Sermons By Pastor Chad Wagner

Communication (Part 2)

Communication (Part 1)

More About Jesus

Bodybuilding (Part 2)

Bodybuilding (Part 1)

God's Elect

Charity (1Co 13)

Romans 3:23-28

Barrenness

A Pastor's Wife

Rebaptism

The Lord's Supper

Pagan Names (Part 4)

Ben Fritzel's Funeral

Pagan Names (Part 3)

Pagan Names (Part 2)

Pagan Names (Part 1)

Facing Death (Part 2)

Facing Death (Part 1)

Dealing With Suffering

Corrupt Communication

Never Look Back

Outline Attached Below Never Look Back I. "Remember Lot's Wife." (Luk 17:32) is one of the shortest verses in the Bible. 1. Don't despise small things, though (Zec 4:10). 2. Some important verses in the Bible are very short. Consider the following profound, yet concise verses: A. "Jesus wept." (Joh 11:35) B. "Rejoice evermore." (1Th 5:16) C. "Pray without ceasing." (1Th 5:17) D. "Quench not the Spirit." (1Th 5:19) E. "Brethren, pray for us." (1Th 5:25) 3. Wise men let their words be few (Pro 17:27-28).

Fret Not Thyself (because of the lockdown)

Pastor Wagner preached an extemporaneous sermon from Psa 37 exhorting himself and the brethren to "fret not thyself" because of the evildoers who have locked down the country.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 62) - Eph 3:6; Jud 1:22-23

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 61) - Mat 23:37; Rom 12:3

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse.

Luck, Hap, and Chance (Part 1) - Christians Are Lucky


Outline is attached below.

Micah 4:1-7 (Part 2) - The Halted, Assembled Remnant

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Micah 4:1-7 (Part 1) - Beating Swords Into Plowshares

Outline is attached below.

Bitterness and Resentment

Outline is attached below.

One Thing (Part 1) - Devotion to God

One Thing I. There are many things that we have to devote our time, thoughts, and energies to. 1. Husbands have to spend much of their time and energy working to provide for their families (2Th 3:10-12; 1Ti 5:8). 2. Women have to spend much of their time and energy taking care of the house, cooking, cleaning, doing dishes and laundry, and caring for children (1Ti 5:14; Tit 2:3-5).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 60) - 1Jo 2:2

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse.

Made in the Image of God

Outline is Attached Below

Contentment

Austin Hatcher preached a sermon on contentment wherein he covered numerous practical areas of life where Christians often struggle with being content.

Ask the Pastor (Part 8) - Why the KJV, the Horseleach's Daughters, Women Praying Publicly, Judgment Day, and Much More


In this Bible study, Pastor Wagner answers questions on why the KJV is the word of God, the horseleach's daughters, women praying publicly, answering for our sins on judgment day, yoga, killing animals for no reason, and much more.

Hard Times Are Coming - Get Prepared

Pastor Wagner preached an extemporaneous sermon on preparing for the coming economic collapse.

Gun Rights and Self Defense

Outlines are at the bottom of the page

Bus Driving by the Bible

- Outlines are at the bottom of the page

Inequality (Part 2)


The outline is attached at the bottom of the page.

Inequality (Part 1)


The outline is attached at the bottom of the page.

American "Christianity"

Outlines are at the bottom of the page

Dealing With a Beef With Your Pastor

The outline is attached at the bottom of the page. Check out these sermons as well: Dealing With Problems in the Church. Dealing With a Beef With Your Pastor I. You are supposed to highly esteem your pastor in love for his work's sake (1Th 5:12-13). 1. If you do this there will be peace in the church (1Th 5:13). 2. You should entreat your pastor like a father, not rebuke him (1Ti 5:1). 3. You should hold your pastor in high regard (Php 2:29). II. Don't despise your pastor if he rebukes you.

Fear Not Little Flock

The outline is attached at the bottom of the page. Fear Not Little Flock I. God's true churches are often small in number. 1. Jesus had a little flock that it was God the Father's good pleasure to give His kingdom to (Luk 12:32). A. Jesus preached to thousands of people (Mat 5:1-2). B. But only very few stuck with him faithfully. C. When He preached hard doctrine, most turned back (Joh 6:66-68). D. His first communion service only had 13 participants including Himself (Luk 22:14-15).

Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God The outline is attached at the bottom of the page. Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God I. Keep looking forward. 1. This has been a sad ending for the Minneapolis Church. 2. Though this is the end of the Minneapolis Church, it should not be the end of your Christian walk.

Satan (Part 08) - Resisting Satan

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Satan (Part 08) - Resisting Satan For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Satan To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 7)

Satan (Part 07) - Satan's Tactics

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Satan (Part 07) - Satan's Tactics For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Satan To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 6)

Satan (Part 06) - Satan's Names and Titles (Part B); Hollywood

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Satan (Part 06) - Satan's Names and Titles (Part B); Hollywood For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Satan To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 5)

Hollywood is Full of Devils

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Hollywood is Full of Devils This sermon is an excerpt from part 6 of the sermon series on Satan: Satan The outline for this sermon is attached below. Hollywood is Full of Devils I. Satan is the prince of the power of the air (Eph 2:2)

Satan (Part 05) - Satan's Names and Titles (Part A)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Satan (Part 05) - Satan's Names and Titles (Part A) For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Satan To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 4)

Satan (Part 04) - Satan's Attributes (Part B)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Satan (Part 04) - Satan's Attributes (Part B) For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Satan To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 3)

Satan (Part 03) - Satan's Attributes (Part A)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Satan (Part 03) - Satan's Attributes (Part A) For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Satan To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 2)

Dealing With the Death of a Loved One

To learn more about dealing with life's difficulties, click here: Dealing With Problems The outline is attached below. Dealing With the Death of a Loved One I. Saying goodbye is hard. 1. The disciples were sad when Jesus told them that He would be leaving them (Joh 16:5-6). 2. The brethren wept when Paul left and would see them no more (Act 20:36-38). 3. Mary and Martha were filled with grief when their brother Lazarus died (Joh 11:32-33).

