Raintree Community Church

God's Providence Defined - "The providence of God is seen in His purposeful and pervasive sovereignty" (Piper). - "The providence of God is the almighty, everywhere-present power of God, whereby, as it were by His hand, He still upholds heaven and earth with all creature, and so governs them that herbs and grass, rain and drought, fruitful and barren years, meat and drink, health and sickness, ric...

Text: 1 Peter  1:13 -21 God's Holiness Demonstrated (1 Peter  1:13 -21) - Our mindset is driven by the Gospel (v. 13a). - Our hope is fueled by grace with an eternal perspective (v. 13b). - Our holiness is produced by the One who is holy (vv. 14-16). - Our conduct is empowered by Christ and His atoning work (vv. 17-21).

The Cross and the Constraint: Living In Light of Christ's Sacrifice | Gebriell Sierra Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Outline: • The Cross - Ruin - Redemption - Regeneration • The Constraint - No Longer Live Yourself - Forsake Sin - Do Not Waste Your Life - Discipline Yourself For the Purpose of Godliness - Be Motivated By Love

Isaiah 6:1-9 God's Holiness Defined "The primary meaning of holy is separate. It comes from an ancient word that means to cut or to separate." (Sproul) God's holiness carries the idea of transcendence, moral perfection, and majestic splendor.   God's Holiness Displayed (Isaiah 6:1-5) God's holiness governs all His attributes and points to all His works. God's holiness is seen in the superlative: H...

Drew Erickson preaches from Romans 1:13-3:27. He walks through the power, righteousness, and wisdom of God revealed in the Gospel to guilty sinners. We receive the righteousness of God through faith as we are justified through Christ's redemption.

Text:  Titus 1:10-16   The Exposure of Gospel Opponents (Titus 1:10-13a) We must detect their expanding infiltration within the church. We must recognize their ungodly character. We must silence them by removing their platform, overpowering them with truth, and giving ourselves to holy living. (MacArthur)   The Response to Gospel Opponents (Titus 1:13b-14) Their teaching must be reproved, so they...

Travis Thompson preaches from Hebrews 1:1-4 on Christ's supremacy.

Text: Titus 1:10-16   The Exposure of Gospel Opponents (Titus 1:10-13a) We must detect their expanding infiltration within the church. We must recognize their ungodly character. We must silence them by removing their platform, overpowering them with truth, and giving ourselves to holy living. (MacArthur)

Text: Titus 1:5-9   The Charge to Appoint Christlike Elders (Titus 1:5) The New Testament uses three words to refer to the same leadership office: Elder, Overseer, and Pastor . Titus was charged with identifying, appointing, and equipping elders to lead the church.   The Character to Aspire to in Christlike Elders (Titus 1:6) An elder is above reproach. An elder is faithfully devoted to his wife....

Text: Titus 1:5-7   The Charge to Appoint Christlike Elders (Titus 1:5) The New Testament uses three words to refer to the same leadership office: Elder, Overseer, and Pastor . Titus was charged with identifying, appointing, and equipping elders to lead the church.   The Character to Aspire to in Christlike Elders (Titus 1:6) An elder is above reproach. An elder is faithfully devoted to his wife....

Text:  Titus 1:5-6   The Charge to Appoint Christlike Elders (Titus 1:5) The New Testament uses three words to refer to the same leadership office: Elder, Overseer, and Pastor . Titus was charged with identifying, appointing, and equipping elders to lead the church.   The Character to Aspire in Christlike Elders (Titus 1:6) An elder is a man who is above reproach. An elder is a man who is faithful...

One of our elders, Jeff Fitzgerald preached to us today from James 5:7-12. He exhorted us to consider five ways to let patience have its perfect work in our life.   First, we must wait with long patience with eternity in view, enduring affliction with a centered trust in God.   Second, we must establish and strengthen our hearts to be steadfast in light of Christ's return.   Third, we must not bec...

Text: Titus 1:1-4   A Purposeful Identity (Titus 1:1) Paul identifies himself as a servant of God who was sent by God . Paul's mission was to connect truth and godliness for Christ-followers in Crete. By God's grace, we are servants who have been called and sent out for the Gospel's sake.   An Eternal Hope (Titus 1:2-3) Paul grounds our eternal security in the eternal promises of God that are insc...

