2 Samuel 9:1-13 Every Believer should be amazed by undeserved mercy! I. Mephibosheth Remembered on the Basis of an Old Covenant 1:1 II. “Effectual calling” Mephibosheth was rescued from his desperate plight producing humility and repentance 1:5 III. Extraordinary Care as an Adopted Son 1:3; 7; 9-13 IV. Four final Observations: Privileges of grace ought not to be taken lightly: Mephibosheth feasted continually 13…
Glorify God, Live Together, Make Disciples
Glorify God, Live Together, Make Disciples
Sermons by Ron Martina
Psalm 40 Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning (Psalm 30:5b) Ten ways to help you navigate difficult trials while waiting on God: I. Act I: David Looks to a Past Deliverance (40:1-11) 1. Rehearse Past Experiences of Deliverance (1-3) 2. Rely on God’s Protection Rather than the Arm of Flesh (4) 3. Recount the Many Blessings…
John 12:20-37 Fulfilling our “chief end to glorify God” comes through much tribulation I. Request of the Greeks: No Gain Without Pain Triggered 12:20-22 A. Reaction of Jesus Illustrated 12:23-26 B. Reaction of Jesus Expressed 12:27-28 II. Reassurance of His Father: No Gain Without Pain Supported 12:29-30 III. Results of the Effort: No Gain Without…
Two life or death questions you must answer before you die: (1) do I have a new heart? (2) do I know God’s Son? John 3:1-21 ) Your Greatest Need: the New Birth (3:1-15) ) The Greatest Gift: God’s Son (3:16-18a) ) Your Greatest Nightmare: Everlasting Condemnation (3:18b-21)
Ephesians 5:22-33 Marriage is a message of the mystery of the Gospel through Christ and the Church Marriage Speaks of Submission: (1) Wives to husbands (2) Church to Christ Marriage Speaks of Love: (1) Husbands to wives (2) Christ to his Church Practical Implications
The people of God must exhibit a radical transformation from their former life. I am no longer to behave like the old person I once was I am now to behave as the new person I have come to be Practical Applications
The Triumph Of The King The believer’s confidence is in the Lord alone: therefore I trust, I rejoice, and I give thanks to Him. Psalm 21 1) Acclamation: for the King’s past victories (1-6) 2) Anticipation: of the King’s future victories (7-12) 3) Adulation: a response to the victorious King of Kings (13)
Appreciating the blessing and responding rightly while sitting under faithful gospel ministers of the Word. 2 Timothy 4:1-8 The faithful minister exercises his solemn duty: 1) Of preaching the Word 2) In light of his accountability to God (4:1) 3) Even when they aren’t listening (4:3-4) 4) By keeping his head in the game until the game is over (4:5-7) 5) By…
The Triumph of the Cross John 19:28-30 Seven timeless truths accomplished by the finished work of Christ: Scripture fulfilled Suffering Ended Atonement Accomplished: voluntary, vicarious, victorious Law Silenced Satan Defeated Love Demonstrated Glory Opened
Our devotion toward Christ is a significant indicator on how much we value Christ.