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Jesus, Lord of History (Part 5)

Matt 25:31-46 “Jesus, Lord of History Part 5” INTRO: Busy schedules. Playdates. Installing new windows in our home. Hoping for a promotion at our job. Striving for a work-life balance. Wondering if we’re doing enough for our children to help them succeed. Grocery shopping. Schoolwork. Seeing friends. Deadlines. Trying to exercise more. Keeping our homes […]

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Jesus, Lord of History (Part 4)

Matt 25:1-30: “Jesus, Lord of History: Part 4” INTRO: Today we continue our time in the gospel of Matthew. Matthew was one of Jesus’ apostles and this is historical account of Jesus’ life and ministry. It is called a gospel because it tells us the good news of Jesus’ person and work. Jesus is the […]

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Jesus, Lord of History (Part 3)

Matt 24:36-51 “Jesus, the Lord of History: Part 3” INTRO: Friends, we are working our way through the gospel of Matthew together. Matthew was an eye-witness of Jesus and one of his apostles. This is historical account which helps us to see that Jesus is the promised Messiah that Israel has been waiting and longing […]

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Jesus, Lord of History (Part 2)

Matt 24:15-35 “Jesus, the Lord of History: Part 2” Intro: Is history moving in a particular direction? Is there a story to history? Is there a ‘meta-narrative,’ or a big story that all of history fits within? Theologian Michael Horton accurately describes how many around us answer this question today in our modern secular culture. […]

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Jesus, Lord of History (Part 1)

 Matt 24:1-14: “Jesus, the Lord of History (Part 1)” INTRO: 8 years ago, my wife and I were preparing for our wedding, which was scheduled for May 21, 2011. This was also the date that Christian radio personality Harold Camping famously predicted the world would be ending! Well, it is safe to save that the […]

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“Live It Out!” Ephesians 4:25-5:2 SERMON

“Live it Out!” Eph 4:25-5:2 Intro: Music Major—new identity with new practices (Scales, ensembles, practice rooms, priorities) -Becoming a Christian=new identity with new practices (God is 1st; Bible; Prayer; Fellowship; Rejecting Sin) -NEW IDENTITY –> NEW PRACTICES -In Christ we have a new identity, so let’s live it out! CONTEXT: Eph 1-3 Doctrine; 4-6 Application. […]

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“If Anyone Thirsts…” John 7:37 SERMON

John 7:37 “If Anyone Thirsts…” A Sermon at the Baptism Service of Jackson Gregor (Naperville, IL) on 2.1.2025 John 7:37: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” Intro: Invitations can be wonderful (party/wedding); Fearful (Principals Office; Court Date); Irrelevant (Junk Mail). -Tonight I want you to consider an invitation that Jesus gave […]

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Put Off, Put On. A Sermon on Ephesians 4:17-24

Here’s the notes and audio for “Put Off, Put On” (Ephesians 4:17-24) preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Eph 4:17-24 “Put Off, Put On” INTRO: Viking River Cruise: explore the world in luxury. Sit back and relax, and they’ll do all the work. -This is not the normal Christian life=one of coasting, cruising, […]

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Ephesians 4:6-17 Sermon Outline

Ephesians 4:7-16 “GROWING UP BY GRACE!” INTRO: Beautiful baby who never grows up and becomes 20 year-old in diapers, breastfeeding, playing on mats. -God’s design in nature and spirituality is for us growth -Goodness in growth: more opportunities, freedom, ways to express & bless others.        *MAIN IDEA: Spiritual growth happens by God’s grace, through […]

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Some Thoughts about Spiritual Growth and Ephesians 4:7-16

SOME RANDOM THOUGHTS RELATED TO SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND EPH 4:7-16 -Spiritual growth as a Christian shows itself in many ways. 1. Growth in godliness (being more like Christ) 2. Growth in spiritual disciplines (prayer, reading God’s Word, fellowship, giving) 3. Growth in obedience 4. Growth in wisdom 5. Growth in the knowledge of Christ and […]