Sun, 29 December 2019
Review: The Jerusalem Council In Antioch Paul approaches Barnabas Disagreement over taking John Mark Barnabas and John head for Cypress - Paul and Silas go back to Galatia In Syria and Cilicia In Derbe and Lystra Meets Timothy - Circumcises Timothy In Phrygia and Galatia Skips Bithynia In Troas Paul’s vision The Holy Spirit in our lives: Rom 8:5-14 In Macedonia In Philippi Conversion of Lydia Paul commands the Spirit of divination to leave the slave girl. Acts 16:18 Paul and Silas put in prison An earthquake sets them free - The jailor is saved, and his family The magistrates let them go - They visit Lydia In Thessalonica A mob looks for Paul and Silas In Berea Philippian agitators stir up crowds against them – Paul leaves In Athens Acts 17:16 Paul addresses idol worship at the Areopagus Acts 17:21, 23-25, 29-31 Are we jealous for God? In Corinth Aquila and Priscilla Silas and Timothy arrive with news from Thessalonica Paul turns to the gentiles Eze 33:7-9 Paul’s vision Paul writes letters to the Thessalonians Before Gallius The trip home Ephesus, Caesarea and finally Antioch
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Sun, 22 December 2019
Intro: Children Creation declares the nature of God Ps. 19:1, Ps. 50:6 We are made in His image Why sin in the world? God our redeemer Teaching mankind Sin and judgement The flood Covenant with Abraham Bondage and redemption Sin and the law Rom. 3:20, Rom. 7:7 Law as school master The cycle of slavery and redemption Hope Jer. 31:31-24 The birth of Jesus approaches Gabriel appears to Zechariah and Elizabeth Gabriel appears to Mary The birth is announced Jesus is born in Bethlehem Angels appear to the shepherds Luke 2:10-14 Simeon at the temple Luke 2:29-32, 34-35 The wise men bring gifts Why we rejoice God so loved the world John 3:16-17 God adopts us Gal. 4:3-7 Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess 2:5-11 The promised messiah has come Isaiah 9:6-7
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Sun, 15 December 2019
The Jerusalem Council — Acts 15:1-6 Review: Paul’s first missionary journey Circumcision controversy in Antioch Instigators from Jerusalem Paul and Barnabas debate Antioch sends emissaries to Jerusalem including Paul & Barnabas Visiting churches along the way The counsel in Jerusalem Framing the debate Achieving unity The importance of circumcision Gen. 17:9-14, Deut. 30:6, Jer. 9:25-26 Circumcision of the flesh Circumcision of the heart Peter’s speech Acts 15:7-11 The witness of the Holy Spirit Add no burdens to the gentiles A better way to salvation A common salvation for gentiles and Jews James’ speech Acts 15:16-21 The Lord keeping His promises Add no burdens to gentiles Not required to keep the law A bridge between Jews and Gentiles The importance of the law Deut. 28:58-63 Setting the law aside Emissaries to Antioch including Paul and Barnabas The letter Acts 15:23-29 The prologue Church councils: Nicea (325) Jesus fully God Constantinople (381) Holy Spirit fully God, Trinity settled Ephesus (431) Jesus fully God and fully man, man born sinful Chalcedon (451) Jesus human and God natures distinct Reformed confessions
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Sun, 8 December 2019
Paul’s 1st Missionary Journey — Acts 13:1-3, 14:25-28 Review: The Persecuted Church The church leaders at Antioch Saul and Barnabas commissioned Fasting and laying on hands Cypress Bar-Jesus and proconsul Sergius Paulus Asia Perga: John Mark leaves for Jerusalem Antioch in Pisidia: Paul’s speech The Gentiles respond Appointment to eternal life Preaching in the synagogue Iconium Lystra Paul heals the crippled man Paul is stoned Derbe Retracing their steps Encouraging the new churches Appointing elders Antioch The church gathered A time of rest
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Sun, 24 November 2019
Under the Shadow of Persecution — Acts 11:19-12:5 The church is persecuted Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch Antioch The Deacon connection The Roman connection Witnessing to the Hellenists Witnessing to the Jews Barnabas sent to Antioch Mentioned after Pentecost Previously stood for Saul in Jerusalem Saw God’s grace at work in Antioch Barnabas brings Saul to Jerusalem Ministry in Antioch Believers called Christians: what’s in a name? Prophecy of famine Church at Antioch decides to help the church in Jerusalem Barnabas and Saul take their gift to Jerusalem Herod rules over Jerusalem Puts James the brother of John to death Herod arrests Peter An angel frees Peter Peter meets up with the disciples Angels: Herod orders death for the guards Herod angry with Tyre and Sidon T They come to visit him They worship him An angel of the Lord strikes him down The Word of God increases and multiplies God is sovereign
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Sun, 17 November 2019
A Light to the Gentiles — Acts 10:1-16, 25-29, 33b-35, 44-48 Preparations Aeneas healed Tabitha raised from the dead Jesus promise: greater works John 14:12-14 The inclusion of the gentiles Cornelius vision of an angel Acts 10:1-6 Messengers to Peter Peter’s trance Acts 10:11-16 The messengers arrive Acts 10:21-22 Peter meets Cornelius Acts 10:26-29 Peter’s message Acts 10:34-43 The Holy Spirit comes Acts 10:44-48 Commentary The law against visiting gentiles Pharisaic, not Mosaic Based on food, clothing and other laws The law changing: how? Temporary: Gal 3:21-27, Rom 7:5-6 Peter in Jerusalem Acts 10:16-18 Paul’s later defense Eph 3:1-6 Simeon’s blessing Luke 2:30-32