Satan (Part 02) - Satan's Fall

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Satan (Part 2) - Satan's Fall For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Satan To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 1)

Irresistible Grace vs. Irresistible Gospel

To learn more about Sovereign Grace, click here: Sovereign Grace The outline is attached below. Irresistible Grace vs. Irresistible Gospel I. One of the Calvinistic "doctrines of grace" and petals of the TULIP is Irresistible Grace. 1. It is true that God's grace is irresistible, but what Calvinists mean when they say irresistible grace is actually irresistible gospel.

Dealing With Depression and Stress

Pastor Wagner preached a sermon in the Excelsior Springs Church on how to deal with depression and stress. To learn more about dealing with life's difficulties, click here: Dealing With Problems

Satan (Part 01) - Satan's Origin

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Satan (Part 01) - Satan's Origin For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Satan To listen to or watch the next sermon in the series, click here: (Part 2) Satan, His Tactics, and His War With God and His People

Serving God From The Heart

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Serving God From The Heart The outline is attached at the bottom of this page. Serving God from the Heart I. Our worship of God must come from both the head and the heart. 1. It's important for our faith and practice to be "by the book" (Mat 28:19-20; 1Co 11:2).

I Am With Thee

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: I Am With Thee The outline is attached at the bottom of this page. I Am With Thee I. In the scriptures, the LORD said to His people ten times, "I am with thee." 1. Before we look at this blessed promise, how do we know if it applies to us personally and individually?

Why God Allows Trouble in the Church and How to Deal With It (Part 2)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Why God Allows Trouble in the Church and How to Deal With It (Part 2) The outline is attached at the bottom of this page. To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 1)

Why God Allows Trouble in the Church and How to Deal With It (Part 1)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Why God Allows Trouble in the Church and How to Deal With It (Part 1) The outline is attached at the bottom of this page. To listen to or watch the next sermon in the series, click here: (Part 2)

Annihilation Refutation

For a sermon series on Hell click here: Hell. The outline is attached at the bottom of this page. Annihilation Refutation I. The wicked will be punished with eternal damnation (Mar 3:29). 1. Eternal - 3. a. Infinite in future duration; that always will exist; everlasting, endless. The New Testament expressions eternal life, death, punishment, etc. are here referred to sense 3, this being the sense in which the adj. in such contexts is ordinarily taken.

Psalm 37 (Part 16) - Psa 37:28 - Preservation of the Saints

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 16) - Psa 37:28 - Preservation of the Saints For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37 To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 15

Psalm 37 (Part 15) - Psa 37:27 - Depart From Evil And Do Good

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 15) - Psa 37:27 - Depart From Evil And Do Good For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37 To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 14

Psalm 37 (Part 14) - Psa 37:24-26 - The Righteous Will Fall But Won't Be Utterly Cast Down

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 14) - Psa 37:24-26 - The Righteous Will Fall But Won't Be Utterly Cast Down For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37

Psalm 37 (Part 13) - Psa 37:22-23 - Characteristics of a Good Man

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 13) - Psa 37:22-23 - Characteristics of a Good Man For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37 To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 12

Visiting Other Churches

A copy of the outline in both MS Word and PDF is attached at the bottom of the page. Visiting Other Churches I. The purpose of going to church 1. To worship God in spirit and in truth (Joh 4:23-24). 2. To learn God's truth from the scripture (Act 2:42; Eph 4:11-12; Act 20:20, 27). 3. To pray to God (Act 2:42). 4. To fellowship with other believers (Act 2:42). 5. To sing praises to God (Col 3:16). 6. To keep the ordinances (1Co 11:2). 7. To be edified, exhorted, admonished, and rebuked (2Ti 4:2).

Ask the Pastor (Part 7) - KJV vs Modern Versions, Giants, The Purpose of the Reprobate, and Much More


In this Bible study, Pastor Wagner answers questions for nearly two hours on KJV vs Modern Versions, Giants in Gen 6, The Purpose of the Reprobate, and much more.

Psalm 37 (Part 12) - Psa 37:21 - Borrowing Money and Giving to Those in Need

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 12) - Psa 37:21 - Borrowing Money and Giving to Those in Need For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37

Psalm 37 (Part 11) - Psa 37:19-20 - The Righteous Shall Not Be Ashamed; The Wicked Shall Perish

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 11) - Psa 37:19-20 - The Righteous Shall Not Be Ashamed; The Wicked Shall Perish For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37

Prayer

Prayer The outline is attached below in Word and PDF formats. I. In order for our prayers to be effective, they must be made according to the scriptures. II. Christians should pray always in every situation and throughout the day, staying in continual communion with God (1Th 5:17; Luk 6:12; Luk 18:1; Act 12:5; Eph 6:18; Col 4:2). 1. We should pray before bed and when we get up. 2. Children should see their parents praying regularly, both in private and as a family. III. We should pray before every meal (Joh 6:11; Mat 15:36).

