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Colossians 1:3-14 “Paul’s Prayers” SERMON OUTLINE

Here’s my sermon outline for Colossians 1:3-14 “Paul’s Prayers” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville, IL. AUDIO here. Colossians 1:3-14 “The Prayers of Paul” Intro: Experience of praying with a godly, mature Christian; edified, instructs us to pray and we learn about God. -Paul’s prayer—edifies, instructs us to pray and teaches us about […]

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The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ: Colossians Sermon Series Intro

  Here‘s the audio for my Colossians sermon series intro. NOTES: Colossians 1:1-2 “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ” Intro: 10 years ago public worship services; people born & die; arrive & move away; new Christians & growth as believers -God has provided financially, sustained us as a congregational; new venue; covid; and tonight—elder install […]

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Reformed Baptist Church in Naperville: Cross of Christ Fellowship

Reformed Baptist Church in Naperville: Cross of Christ Fellowship. I’m so grateful to pastor Cross of Christ Fellowship here in Naperville. For those who are new to the area and want to be part of a Reformed Baptist Church, we welcome you to join us. Our church confesses the 1689 London Baptist Confession as our […]

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Genesis 25 Sermon “Jacob and Esau”

  Here’s the audio for the sermon I preached on Genesis 25. NOTES: GENESIS 25 “Jacob and Esau” INTRO: Most Prized Possession—trade in for a hamburger? Closest friend—trade for a milkshake? -No! Why? 1. Foolish; 2. Immoral—you are not valuing the person you are trading in. -What about Christ? Will you treasure him, or trade […]

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Genesis 14 Sermon Outline: Jesus, our Priest King! (Melchizedek)

Here are my notes for a sermon I was preparing on Genesis 14. I was ill, so did not get to preach it, but the time spent in preparation was very valuable. Jesus is our priest king, and that is good news! Genesis 14 “Jesus, our Priest King” Intro: Typical names from Bible; Melchizedek -We […]

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Genesis 8-9 Sermon “The Flood” Part 2

Genesis 8-9 “The Flood” Part 2 Intro: Hard circumstances can tempt us with “Hard Thoughts” about God (Puritans) -What do we do with them?  We let the truth about God ground us: God loves us and He is KIND! -Today’s passage helps us see the GREAT kindness of God toward His people and Creation, even […]

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Hosea 4-5 Sermon “Knowledge of God”

Hosea 4-5: “Knowledge of God” (Preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 5.11.25) INTRO: Atheists=God does not exist; Agnostics=God cannot be known. -Philosophical agnostics; Practical agnostics; Religious agnostics -God’s Word shows us the great error and evil of this position: It is possible, right, and good to know God. –Man’s great problem: they do not […]

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ASK A PASTOR–Free Event for North Central College Students (12/5 @Noon)

This week our church, Cross of Christ Fellowship, is hosting an event for North Central College students called ASK A PASTOR at Sweetwaters Coffee on Thursday 12/5 from 12-1. Pass the word and invite any college you might know 🙂 More info here.

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Eph 3:20-21 Sermon “To God be the Glory!”

Here’s my notes and audio for a sermon I preached on Ephesians 3:20-21 “To God be the Glory” at Cross of Christ Fellowship. “To God be the Glory!” (Eph 3:20-21) Intro: Within every human heart is a longing for glory. -We desire that which is greater than us, which is transcends, which deserves our attention […]

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Ephesians 1:13-14 Sermon “Praise God the Holy Spirit!”

Here’s my notes and audio for my sermon on Ephesians 1:13-14 “Praise God the Holy Spirit!” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 9.22.24. INTRO: Companies selling products give guarantees: Money-back gaur, satisfaction gaur, lowest price gaur-A guarantee increases our confidence in a product or company, and when done well shows them worthy of trust        […]