So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:17
I. Examples of faith; II. The exhortation to trust in God by faith; III. The evidence of faith in fruit bearing
I. Crowning Jesus as Lord; II. Focusing to live to glorify Christ
I. The perspective; II. The purpose; III. The process; IV. The progression
I. Steadfast work of the sower (Mark 4:26-27) II. Secret (divine) work of God with the seeds (word) (Mark 4:27-28a) III. Fruitful result in God’s timing (Mark 4:28b-29)
I. The watchman and his mission; II. The watchman and his method; III. The watchman and his message
I. Introduction: a small dot on a big map; II. The Most High reigns over the nations; III. The warning: a dream, a prophet, a year of grace; IV. The mirror: three tests; V. The fall; what pride actually costs; VI. The repentance: from I built” to “he reigns”; VII. Salt: preserving what is right; VIII. Light: revealing the Father’s glory
I. The reality of tribulation for every believer; II. The source of our comfort: who God is; III. The sharing of our comfort; IV. The confirmation of our comfort; V. Exhortation
I. Anchor your mind in eternal truth; II. Hold fast to the historic faith; III. Establish your heart in good works
I. Questions of Invitation – “What seek ye?”; II. Questions that test Faith – “Whence shall we buy bread?”; III. Questions that Expose Motives and Intent” – “Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?”; IV. Questions of Identity – “Whom say ye that I am?”; V. Questions about Life’s Priorities – “What shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”; VI. Questions of Love and restoration – “Lovest thou me?”
I. The fear of God; II. The love of Christ; III. The commission of Christ