Psalm 37 (Part 10) - Psa 37:18 - The Inheritance of the Upright Shall Be Forever

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 10) - Psa 37:18 - The Inheritance of the Upright Shall Be Forever For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37

Preparing Your Kids for the Real World (Part 04) - Physical Development (Part B)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Preparing Your Kids for the Real World (Part 04) - Physical Development (Part B) For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Preparing Your Kids For The Real World

Preparing Your Kids for the Real World (Part 03) - Physical Development (Part A)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Preparing Your Kids for the Real World (Part 03) - Physical Development (Part A) For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Preparing Your Kids For The Real World

Preparing Your Kids for the Real World (Part 02) - Child Discipline (Part B)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Preparing Your Kids For The Real World (Part 02) - Child Discipline (Part B) For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Preparing Your Kids For The Real World

Psalm 37 (Part 09) - Psa 37:16-17 - Better is a Little With Righteousness; God Breaks the Wicked

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 9) - Psa 37:16-17 - Better is a Little With Righteousness; God Breaks the Wicked For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37

Preparing Your Kids for the Real World (Part 01) - Child Discipline (Part A)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Preparing Your Kids For The Real World (Part 01) - Child Discipline (Part A) For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Preparing Your Kids For The Real World

Psalm 37 (Part 08) - Psa 37:15 - God Judges the Wicked With Their Own Devices

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 8) - Psa 37:15 - God Judges the Wicked With Their Own Devices For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37 To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 7

Baptist Bride Refutation (Part 3)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Baptist Bride Refutation (Part 3) For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Baptist Bride Refutation To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 2)

Baptist Bride Refutation (Part 2)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Baptist Bride Refutation (Part 2) For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Baptist Bride Refutation To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 1)

Who Is Jesus Christ? (A Bible Study for Children)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Who Is Jesus Christ? (A Bible Study for Children) Pastor Wagner questions and teaches children about Jesus Christ. More sermons on Jesus Christ: Jesus Christ.

Baptist Bride Refutation (Part 1)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Baptist Bride Refutation (Part 1) For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Baptist Bride Refutation To listen to or watch the next sermon in the series, click here: (Part 2) Baptist Bride Refutation

Psalm 37 (Part 07) - Psa 37:13-14 - The LORD Laughs at the Wicked Who Persecute the Poor and Upright

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 7) - Psa 37:13-14 - The LORD Laughs at the Wicked Who Persecute the Poor and Upright For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37 To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 6

Fruit of the Spirit (Part 6) - Righteousness, Truth

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Fruit of the Spirit (Part 6) - Righteousness, Truth For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Fruit of the Spirit To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 5)

Psalm 37 (Part 06) - Psa 37:9-12 - The Wicked Plot Against the Just and Shall Be Cut Off

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 6) - Psa 37:9-12 - The Wicked Plot Against the Just and Shall Be Cut Off For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37 To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 5

Fruit of the Spirit (Part 5) - Meekness, Temperance

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Fruit of the Spirit (Part 5) - Meekness, Temperance For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Fruit of the Spirit To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 4)

Psalm 37 (Part 05) - Psa 37:6-8 - Rest, Wait, Fret Not, and Cease From Anger

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 5) - Psa 37:6-8 - Rest, Wait, Fret Not, and Cease From Anger For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37 To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 4

Sunday School and Children's Church

A copy of the outline in both MS Word and PDF is attached at the bottom of the page. Sunday School and Children's Church I. The origin of Sunday School.

The World Famous Woman - Luke 7:36-50

A copy of the outline in both MS Word and PDF is attached at the bottom of the page. I. The purpose of this study. 1. Identify this world famous woman. 2. Show that repentance and loving God is the result, not the cause, of eternal forgiveness of sin. 3. Show that repentance brings temporal forgiveness and salvation. II. Who was this woman? 1. By comparing the parallel accounts given in the Gospels, it can be shown that the woman was Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus. (see table in the attached outline)

Psalm 37 (Part 04) - Psa 37:4-5 - Delight, Commit, Trust, and Then Receive

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 4) - Psa 37:4-5 - Delight, Commit, Trust, and Then Receive For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37 To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 3

Fruit of the Spirit (Part 4) - Goodness, Faith

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Fruit of the Spirit (Part 4) - Goodness, Faith For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Fruit of the Spirit To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 3)

Psalm 37 (Part 03) - Psa 37:3 - Trust in the LORD and Do Good

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 3) - Psa 37:3 - Trust in the LORD and Do Good For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37 To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 2

Fruit of the Spirit (Part 3) - Longsuffering, Gentleness

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Fruit of the Spirit (Part 3) - Longsuffering, Gentleness For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Fruit of the Spirit To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 2)

Psalm 37 (Part 02) - Psa 37:1b-2 - Envy Not the Wicked

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 2) - Psa 37:1b-2 - Envy Not the Wicked For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37 To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 1

Fruit of the Spirit (Part 2) - Joy, Peace

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Fruit of the Spirit (Part 2) - Joy, Peace For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Fruit of the Spirit To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 1)

Psalm 37 (Part 01) - Psa 37:1a - Fret Not Because of Evildoers

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Psalm 37 (Part 1) - Psa 37:1a - Fret Not Because of Evildoers For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Psalm 37 To listen to or watch the next Bible study in the series, click here: Part 2 (coming next week) Psalm 37

Fruit of the Spirit (Part 1) - The Holy Spirit Produces Fruit; Love

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Fruit of the Spirit (Part 1) - The Holy Spirit Produces Fruit; Love For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: Fruit of the Spirit To listen to or watch the next sermon in the series, click here: (Part 2)

Ask the Pastor (Part 6) - Portraying Jesus in a movie; wearing crosses; first breath in heaven

Watch the video of this Bible study on YouTube: Ask the Pastor (Part 6) - Portraying Jesus in a movie; wearing crosses; first breath in heaven To listen to the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 5 To listen to the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 7 I. Questions

Lawsuits and Suing

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Lawsuits and Suing To learn more about the Sovereign Grace, click here: Sovereign Grace Lawsuits and Suing I. Definitions 1. Lawsuit n. - A suit in law; a prosecution of a claim in a court of law.

