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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
“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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Ephesians 4:1-6 SERMON
Here’s my audio and notes for “Living Worthy of our Calling” based on Ephesians 4:1-6, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 1.12.24. Ephesians 4:1-6 “Living WORTHY of our Calling” INTRO: Illustration—Homeless man adopted into royal family who returns to homelessness -Fitting or unfitting response to grace, mercy and love -Same is true in gospel: […]
Eph 4:1-6 FLOW OF THOUGHT
