Sept. 27 | The Role of the Church in Preaching the Gospel
2 Timothy 2:2, “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” The church’s job concerning the gospel is to first connect sinners to the cross of Jesus, second, to train disciples to carry their cross and third, send…
Read MoreSept. 26 | The Role of the Sinner in Receiving the Gospel
Romans 10:9, “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” The role of the sinner is to freely accept the universal gift of salvation and confess Jesus as Lord. God has given all men the right to freely choose…
Read MoreSept. 25 | The Role of the Holy Spirit in Preaching the Gospel
Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” The Holy Spirit has three main roles in preaching the gospel; first, the Holy Spirit empowers the disciple to be a…
Read MoreSept. 24 | The Role of the Word of God in Preaching the Gospel
2 Timothy 2:2, “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage— with great patience and careful instruction.” According to Paul in today’s passage the Word of God has three main functions in preaching the gospel; mainly to (1) correct, (2) rebuke and (3) encourage. I also believe that these…
Read MoreSept. 23 | The Role of Prayer in Preaching the Gospel
1 Timothy 2:1, “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.” Prayer has preceded every great move of God in history and in modern times. From the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost to the modern day revivals sweeping across the nations of Iran, Brazil, China,…
Read MoreMark 1:21-28 (Part 1 – Holy One)
MARK 1:21-28 21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was…
Read MoreActs 2:14-21 (Part 2 – The Last Days)
ACTS 2:14-21 14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15 These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! 16…
Read MoreSept. 22 | The Role of the Preacher in Preaching the Gospel
Romans 10:15, “And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” The role of the preacher is to be called, filled with the Holy Spirit, trained and sent out to win souls and make new disciples. All disciples are to be…
Read MoreLesson 10: Stewards are Multipliers.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Matthew 25:16-17, “16 The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. 17 So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more.” Main Points…
Read MoreSept. 21 | The Gospel & The Evangelist
Ephesians 4:11-12, “11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” In today’s passage Paul taught that Jesus gave the five-fold ministry gifts to the church when the Holy Spirit was…
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