Ask the Pastor (Part 5) - Dinosaurs, Cannibalism, Heaven, Suicide, Where Jesus Was During His Burial, and More

Watch the video of this Bible study on YouTube: Ask the Pastor (Part 5) - Dinosaurs, Cannibalism, Heaven, Suicide, Where Jesus Was During His Burial, and More To listen to the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 4 To listen to the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 6

The Promises to Abraham

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: The Promises to Abraham To learn more about the Sovereign Grace, click here: Sovereign Grace The Promises to Abraham I. God made several promises to Abraham. 1. God promised to make a great nation of Abraham and to make his name great (Gen 12:2).

Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ (Part 5)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ (Part 5) For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 4

Salvation in a Nutshell - 1Pe 1:1-5

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Salvation in a Nutshell - 1Pe 1:1-5 To learn more about the Sovereign Grace, click here: Sovereign Grace Salvation in a Nutshell - 1Pe 1:1-5 I. The entire plan and execution of the eternal salvation of God's children is given in 1Pe 1:1-5. 1. The phases of the eternal salvation of man are as follows:

Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ (Part 4)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ (Part 4) For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 3

Throw Away Your Strong's Concordance

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Throw Away Your Strong's Concordance If you think you know Greek or Hebrew, click here and take this little test: Greekifiers To learn more about the corrupt modern Bible perversions, click here: Modern Bible Perversions Throw Away Your Strong's Concordance

Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ (Part 3)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ (Part 3) For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 2

Loneliness

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Loneliness The outline is attached below. Loneliness I. Definitions 1. Loneliness - The quality or condition of being lonely. 1. Want of society or company; the condition of being alone or solitary; solitariness, loneness.

Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ (Part 2)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ (Part 2) For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ To listen to or watch the previous Bible study in the series, click here: Part 1

Melchisedec's Priesthood (Part 5) - Heb 7:25-28

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Melchisedec's Priesthood (Part 5) - Heb 7:24-28 To learn more about Jesus Christ, click here: Jesus Christ To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 4)

Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ (Part 1)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ (Part 1) For the outline and the rest of the Bible studies in this series, click here: Joseph - A Type of Jesus Christ To listen to or watch the next Bible study in the series, click here: Part 2

Melchisedec's Priesthood (Part 4) - Heb 7:19-24

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Melchisedec's Priesthood (Part 4) - Heb 7:19-24 To learn more about Jesus Christ, click here: Jesus Christ To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 3)

Melchisedec's Priesthood (Part 3) - Heb 7:13-18

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Melchisedec's Priesthood (Part 3) - Heb 7:13-18 To learn more about Jesus Christ, click here: Jesus Christ To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 2)

What Parts of the New Testament Apply to Whom? (Part 5)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: What Parts of the New Testament Apply to Whom? (Part 5) For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: What Parts of the New Testament Apply to Whom?

Judgment

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Judgment The outline in Word and PDF formats is attached below. Judgment I. Definitions

In the World, But Not of the World

The outline is attached below. In the World, But Not of the World I. As Christians we have to live in this world. 1. We cannot entirely avoid the people of this world (1Co 5:9-10). 2. Jesus and His disciples lived in the world (Joh 17:11). 3. God wants us to be in this world for a time to be the salt and light of it (Joh 17:15 c/w Mat 5:13-16). 4. We can use this world, but not abuse it (1Co 7:31). 5. Abuse v. - 1. To disuse, give up. Obs. 2. a. To use improperly, to misuse; to make a bad use of, to pervert, or misemploy; to take a bad advantage of

What Parts of the New Testament Apply to Whom? (Part 4)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: What Parts of the New Testament Apply to Whom? (Part 4) For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: What Parts of the New Testament Apply to Whom?

The Brevity of Life

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: The Brevity of Life The outline in Word and PDF formats is attached below. The Brevity of Life I. Our pilgrimage on this earth is short. 1. Our life on this earth is so short it is called a vapour (Jam 4:14).

Melchisedec's Priesthood (Part 2) - Heb 7:4-12

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Melchisedec's Priesthood (Part 2) - Heb 7:4-12 To learn more about Jesus Christ, click here: Jesus Christ To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: (Part 1)

How to Effectively Contend for the Faith by Following Jesus' Example (Joh 4:3-42)

Preached at the Excelsior Springs Church in Excelsior Springs, MO. The outline is attached below. How to Effectively Contend for the Faith by Following Jesus' Example (Joh 4:3-42) I. We are commanded to earnestly contend for the faith (Jud 1:3). II. How do we effectively contend for the faith? 1. We must follow the example of Jesus Christ (1Co 11:1). 2. We should walk as He walked (1Jo 2:6). III. An example of how Jesus taught and defended the truth is found in (Joh 4:3-42). 1. In the course of His travels, Jesus ended up passing through Samaria (Joh 4:3-5).

