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The Prayer Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian Fullerton on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare.

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare. As Paul was writing this letter he was under house arrest in Rome - a P.O.W. of the spiritual warfare raging in the world. Paul probably had a guard close at hand to use as a model for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Fulfilling God's Calling

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

FULFILLING GOD'S CALLING COMPELS US TO REACH OUT TO OTHERS TO PRODUCE ABUNDANT GOSPEL FRUIT 1.

FULFILLING GOD'S CALLING COMPELS US TO REACH OUT TO OTHERS TO PRODUCE ABUNDANT GOSPEL FRUIT 1. The Evidence of Gospel Fruit Evokes Thanksgiving (:8) 2. The Prospect of Abundant Gospel Fruit Motivates Us to Reach Out to others (:9-13) a. Reaching out in Concerned Prayer (:9-10) b. Reaching out in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is No Other Gospel

Contributed by V Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: 1.

Introduction: 1. At different times in the history of western civilization the focus of humanity was based on different things. (a) The Greeks was philosophy; (b) for the Roman was peace through power, (c) for the middle ages was the church (d) the Renaissance put man in the center of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

How The Holy Spirit Can Keep Us From Falling Victim To Spiritual Manipulators

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit keeps us from becoming satisfied while trying to please people.

1. The Holy Spirit keeps us from becoming satisfied while trying to please people. The Spirit only gives us lasting fulfillment when we seek to please God. Paul addresses this problem in the Galatian church when he writes, "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Need To Whisper

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: How many in this room have ever said something that you were embarrassed about after you said it? If you are like me, you have stuck your foot in your mouth plenty of times.

Introduction: How many in this room have ever said something that you were embarrassed about after you said it? If you are like me, you have stuck your foot in your mouth plenty of times. Right after my wife and I got married, I committed one of the worst sins against my wife that any new husband ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Inspires Boldness

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE EFFICACY OF THE GOSPEL INSPIRES BOLDNESS IN PROCLAMATION (overcomes our feelings of reluctance and inadequacy) 1.

THE EFFICACY OF THE GOSPEL INSPIRES BOLDNESS IN PROCLAMATION (overcomes our feelings of reluctance and inadequacy) 1. Because the Gospel is the Power of God unto Salvation to Everyone Who Believes (both Jew and Gentile) (:16) a. The Content of the Gospel Message = Good News (not mixed with any ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living The Christian Life

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

In Gal. 2:20 Paul speaks of ìThe life which I now live in the flesh.

In Gal. 2:20 Paul speaks of ìThe life which I now live in the flesh.î Saved persons are to be submitted and surrendered to the Holy Spirit, in order that their lives might count for Christ. There are enemies in living this life such as the world, the flesh and the devil. Also, there is the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Rejecting What We Naturally Know

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

REJECTING WHAT WE NATURALLY KNOW ABOUT GOD LEAVES US WITHOUT EXCUSE AND ALWAYS BRINGS GOD'S WRATH 1.

REJECTING WHAT WE NATURALLY KNOW ABOUT GOD LEAVES US WITHOUT EXCUSE AND ALWAYS BRINGS GOD'S WRATH 1. God Always Responds in Wrath Against Those Who Reject His Revealed Truth (:18) -- God by nature is a God of Wrath Why should we believe in God's Wrath? a. Word usage in the Bible -- wrath, anger, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Arrogant Ignorance

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

Our text passage this morning is part of the most terrifying collection of words ever put to paper.

Our text passage this morning is part of the most terrifying collection of words ever put to paper. Romans 1:18 - 3:20 is the most stinging indictment in existence of the realities regarding the condition of men and women as they stand before Almighty God. If your picture of God is that of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Society That Abandons Truth Is In Trouble

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A SOCIETY THAT ABANDONS TRUTH (THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT GOD) IS IN DANGER OF BEING ABANDONED BY GOD TO GROSS SIN AND IMMORALITY Introduction: Examples of Sodom and Gomorrah; Roman Empire; what is the present state of decadence in the U.

A SOCIETY THAT ABANDONS TRUTH (THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT GOD) IS IN DANGER OF BEING ABANDONED BY GOD TO GROSS SIN AND IMMORALITY Introduction: Examples of Sodom and Gomorrah; Roman Empire; what is the present state of decadence in the U.S.? 1. (:24-25) Sexual Impurity is God's Judgment for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Before The Impartial Judge

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. The apostle Paul was one of the great thinkers of his day. His reputation as a scholar, theologian, and philosopher extended far beyond the confines of the Christian community. The Epistle to the Romans has stood the test of time as the greatest single exposition of the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Even The Moralist Cannot Escape

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

EVEN THE BEST MORALIST CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT 1.

EVEN THE BEST MORALIST CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT 1. (:1-4) Apart from Repentance, We stand Condemned by God and By Ourselves with no Escape and no Exemption Illust: 2 Saamuel 12 when Nathan confronts David a. We stand condemned by our own standards (:1) b. We stand condemned by God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loosing My Religion

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION We continue this morning our study of the apostle Paul's elaborate assessment of the plight of a hopelessly sinful mankind before the face of the eternally righteous God, as set forth in the first three chapters of the Epistle to the Romans.

A. INTRODUCTION We continue this morning our study of the apostle Paul's elaborate assessment of the plight of a hopelessly sinful mankind before the face of the eternally righteous God, as set forth in the first three chapters of the Epistle to the Romans. We began last week a consideration of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Even The Religious Person Cannot Escape

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS PERSON (DEVOUT JEW) CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT--TRUE SPIRITUALITY IS MUCH MORE THAN POSSESSING RELIGIOUS PRIVILEGES AND PRACTICING RELIGIOUS RITUALS 1.

EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS PERSON (DEVOUT JEW) CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT--TRUE SPIRITUALITY IS MUCH MORE THAN POSSESSING RELIGIOUS PRIVILEGES AND PRACTICING RELIGIOUS RITUALS 1. True Spirituality is much more than Possessing Religious Privileges (:17-24) a. Religious Privileges can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ - A Curse For Us

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. "I wish you were dead! Go to hades! Get out of here and don’t ever let me see you again!" "You are no longer part of this family.

1. "I wish you were dead! Go to hades! Get out of here and don’t ever let me see you again!" "You are no longer part of this family." 2. His father was angry. He cursed his son with more words than I can tell you here this evening. His father was angry at him and he let him know it. And not only ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed