Sermons

Series: The Signs of Christmas Title: The Virgin Birth Text: Luke 1:26-38 Luke 1:26-38 I. The Virgin Birth points to the Divine Nature of Jesus. a. Isaiah 7:14 b. Matthew 1:18 c. Mat 1:20 d. Mat 1:24-25 e. The Apostles Creed, “Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary.” f. The Nicene Creed, “For us men and for our salvation he came down fro...

Series: The Signs of Christmas Title: The Manger Text: Luke 2:1-16 Luke 2:1-16 I. The manger points to the humility of Christ. a. (Manger pic) b. Philippians 2:5-11 c. Morphe- it is the essential form that never alters d. Schema- is the outward form that changes from time to time from circumstance to circumstance e. What did Christ empty himself of? i. He emptied himself of the privileges of his d...

Series: The Signs of Christmas Title: The Star of Bethlehem Text: Mat. 2:1-12 Mat. 2:1-12 Numbers 24:17 Micah 5:2 I. The Revelation of Jesus can lead to Agitation. II. The Revelation of Jesus can lead to Apathy. a. John 5:39-40 III. The Revelation of Jesus can lead to Adoration. a. Mat 2:10-11

Title: Communion Text: Exodus 12:1-8 I. Past a. Exodus 12:1-8 b. Exodus 12:13 c. John 1:29 d. John 19:36 e. 1 Corinthians 5:7, “...For Christ our Passover also has been sacrificed.” II. Present a. Luke 22:14-22 b. Exodus 24:6 c. Exodus 24:6 d. Jeremiah 31:31-34 III. Future a. Luke 22:16,18 b. Revelation 19:9

Title: God’s Power Changes Lives Text: 1 Peter 4:2-6 NASB95 1 Peter 4:1 I. God’s Power Changes Our Purpose a. 1 Peter 4:2-3, “so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles...” b. 2 Corinthians 5:17 c. Ephesians 2:10 d. Ephesians 4:22-24 II. God’s...

Series: Living Life Backwards Title: A Fulfilled Life Text: Ecc 11: 9-10 Ecc 11:9-10 I. Remember Your Creator a. Ecc. 12:1-8 b. Psalm 119:9 c. 2 Tim 3:15 d. Psalm 8:3-4 II. Fear God a. Ecc 12:13-14 b. Exodus 20:20 c. Acts 9:31 III. Keep His Commandments a. John 14:15 b. John 14:24 c. 1 John 5:3

Series: Living Life Backwards Text: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 Title: Enjoy Life I. Enjoy Life Because God is in Control A. Ecc 9:1 B. Proverbs 19:21 C. John 10:27-29 II. Enjoy Life Because Death is Certain A. Ecc. 9:2-6 B. James 4:14 C. Hebrews 2:15 III. Enjoy Life Because Everything Else is Uncertain A. Ecc 9:11-12 B. James 4:13-15 IV. Enjoy Life Because Life is a Gift, not Gain A. Ecc. 9:7-10

Series: Living Life Backwards Title: Better Wisdom in a Broken World. Text: Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 NIV Ecc 6:12 I. Look on Death a. Ecc. 7:1 “a good name is better than fine perfume” b. Ecc 7:1 “and the day of death better than the day of birth” c. Philippians 1:23 d. Quote: Charles Spurgeon “Death is the end of dying. On the day of the believer’s death, dying is forever done with. The saints who are...

Series: Living Life Backwards Title: All Is Not Enough Text: Ecclesiastes 4 (NASB95) I. The Vanity of Power a. Ecclesiastes 4:1-3 1. Quote: Baron Acton once said, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” b. Hab 1:3-4 c. Ecclesiastes 3:17 II. The Vanity of Possessions a. Ecclesiastes 4:4-6 i. Quote: Charles Spurgeon once said, “If you’re not content with what you have, you...

Series: Living Life Backwards Title: The Time of Your Life Text: Ecclesiastes 3 NIV Ecclesiastes 3 2 Aspects of Time: 1. Temporal 2. Eternal I. Life is Temporal a. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 b. Ps 139:16 c. 2 Things about Temporal Life: i. Time is in God’s hands ii. Whatever time or season of life you find yourself, enjoy it d. Ecclesiastes 3:1 e. Ecclesiastes 3:11 f. Dan 2:21 g. Acts 1:7 h. Psalm 31:15,...

Series: Living Life Backwards Title: Busting the Bubble Text: Ecc. 1:1 (NIV all verses) “A proper perspective on death is the key to true life.” More will satisfy me Ecc. 1:1 “The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem:...” Ecc. 1:2 Ecc 1:3-4 Ecc 1:9 Ecc 1:11 I. The Sun is Chasing Its Tail A. Ecc. 1:5 B. Ecc. 1:11 II. We’re Chasing the Wind A. Ecc. 1:16-17 B. Ecc. 3:1-3 C. Ecc. 2:4-...

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPBCLeake Website: https://rpbcleake.com/ Title: Who is the King of Glory | Yahweh Sabaoth Verse: Psalm 24 Psalm 24 Psalm 46:8-11 1. What it Means: - The Bible is God's Self-revelation - The primary reason we read Scripture is to learn about our God - Yahweh Sabaoth: The Lord of Hosts or The Lord of Armies 2. Where We See It: - Hosts of the heavens - Hosts of...