Why We Use the KJV

Pastor Wagner preaches a sermon on Why We Use the KJV at the Excelsior Springs Church in Excelsior Springs, MO. The following topics are covered in this sermon: God's promise to preserve His word, the history of the King James Version and the modern English Bible per-versions, the families of manuscripts which underlie the KJV and the modern English per-versions, and verse comparisons between the KJV and the NIV. There is no outline for this sermon. For more sermons on the Bible Version issue, check out: Bible Versions

What Parts of the New Testament Apply to Whom? (Part 3) (Olivet Discourse Explained)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: What Parts of the New Testament Apply to Whom? (Part 3) For the outline and the rest of the sermons in this series, click here: What Parts of the New Testament Apply to Whom?

Melchisedec's Priesthood (Part 1) - Heb 7:1-3

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Melchisedec's Priesthood (Part 1) - Heb 7:1-3 To learn more about Jesus Christ, click here: Jesus Christ To listen to or watch the next sermon in the series, click here: (Part 2) Melchisedec's Priesthood

What Parts of the New Testament Apply to Whom? (Part 2)

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Principles and Character

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Principles and Character The outline in Word and PDF formats is attached below. Principles and Character (This outline is based on Pastor Keith Hoover's sermon on Lack of Principle.) I. Principles

What Parts of the New Testament Apply to Whom? (Part 1)

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Reprobation: Supralapsarian or Infralapsarian?

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Reprobation: Supralapsarian or Infralapsarian? For more sermons on Sovereign Grace: Sovereign Grace Reprobation: Supralapsarian or Infralapsarian? I. Definitions

Focusing on What Really Matters as a Pastor

Preached at the Ecclesiastical Law Center Pastors Conference in Mesick, MI. The outline is attached below. Focusing on What Really Matters as a Pastor I. What really matters to me as a pastor? 1. Believing and teaching the truth (Psa 119:97; Psa 119:127-128; 2Ti 4:2). 2. Keeping God's commandments (Joh 14:15; Joh 14:21). 3. Seeing that the brethren are walking in truth (2Jo 1:4; 3Jo 1:3-4). 4. Worshipping Jesus Christ in spirit and in truth (Joh 4:23-24). 5. Seeking God after the due order (1Ch 15:13).

Be Not Conformed to This World

Preached in the Cincinnati Church The outline is attached below. Be Not Conformed to This World I. Christians are commanded to "be not conformed to this world" (Rom 12:2). 1. The Lord instructs us to be nonconformists. A. Conform v. - 1. trans. To form, shape, or fashion according to some pattern, model, or instruction; to make of the same form or character, to make like. B. We are therefore not to pattern our thoughts and behavior after the way of this world. C. We should not look, act, and think like the people of this world.

House Church Movement

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: House Church Movement Sermon series on Biblical Church Government: One Pastor and Church Government The House Church Movement I. There is a difference between churches that meet in houses and "house churches." 1. Many of the early churches met in homes (Rom 16:5; 1Co 16:19; Col 4:15; Phm 1:2).

Dealing With Fear

Watch the video of this Bible Study on YouTube: Dealing With Fear To learn more about dealing with life's difficulties, click here: Dealing With Problems Dealing with Fear I. Definitions

Greet One Another With An Holy Kiss

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Greet One Another With An Holy Kiss Greet One Another With An Holy Kiss (The content of this outline was taken from Pastor Tim Boffey's essay "The Holy Kiss.") I. The New Testament commands brethren to greet each other with an holy kiss (Rom 16:16; 1Co 16:20; 2Co 13:12; 1Th 5:26; 1Pe 5:14). II. There are two important terms to define.

The Judgment of God for Wars of Aggression

To learn more about Nonintervention, click here: Nonintervention Foreign Policy The Judgment of God For Wars of Aggression - David's Numbering of the People (2Sa 24 & 1Ch 21) I. An examination of the account of David numbering Israel is necessary and profitable for the following reasons: 1. It shows us the serious nature of the crime of aggression and God's severe punishment of it.

The Purpose of the Gospel (Part 2) - What the Gospel Does

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Isaiah 40 (Part 23) - Isa 40:31b - They Shall Run and Not be Weary and Walk and Not Faint

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Isaiah 40 (Part 22) - Isa 40:31a - They That Wait Upon The LORD Shall Renew Their Strength

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Feetwashing

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Feetwashing. Feetwashing I. Jesus commanded us to wash each other's feet (Joh 13:14-15). II. Feetwashing is an ordinance of the church. 1. Jesus washed the disciples feet after they finished eating the first Lord's Supper (Joh 13:1-5).

Isaiah 40 (Part 21) - Isa 40:30 - Even The Youths Shall Faint And Be Weary

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He Shall Save His People From Their Sins (Mat 1:21)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: He Shall Save His People From Their Sins (Mat 1:21). To learn more about Sovereign Grace, click here: Sovereign Grace To listen to or watch the next sermon in the series, click here: The Purpose of the Gospel (Part 1)

Isaiah 40 (Part 20) - Isa 40:29 - God Gives Power to the Faint

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Isaiah 40 (Part 19) - Isa 40:28 - The Eternal Power of God

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Ask the Pastor (Part 4) - Organ Donation, Rewards and Time in Heaven, 3 Heavens, Call to the Ministry

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Five Love Languages (Part 2) - Learning To Speak Your Spouse's Love Language

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Five Love Languages (Part 2). For a master copy of the outline and the other sermons in the series, click here: Five Love Languages. To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 1 Five Love Languages

