Sermon Text: Galatians 3:1-9 Theme: When Christians neglect the truth of their salvation in Christ, they must remember that it is only those who hear the gospel with faith who receive the blessings promised to the sons of Abraham, apart from the works of the law. Structure/points: Over the last few weeks, we’ve been blessed to read Paul’s declaration of the gospel…
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 The Gospel
Sermon Text: Galatians 2:17-21 Theme: The Christian’s unity to Jesus in His crucifixion means that by faith he must consider himself dead to the law and alive to God only through Christ, lest he nullify God’s grace by trusting in his own righteousness. Structure/points: It should have been a tremendous encouragement for Paul to write to the Galatians about their justification in…
Sermon Text: Matthew 11:28-30 Theme: Jesus Christ invites the soul-fatigued to trust in Him alone, and to experience the comprehensiveness of the blessings only He can bestow. Structure/points: The Relief Christ Gives—v. 28 The Transformation Christ Causes—v. 29 The Comfort Christ Provides—v. 30
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…
Sermon Text: John 20:24-31 Theme: The Apostle John is calling his readers to see the resurrected Christ in the word of God, so that we can believe and confess with Thomas confession, that Jesus is our Lord and our God. Structure/points:
Sermon Text: Acts 17:16-34 Theme: The resurrection of Jesus from the dead certifies the responsibility of all mankind to reject their idolatry and offer correct worship to the one true God who made them. Structure/points: Among the many doctrinal functions which the resurrection provides for our faith, it also has a certifying function. What does the resurrection of Jesus certify for us? …
Sermon Text: Romans 1:16-17 Theme: The gospel of Jesus Christ demonstrates the power of God by revealing that whomever believes in Jesus alone for salvation will be justified from his sin by the Lord. Structure/points: When we talk about the Reformation, we often talk about Martin Luther’s discovery that “the righteous shall live by faith” and, as a result, the doctrine of…