Title: When the Fire Falls Text: 1 Kings 18:25-39 1 Kings 18:20-12 1 Kings 18:37 I. False Fire Fails A. 1 Kings 18:25-39 II. The Fixed Altar A. 1 Kings 18:3 –35 B. 4 Steps to Make Fire Fall: 1. Repair the Altar 2. Have Confidence a) 1 Kings 18:33-35 3. Pray a) 1 Kngs 18:36-37 4. Follow God’s Word III. True Fire Falls A. 1 Kings 18:38-39

Title: Martyred Text: Acts 7:54-60 I. Proclaiming the Truth A. Acts 7:51-53 B. John 3:19-20 C. Amos 5:10 D. Galatians 4:16 E. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 F. John 7:7 II. The Wound of Truth A. Acts 7:54 B. Hebrews 4:12 C. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 III. Stand Firm in Truth A. Acts 7:55-56 B. Matthew 10:32 IV. Loving Through Truth A. Acts 7:57-60 B. Romans 12:21 C. Matthew 5:44

Series: The Shepherd and the Sheep Title: The Shepherd Loves Me Text: Psalm 23:6 Psalm 103:1-2 Ps 23:6 I. A Love that Pursues a. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:” b. Goodness i. James 1:17 c. Mercy i. Psalm 83:14 d. Follow Me i. Romans 8:38-39 e. All The Days of My Life II. A Love that Welcomes a. “And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever” b. Psalm 27:4...

Series: The Shepherd and the Sheep Title He Sustains Me Text: Psalm 23:5 Psalm 23:5 I. The Table a. Vs 5, “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:” II. The Oil a. Vs5, “You anoint my head with oil” b. Ps 133:1-2 c. Eph 2:10 III. The Cup a. Vs 5, “my cup runneth over” i. The table reminds us that God sustains us by giving strength. ii. The oil reminds us that God sustains...

Series: The Sheep and the Shepard Title: He Guards Me Text: Psalm 23:4 (Psalm 23 KJV, all others NASB95, unless specified) Psalm 23:4 I. The Reality of the Valley i. Gen 15:12, “and behold, [p]terror and great darkness fell upon him.” b. God is with you in the darkness as much as he is with you in the light. i. Timothy 6:15-16. “...He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of [k]kings and...

Series: The Shepherd and the Sheep Title: The Shepherd Restores Me Text: Ps 23:3 I. He Retrieves Us When We Wander a. Isa 53:6 b. Galatians 2:20 c. Quote: Octavius Winslow,” If there is one consideration more humbling than another to a spiritually-minded believer, it is that, after all God has done for him...there should still exist in the heart a principle, the tendency of which is to secret, per...

Series: The Shepherd and the Sheep Title: The Shepherd Leads Me Text: PS 23:2-3 I. The Good Shepherd Leads Us into Rest a. 3 Observations on Rest i. Rest does not come easily or naturally to sheep ii. Sheep rest when they can see their shepherd iii. The way to find rest is to keep the Shepherd in view II. The Good Shepherd Leads Us into Righteousness a. Phil 3:9 “...not having a righteousness of m...

Series: The Shepherd and the Sheep Title: The Shepherd Owns Me Text: Psalm 23 Psalm 23:1 KJV I. The Lord is my SHEPHERD a. 1 Samuel 17:34-35 II. The LORD is my shepherd a. EZ 34:1-6 b. EZ 34:11 c. EZ 34:16 III. The Lord is MY shepherd a. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 b. 1 Peter 1:18-19 c. 1 Peter 1:23 d. John 10:11-12 IV. I Shall Not Want a. 2 Sam 5:1-2

Series: Then The End Will Come Title: The Return of the King Text: Matthew 25:31-46 4 Pictures/Parables of the End Times 1. Delay – The Faithful & Foolish Servant 2. Removal – The Ten Bridesmaids 3. Rewards – The Parable of the Talents 4. Return – The Sheep & Goats Mat 3:12 I. The Judgments of the Nations a. Mat 25:31-33 b. 4 Questions i. Who is the Judge? 1. Dan 7:13 2. John 5:22 ii. When...

Series: Then the End Will Come Title: Faithful Till He Comes Text: Mathew 25:14-30 I. The Responsibility We Receive a. Matt 25:14-15 II. The Reaction We Have a. Matt 25:16-18 III. The Reckoning We Face a. Matt 25:19-27 IV. The Result We Obtain a. Matt 25:28-30 b. 2 Principles i. Use it or lose it. ii. If you do use what God has given you, he’ll give you more. V. Retribution We Deserve a. Matt 25:2...

Series: Then the end will come Title: Give Me Oil in My Lamp Text: Matthew 25:1-12 Matthew 25:1-12 I. (Background) A Jewish Wedding a. Betrothal b. The Return of the Bridegroom c. A Wedding Banquet II. (3 Lessons) Don’t Just Look the Part a. Mat 25:2-5 b. 1 John 2:20 c. 2 John 2:27 “As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; b...

Series: Then the End Will Come Title: Taken Text: Matthew 24:36-44 Revelation 3:10 7 Literal Raptures  Enoch.    Gen 5:24, Jude 1:14, Heb 11:5 Elijah.                          2 Kings 2:11 Paul.                            2 Cor. 12:2, Acts 14:19 Phillip.                       Acts 8:39 Jesus.                        Acts 1:9 John.                         Rev. 4:1 Witnesses.            Rev. 11:11 7...

Series: Then the End Will Come Title: Are you Ready? Text: Matthew 24:32-51 I. The Fig Tree a. Matthew 24:32-35 b. Luke 21:29-31 c. Daniel 12:11 II. The Flood a. Matthew 24:36-39 b. Matthew 24:40-44 c. Quote: “It is in two sections, and they seem to contradict each other. The first (verses 32-35) seem to indicate that, as a man can tell by the signs of nature when summer is on the way, so he can t...