Dr. Thor Madsen preaches to us from John 10:1-42. He is the Dean of Doctoral Studies and Academic Initiatives as well as a Professor of New Testament, Ethics & Philosophy at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

The Author of Titus The human author of this book is the Apostle Paul, who also penned 13 letters of the New Testament. Paul was redeemed by God's grace and became a missionary for the Gospel's sake.   The Audience of Titus Paul wrote the book to a pastor named Titus, whom he left to establish churches on the island of Crete. It was most likely written between A.D. 62-64, just before his eventual...

Text: Mark 16   The Trustworthy Foundation of God's Word (2 Peter 1:16-21; 2 Tim. 3:16-17) The Bible is inspired by God and authoritative for our faith and practice. The Bible has been preserved by God through the centuries with over 25,000 copies of the original manuscripts in existence.   The Purposeful Conclusion to Mark's Gospel (Mark 16:8) The end of Mark's Gospel corresponds to the arrangeme...

Missionary Jim Shoberg preaches to us from Acts 13:1-4. He challenged us to see the ministry of the Holy Spirit sets us apart by working through the local church to equip, enlist, and send out Gospel proclaimers. We need to move from being resigned to this calling to accepting and embracing it fully.

Text:  Mark 16:1-8   An Amazing Devotion (Mark 16:1-4) These women displayed a courageous love for Christ as they went to the tomb. These women were the primary witnesses in Scripture to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.   An Astounding Message (Mark 16:5-7) The angel proclaimed the glorious news of Christ's triumph over death. The angel compelled the women to proclaim the good news of t...

Text: Mark 15:33-47   Wrath Absorbed (Mark 15:33-37) Jesus drank the cup of God's wrath on our behalf, fully satisfying divine justice. After suffering in our place, Jesus died in our place. Gospel Implication: Jesus absorbed the fury of God's wrath and entered God-forsaken darkness so that sinners would be accepted by God through faith and repentance.   Access Granted (Mark 15:38) The temple curt...

Text:  Mark 15:16-32   The Shame He Endured for Sinners (Mark 15:16-20)   Jesus endured the mockery of the soldiers, the crowd, and the religious leaders. Jesus' prediction in Mark 10:33-34 came to pass and fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah 50:6. Gospel Implication: Jesus bore the shame that we deserved as sinners (Hebrews 13:12-13).   The Suffering He Experienced for Sinners (Mark 15:21-27) Jesus...

Text:  Mark 15:1-15   The Question of Authority and Kingdom (Mark 15:1-5)        Jesus affirms His kingship. Jesus explains His otherworldly Kingdom (John 18:33-38). Gospel Implication: Pilate is amazed by Jesus' presence, but will not give allegiance to Jesus' authority.   The Exchange of Jesus and Barabbas (Mark 15:6-11) During the Feast of Passover, it was typical for the Romans to grant a pris...

Text: Mark 14:66-72   A Scene of Distant Following (Mark 14:54,66) Peter cautiously follows Jesus at a distance, trying to make sense of what was unfolding. Peter's previous statements of loyalty would soon be tested.   A Sequence of Defensive Denials (Mark 14:67-71) Peter's loyalty is placed on trial with three different encounters. At each encounter, Peter chose self-preservation over being iden...

Text:  Mark 14:53-65   A Secret Trial of Conspiracy (Mark 14:53-60)  The trial was shrouded in deception and injustice at every level. The religious leaders assembled the evidence from false witnesses to get their intended verdict. Jesus' intentional silence during the trial fulfills prophecy (Isaiah 53:7)   A Startling Revelation of Lordship (Mark 14:61-62) Jesus breaks His silence to answer the...

Text:  Mark 14:43-52   The Covert Corruption of the Crowd (Mark 14:43)   Jesus is met by a crowd of over 600 under the cover of secrecy and darkness to take Him by force illegally. The crowd consisted of Judas, chief priests, scribes, elders, and soldiers.   The Unmasked Treachery of Judas (Mark 14:44-46) Jesus unmasks Judas for the hypocrite and betrayer that he was in his heart. Judas betrays Je...

Text:  Mark 14:32-42   The Sorrowing Savior (Mark 14:32-34) Jesus entered Gethsemane with His disciples in watchful prayer. Jesus continued in Gethsemane under pressing anguish and distress. Jesus enters our sorrow as our ultimate High priest (Hebrews 4:15; 5:7-10)     The Submissive Savior (Mark 14:35-36) Jesus displays His perfect humanity in Gethsemane. Jesus prays for the cup of God's wrath to...