Pastor's Outlines

        By Faith- 13   TITLE: The Conquest of Faith   TEXT: Hebrews 11:30; Joshua 6:1-27 THESIS: The story of Joshua and the fall of Jericho illustrates that steadfast faith and intentional silence before God are crucial for overcoming formidable challenges.   TRUTH: Once upon a time in a serene meadow, there lived a tortoise and a hare. The hare was loud and boisterous, constantly bragging about his speed and agility. Meanwhile, the tortoise, quiet and contemplative, kept silent, embodying a sense of calm determination.   One day, with a flourish of confidence, the hare challenged the tortoise to a race, certain that he would win without a doubt. As the race began, the hare dashed ahead, his loud cheers echoing in the air, while the tortoise moved forward steadily, silent yet resolute.   Feeling secure in his overwhelming lead, the hare decided to take a nap, convinced that he had plenty of time. He snor...

      By Faith -11 TITLE: Faith’s Conviction (Contra Mundum) TEXT: Hebrews 11:31; Joshua 2:1-24 THESIS: In exploring the narrative of Rahab, her journey reflects the essence of informed, confessing , courageous , and obedient faith despite her marginalized status as a Gentile prostitute in a corrupt city. By faith, she lived against the world.   TRUTH: Students of church history will be familiar with the phrase contra mundum (against the world), which the early church father Athanasius used to describe his situation in the fourth century. Athanasius was born in Alexandria, Egypt, about AD 295, and he died in AD 373, full of years and honors. His life was not easy. These were the years of the great trinitarian controversies, and for much of that period, Athanasius was almost the sole defender of what today we recognize as orthodox Christianity. Essentially, Athanasius defended that he was fully God.   Athanasius was opposed on ever...

       By Faith- 10 TITLE: Faith in Action TEXT: Hebrews 11:28-29 THESIS: Faith in God’s promises and divine power serves as the pathway to redemption and deliverance, not only from physical dangers but also from spiritual bondage and eternal separation from Him.   TRUTH: Hudson Taylor was a pioneering missionary whose profound impact on Christianity in China during the 19th century is still felt today. Born in Barnsley, England, on May 21, 1832, Taylor experienced a powerful call to missions at the age of 17, after learning about the spiritual conditions in China. In 1853, he traveled to China, where he became known for his unconventional approach of dressing like a Chinese man and immersing himself in the local culture and language. This adaptability set him apart, especially at a time when many Western missionaries clung to their traditional Western ways.   In 1865, Taylor founded the China Inland Mission (CIM) with a visio...