Isaiah 40 (Part 18) - Isa 40:25-27 - We Can't Hide Our Sin From God

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Five Love Languages (Part 1) - Biblical Love in Marriage

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Isaiah 40 (Part 17) - Isa 40:23-24 - God Brings Kings and Judges to Nothing

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Church Discipline (Part 11) - Church Restoration, Relating to Excluded Members

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Isaiah 40 (Part 16) - Isa 40:21-22 - The Earth is Not Flat

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Church Discipline (Part 10) - Sins that Merit Church Discipline - 2Ti 3:1-5

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Isaiah 40 (Part 15) - Isa 40:16-20 - The Foolishness of Idolatry

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Church Discipline (Part 09) - Sins that Merit Church Discipline - Rom 1:30-32; 1Ti 6:3-5

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Church Discipline (Part 9). For a master copy of the outline and the other sermons in the series, click here: Church Discipline.

Amish Beliefs and Practices

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Amish Beliefs and Practices. For a master copy of the outline is attached below. Amish Beliefs and Practices I. History

Church Discipline (Part 08) - Sins that Merit Church Discipline - Rom 1:29-30

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Isaiah 40 (Part 14) - Isa 40:15 - Modern Sayings From the KJV

Watch the video of this Bible study on YouTube: Isaiah 40 (Part 14) - Isa 40:15 - Modern Sayings From the KJV For a master copy of the outline and the other sermons in the series, click here: Isaiah 40.

Church Discipline (Part 07) - Sins that Merit Church Discipline - Eph 5:3-5

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Isaiah 40 (Part 13) - Isa 40:13-14 - Who Hath Directed the Spirit of the LORD?

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Church Discipline (Part 06) - Sins that Merit Church Discipline - Gal 5:20-21

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Isaiah 40 (Part 12) - Isa 40:12 - God Has Very Big Hands

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Church Discipline (Part 05) - Sins that Merit Church Discipline - Gal 5:19-20

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Isaiah 40 (Part 11) - Isa 40:11 - He Shall Lead His Flock Like a Shepherd

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Assurance of Salvation (Part 2)

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Assurance of Salvation (Part 1)

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Assurance of Salvation (Part 1).

Isaiah 40 (Part 10) - Isa 40:10 - The Lord Will Come With Strong Hand and His Reward is With Him

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Church Discipline (Part 04) - Sins that Merit Church Discipline - 1Co 5:11, 1Co 6:9-10

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Isaiah 40 (Part 09) - Isa 40:9 - Lift Up Thy Voice with Strength and Be Not Afraid

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Church Discipline (Part 03) - Method of Church Discipline (Part B)

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Isaiah 40 (Part 08) - Isa 40:8 - The Word of our God Shall Stand Forever

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Church Discipline (Part 02) - Method of Church Discipline (Part A)

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Isaiah 40 (Part 07) - Isa 40:6-7 - All Flesh is Grass

Watch the video of this Bible study on YouTube: Isaiah 40 (Part 07)- Isa 40:6-7 - All Flesh is Grass For a master copy of the outline and the other sermons in the series, click here: Isaiah 40.

Church Discipline (Part 01) - The Necessity and Reason for Church Discipline

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Isaiah 40 (Part 06) - Isa 40:5 - The Glory of the LORD Shall be Revealed

Watch the video of this Bible study on YouTube: Isaiah 40 (Part 06) - Isa 40:5 - The Glory of the LORD Shall be Revealed For a master copy of the outline and the other sermons in the series, click here: Isaiah 40.

One Pastor and Church Government (Part 6) - Biblical Church Government

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Isaiah 40 (Part 05) - Isa 40:4b - Crooked Made Straight and Rough Places Plain

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One Pastor and Church Government (Part 5) - Addressing Multiple Elder Verses

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Isaiah 40 (Part 04) - Isa 40:4a - Exalted Valleys and Low Mountains

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One Pastor and Church Government (Part 4) - Biblical Examples:Timothy, Titus, Churches of Asia

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Isaiah 40 (Part 03) - Isa 40:2b-3 - John the Baptist

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One Pastor and Church Government (Part 3) - Biblical Examples: Jesus and James

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Isaiah 40 (Part 02) - Isa 40:2a - Israel's Sin is Pardoned

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One Pastor and Church Government (Part 2) - The Duties of a Pastor; Deacons, Apostles, and Prophets

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Isaiah 40 (Part 01) - Isa 40:1 - When God Repeats Himself

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One Pastor and Church Government (Part 1) - Different Names for the Office of a Pastor

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Two Everythings (Part 15) - Two Israels (Natural and Spiritual)

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Don't Waste Your Life (Part 4)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Don't Waste Your Life (Part 4) A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 3 3. Spend time studying God's word and learning the truth.

