Big Woods Bible Church Sermons

Romans 3:38 I. ONE OBJECTIVE: Know that Salvation Occurs Through Faith Alone II. TWO OBSERVATIONS: A. We Have A Tendency to Drift Away from that Great Truth B. We Can Keep From Drifting From This Great Truth 1. When we believe in a BIG God and pay attention when we read the Bible. 2. When we surround ourselves with people who believe and celebrate EVERYTHING God has done. 3. When we pursue holines...

Ephesians 1:2-10; 2:1-10 Sola Gratia Means: I. God Gets the Credit II. God’s Grace is Not Limited to Any One Kind of Person or Group III. God’s Grace Will Change the Way You Live Your Life If any man be saved, he is saved by divine grace and divine grace alone. And the reason for his salvation is not to be found in him but in God. We are not saved as a result of anything we do or that we will. But...

Psalm 19:7-11 What are the Five Solas? Five Theological summaries that emerged from the Protestant Reformation that, together, constitute five foundational doctrines that unite all evangelical Christians to this day. Sola Scriptura - According to Scripture Alone 1. The Bible Transforms You 2. The Bible Gives You Wisdom 3. The Bible Brings You Joy 4. The Bible Dispels Darkness 5. The Bible Adds Sta...

Galatians 6:1,2 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

Revelation 2:1-7 I. The Church of Ephesus Faced Doctrinal Challenges II. The Church of Ephesus had Faded in its Love for Christ and Others III. The Church of Ephesus Faced Moral Challenges APPLICATION: 1. We must test and challenge our doctrine in our life and culture. 2. We must face our own moral challenges. 3. We must love God and others.

Christmas Eve Service 2017

12/24/2017 Christmas - God’s Surprising Plan of Grace and Glory Part 2

Isaiah 9:6-7 I. God Had a Plan that Revealed His Glory (A Miraculous Birth) II. God Promised a Solution that Demonstrates His Grace (A Marvelous Savior)

Philippians 1:2-11 We Fulfill God’s Perfect Plan through… 1. Faithful Expositional Preaching 2. Prayer 3. Evangelism & Discipleship 4. Missions 5. Church Membership & Church Discipline 6. Leadership Equipping the Church to Serve 7. Sacrificial Giving Don’t be a ‘Lone Ranger Christian’ exclusively concerned with you. Lock arms with others who love the Lord and love His church and together g...

II Corinthians 4:1-7 I. Sharing the Gospel is to be Considered a Blessing and a Privilege II. Sharing the Gospel is to be Done with Honesty and Humility III. Sharing the Gospel is to Know Satan Has Blinded the Eyes of Many IV. Sharing the Gospel is to Trust that God Has the Power to Open the Eyes of the Blind Application: 1. Rejoice that you have been given the privilege to share in the work of th...

Luke 17:11-19 1. All are in a dire situation a. On our own, our situation is hopeless b. On our own, our situation is helpless 2. We have a Savior ready to heal a. His healing is for all b. His healing comes through faith 3. Our Savior Deserves our Worship a. Worship Unashamedly b. Worship Thankfully

Acts 17:16-34 I. Know that Any Culture Can Point to Our Creator II. Trust that Our Creator Will Always Point to Our Redeemer III. Speak of the Fact Our Redeemer Will One Day Be Our Judge A. Some Will Mock B. Some Will Delay C. Some Will Believe

John 4:31-42 I. Jesus Shows the Disciples the Work of the Gospel is Urgent II. Jesus Stays with the Samaritans Because the Work of the Gospel is Important What is this text telling us? What is the application for us? 1. The task is urgent. 2. The message is important. 3. DO NOT WAIT. The time is now!

Learning to Introduce Others to the One Who Rescued Us John 4:1-39 I. Jesus Connects with a Person Others Would Cast Off - WE ARE TO DO TEH SAME! II. Jesus Communicates the Gospel By Using Something Easily Understood - WE ARE TO DO THE SAME! III. Jesus Concentrates on the Solution Not the Problem - WE ARE TO DO THE SAME!

II Corinthians 12:9-10 I. Be Honest with Yourself - "For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." II. Be Transparent with Others - "Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses so the power of Christ may rest upon me." III. Be Satisfied with God - "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is...

Romans 3:21-26 I. The Problem of Humanity is Sin A. Justified - an instantaneous legal act of God in which He declares us righteous B. Propitiation - a wrath removing sacrifice II. Being Justified with God makes us Heirs with Christ

Genesis 3:1-8, 15 I. What is Happening? A. Circumstances are out of our control B. People are out of control II. How Did We Get Here? A. Futility - Romans 8:20 "For the creation was subjected to futility..." B. Pain - Romans 8:22 "For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now..." III. What Should We Do? A. Know that trying to fix yourself does...

When Good Goes Bad - Ecclesiastes 3:11 I. What is Happening? A. Circumstances are out of our control B. People are out of control

An Open Door - Colossians 4:2-6 I. A One-Part Objective - To mobilize the local church to develop meaningful relationships so we can accomplish what God has called us to accomplish. II. A Two-Part Command - It is never Evangelism OR Discipleship; instead it must be Evangelism AND Discipleship. III. A Three-Part Prayer - We pray for and open door, an opportunity to declare, and a clear word when we...

Mark 16:14-20 I. The Great(est) Commission II. The Miraculous Ascension III. The Efficacious Intercession Jesus is at work… 1. With us (Mark 16:20) 2. In us (Phil 2:13) 3. For us (Rom 8:28)

Mark 15:42-16:13 I. Jesus Promises Forgiveness of Sins to Those Who Ask II. Jesus Promises Life with Him to Those Who Trust

Mark 14:16-41 I. The Savior Mocked II. The Savior Rejected III. The Savior Sacrificed

Mark 15:1-15 I. Pilate had a Problem with Jesus II. Pilate Had to Make a Decision About Jesus III. Jesus is the Solution to Everyone’s Greatest Problem Today’s Takeaway: 1. See yourself as guilty, not innocent. 2. Know Jesus was perfectly innocent who died in the place of the guilty. 3. Trust that Jesus died so you can be forgiven and set free from sin.

Mark 14:53-72 I. The Courage of Jesus as He is Put on Trial II. The Cowardice of Peter as He is Put Through a Test Important Lessons: 1. Our personal weaknesses only need a little bit of pressure from temptation that can cause us to crumble. 2. Our verbal claims of commitment are not enough to prove our allegiance to Christ and His church. 3. Knowing Christ’s love and willingness to forgive our fa...

Mark 14:43-50 I. A Kiss that Reveals Betrayal II. A Sword that Reveals Failure III. A Statement that Reveals Power Remember: 1. God is at work fulfilling His perfect plan. 2. God does not need your help. 3. God wants your heart.