The Word of the Cross

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Paul’s Duty to Preach (v. 17) Two Opinions of the Gospel (1:18-2:5) Why is it Seen as Foolishness? The rejection of Christ Spiritual, not physical kingdom Call to sacrifice How is it the Power of God? This is how He chose to save us It shows what God has done It […]

“Preach Christ, Not the Church”

There is one true church – Matthew 16:18; Acts 20:28; Ephesians 1:22-23 Many believe one church is as good as another – Therefore, “preach Christ, not the church” To preach Christ, one must also preach the church – Acts 8:5,12 Unintended consequences (“preach Christ, not the church”) In order to survive, a church must attract […]

A Stone of Stumbling

Text: 1 Peter 2:6-8 What caused Jesus to be rejected and become a “stone of stumbling”? The People were Disobedient – 1 Peter 2:8 They Held the Commands & Traditions of Men – Matthew 15:2-12 The “Hard Sayings” of Jesus – John 6:60-61 He was Not what They Expected – Matthew 13:54-57

Purpose of Preaching

To Convert the Lost – Romans 1:16 To Edify the Saved – Acts 20:32 As a Witness Against those who Reject – Luke 10:10-12 To Save Ourselves – 1 Timothy 4:16

Kindness & Severity of God

Text: Romans 11:17-24 Motivations to Faithfulness “Negative” Preaching – Jeremiah 1:9-10; 2 Timothy 4:2; Hebrews 10:26-31 Removing Part of the Message – Galatians 1:6-9 Both were Given for a Reason – Acts 20:27

Paul’s Message to Felix

Text: Acts 24:24-25 Righteousness – Romans 1:16-17; 1 John 3:7 Self-control – Luke 9:23 Judgment to Come – 2 Corinthians 5:10; Hebrews 9:27

Parable of the Sower

Text: Luke 8:4-8,11-15 The Unreceptive Heart – v. 12 The Immature Heart – v. 13 The Materialistic Heart – v. 14 The Honest and Good Heart – v. 15