“Negative” Characteristics of God

Not negative as in bad or evil — God is perfect Negative in the sense of man’s perception — what people don’t like about God Jealousy — Exodus 20:3-5 Intolerance (towards sin) — Matthew 25:41,46 Wrath — Romans 2:5

Sins of Judas

Thievery – John 12:1-8 Betrayal – Matthew 26:47-49 Suicide – Matthew 27:3-5

Not Ashamed of the Gospel

Text: Romans 1:16 Why would some be ashamed of the gospel? It’s different – Acts 17:32; 26:24 It appears foolish – 1 Corinthians 1:18 It condemns sin – John 16:8 It’s old-fashioned – Jude 3 Preaching without shame Preach the whole counsel – Acts 20:27 Preach with boldness/plainness – 2 Corinthians 3:12 Preach without changing […]

Abundant Life

Text: John 10:10 What Jesus Does Not Promise: Financial Prosperity Good Health Healthy Relationships Peaceful Lives What Jesus Does Offer: Spiritual Life Eternal Life We Must Live a New Life

A Man After God’s Own Heart

Text: Acts 13:22 Characteristics of David Obedient – Acts 13:22 Courageous – 1 Samuel 17:31-37 Respects God’s Will – 1 Chronicles 28:2-3 Penitent when He Sins – 2 Samuel 12:13

Following the Crowd

[This can be used as a follow-up sermon to the one in the previous post – Standing Alone] Peter – Matthew 26:69-75 Barnabas – Galatians 2:11-14 Pilate – Luke 23:13-25

What Hinders Us?

Text: Acts 8:36 What hinders one from obeying the gospel, doing what is right, or growing in Christ? Sin – Hebrews 12:1 Others – Galatians 2:12 Our Past – Philippians 3:12-14 Our Commitment – Luke 14:28-30 Lack of Knowledge – 2 Timothy 2:15 Lack of Faith – Acts 8:37