The Advent Lord: Son of God, Son of Man!
Scripture Reading: John 1:1-18; Outline: 1.) To take our nature (John 1:14a); 2.) To be the seed of David (Rom. 1:3); 3.) To be like us, sin excepted (Heb. 4:15b); 4.) To be our ransoming Mediator (1 Tim. 2:5-6); 5.) To be our redeeming Lord (1 Peter 1:18-19)
The Gospel Illumines Darkness
Scripture Reading: Acts 19:1-20; Outline: 1.) The darkness of ignorance; 2.) The darknesss of disease; 3.) The darkness of evil
Abba, Father: The Cry of the Son
Scripture Reading: Mark 14:32-42, Romans 8:1-18, Galatians 4:1-7; Outline: 1.) Of the natural Son; 2.) Of the adopted sons
God’s Majestic and Moral Holiness
Scripture Reading: Psalm 99; Isaiah 6:1-10; Outline: 1.) God’s majestic holiness; a.) Songs of majestic holiness; b.) vision of majestic holiness; 2.) God’s moral holiness; a.) God’s absolute righteousness; b.) God’s holiness and our sin; c.) God’s holiness and our holiness; 3.) Concluding application: fear the Holy One
Anointed
Scripture Reading: Acts 11; Outline: 1.) The Christ; 2.) The Christian
Encouragement for Today’s Church
Sermon Text: Acts 18:12-28; Outline: 1.) Providential protection; 2.) Pastoral encouragement; 3.) Personal discipleship
What’s In a Name
Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:1-16; Outline: 1.) The sole name Jesus; 2.) The sovereign name Jesus
Encouragements in Bringing the Gospel
Scripture Reading: Acts 18:1-11; Outline: 1.) In the midst of hard work; 2.) In the midst of gospel rejection; 3.) In the midst of faithful teaching
Stand Fast in True Liberty
Scripture Reading: Galatians 5;
Outline:
1.) What is this liberty?
2.) What are the dangers to this liberty?
3.) What is the practice of this liberty?
Trusting God in Terror and Tears
Scripture Reading: Psalm 56;
Outline:
1.) The crippling fear;
2.) The challenging circumstances;
3.) The confident trust;
4.) The constant care