Jesus said … "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.
Romans chapter 14 and 15a
| Romans | Theme |
| 14:1-12 | Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions (v. 1). |
| 14:13-23 | Rather determine this – not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother’s way (v. 13). |
| 15:1-13 | Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God (v. 7). |
The church at Corinth had a problem which they did nothing about.
Paul writes to them to tell them what to do about the situation (1Cor. 5).
Since similar situations can arise today, we should take another look at this passage
We’ve seen … “Deliver Such a One to Satan” (1Cor. 5:5)
(a) It is commanded!
(b) For the sinner’s good.
(c) For the good of the church.
Like Corinth, there may be a time when we have to do some “house cleaning”!
The parable of the sower may be one of the most common sermon topics. In such simple ways, it teaches us the different ways in which people can respond to the word of God.
What makes an ideal audience?
Some audiences are clearly not ideal:
– Acts 13:44-45 Some are full of jealousy, or have other hidden agendas.
– And are we an ideal audience here this morning?
Conclusion
An ideal audience says,
– Acts 10:33, 24
1. Let’s all be here always (barring illness, etc.), on time, and with as many others as we can bring.
2. Let’s know that God sees all that we do and strive to please God.
3. Let’s come to listen carefully and not sleep through the message.
4. Let’s hear only the word of God and hear all of the word of God.
Note: We will also do God’s will:
– Matt. 7:24-27
And Cornelius and his friends also did God’s will:
– Acts 10:48
Marriage between a man and a woman has been important to God from the beginning of time Gen. 2:18, Gen. 2:24
Whatever Happened To Sin?
1. Whatever happened to sin?
2. Whatever happened to the penalty for sin?
3. Whatever happened to the remedy for sin?
The world may be ignoring these, but they are real nonetheless!
Where has sin gone today?
Is there anything in the world today which is considered to be sin?
Is sin only that which we decide is sin today? (i.e., Sin is being greatly watered down these days)
As cultures change, does sin really change?
Let’s keep teaching about sin, its penalty, and its remedy – to help those caught in the devil’s trap (like we ourselves once were)
I would like to base today’s lesson on Acts 2:42 for a couple of reasons:
Flesh of my Flesh
From the Very Beginning Mat 19:3-6 KJV Gen 2:21-24 KJV
How should we treat our Flesh Eph 5:22-24 KJV
Wives Gen 3:16 KJV Col 3:23 KJV
Husbands Eph 5:25-33
Irreconcilable Differences A God of Covenants Mal 2:14-16 KJV Any Fault Divorce? Mat 19:7-9 KJV
God will Judge Adulteries Heb 13:4 KJV
Why Will God Judge adulteries 1Co 6:15-20 KJV
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb The Promise of Betrothal Hos 2:14-16 KJV Hos 2:19-20 KJV Hos 2:23 Leaders roles are to prepare you for the marriage Supper 2Co 11:2 KJV Our role in preparation for the Marriage supper Joh 14:23 KJV 1Cor 6:17
Blessed are they which are called Rev 19:7-9 KJV
Lessons Learnt 2Ti 3:16-17 (16) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (17) That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. Rom 15:4 (4) For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Jeremiah chapter 6
In Jeremiah’s day, the city of Jerusalem was wicked and its destruction was near – Jer. 6:6
verse 8 God, through His prophets like Jeremiah, warned Jerusalem countless times. The solution is in verse 16.
1. Asking for the ancient paths in the time of Hezekiah
2. Asking for the ancient paths in the time of Josiah
3. Asking for the ancient paths in the time of Jeremiah
4. Asking for the ancient paths in the time of Malachi
5. Asking for the ancient paths today
Abstain from All Appearance of Evil