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Sun, 10 November 2019
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Sun, 3 November 2019
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Sun, 20 October 2019
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Sun, 13 October 2019
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Sun, 29 September 2019
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Sun, 15 September 2019
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Sun, 25 August 2019
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Sun, 18 August 2019
David again gathered all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand. And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale-judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the name of the Lord of hosts who sits enthroned on the cherubim. And they carried the ark of God on a new cart and brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. And Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were driving the new cart, with the ark of God, and Ahio went before the ark. And David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the Lord, with songs and lyres and harps and tambourines and castanets and cymbals. And when they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah put out his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen stumbled. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah, and God struck him down there because of his error, and he died there beside the ark of God. And David was angry because the Lord had broken out against Uzzah. And that place is called Perez-uzzah to this day. And David was afraid of the Lord that day, and he said, “How can the ark of the Lord come to me?” So David was not willing to take the ark of the Lord into the city of David. But David took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. And the ark of the Lord remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months, and the Lord blessed Obed-edom and all his household. And it was told King David, “The Lord has blessed the household of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom to the city of David with rejoicing. And when those who bore the ark of the Lord had gone six steps, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened animal. And David danced before the Lord with all his might. And David was wearing a linen ephod. So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting and with the sound of the horn. As the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord, and she despised him in her heart. And they brought in the ark of the Lord and set it in its place, inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the Lord. And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts and distributed among all the people, the whole multitude of Israel, both men and women, a cake of bread, a portion of meat, and a cake of raisins to each one. Then all the people departed, each to his house. And David returned to bless his household. But Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David and said, “How the king of Israel honored himself today, uncovering himself today before the eyes of his servants' female servants, as one of the vulgar fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!” And David said to Michal, “It was before the Lord, who chose me above your father and above all his house, to appoint me as prince over Israel, the people of the Lord—and I will celebrate before the Lord. I will make myself yet more contemptible than this, and I will be abased in your eyes. But by the female servants of whom you have spoken, by them I shall be held in honor.” And Michal the daughter of Saul had no child to the day of her death. 1. The holiness of God 2. The necessity of sacrifice 3. The way to worship 4. Epilogue: How not to be a husband
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Sun, 11 August 2019
Waiting in Jerusalem Time in prayer Replacement for Judas Casting lots Sundays Resurrection Pentecost Feast days Fulfilled by Jesus Offerings Communion Pentecost Giving of the Law: Old Covenant Giving of the Spirit: New Covenant The coming of the Spirit Other languages International Jews present What does it mean? Acts 2:14-36 Not drunk The last days Prophecies, Visions, Dreams God’s plan Prophecy by David, John the baptist Testimony about Jesus Peter’s argument Jesus is Lord and Christ Conclusion: God is Changing the World
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Sun, 28 July 2019
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Sun, 9 June 2019
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Sun, 2 June 2019
