Sovereign Grace

Series: The Gospel of John Title: Introduction to Jesus the God-Man Text: John 1:1-5 I. Introduction to the Gospel. A. According to John. B. Background and Setting. II. Jesus is the God-Man John 1:1-3. A. He is the eternal God 1,2. B. He is the Creator 3. III. He is the Light of the World John 1:4,5. A. He is the source of life 4a. B. He is the source of light in the world 4b,5.

Introduction Author (Rev 1:4, 9; 21:2; 22:8) Date of its writing How to Interpret the Book (3 views): What or Who is Being Revealed? Jesus is revealed in all His Glory (John 3:34-35; 5:20-24; 7:16; 8:28; 12:49; 14:10, 24; 16:15; 17:8) The Titles given to Jesus in the book (Rev 1:5, 8, 17, 18; 3:14; 5:5; 15:3; 19:16; 22:16. The description of Jesus Return to the Earth (Rev 1:7; 19:11-16; 22:7, 12, 20) Prophecy of time surrounding the second coming. V.1 “Shortly take Place”? What does that mean? (Rev 2:5, 16; 3:11; 11:14; 22:7, 12, 20 2 main views: The Communication of the message From whom, to whom, through whom? The Witness of John v.2 Blessing to the reader/hearer v.3 The Cleansing Power of Prophecy v.3

SERIES: God’s Sovereign Grace TITLE: God’s Sovereignty Over Evil TEXT: Proverbs 16:4 DATE: February 5, 2023 PM I. God uses evil to bring a turning of events in history. A. God used evil Rehoboam to divide Israel and Judah. E. God used an evil spirit and 400 false prophets to change the course of history. B. God used a pagan king to turn the events in history. C. God used evil angels to serve His ordained purpose. II. God uses seemingly evil deeds to accomplish His purposes. A. God makes some for destruction. B. God caused a demon to buffet Paul. C. God brought great calamity on Egypt. D. God used Adam’s sin to provide for something far better. E. God used the evil of Joseph’s brothers. F. God’s people did evil in asking for a king. G. He used evil Judas to betray His Son and evil men to crucify Him.

SERIES: A Christian Family TITLE: Women: Identified by God TEXT: Genesis 3:16; 1 Peter 3:1-2 DATE: February 5, 2023 AM I. Submission is Good. • If God says it and Christ does it: good. Ephesians 5:21; Philippians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 5:5 II. Submission to Christ is Good. A. Wives are indeed called to submit to husbands. Colossians 3:18,19; 1 Peter 3:1-7 B. Done right, submission is beautiful. III. What Biblical Submission is Not IV. What Submission Is A. Submission stated Ephesians 5:22 B. Expounding on submission C. Encouragement on submission D. Exhortation to men Romans 8:29

TITLE: Top of the Morning to You. TEXT: Psalm 5 DATE: January 29, 2023 PM I. God Loves the Faithful (not the Faithless). Psalm 5:1-7 A. The righteous have God’s ear and think about Him. 1,2 B. The righteous waste no time seeking God. 3 C. God is not pleased with the wicked. 4-6 D. The righteous love to worship. 7 II. David Wants to be Led in Paths of Righteousness. Psalm 5:8-10 A. David wants that. 8 B. The wicked don’t. 9,10 III. Loving Being Loved By a Strong God Psalm 5:11-12 A. The righteous rejoice. 11 B. As certain as He judges, He blesses. 12

SERIES: The Family: of God TITLE: Men: Identified by God TEXT: Ephesians 5:21-33 DATE: January 29, 2023 AM I. Headship Rightly Understood A. Lion, Lamb, or Both Revelation 5:5,6; 6:15,16 B. Mysteries do not stay mysteries. Ephesians 5:32; Genesis 2:24; John 17:11 C. Headship is not because of sin. Luke 22:42 D. Difficulty in the roles is because of sin. Luke 22:42 II. The Man: of God Ephesians 5:21-33 A. Headship for the man of God B. The man of God protects. Ephesians 5:25-27 C. The man of God provides. Ephesians 5:28-29

SERIES: God’s Sovereign Grace TITLE: God’s Sovereign Grace and Human Responsibility TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:13 DATE: January 22, 2023 PM I. God’s sovereignty in creation and providence A. He is sovereign in creation. Rev. 4:16; Psa. 33:6-9 B. He is sovereign in providence. 1. 8. 2. 9. 3. 10. 4. 11. 5. 12. 6. 13. 7. II. God’s sovereignty in human responsibility A. Man is responsible to his Creator. 1. 8. 2. 9. 3. 10. 4. 11. 5. 12. 6. 13. 7. B. Man is responsible to his Redeemer. 1. 8. 2. 9. 3. 10. 4. 11. 5. 12. 6. 13. 7.