Two Everythings (Part 14) - Two Resurrections (Bodily and Spiritual)

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Two Everythings (Part 13) - Two Deaths (Spiritual/Eternal and Physical/Temporal)

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Pride and Self-Esteem (Part 2) - Biblical Self-Esteem

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Pride and Self-Esteem (Part 2) - Biblical Self-Esteem A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 1

Pride and Self-Esteem (Part 1) - Pride is Evil

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Pride and Self-Esteem (Part 1) - Pride is Evil A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To listen to or watch the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 2 Pride and Self-Esteem

Two Everythings (Part 12) - Two Perishings (Eternal and Temporal)

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Don't Waste Your Life (Part 3)

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Two Everythings (Part 11) - Two Damnations (Eternal and Temporal)

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Don't Waste Your Life (Part 2)

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Two Everythings (Part 10) - Two Receivings of the Spirit (In Regeneration and By Faith)

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Don't Waste Your Life (Part 1)

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Don't Waste Your Life (Part 1) A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To listen to or watch the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 2 Don't Waste Your Life

Ask the Pastor (Part 3) - Pro 7:14, Why Wisdom is Feminine, 2Ki 6:23-24, John 11:48, and Act 3:16

Watch the video of this Bible study on YouTube: Ask the Pastor (Part 3) - Pro 7:14, Why Wisdom is Feminine, 2Ki 6:23-24, John 11:48, and Act 3:16 To listen to the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 2 To listen to the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 4

Made Men - Answering the Objection to Sovereign Grace: "God doesn't make you do anything"

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Ask the Pastor (Part 2) - Circumcision, Solomon, Church Exclusion, Isa 66:24, and Much More

Watch the video of this Bible study on YouTube: Ask the Pastor (Part 2) - Circumcision, Solomon, Church Exclusion, Isa 66:24, and Much More To listen to the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 1 To listen to the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 3

Independent Churches - A Biblical Defense (Part 1) - Associations and Denominations are Unbiblical

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Independent Churches - A Biblical Defense (Part 1) - Associations and Denominations are Unbiblical A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To listen to the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 2

Two Everythings (Part 09) - Two Knowings of God (Eternal and Temporal)

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Not Easily Provoked (Part 2) - Why We Become Easily Provoked and How to Stop

Image from: goldenverses.org A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To listen to the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 1 To Listen on YouTube, click here: Not Easily Provoked (Part 2) I. Why do we become easily provoked?

Two Everythings (Part 08) - Two Comings to God (Eternal/Passive and Temporal/Active)

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Not Easily Provoked (Part 1) - It's Dangerous And It's Always Wrong

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Two Everythings (Part 07) - Two Callings (Effectual and Gospel)

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Dating and Preparing for Marriage (Part 7) - Putting Theory Into Practice

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Aliens

Watch the video of this sermon on YouTube: Aliens A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. Aliens I. Abraham the alien. 1. Abraham was a man of faith (Rom 4:3). 2. Abraham is the prototypical man of faith in the Bible. A. Prototypical - Of the nature of or serving as a prototype; prototypal.

Two Everythings (Part 06) - Two Purifications (Eternal and Temporal)

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Two Everythings (Part 05) - Two Sanctifications (Eternal and Temporal)

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Two Everythings (Part 04) - Two Reconciliations (Eternal and Temporal)

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The Blessing of Abasement (Part 2)

A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Blessing of Abasement (Part 2) II. The blessing of abasement for ministers 1. Abasement helps remind us of our weakness (2Co 11:21-30). 2. It reminds us that we are but mere earthen vessels (2Co 4:7).

Two Everythings (Part 03) - Two Forgivenesses (Eternal and Temporal)

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Dealing With Hardship

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Practical Lessons from the Doctrine of Sovereign Grace

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Two Everythings (Part 02) - Two Justifications (Effectual and Evidential)

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The Blessing of Abasement (Part 1) - Learning How to Abound

A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Blessing of Abasement (Part 1) - Learning How to Abound The Blessing of Abasement I. Abundance and abasement are the two extremes in which we often find ourselves (Php 4:11-12). 1. As ministers and Christians, we must learn how to abound.

The Five Kingdoms of God

A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Five Kingdoms of God The Five Kingdoms of God I. There are five things in the scripture which are called the kingdom of God. 1. God's universal rule over all creation. 2. The Old Testament nation of Israel. 3. The elect, regenerate family of God. 4. The eternal state of glory.

Baptism and Its Five Biblical Qualifications

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Baptism To Listen on YouTube, click here: Baptism and Its Five Biblical Qualifications I. Definitions

Two Everythings (Part 01) - Two Salvations (Eternal and Temporal)

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Remembering My Grandma, Joy Wagner

To Listen on YouTube, click here: Remembering My Grandma, Joy Wagner This sermon was preached in memory of my Grandma, Joy Wagner who was very dear to me and who died today, June 12th, 2016 at 94 years old.

Big Buts in the Bible

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. Image from: mysunrise.org A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

So You Want a King, Huh?

A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: So You Want a King, Huh? So You Want a King, Huh? I. There are some today who are proponents of a monarchy, in which we would be ruled by a king. 1. They reason that it couldn't be worse than the form of government that we have now, and would probably be better.

God Our Ebenezer (1Samuel 7) (Part 2)

A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: God Our Ebenezer (1Samuel 7) (Part 2) VI. 1Sa 7:5 1. Samuel told them to all gather at Mispeh and he would pray for them (1Sa 7:5). 2. Having a godly man pray for you is advantageous (Job 42:8-10). 3. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much (Jam 5:16). VII. 1Sa 7:6

Dealing With Child Molestation and Child Sexual Abuse

Image from: kyyouth.org To learn more about dealing with life's difficulties, click here: Dealing With Problems A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: Dealing With Child Molestation and Child Sexual Abuse Dealing With Child Molestation and Sexual Abuse

God Our Ebenezer (1Samuel 7) (Part 1) - Israel Stops Celebrating Christmas and Easter

A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: God Our Ebenezer (1Samuel 7) (Part 1) - Israel Stops Celebrating Christmas and Easter God Our Ebenezer (1Samuel 7) I. The chapter of 1Samuel 7 is a story of deliverance when God's people turn to Him and repent.

