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 Romans 16:1-2, A Devoted Servant Main Point: Phoebe serves as an example of a willing and generous servant in the early church. I. Phoebe, the Willing Servant of the Church – 16:1.  See Romans 13:4; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:11-12; Galatians 3:28 II. Phoebe, the Generous Servant of the Church – 16:2-3.  See Philippians 3:3-5 […]

Romans 15:30-33, Your Will Be Done Main Point: God’s will is always accomplished through our prayers, though the answers sometimes look very different than what we pray, hope, or expect.  I.Paul’s Plea – v. 30. II.Paul’s Request – v. 31. III.Paul’s Purpose – vv. 32-33. IV. God’s Answer Application

Revelation 1:17-18 Main Point: Jesus is the Living One, the Lamb of God, and the only source of eternal life.  I.Jesus is the Living One – 1:17-18a. See also Revelation 22:13; Isaiah 44:6; John 1:1-4 II.Jesus is the Lamb of God – 1:18b. See also Romans 3:23-25; 1 Corinthians 15:3-6 III.Jesus is the Only Source […]

Romans 15:25-29, The Priority of Poor Saints Main Point: It is the church’s responsibility to prioritize meeting the needs of Christ’s sheep.  I. The Needs of the Poor Saints – 15:25. II. The Answer for the Poor Saints – 15:26-29. See also Deut. 15:4, Deut 15:11; Matt 25:35-40, Matt 12:50, Matt 28:10; Romans 8:29; Hebrews […]

Romans 15:22-24, Hindered & Helped Main Point: Our lives of following Christ are to be shaped by kingdom priorities which fuel gospel ambition to reach the lost. I. Paul’s life is shaped by kingdom priorities – 15:22. See also Matthew 6:33 “Make it your goal to seek God’s interests first …” James M. Boice II. […]

Main Point: The church today needs recalibration to the great need, the glorious answer, and the gifted means of Christ’s Mission. “The longing of my heart is to make known my glorious redeemer to those who have never heard.” – William Chalmers Burns  I. The church needs recalibration to the great need! II. The church […]