1 Peter 5:1-4 – Shepherd Your Flock 1The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. I. Introduction – Historical context II. Peter the Fellow Elder A. Exhort = To call to one’s side B. Peter’s qualifications to exhort 1. Fellow Elder 2. Apostle – Lk 6:12-15, Ac 2:21-22 a. Witness of the sufferings of Christ b. Partaker of the glory to be revealed – Mt 17:1-5, Ac 1:10-11 III. Elders, Shepherds, and Overseers A. Elder – who these men are 1. Older men 2. Church officers – 1 Ti 3:1-7 B. Shepherd – what these men are to do 1. Shepherd – one who feeds the flock 2. Shepherd – one who rules – Mt 2:6, Re 2:27, 1 Sa 17:32-37 C. Overseer – how these men are to do it 1. Overseer – vs – Observer 2. A busybody – vs – A nobody IV. Shepherd the Flock A. Not by compulsion…but willingly – 1 Ti 3:1, Ez 34:5-6 B. Not for dishonest gain…but eagerly (with a forward mind) – Ez 34:1-3, C. Not as lords over God’s heritage…but by being examples – Mt 20:25, Ez 34:4, Mt 23:1-4, 1 Ti 4:12, Ph 3:17-19, 1 Co 11:1, V. Christ the Arch-Shepherd VI. The Amaranth Glory Wreath – 1 Th 2:17-20
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Sun, 26 May 2019
“Titus: Bishops As Blameless Stewards of God” Part 3 — Titus 1:9 I. A Bishop must hold fast the faithful Word A. As he has been taught 2 Thes. 2:15; 2 Tim. 1:13; Jude 3 B. Sound doctrine 1 Tim. 6:3; 2 Tim. 1:13; 4:3; Tit. 1:9. 13; 2:1, 2; 3 Jn. 2 II. The use of the Word A. By sound doctrine to exhort B. By sound doctrine to convict Tit. 1:9, 13; 2:15; Matt. 18:15; Lk. 3:19; Jn. 3:20; 8:9, 46; 16:8; 1 Cor. 14:24; Eph. 5:11, 13; 1 Tim. 5:20; 2 Tim. 4:2; Heb. 12:5; James 2:9; Rev. 3:19 C. Those who contradict Lk. 2:34; 20:27; Jn. 19:12; Acts 13:45; 28:19, 22; Rom. 10:21; Tit. 1:9; 2:9
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Sun, 19 May 2019
No One Comes — John 6:35-47
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Sun, 12 May 2019
The Way to Pray — Matthew 6:5-15
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Sun, 5 May 2019
Bishops As Blameless Stewards of God: Part 2 — Titus 1:8 III. Qualities to be found in a bishop 1 Tim. 6:11; Matt. 7:15-20; Tit. 1:16; 2:7, 11-14; 3:8, 14 A. Hospitable 1 Tim. 3:2; Tit. 1:8; 1 Pet. 4:9 Matt. 25:35, 38, 43, 44; 27:7; Acts 17:18, 21; Rom. 16:23; Eph. 2:12, 19; 3 Jn. 5-8; Heb. 13:2; 1 Pet. 4:9; 1 Tim. 5:10; Rom. 12:13 B. Lover of what is good Is. 5:20; Ps. 145:9; Gal. 6:10 C. Sober minded 1 Tim. 3:2; Tit. 1:8; 2:2, 4-6, 12 D. Just E. Holy Acts 2:27; 13:34, 35; 1 Tim. 2:8; Tit. 1:8; Heb. 7:26; Rev. 15:4; 16:5 Lev. 11:45; 1 Pet. 1:13-16 F. Self-controlled Gal. 5:23; Acts 24:25; 2 Pet. 1:6
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Sun, 21 April 2019
Reasons to Trust Him — John 5:25-47
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Sun, 14 April 2019
Titus: Bishops As Blameless Stewards of God: Part 1 — Titus 1:7 I. A bishop Acts 1:20; 20:28; Phil. 1:1; 1 Tim. 3:2; Tit. 1:7; 3:15; 1 Pet. 2:25; 5:1-2 Heb. 13:7, 17 A. Must be blameless B. As a steward of God Lk. 12:42; 16: 1, 3, 8; Rom. 16:23; 1 Cor. 4:1, 2; Gal. 4:2; Tit. 1:7; 1 Pet. 4:10 II. Qualities not to be found in a bishop A. Not self-willed Tit. 1:7; 2 Pet. 2:10 B. Not quick-tempered Prov. 25:28; James 1:19-20; 2 Tim. 2:24; Titus 1:6 Eph. 4:26; Eccl. 7:7, 9; Prov. 14:17, 29; 15:1 C. Not given to wine 1 Tim. 3:3, 8; Tit. 1:7; cf. Tit. 2:3; 1 Tim. 5:23; Eph. 5:18 D. Not violent 1 Tim. 3:3; Tit. 1:7 E. Not greedy for money 1 Tim. 3:3, 8; Tit. 1:7; Rom. 16:17-18; Acts 20:33
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Sun, 7 April 2019
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Sun, 31 March 2019
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Sun, 10 March 2019
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Sun, 3 March 2019
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Sun, 3 February 2019
God is Love — 1 John 4:7-5:5 7Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 10In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. 13By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. 14And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. 15Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 16And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. 17Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. 18There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. 19We love Him because He first loved us. 20If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? 21And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also. 1Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. 2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. 3For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 4For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world— our faith. 5Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? I. The Self-Sacrifice of God who is Love (4:7-12) “Love” in 1 John: 2:5, 10, 15; 3:1, 10, 11, 14, 16-18, 23 – 46x II. Abiding in the Triune God – God Is Love (4:13-16) III. Perfected Love (4:17-19) IV. Overcoming Love: Obedience and Faith (4:20-5:5)
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Sun, 20 January 2019
Behold the Lord — Isaiah 6 I. The Lord is Lord of all II. The Lord is most-glorious III. The Lord is most-holy IV. The Lord is most-merciful
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Sun, 13 January 2019
Behold the Lord — Isaiah 6 I. The Lord is Lord of all II. The Lord is most-glorious III. The Lord is most-holy IV. The Lord is most-merciful
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Sun, 6 January 2019
Straight Paths — Mark 1:1-4 1) The straight paths of John the Baptist 2) The straight paths of Jesus 3) The straight paths of a Christian
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