Sermons by Todd Clippard (Page 83)
What I See at the Supper
My Sin Isaiah 53 1 John 2:1-2 God’s Sovereignty Only God can forgive sin. Luke 22 – If you are willing, let this cup pass… The World’s Savior John 8:12 – I am the light of the world John 8:23-36 John 11:25 – I am the resurrection and the life John 12:32 A Robber’s Redemption “Now Barabbas was a robber” – John 18:40 “This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world…
Why the Church? I Love Thy Kingdom Lord
An Overview of Ephesians Introduction: American society’s general view of religion is at an all-time low. There are a number of contributing factors to this problem: Increased secularization of formal education (denial of God, embracing of atheism/evolution). Decreased belief or interest in objective (absolute & unchanging) truth. Existentialism – What is true for me may not be true for you. Belief in objective truth is confused with being close-minded. Consumerism in religion. We are reaping the fruit of the “have…
Becoming God’s Grain of Wheat
If I would be God’s grain of wheat… I must fall to the ground = humility Deuteronomy 8:2-3 – God will put us to the test Everything in this world is in subjection to the voice of God Sickness & Storms – Matthew 8 Angels – Luke 1:19 Demons – Mark 1:23-27; Luke 10:17-20 Death – Luke 8:54 Only man refuses to submit himself to God – Jer 6:16; Mt 23:37 Psalm 51:16-17 – the sacrifices of God are a…
Our Eyes are on You: Jehoshaphat’s Prayer: Part 2
Class Introduction and Review The Problem – vv 1-2 The Preparation – v 3: It’s ok to be afraid. Determine to Seek the Lord. Show God you are serious (If I want God to give me one thing, I should be willing to give up something). The Power of Unity and Godly Leadership – vv 4-5 The Pause – vv 6-12: Remember God; Remember past victories; Remember the Ingratitude of the Wicked; Remember that it is God who delivers. Body…
Our Eyes are on You: Jehoshaphat’s Prayer
1. The Problem – vv 1-2 The Preparation – v 3 It’s ok to be afraid. Determine to Seek the Lord This means I gladly accept His will. Ezra 7:10 Show God you are serious – If I want God to give me one thing, I should be willing to give up something. The Power Of Unity – v 4 (cf Acts 4:32-33; Acts 12:5) Of Godly Leadership – v 5. Proverbs 29:2 – “When the righteous are in authority, the people…
The Christian’s Response to Homosexuality
Remember the open practice of homosexuality was common: In the Old Testament: Genesis 13:13; 18:16-19:29 1 Kings 14:24; 15:12 “perverted persons” religious rituals In the first century: Romans 1:24-32 1 Corinthians 6:9; 1 Timothy 1:10 Stop acting as though homosexual behavior is the unpardonable sin – Mark 3:30. Alongside homosexuality in Romans 1 is envy, strife, deceit, whisperers, ignorance, proud, undiscerning, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful, disobedient to parents. Stop openly showing or overselling your personal feelings of this sin – Romans…
What is the Message of the Cross?
Introduction: The word translated “preaching” in the KJV and “message” in the NKJV is the Greek logos = “word” (cf John 1:1). The cross was a hindrance to Jews (a crucified Messiah) and Gentiles (who did not believe in the resurrection – Acts 17:32 and worshiped deified men). What comes to mind when you see all the images of the cross in our society (pendants, bumper stickers, etc). This is what the cross should say to me when I see…