Big Woods Bible Church Sermons

Introduction to Colossians Pastor Aaron Batdorf 1. In order not to be swayed by false teaching, the Christian must be deeply rooted in Christ. 2. Paul’s purpose for writing Colossians is that we would know the true Christ so we would never be fooled by the fakes. 3. We must be firmly rooted in Christ so that as the winds of culture blow, we are not shaken. 4. If you believe Jesus has supremacy ove...

II Samuel 23 I. David’s Final Official Words Like David, we too have been… A. Raised on High (Col 3:1-2) B. Anointed of God (Heb 1:9; I John 2:20) C. Spoken to by God (John 10:27) D. Given an Everlasting Covenant (Heb 13:20) II. David’s Final Personal Words Like Solomon, We Too Should… A. Be Strong B. Keep the Charge of the Lord C. Walk in His Ways D. Keep His Statutes, Commandments, Rules, and Te...

II Samuel 13-14 I. David Displays Anger Without Action II. David Desires Reconciliation Without Repentance III. David Finally Listens to Truth, Turns from His Sin, and Trusts His Savior WHAT TO DO 1. Learn of the devastating consequences of passivity. 2. Know there is no greater responsibility than leading your children to the Lord. 3. Lead in you commitment to the Word of God and consistency in y...

II Samuel 6 I. Holiness Matters Because it Sets the Creator Apart from Creation II. Holiness Matters Because it Sets God’s People Apart from the World A. Holiness Leads to Obedience B. Holiness Leads Us to be More Like Christ

I Samuel 30 I. Rejection is an Opportunity for Reliance II. Brokenness is an Opportunity for Blessing

I Samuel 25 I. Do Not Make Rash Decisions II. Do Not Take Justice in Your Own Hands III. Do Not Ignore Godly Wisdom IV. Do Not Forget God’s Promises

I Samuel 24 I. Just as David Received Grace, So Have You. II. Just as David Extended Grace, So Must You. A. Showing Respect B. Speaking Truth C. Trusting God REMEMBER: Forgiven People, Forgive People

I Samuel 18:6-16 I. Saul Shows Insane Jealousy When Confronted with David’s Success II. David Shows Sincere Humility While Experiencing Success III. It’s Humility, Not Jealousy, that Leads People to the Gospel of Jesus APPLICATION 1. Know God does not make mistakes in how He made you and where He placed you. 2. Know that both success and failure can bring God glory. 3. Strive to be more concerned...

I Samuel 17 I. There is an Enemy that is Bigger than Goliath II. There is a Hero that is Better than David Is David and Goliath about facing our giants Or about the Son of David who slayed the tyrant? Over Satan He triumphed when He suffered and bled Our representative King was crushin’ his head. -Timothy Brindle "Headcrusher"

I Samuel 16:1-13 I. God Has a Plan to Rescue His People II. God’s Plan is Generally Not Like Your Plan III. God’s Plan is That You, Like David, Are Called for His Purpose 1. Know there is a natural struggle within all of us to be more concerned about outward appearance than inward substance. 2. Stop measuring other people (and yourself) according to outward expectations and strive for inward obedi...

Proverbs 3:5-6 We don’t trust God because… 1. We have a heart condition 2. We are much too self-sufficient 3. We are too quick to call on others 4. We are distant and don’t really know Him 5. We have cultivated the bad habit of worrying

I Peter 4:7-11 I. We Stay On Track By Being Self-Controlled and Praying Faithfully II. We Stay On Track By Loving Other People and Building Relationships III. We Stay On Track By Using Our Gifts For His Glory

Psalm 1 1. The Way of the Righteous (vss 1-3) -The blessing of the way of the righteous is God himself -Blessing is not a list of things to do, but rather a summons of what to love -There is simply no substitute for encountering God to increase our delight in Him. 2. The way of the wicked (vss 4-5) -The wicked, instead of delighting in God, delight in self. -Delighting in themselves, they turned t...

Philippians 4:21-23 I. We are to Give Grace II. We are Reminded that We Have Received Grace

Philippians 4:14-20 I. Just as the Philippians Shared in Paul’s Trouble, We are to Share in One Another’s Trouble II. Just as the Philippians Showed Their Generosity, We are to Show Our Generosity. III. Just as the Lord Supplied Every Need for Paul and the Philippians, the Lord Will Supply Every Need We Have. 1. Jesus Shared in Our Trouble 2. Jesus Showed His Generosity 3. Jesus Supplied Our Great...

Philippians 4:10-13 I. Rejoicing in God’s Provision Leads to Contentment. II. Learning About God’s Plan Leads to Contentment. III. Trusting in God’s Power Leads to Contentment.

Philippians 4:10-13 I. Rejoicing in God’s Provision Leads to Contentment A. Be content with who God has made you - don’t compete! B. Be content with where God has placed you - don’t complain! C. Be content with what God has given you - don’t compare!

Revelation 1:17, 18 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.

Philippians 4:8 Philippians 4:8 I. Think About How a Divine Design Reveals the Glory of God and is Commendable II. Think About How a Purposeful Plan Reveals the Glory of God and is Commendable III. Think About How a Redemptive Reward Reveals the Glory of God and is Commendable

Philippians 4:8 I. God Himself is Lovely II. The Word of God is Lovely III. The Kingdom of God is Lovely IV. Those Created in the Image of God (All People) are Lovely V. The Creation of God (All Nature) is Lovely

Philippians 4:8 I. Rethink How You Think - Romans 12:1 II. Refocus What You Are Focusing On - Psalm 119:11 Life Application 1. Take Responsibility 2. Confess & Repent Sin 3. Changes Patterns of Behavior 4. Establish Accountability

Philippians 4:8 I. Think About What God’s Word Says, Not What Man Says Sanctify them in the truth; Your Word is truth. - John 17:17 II. Live By What You Know to Be True, Not How You Feel You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. - John 8:32 III. Ask “Is It True?” Not “Does It Work?” The Bereans…received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see...

Philippians 4:4-7 I. Rejoicing in the Lord II. Not Worrying About Things in the World III. Praying With Thanksgiving IV. Enjoying Peace that is Beyond Understanding

Philippians 4:1-3 I. Urging Others to Live in Unity II. Helping Others Focus on Unity A. By Remember Past Labors Together B. By Reminding One Another of Future Eternal Life, Together

Philippians 3:17-21 I. Look For Examples II. Love Your Enemies III. Long For Eternity