Franklin Crossroads Baptist Church Sermons

Charge to Mike: Four things to notice about a faithful pastor…  What He Spends How He Gets Spent What’s at Stake His Spirit  Charge to the Congregation:

Sermon Outline: Mutiny (vv1-3) Process  Purpose  Produce  Mockery (vv4-6)  Scorn  Scowl  Scepter  Messiah (vv7-9)  Incarnation (& Resurrection)  Inheritance  Invasion  Mercy (vv10-12) Appeal  Award  Affection

THE WAY OF THE RIGHTEOUS What does it mean to be “Blessed”? What does the blessed man DO?  He Disconnects from the Wicked  He Connects with God’s Word He Blesses Many  THE WAY OF THE WICKED  What does it mean to be “Wicked”? What does the wicked man DO?  He Blesses No One He is Cast Out He Perishes

Three truths about (not only vocational) ministry… Fruitful Ministry Excites Delight or Danger?  A Weird Interruption?  Excited Ministers Need to Rest Come Away  Neglected Necessities  Rest and Compassion Balance Ministry  The Nature of Ministry  Constant Tension 

The Judge Accused — Jesus calls five witnesses to testify for him…   Himself  “Another” John the Baptist   His Works  Scripture The Judge’s Attitude — despite being disrespected and doubted, behold… His Steadfast Desire  His Saving Direction Our Stubborn Distraction

Three truths about God, the Son, the Judge… 1) The Father Delegates Judgment to the Son 2) Believers are Safe from Judgment because of the Son 3) All People will be Raised to be Judged by the Son

Living a faithful Christian live is a battle. Doing so,…  Demands the Armor   Strength from God Spiritual Battle Sneaky Methods Stand Firm Defines the Armor  Belt of Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Shoes of the Gospel Shield of Faith Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirit / Word of God  Dons the Armor  Pray it On  Proclaim with it On Prioritize Having it On

Jesus healing a man on the Sabbath provokes the opposition of the Jewish leaders. We’ll see how costly it can be to show care for others by following three characters through the story… The Man — His CHARACTER  A Basic Theology of Sin & Suffering  Clues to This Man’s Sinful State The Jews — Their CRITICISM  Sabbath Violation? Blasphemy?  The Lord Jesus — His CARE and CURE

There are different levels / depths of faith…  Desperate Faith Desperation Distracts Desperation Exposes Even Anemic Faith is Met with Grace  Demonstrated Faith Deepened Faith  Christ’s POWER is Unlimited! Christ’s GOODNESS is Unfathomable! Christ’s ACTIONS are Unignorable Dispersed Faith 

How are we, the church to live in anticipation of Christ’s return? WEAR THE RIGHT CLOTHES Babylon Bride  WORSHIP THE RIGHT WAY Fear the God who Judges Sin Thank the God who Shows Mercy to Sinners Bow to God and NOT to His Creation  WATCH AT THE RIGHT TIME Be Constantly Watchful  Be Free From Anxiety as you Wait

Membership is a covenant relationship between a Christian and a local church. The church affirms the member’s profession of faith based on the way he or she lives as a disciple in fellowship with other members under each other’s care.   PRINCIPLE Assurance & Affirmation Representation  PROCESS  Three Steps  The “Exception”  The Undesired Outcome  PURPOSE Reverence   Reputation  Restoration 

Membership is a covenant relationship between a Christian and a local church. The church affirms the member’s profession of faith based on the way he or she lives as a disciple in fellowship with other members under each other’s care.  Biblical Church Members work together so that the whole church "builds itself up in love". What will this LOOK LIKE?… Two Groups (saints and equippers) One Goal (bu...

Qualifications and Ordination of Deacons… Compare (& Contrast) Pastors vs Deacons Character  Dignified NOT double-tongued NOT addicted NOT greedy / dishonest Knowledgeable of the gospel Tested & blameless Familial Charges  FIRST, to all of us, the Congregation… SECOND, To Michael

DEFINITION of MEMBERSHIP: Membership is a covenant relationship between a Christian and a local church. The church affirms the member’s profession of faith based on the way he or she lives as a disciple in fellowship with other members under each other’s care.  We’ll see THREE THINGS in a local church that is committed to loving and serving… Covered Sin Cheerful Hospitality Charismatic Service  TA...

PARTICIPATING in local church life looks like… Approaching God Accepting God’s Truth Attending to Each Other   TAKEAWAYS: Every Christian is automatically a member of God’s Church Universal Every Christian should join a specific local church Every church member should fully participate in the life and ministries of that local church

TITLE: Worship TEXT: Exodus 25-31, especially 25:17-22 MAIN IDEA: True worship happens when believers properly push into the very presence of God POINTS: Propriety Principles Priesthood