Pastor's Outlines

  Freedom in Christ-5(2) TITLE: Living by Faith, Not by Law TEXT: Galatians 3:1-14 TONE: Warning TARGET: Believers TASK: To warn believers of the danger of reverting to the law after receiving the grace of God through Faith in Christ. TEACH: Noah’s faith is first demonstrated when God decides to judge the earth with a flood due to its widespread wickedness. God instructs Noah to build an ark, specifying its dimensions and materials (Gen. 6:13-14). Despite the unprecedented nature of the command, Noah obediently builds the ark as God commanded (Gen. 6:22). This act of faith involves significant work, likely over many years and is carried out despite any ridicule or disbelief from those around him. Noah’s faithfulness results in the preservation of his family and animal species (Gen. 7:23). He and his family are saved from the flood because of his faith, which produced obedience. After the flood, Noah worships God through sacrifice and God establishes a covenant with ...

    Freedom in Christ-5 TITLE: Living by Faith, Not by Law TEXT: Galatians 3:1-14 TONE: Warning TARGET: Believers TASK: To warn believers of the danger of reverting to the law after receiving the grace of God through Faith in Christ. TEACH: Faith in God makes great optimists. Over in Burma, Judson was lying in a foul jail with 32 lbs. of chains on his ankles, his feet bound to a bamboo pole. A fellow prisoner said, "Dr. Judson, what about the prospect of the conversion of the heathen?", with a sneer on his face. His instant reply was, "The prospects are just as bright as the promises of God."    TRUTH: Biblically speaking, faith is a profound and multi-dimensional concept that encompasses trust, belief, and reliance on God. It goes beyond mere intellectual assent to truths about God and involves a wholehearted commitment to, and reliance upon, God and His promises.   Hebrews 11:1 provides a foundational definition: “Now...

  Resurrection Sunday-1 TITLE: He is Risen and We are Sent TEXT: Matthew 28:1-20 TONE: Encouragement TARGET: Believers TASK: To encourage believers to make disciples in light of Christ resurrection. TEACH: When I worked offshore and saw dolphins for the first time, it was breathtaking. All I wanted to do was look and tell others. As majestic as that sight was, it compares nothing to the empty tomb. TRUTH: At the beginning of this passage, we are presented with a powerful and awe-inspiring account of the angelic presence at the tomb of Jesus. This passage captures the moment when the divine break into the natural world, marking the pivotal event of the resurrection.   After the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to visit the tomb. They encountered a dramatic scene: a great earthquake occurred, and an angel of the Lord descended from heaven. The angel’s appearance was like lightening, and his clothing was as white as snow. The angel rolled back...