First Baptist Church of Titusville FL June Granath
-
- Religion & Spirituality
-
First Baptist Church of Titusville FL
-
Predictions - Fact or Fiction?
Jesus is making an extended forecast, but not about the weather-it is the future. It is an extended forecast because while some things did happen, others are yet to occur. We can rest assured this forecast is accurate.
Mark 13 is a parallel passage with Matthew 24 and Luke 21.
I. The temple will be destroyed. (vs. 2)
II. There will be disturbing trends. (vs. 6-8)
A. Spiritual confusion
B. Military conflicts
C. Natural calamities
III. There will be persecution (vs. 9-13)
A. 4th century
B. 16th century
C. 20th - 21st centuries
IV. What is to be our reaction?
A. Bear witness to Christ
B. Carry the gospel to everyone
C. Stand firm in challenging times -
Four Displays of Love
Introduction: Before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that the hour had come that He would depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. John 13:1 KJV
I. Through Pilate (vs. 11-14)
II. Through Barabbas (vs. 15-26)
III. Through the People (vs. 22-23)
IV. Through the Soldiers (vs. 27-32) -
The Road to Calvary
I. Predicted by the Prophets (v. 31)
II. Promised Suffering and Death (v. 32)
III. Produced the Resurrection (v. 33)
IV. Pattern for Us (v. 34) -
What is the Cross?
What Was the Cross…
I. …For the Jews? See John 1:11
II. …For the Greeks? See Acts 17:21
III. …For the Apostle Paul? See Romans 7:14-25
IV. …For Us?
We have the same problem as did the Jews,
the Greeks and the Apostle Paul. It is sin. -
The In-Country Prodigal
Introduction: In Luke 15, we have three stories of lost things: a sheep, a coin, and a son. Another common theme is the celebration over what was lost being found again. Some people miss the celebration.
I. Characteristics of the In-Country Prodigal
A. An angry spirit of grumbling
B. An inflated sense of goodness
C. A faulty understanding of grace
II. God's Message to In-Country Prodigals
A. "I treasure your relationship more than your work." Luke 10:38-42
B. "You have access to all of my resources." Romans 8:17
C. "Don't miss out on my celebration."
Conclusion: How does the story end? Will we renew our place in the Kingdom, or be on the outside looking in? -
Mission to Kenya Report
Due to technical difficulties, the first 5 minutes have been omitted.