Sermon Text: Galatians 1:6-10 Theme: Whenever a false gospel is introduced within the community of God’s people, the Church must stand upon the exclusive claims of the gospel they received from Christ and reject false teachers as those under God’s judgment. Structure/points: Most of Paul’s letters contain a section of thanksgiving for the churches he wrote to, praising God for the saving…
Confessing Historic Reformation Christianity: Salvation by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone, Founded on Scripture Alone, for the Glory of God Alone.
Confessing Historic Reformation Christianity: Salvation by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone, Founded on Scripture Alone, for the Glory of God Alone.
Sermons on Judgment
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 2:13-46 Theme: The Lord establishes the kingdom of His anointed despite the opposition of his enemies, guaranteeing that all who scorns the king’s mercy will be dealt with justly. Structure/points: After Solomon’s coronation and Adonijah’s failed coup attempt, it was clear among the people of God that the Lord had established Solomon as king. Rebels had been shown…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 18:1-18 Theme: The Lord secured the reign of the king whom He had covenanted with through the humiliating defeat and death of the traitor. Structure/points: In 2 Samuel 7, God had promised that He would build a house for King David. Despite David’s lack of merit, God covenanted to raise a son of David’s body and establish the…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 17:5-29 Theme: The Lord has decreed the defeat of every wicked, rebellious king, ensuring that His people will be ruled in His name by a righteous ruler whose kingdom is established forever. Structure/points: Since Absalom stole the throne of Israel from David, he made it plain that he sought the death of his father. At his right hand…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 16:1-14 Theme: Even though the greatest human king will make flawed judgments, the people of God humbly trust the pronouncement of the Judge of all the earth to be right and perfect at all times. Structure/points: The Bible doesn’t suggest that David was a perfect king in exile. If anything, 2 Samuel 16:1-14 shows that David was capable…
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 5:1-12 Theme: The presence of the Lord’s ark among the Philistines brought His severe hand of judgment against them and their gods Structure/points: Though the Lord had allowed His ark to be captured by the Philistines, He had no been defeated by them. He would defend His name and honor against their sins in the homeland. Scripture shows…
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 4:1b-22 Theme: By allowing the capture of His ark, God demonstrated that He had removed His glory from among His disobedient people, Israel. Structure/points: 1 Samuel 4 revolves primarily around the capture of the ark of the Lord. We should seek to understand two things about this.
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 2:27-36 Theme: God condemned Eli’s family to dishonor because they had shown utter contempt for Him and His worship. Structure/points: When God sent one His prophets to confront Eli, he brought a message of judgment for the sins of his household. This prophetic announcement has three parts to it: