Franklin Crossroads Baptist Church Sermons

Tears are Temporary Turn from Terror Trust in the Trustworthy TAKEAWAYS: Be Saved Sing Satisfy Yourself in Him Share the Supper

the right response to the wickedness of this world is to keep turning to the righteous God A Foolish Man's Advice A Wise Man's Argument The Righteous God's Affection

let us praise God everywhere, all the time, because he's come down to save us through Christ. PRAISE THE LORD (because) THE LORD IS HIGH ABOVE EVERYTHING (and) THE LORD HAS REACHED FAR DOWN TO RAISE MAN.

TRUST THAT THE LORD IS A GOOD KING TRUST THAT THE LORD IS NOT DISTANT TRUST THE LORD THROUGH PRAYER

the magnificence of humanity reveals and exalts the greater magnificence of God our Creator. we see man's magnificence in that... MAN IS CAPABLE OF WORSHIP MAN IS CROWN OF CREATION MAN IS CARETAKER OF THE UNIVERSE BUT... CHRIST IS THE PERFECT MAN SO... resist cynicism silence enemies of God with incessant praise practice faithful dominion be kind to others

Jesus is the vine; we are the branches; healthy branches bear fruit; the fruit is new believers won through gospel witness. To be effective evangelists, we must... ANTICIPATE THE HATRED EMBRACE THE HEAVINESS RELY ON THE HELPER

if we are abiding in Christ's love by obeying his commandments,... WE'LL HAVE JOYFUL HEARTS WE'LL HAVE MANY FRIENDS WE'LL HAVE ONE GREAT FRIEND WE'LL HAVE CONFIDENCE OUR LIFE MATTERS

Producing Cleaning Abiding

Love is the Motivation for Obedience the Holy Spirit gives the Power for Obedience Peace is the Result of Obedience

In Jesus, Man Has Seen the Father IDENTITY, INDWELLING, INSPIRATION, INSTIGATION In Jesus, Man Does the Works of the Father THROUGH faith, the indwelling Holy Spirit, prayer

Jesus here gives us “a precious remedy against an old disease—That disease is trouble of heart. That remedy is faith… Faith in the Lord Jesus is the only sure medicine for troubled hearts” (JC Ryle, Thoughts on the Gospel of John, pg 36-37).  Faith in the Father Future of Fellowship Follow the Foundation

Pray for Rescue from Danger Check Yourself for Guilt Pray for Justice Call Out the Guilty Praise God for Justice

an Unwanted Change an Unheard Command an Uncomfortable Correction

to Glorify is to Treasure and Promote the Father and the Son Glorify Each Other Giving Grace is God’s Greatest Glory

A Painful Prediction Troubling Treason Continuing Confusion

we need to know... How Great a Servant Jesus Is How Kind a Teacher Jesus Is How Broad and Deep Our Servanthood Should Be

Wisely chosen deacons are a blessing to the church when they serve well.  Five Ways Deacons are a Blessing...  Solve Problems Strategic Leadership Spiritually Qualified Set Apart by Ordination Strengthen Growth

We can live in joy even in difficult times because God gives us grace and purpose.   Sometimes Sufferings come from Sins God relieves Grief because of Grace Christians can be Confident that God Cares

We must help others because people matter People need more than just a helping hand All of this if ultimately for God's glory

God Listens to the Prayers of the Troubled (vv1-3) God is Just toward Troublers in (vv4-6) God is Gracious to the Troubled (vv7-8) God is Glorified in Punishing Troublers (vv9-10) God Gives JOY to the Troubled Made Righteous by Grace (vv11-12)

God is the Light who shines through his people on the whole world REFLECTED LIGHT (Creeks) Isaiah 42:6; 49:6; 60:1-3, 19-22 ILLUMINATING LAMB (River) Luke 2:21-38 ETERNAL LAMP (Ocean) Revelation 21:22-22:5

Every Christian is meant to do great things by God’s grace, for God’s glory GOD'S GLORY GOD'S GRACE GOD'S GOSPEL

God unexpectedly conquers through humble conquerers. 

GET LOUD GET LOW GET LEVEL

Jesus was sent by the Father to speak divine Truth God’s Truth is Light that saves from darkness  We must leave the darkness through obedient faith