The Portable Pastor Podcast

Concerning Sin: It’s Nature, Extent, and Penalty   The Nature of Sin 1.     According to Dr. Grudem: Sin is any failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, attitude, or nature. 2.     According to our experience: Sin is painful, destructive, foolish, and wrong. 3.     According to the Bible: Sin is lawlessness. 1 John 3:4   The Extent of Sin 1.     It did not begin with God. James 1:13 2. ...

Essential Doctrine: The Resurrection of Jesus  The truth of the resurrection 1.     The Biblical Truth – The Bible’s accounts Mark 16:1-8  2.     The Resolute Truth – The disciple’s martyrdom Acts 2:22-32 3.     The Logical Truth – The end times appearance Rev. 5:7-13  Why does this matter? 1.     Our trust is strengthened by it. Psalm 16:10; Isaiah 53:12; Mark 8:31  2.     Our faith is assured by...

Essential Doctrine: The Atonement of Jesus  The cause of the atonement 1.     God’s Love – John 3:16 2.     God’s Justice – Romans 3:21-26 The necessity of the atonement 1.     God did not have to save anyone. - 2 Peter 2:4                      2.     There was no other way than through sacrificing His own Son. – Matthew 26:39 The nature of the atonement 1.     Christ’s obedience for us - Romans 5...

Essential Doctrine: The Person of Jesus The Incarnation: Fully God and fully man John 1:1,14   Jesus was human. 1.     Jesus was born. a.     The Virgin Birth – Matthew 1:18-20 2.     Jesus has weaknesses and limitations. a.     He had a human body. - Luke 2:7,40-51 b.     He had a human mind. – Luke 2:52 c.      He had a human soul. – John 12:27 d.     He had a human spirit. – John 13:21 3.     J...

Essential Doctrine Series: Concerning Man Connected to Law  Romans 6:16-23 (ESV)   The connecting laws are: 1.     All humans are sinners. 2.     All sinners deserve death. 3.     All sinners can be made righteous through Jesus.  4.     All righteous humans will gain eternal life.    How does this doctrine affect our lives? 1.     It stresses salvation. 2.     It assassinates arrogance. 3.     It...

Racism is the biggest farce in the world. It is the most ridiculous and stupid debate there is. According to the Bible, there is only one race. The truth is racism is a made-up concept talked about by Marxist, atheistic, evolutionists who seek to separate humans into categories in order to divide and conquer the masses. In the purest sense of the word, what we are experiencing is not racism. It is...

Warning to America Part 2 Jeremiah 24:1-10; 29:4-7,11-13; Psalm 7 The Bible teaches that during the judgment of God on a nation: ·       God will be fully aware that some Americans love Him. ·       God will be a refuge and a shield for Americans that trust in Him. ·       We will be able to live our lives, be a blessing to others, and seek Him.

God is eventually going to deal with America. The sermon today is a warning of what He will do if things keep going the way they are going. 

Essential Doctrine Series Part 1: The Doctrine of God Angels “Angels are created spiritual beings with moral judgments and high intelligence but without physical bodies.” – Dr. Grudem Truth #1. Angels are created beings. Nehemiah 9:6  Truth #2. Angels are spiritual beings. Luke 24:39  Truth #3. Angels have a high intelligence. Matthew 28:5; Acts 12:6-11  Truth #4. Angels make moral judgments. 2 Pe...

Essential Doctrine Series  Part 1: The Doctrine of God The Creation   “God created the entire universe out of nothing; it was originally very good; and He created it to glorify Himself.” – Dr. Wayne Grudem  3 Truths: 1.     God created the entire universe out of nothing. a.     Biblical evidence:  Gen. 1:1; Psalm 33:6-9; John 1:3; Col. 1:16   b.     Man was made differently: Gen. 2:7; 21-23  c.   ...

Essential Doctrine Series  Part 1: The Doctrine of God The Trinity Introductory Scriptures: Old Testament: Gen. 1:26; 3:22; 11:7.  New Testament: Matthew 29:18; 1 Cor. 12:4-6; 2 Cor. 13:14    The Doctrine of the Trinity: 1.     God is three distinct persons. 2.     Each person is fully God. 3.     There is one God.  A pplication: Inside the boundaries of righteousness, God’s people have to find a...

Essential Doctrine Series  Part 1: The Doctrine of God His Attributes The incommunicable attributes of God God is: 1.     Independent 2.     Unchangeable  3.     Infinite 4.     Personal 5.     Eternal 6.     Omnipresent 7.     Unified The communicable attributes of God God is: 8.     Spirit  9.     Invisible 10.  Omniscient 11.  Wise  12.  Truthful 13.  Good 14.  Loving 15.  Holy 16.  Righteous 1...

