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Man has been resisting natural limitations and challenges for many generations. We see this quite clearly in many flashpoints of controversy in human sexuality. Sexuality as Babel | Counterfeit Sexuality | Sermon Outline

What happens when a culture denies God as their Creator and do not believe man is made in His image? Among other things, they end up making a god out of sex. Sexuality as God | Counterfeit Sexuality | Sermon Outline 

What happens when a culture does not honor God as the Creator and does not think man is made in His image? People are given over to their lusts. And so it is today. Sexuality Reduced to Physical Impulse | Counterfeit Sexuality | Sermon Outline

Modern secular culture believes we are defined by our sexual predilections. Is that true? What does God have to say? Sexuality as Identity | Counterfeit Sexuality | Sermon Outline

Human sexuality was created good and can be a beautiful thing. So how can it be that sexuality has been so distorted and perverted in the world? Sexuality in Light of the Fall | A Theology of Sexuality | Sermon Outline

Human sexuality is designed by God and has its place. And yet, even in terms of human sexuality, the resurrection is the game changer. How should we understand human sexuality in light of the resurrection? Sexuality in Light of the Resurrection | A Theology of Sexuality | Sermon Outline 

<p>**MATURE MATERIAL FOR A MATURE AUDIENCE**</p> <p>You've heard what is condemned about sexuality. But why does it exist? What if, in fact, sexuality exists to help us understand something far greater?</p> <p><a href="http://www.deverbovitae.com/articles/theologysexuality">A Theology of Sexuality</a> | <a href="http://www.deusvitae.com/outlines/theolog...

Habakkuk knew how YHWH judged nations; it would get ugly. But Habakkuk kept trusting in God no matter what. Habakkuk's Prayer | Habakkuk 3:1-19 | Sermon Outline A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, set to Shigionoth. O YHWH, I have heard the report of thee, and am afraid: O YHWH, revive thy work in the midst of the years; In the midst of the years make it known; In wrath remember mercy. God came from...

YHWH spoke to Habakkuk's concerns. The arrogant who do not trust YHWH have it done to them as they did unto others. Those who trust in YHWH will live by faith. Judgment will happen; it will not delay. Keep Silent Before YHWH | Habakkuk 2:1-20 | Sermon Outline I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will look forth to see what he will speak with me, and what I shall answer concer...

Habakkuk saw immorality all around him and wanted to know why God allowed it to be. He did not imagine what God's response would be! An Unbelievable Work | Habakkuk 1:1-17 | Sermon Outline The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see. O YHWH, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear? I cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save. Why dost thou show me iniquity, and look upon pervers...

As an expositor of the Law Ezra points the way forward for Israel; they must read and interpret what God had already revealed to do His will. We do well to learn the same! Ezra | Jews in the Second Temple Period | Sermon Outline

Jerusalem was in sad condition in the mid-5th century BCE. God raised up a champion for her among the Diaspora in Nehemiah. Who will arise as a champion for spiritual Zion today? Nehemiah | Jews in the Second Temple Period | Sermon Outline

The situation did not look great for Esther and her people. Yet through her God delivered His people from their enemies. Esther | Jews in the Second Temple Period | Sermon Outline

God's people were under foreign domination. How could they serve God in foreign circumstances? Daniel modeled the way forward. Daniel | Jews in the Second Temple Period | Sermon Outline

The Bible is full of examples of how God proved willing to get His "hands dirty" in order to save mankind. No example is more moving than that of His Son on the cross. We'd like to thank Shane Scott for visiting with us and providing this excellent lesson. The God of Dirty Hands | Shane Scott

Stand firm in the Lord. Rejoice. Do not be anxious; bring everything to the Lord in prayer. Find contentment in through God's power. Standing Fast in the Lord | Philippians 4:1-23 | Sermon Outline Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved. I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yea, I beseech thee als...

Jesus' resurrection changes everything; we are to be citizens of His Kingdom and do all we can to attain that resurrection! Pressing on to the Goal | Philippians 3:1-21 | Sermon Outline Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but for you it is safe. Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the concision: for we are t...

The Philippian Christians are mostly a mature group. Paul tells them how they can complete his joy and be more as Christ. Christ's Mind in You | Philippians 2:1-30 | Sermon Outline If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions, make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, b...

Paul has a great relationship with the Philippian Christians. Despite their maturity they still have a need to live as worthy of the Gospel, growing in love and unity. Worthy of the Gospel | Philippians 1:1-30 | Sermon Outline Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus that are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father...

Jesus commissioned His followers to go and make disciples, baptizing and teaching them (Matthew 28:18-20). What better way to go out and teach than by establishing group Bible studies in the community? Promoting the Gospel Through Community Bible Studies | Sermon Outline

God has established His plan of salvation in Jesus and revealed it in the New Testament. Why are there so many variations? Man's Divergences from God's Plan | The Plan of Salvation | Sermon Outline

Have you believed, confessed, repented, and been baptized? Great! God's plan for your salvation has not ended; it has just begun! Obey and Develop | The Plan of Salvation | Sermon Outline

Throughout the New Testament baptism is the believer's response to the message of the Gospel. Why is baptism such a crucial part of the plan of salvation? Be Baptized | The Plan of Salvation | Sermon Outline

You believe in Jesus. Great! Now what? According to Jesus, declare that faith in confession and make good on it through repentance! Confess and Repent | The Plan of Salvation | Sermon Outline

We must believe that God exists and is a rewarder of those who seek Him (Heb. 11:6). What is belief, and what does it demand? Believe | The Plan of Salvation | Sermon Outline