The Preached Word

The Winning Smell of a Christian will spread from Life to Life. I) The Smell of the Solider. (14) II) The Two Smells on the Street. (15,16) III) The Smell Spreads to the Spectators. (14b, 16b, 17)

I. . Introduction II. Reasons for our misplaced priority Ezra 4.4-6, vs 2-4 III. Results of our misplaced priority vs 5-6, 9-11 IV. Resources to reorder our misplaced priority vs 12-15 V. Conclusion

Introduction 1. We learn that sin can strike anyone, even the godly and the spiritual giant (v. 21). 2. We all easily become calloused toward sin (vv. 21-23). 3. We notice that sin grows, multiplies and spreads (vv. 24-27). 4. The human race needs a new heart. Conclusion

The love that obeys brings the church to life in everything. I) The test of Love (v1,2,3 4) II) The test of Rest (v12,13) III) The test of Encouragement (v7,8) IV) The test of Obedience (v5,6,9,10,11)

Considering God’s promises, we are to resolve conflicts with godliness. I): Approach with Godly sincerity (12-14) II): Square with God’s promises (15-20) III) Work with one another for the joy in Christ. (21-24).

Main idea: God encourages us with what Christ has done and doing through us. I) Introduction (1,2) II) Praise Who God is. (3, 4a) III) Remember What Christ did. (5,6,7, 10)

I. Introduction II. The Christmas story begins with a lost war where the defeated human race became enslaved to death and the Prince of this world (2:15) III. The Christmas message is a victory celebration of the birth of Jesus, the founder of our salvation, in a war with death and the devil that we could never ever win on our own (2:14) IV. Conclusion

The church is to pray for the sufferer, restore the sinner, and reclaim the wanderer. I. Two things a sufferer should do ( 13,14,15 ) II. Two things the elders could do ( 15,16,17,18,19 ) III. Two things the church would pursue ( 14,16,19,20 )

While we suffer the world’s sin, we must strengthen our hearts. I.We are not to avenge those who made us suffer. ( 1-6 ) II.We are to be patient until the coming of the Lord. ( 7-11 ) III.We are to keep our integrity with trust in our Lord. ( 12 )

I. Introduction II. Complaints of an angry servant of God vs 1 - 4 III. Probable reasons for an angry servant of God IV. Ways to restore an angry servant of God vs 5 – 11 V. Conclusion

1. The purpose of the covenant (vv.1-7): To highly value human life. 2. The promise of the covenant (vv. 8-11). 3. The sign of the covenant, a rainbow in the clouds (vv. 12-13).

1) Do not misplace your confidence in your plan. (13, 14) 2) Explore God’s will in your plan. (15) 3) Carry out your plan without arrogance. (16, 17)

I) Reject the friendship with the world II) Resolve the friendship with God.

I) Worldly wisdom and its fruits II) Godly wisdom and its fruits III) The Goal of Wisdom

I. Commission renewed by God vs 1-5 II. Conviction of sin brought by God vs 6-9 III. Compassion displayed by God vs 10 IV. Conclusion

I. Introduction II. In these last days, Jesus forewarns of many giving up faith and prayer III. (Main idea) Last day living requires God’s people to remain in prayer and wait confidently for God to bring justice to His children. IV. Conclusion

Main idea: We must bridle our hearts with the gospel truths to rein in our speech. I) The Open Challenge to the Teacher-Speaker (1-2) II) The Good Potential of Speech (2-5) III) The Bad Potential of Speech (6-8) IV) The Open Challenge to the Inconsistent Speaker (9-12)

Main idea: We must act and live out what we believe to be certain of the saving faith of Christ. I) Faith without action is not beneficial (14-18) II) Faith without action is worse (19-20) III) Faith with action is a living faith. (21-26)

We must examine our faith that shows partiality and let the gospel resolve our sin. I) Introduction (1) II) The results of showing partiality (2-4) III) The (deeper) reasons not to show partiality (5-11) IV) The resolution to show no partiality. (12-13)

I. Introduction II. Confessing vs 1 - 3 III. Trials vs 4 – 6 IV. Clinging vs 7 – 10 V. Conclusion

Main Point: You must practice godly wisdom on the go to counter self-deception. Introduction: The wise instructions for practice (19) Instruction 1: Be slow to anger ( vs 20-22 ) Instruction 2: Be quick to listen ( vs 23-25 ) Instruction 3 : Be slow to speak ( vs 26) Conclusion: The restatement to practice godly wisdom ( vs 27 )

Main Point: When we are tempted, let us return to the truths of the gospel. 1.) The modes of temptations, desires and sins ( vs 13–15 ) 2.) The heavenly Father giving good gifts ( vs 16-17 ) 3.) The kind of children of God. ( v. 18)

Main Point: There are advantages for the believer in a trial. Outline: I) The lowly believer is esteemed (9) II) The rich person is esteemed (10-11) III) The one endured is ensured (12)

Introduction Have you ever experienced being abandoned by somebody? 1. The situation Noah and his household were in (Genesis 7 & 8) 2. God remembered Noah (v. 1) 3. Since God in His faithfulness remembered Noah, we also learned that Noah remembered God (v. 20) Conclusion

I. Introduction II. God’s mercies made a sinner self-sufficient, but a saint unworthy (14) III. (Main idea)) Blessed are you whom God humbles and purges of pride and self-righteousness to rest completely in Jesus’ righteousness. IV. Conclusion