SERIES: The Family: of God TITLE: The Gospel, Christ, and Marriage TEXT: Ephesians 5:32 DATE: January 22, 2023 AM I. A New Paradigm: A Home for the Gospel? A. Christians are no longer children of wrath. 1 Ths. 5:9 B. Christians no longer owe the debt. Col. 2:14 C. The ‘of God’ home loves the scope of the gospel. II. The Home of Forgiveness and Forbearance A. Believe in election... in Marriage. Col. 3:12 B. What forgiveness looks like Col. 3:13b C. What forbearance looks like Col. 3:13a III. Christ-Centered...Everything A. Is Jesus ‘part’ of your life? B. Christ-Centered Marriage Eph. 5:32-33

SERIES: The Family: of God TITLE: God’s Doing TEXT: Matthew 19:6 I. Marriage is God’s Doing? A. Is Jesus in Love with the Church? Chapter and verse. Matthew19:4-5 B. Fundamental: Marriage is God’s doing. Matthew 19:6 C. God does marriage for His own glory. Philippians 2:9-11 II. Marriage: Sin, Shame, and Redemption. A. We have lost shame, not covered it. Genesis 2:25 B. What sin did and what it means for marriage Genesis 3:8 C. Hinting at the coming ultimate marriage Genesis 3:15 III. Marriage is Both God’s Doing and Redoing. A. There is marriage and Christian marriage. B. Christian marriage is redemptive. Colossians 2:13,14

Title: Like and Open Book Text: Psalm 17 I. Read, Test, and Hear Me Psalm 17:1-6. A. Examine me 1-2. B. Exonerate me 3,4. C. Empower me 5-6. II. Love and Support Me Psalm 17:7-9. A. Lovingkindness and Mercy 7a B. Support 17:7b-9. III. Protect, Vindicate, and Satisfy Me Psalm 17:10-15. A. See the enemies 10-12. B. Save your friend 10-12. C. Lord Satisfy Me! 15.

Series: The Family: of God Title: A State of Union – Part 2 Text: Jeremiah 3:8,9. I. Post-Modern Authority – Man. A. Feelings Rom 16:17-18. B. Internal reasoning for unbiblical marriages/relationships Pro 3:6-8. C. Cultural approval and influence Amos 2:4; 2 Tim. 4:3; 1 Jn 5:19. II. The Christian’s Authority – Scripture? A. Which good works? 2 Tim 3:16-17. B. Is Jesus your Master? John 8:31. III. The Effect of Compromise on Marriage. A. Undoing of a nuclear family. B. Redefining roles and genders. IV. If God Owns it, How Does He Rule It? A. Compromise has always been the same Gen. 3:1 B. Me, Myself, and Not God = Disaster.

Series: The Family: of God Title: A State of Union – Part 1 Text: Hebrews 13:4 I. Introducing Marriage Eph. 5:32. *Yes, needs to be introduced. II. God is God, not Sex or Sexuality. A. What is your point of reference? B. Your motives are in your questions John 9:2. III. Man is Sinful with Sex and Sexuality. A. What crept in when we weren’t looking Rom. 8:8. B. We are not neutral with anything: Including sexuality Rom 6:16; 8:7. IV. Flee from Idolatry and Love God More. A. If God invented sexuality for Himself... Isa 54:5. B. If the gospel is to be demonstrated... Eph 5:32-33. C. If there is any other version of either... Exo. 20:3. D. Love God more than self and personal satisfaction 1 Cor. 7:8. E. Love God more than things He doesn’t bless. Mark. 12:30. F. Love God more than what might be attained in it this life 1 Jn. 2:17; Matt. 22:30.

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Title: Enjoying God or Enjoying God? Text: Psalm 42:1,2. I. Is Enjoying God Common? A. No pain, no gain? B. Narrow is the gate Php 3:7-9. II. A God Worth Enjoying. A. Eye reversal: Perspective Problem. Jdg 21:25 Pro 21:2; 12:15; Deu 12:7-8; Psa 37:22-23. B. …All the time. III. Enjoying God: A Primer. A. Perspective John 10:10-14. B. Action Psalm 37:4. C. Relationship John 15:11-14.

Title: Reclaiming Lost Ground – Part 2 Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18; Ephesians 4:17-24. I. Reclaiming Lost Ground Personally. A. Examining commitment to eternal purposes 2 Cor 13:5. B. Examining the ground lost Rom 6:19-20; Psa 32:5; Psa 119:11. C. Reclaiming lost ground personally 1 Jn 1:8-9; 2 Cor 5:17; Heb 9:14. II. Reclaiming Ground Communally. A. Reclaiming your home for Christ Eph 5:22-23; 6:1. B. Reclaiming your love of Christians Jas 5:16; Gal6:2; Eph 4:15-16. C. Reclaiming your spiritual priority and influence over your world 1 Cor 5:1; Acts 1:8.

Title: Religion is NOT a Bad Word Text: James 1:27 I. Getting Familiar with the Term. A. Why is it said to be bad? Mark 7:5-8 B. Is religion (any) bad in itself? II. Separating Truth from Error/Sin. A. Religion is a thing Gal. 1:14-16 B. Good/Bad in religion is a heart & truth issue Matt. 23:23; Titus 1:14; Psa 51:17. III. Be Good at Good Religion James 1:26-27. *If there is a good religion, do that one right.