Monthly Archives: October 2017

Grace Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Gratia,” October 22, 2017. Text that informs the topic: Ephesians 1:3-14 Outline: 1. Merit or grace? 2. Context: indulgence controversy. 3. Luther’s response. 4. … Continue reading

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Jesus Speaks of Judgment and Salvation

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, sermon audio: “Jesus Alludes to the Glory and Gravity of His Humiliation and Exaltation,” October 22, 2017 Sermon text: John 12:27-33 Sermon outline: (1.) The glory of divine unity and relationship, 27-28 (2.) The grace and … Continue reading

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Faith Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the evening sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Fide” October 15, 2017 Texts that inform the topic: Psalm 130 & Romans 3:21-31

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We Wish to See Jesus

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Sir, We Would See Jesus,” October 15, 2017. Sermon text: John 12:20-26 Sermon outline: (1.) The Gentiles’ Question, 20-22. (2) Jesus’ Response, 23-26, (a) Prophetic pronouncement, 23 (b) Earthly illustration, 24 (c) … Continue reading

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The Truth of Jesus Demands a Response

MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the sermon, “Contrasting Responses to the Truth,” preached October 8, 2017 Sermon Text: John 11:45-12:19 Sermon outline: Introduction – John’s gospel & the 7 signs (1.) Truth Exposed, 45-57. Accepted (45), Expediency (46-57). (2.) … Continue reading

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Scripture Alone: A ‘Sola’ of the Reformation

EVENING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio of the evening sermon (exposition/lecture), “An Evening Series on the Reformation: Sola Scriptura” October 1, 2017 Texts that inform the topic of Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 & 2 Peter 1:16-21 OUTLINE: Introduction: The context of Scripture … Continue reading

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Martha said to Him, ‘Yes, Lord, I believe.’

A Spirit-filled MORNING WORSHIP at NCPC-Selma, audio from the sermon, “Your Brother Will Rise Again,” October 1, 2017 Sermon text: John 11:1-46 Sermon outline: Intro – Are our words effectual? (1.) God’s timing is providential, 1-16. (2.) God’s message is … Continue reading

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