Essential Doctrine Series  The Introduction   Why the Bible is trustworthy: 1.     Its construction is unique.  2.     It is the most consistent standard through time. 3.     It is unstoppable in its existence. 4.     It is brutally honest about its heroes. 5.     Its prophecies come true.  6.     It has changed millions of lives. 7.     People died for the most outrageous claim of this book. 8. ...

The Testimonies Luke 2:22-40  The two testimonies of Simeon and Anna tell us some very important things: 1.     Jesus is the Messiah 2.     God is worthy of thanksgiving for sending Jesus. 3.     Jesus is the only way to the father. 4.     Jesus reveals the true hearts of people. 5.     Sometimes we suffer following Jesus.  What do these testimonies urge us to do? 1.     Be God-fearing people. 2. ...

Christmas in Luke: The Announcement Luke 2:8-20 The story: ·       The shepherds were doing their thing. (v 8) ·       The angel did his customary pop-in. (vs 9-10) ·       The angel gave the announcement. (vs 11)) ·       The angel didn’t give specific directions.  (vs. 12) ·       The military got involved.  (vs 13-15a) ·       The shepherds reacted. (vs 15b-16) ·       The shepherds reported th...

Christmas in Luke: The Birth Luke 2:1-7  So, what does the birth story of Jesus’ tell us about God? 1.     He works right on time. 2.     He gives redoes.  3.     He gives us good examples to follow. 4.     He values insignificant things.  What does it say about me? 1.     I can trust God’s timing. 2.     I can get a redo. 3.     I can care. 4.     I am not insignificant. 

Christmas in Luke Luke 1:39-56 The Visit  Points: 1.     Mary left. (39-40) 2.     John jumped. (41) 3.     Elizabeth believed. (42-45) 4.     Mary rejoiced. (46-55) 5.     Mary waited. (56)   How do we apply this to our lives? 1.     See God’s revelation as:           a.     A miracle          b.     A blessing  2.     When God reveals something to you:          a.     Seek out affirmation.     ...

Christmas in Luke: The Plan Luke 1:26-38  Outline: 1.     The pop-in (26-28)  2.     The anxiety (29-30)  3.     The hold-up (34)  4.     The plan (35-37)  5.     The agreement (38)  What does this say about God? 1.     God has a plan. 2.     God sends messages about His plan. 3.     God sometimes explains His plan. 4.     God expects us to submit to His plan.    Main Point – “Hear the plan. Trust...

Sermon on the Mount Series Build Your House on the Rock Luke 6:46-49  Main Points 1.     There are two kinds of people who hear Jesus. 2.     Disastrous events can and do arise quickly.  3.     The disobedient hearer will be ruined. 4.     The obedient hearer will be saved.  Application: Weather the storm. 1.     Dig and pray. 2.     Trust and obey.

The Sermon on the Mount Good Fruit and Bad Fruit Choosing Our Words Luke 6:43-45   Points from the passage: 1.    All people bear fruit.  2.     The heart dictates whether fruit is good or bad.  3.     Fruits are indicators of what is in the heart.    Application: 1.     Agree to work on your heart. 2.     Choose your words carefully. 3.     Speak up and be fruitful.  

Sermon On The Mount Series Judging Luke 6:37-42  The Imperatives (37-38) 1.     Don’t judge 2.     Don’t condemn 3.     Forgive 4.     Give Why? "For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you."   The Parable (39-40) The Questions (41-42)  There are 2 reasons why Christians are afraid to judge and condemn. 1.     They don’t want to be a hypocrite.  2.     They don’t care.  ...

Sermon on The Mount Series The Woes Luke 6:24-26 The Woes: 1.     “Woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.” 2.     “Woe to you who are full now, for you shall be hungry.” 3.     “Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.” 4.     “Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.” Application:  Accept the teaching:...

Sermon on the Mount Series The Beatitudes Luke 6:20-23  The Beatitudes: 1.     “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” 2.     “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied.” 3.     “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.” 4.     “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on accou...

Proverbs 28 “How did we get where we are, America?” 1.     The wrongful relationships between the wealthy and the poor. 2.     The wrongful hope placed in our elected leaders. 3.     The wrongful response to the cultural issues of the day. 4.     The wrongful refusal of the gifts of God. Application: ·       Vs 18 – Watch your personal life.  ·       Vs 26 – Make your choice.

“Salvation is available.” Luke 19:1-10 Points: 1.     Jesus was on His way to something big. (vs 1) 2.     Zacchaeus knew about Jesus. (Vs. 2-4, 6) 3.     Jesus knew Zacchaeus. (Vs 5) 4.     Jesus was willing to take the criticism. (Vs 7) 5.     Zacchaeus was saved. (Vs 8-9) 6.     Jesus said this event was on purpose. (Vs 10)  Application: 1.     Walk through life slowly. 2.     Practice uncondit...