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Imperatives Of The Christian Faith
Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. Regarding The Negative And Positive
Contributed on Jul 15, 2009
The greatest challenge that Paul had for the church at Rome provides us with a very appropriate imperative with which we can seek to begin a new year! The imperatives in our text require that we give careful attention to the forces at work that affect our
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: December 28, 2000 Date Preached: December 28, 2000 Church: BBC (Wed PM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for Christian Living Title: An Imperative Regarding the Negative and the Positive Text: Rom 12:1-2 “Do not be conformed to this world but ...read more
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2. Prayer
Contributed on Jul 15, 2009
What the Apostle Paul is doing in this passage is informing the Christians at the Church of Thessalonica that they should and must develop a habit of prayer…and never break that habit!
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 27, 2001 Date Preached: February 28, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Prayer Text: 1 Thess 5:17 “…Pray without ceasing…” [NASB] Introduction: Our ...read more
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3. Against Grumbling
Contributed on Jul 15, 2009
As believers we are called to serve and seek to serve, all without grumbling and complaining.
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 31, 2001 Date Preached: January 31, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding Grumbling Text: Phil 2:14-15 “…Do all things without grumbling or disputing; so ...read more
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4. Against Grumbling [revised]
Contributed on Jul 15, 2009
Called to serve, believers cannot afford to have an attitude of complaining or grumbling but it should be one of gratitude and service!
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 31, 2001 Date Edited: May 21, 2003 Date Preached: January 31, 2001 May 21, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night OZHBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding ...read more
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5. Regarding Restoration
Contributed on Jul 15, 2009
The local congregation is a tangible expression of the household of faith. In the household of faith we are all brothers and sisters in Christ, and we have mutual responsibilities to relate to one another as children of God. The all-inclusive law that mus
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 9, 2001 Date Preached: January 10, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Restoration Text: Gal 6:1-10 Introduction: The ‘church’ is often referred to as the ...read more
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6. Regarding Christian Citizenship
Contributed on Jul 15, 2009
Paul was NOT suggesting that these believers neglect their earthly citizenship. Paul’s challenge to them was that they recognize the unique relationship they had with God and the work of the Kingdom.
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 17, 2001 Date Preached: January 17, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Our Christian Citizenship Text: Phil 1:27-30 Introduction: Paul shares many thrilling ...read more
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7. Regarding False Teachers
Contributed on Jul 15, 2009
Paul warns us that there are going to be those who pervert the truth of Christ and seek to spread a false teaching and that we must always be on guard for such teachers.
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 7, 2001 Date Preached: February 7, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding False Teachers Text: Phil 3:2 “…Look out for the dogs, look out for the ...read more
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8. Regarding Rejoicing
Contributed on Jul 15, 2009
Paul urges believers to focus on rejoicing in Christ all throughout their days, and not just during coorporate worship.
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 14, 2001 Date Preached: February 14, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding Rejoicing Text: Phil 4:1-7 v.4 – “…rejoice in the Lord always; again I will ...read more
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9. Regarding Being A Comforter
Contributed on Jul 15, 2009
Paul was sharing these thoughts with those who were believers in Thessolonica. Each of us is commanded to participate in the ministry of bringing comfort to others around us.
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 18, 2001 Date Preached: February 21, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Being a Comforter Text: 1 Thess 4:13-18 Introduction: An English woman had 2 daughters ...read more
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10. Regarding An Attitude Of Gratitude
Contributed on Jul 15, 2009
So I believe it is not a stretch when I say tonight that it is an IMPERATIVE of the Christian walk that we Christians develop the habit of being thankful at all times in all circumstances.
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 5, 2001 Date Preached: March 7, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of an Attitude of Gratitude Text: 1 Thess 5:18 “…Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is ...read more
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11. Regarding The Negative Attitude About The Holy Spirit
Contributed on Jul 15, 2009
This negative imperative reveals that we all can be guilty of quenching the Holy Spirit. If we do quench the Spirit…it grieves the very heart of God.
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 14, 2001 Date Preached: March 14, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Negative Imperative Regarding the Holy Spirit Text: 1 Thess 5:19 “…Do not quench the Holy Spirit…” [RSV] ...read more
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12. A Spirit Of Cooperation
Contributed on Apr 13, 2010
There are some things within the Christian faith we should not fight over, but there are many things within God's Word that are laid out as imperatives for our walk with Christ!
SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 24, 2001 Date Preached: January 24, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Cooperation Text: Phil 2:12-13 INTRODUCTION: Begin by showing the overheads and ...read more