” sets the tone and theme for these verses. It opens with reference
to evil, and closes with reference to evil, and tells us how to behave
when faced with evil.
July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024
Joy in the LORD
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Psalm 67:1-7
Introduction
The Psalm, is certainly a victorious Psalm, much like we would sing
Victory in Jesus, A Mighty Fortress, Faith is the Victory, He is
Able to Deliver Thee, or Stand Up- Stand UP for Jesus, it is a song
of deliverance, joy, gladness, and praise to God for the victory given.
I. A Prayer Delivered (1)
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A. Mercy “be merciful unto us”
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1. No one is deserving!
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2. We request mercy, not receiving what we do deserve.
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B. Blessings –
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1. We ought to recognize God’s Blessings
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Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in
Christ:
October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024
Victory with God
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Psalm 76:1-12
Introduction
We have a victorious Psalm before us tonight!
Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through
him that loved us.
As Christians we are on the winning side! Not every battle is going to
go our way, not every day is going to be a great day, but understand,
the war, is already won through Jesus Christ! In the end, we win!
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2025
The Pathway to Victory
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Psalm 108:1-5
Introduction
I want to end the year on a high note. Being in church is always a blessing! It is not a chore, it is to be prioritized, because it is a blessing. Tonight, we will continue through the Psalms, but tonight’s Psalm gives us a Pathway to Victory.
Charles Spurgeon in his Treasury of David, points out this Psalm is actually pulled from two other Psalms to make one. Psalm 57:7-11 closely mirrors the first 5 verses of Psalm 108. And Psalm 60:5-12 closely mirror the following 6-13 verses of Psalm 108.
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
Victorious Psalm
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Psalm 118:1-5
Introduction
This is a victorious Psalm. Most believe David is the Psalmist, though no author is mentioned. It is a Psalm that was likely sung entering Jerusalem, singing to the Lord. It is likely written after David was established as King of Israel.
I’m really mentioning this as part of the introduction, because we have considered much of this ideas in the past, and I want to give them to you, but not focus upon them tonight.