Natural Rights

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Natural Law/Rights To Listen on YouTube, click here: Natural Rights Natural Rights I. Definitions

The Hatred of God (Part 2) - God Hates Sin AND Sinners

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Image from: www.ccel.org For a master copy of the outline, click here: Jesus Christ To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Resurrection of Jesus Christ I. The importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ 1. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a core tenet of our faith (1Co 15:1-4).

The Hatred of God (Part 1) - God Hates Sin AND Sinners

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

The Death of Jesus Christ (Part 2) - Its Object, Effect, Sufficiency, and Importance

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. Image from: www.ccel.org For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Death of Jesus Christ

The Form of the House (Eze 43:10-12)

Image from Wikipedia A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Form of the House (Eze 43:10-12) The Form of the House - Eze 43:10-12 I. The prophet Ezekiel was told by God to show the house of God to Israel (Eze 43:10-11). 1. The purpose God gave for showing them the house was so "they may be ashamed of their iniquities" (v. 10).

Paul on Mars' Hill (Part 2) - How to Preach the Gospel to the Heathen

A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: Paul on Mars' Hill (Part 2) I. Successfully presenting the gospel to the unchurched heathen (v. 22-31). 1. Paul’s manner. A. Paul was not afraid of, nor did he shy away from, rebuking these philosophers (v. 22-23). B. Rebuking and reproving are an integral part of the ministry (2Ti 4:2).

Paul on Mars' Hill (Part 1) - Understanding the Thinking of Unconverted Men

A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: Paul on Mars' Hill (Part 1) Paul on Mars’ Hill (Acts 17:16-34) I. This study should accomplish 4 primary things: 1. Show that many times God’s people are no different from the heathen. 2. Observe and relate to the nature and thinking of unconverted men.

Seven Worlds of the Bible

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

Peter - From an Immature to a Mature Christian

Image from www.howgodprovides.com A copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: Peter - From an Immature to a Mature Christian Peter - From an Immature to a Mature Christian I. The life of Peter is an interesting study for many reasons. 1. Peter started out as an unlearned fisherman. 2. Peter was immature in his early Christian life.

The Death of Jesus Christ (Part 1) - A Medical Doctor's Description of Crucifixion

Image from: www.ccel.org For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Death of Jesus Christ To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Death of Jesus Christ (Part 1) - A Medical Doctor's Description of Crucifixion I. The centrality of the death of Christ 1. The death of Jesus Christ is the core of the gospel (1Co 15:1-4).

An Overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation (Part 6) - Acts to Philemon

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Basic Bible Doctrine To Listen on YouTube, click here: An Overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation (Part 6) - Acts to Philemon 3. The Book of Acts A. The book of Acts (The Acts of the Apostles) was written in the first century AD, likely in the 60's AD.

Natural Law - Does it Exist and is it Biblical? (Part 2)

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Natural Law To Listen on YouTube, click here: Natural Law - Does it Exist and is it Biblical? (Part 2) VI. What do men know naturally? 1. There are things that men know naturally (Jud 1:10). 2. Nature teaches us some things.

An Overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation (Part 5) - Matthew to John

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Basic Bible Doctrine To Listen on YouTube, click here: An Overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation (Part 5) - Matthew to John IV. An overview of the New Testament and its major characters and events 1. The major characters in the NT A. Jesus Christ

Natural Law - Does it Exist and is it Biblical? (Part 1)

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Natural Law To Listen on YouTube, click here: Natural Law - Does it Exist and is it Biblical? (Part 1) Natural Law - Does it Exist and is it Biblical? I. The Purpose of this Study

An Overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation (Part 4) - Isaiah to Malachi

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Basic Bible Doctrine To Listen on YouTube, click here: An Overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation (Part 4) - Isaiah to Malachi 3. The prophets (major and minor) A. The book of Isaiah

Devil Possession, Mental Illness, and Bad Behavior (Part 3)

An indented copy of the outline in both Word and PDF formats is attached below. To Listen on YouTube, click here: Devil Possession, Mental Illness, and Bad Behavior (Part 3) VIII. Can bad behavior cause mental illness? 1. Yes, it can. 2. As fallen sinful creatures, madness is naturally in our hearts (Ecc 9:3).

Devil Possession, Mental Illness, and Bad Behavior (Part 2)

An indented copy of the outline in both Word and PDF formats is attached below. To Listen on YouTube, click here: Devil Possession, Mental Illness, and Bad Behavior (Part 2) IV. How can a person be delivered from devil possession? 1. The apostolic gift of casting out devils ceased in 70AD. A. Jesus had the power to cast out devils (Mat 8:16).

An Overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation (Part 2) - Exodus to 2 Samuel

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Basic Bible Doctrine To Listen on YouTube, click here: An Overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation (Part 2) - Exodus to 2 Samuel C. The book of Exodus i. The book of Exodus was written by Moses between 1533 - 1494 BC.

Devil Possession, Mental Illness, and Bad Behavior (Part 1)

An indented copy of the outline in both Word and PDF formats is attached below. To Listen on YouTube, click here: Devil Possession, Mental Illness, and Bad Behavior (Part 1) Devil Possession, Mental Illness, and Bad Behavior I. This study will attempt to answer the following questions from the scripture: 1. Is devil possession real? 2. Can a child of God be possessed by a devil?

An Overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation (Part 1) - Genesis

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Basic Bible Doctrine To Listen on YouTube, click here: An Overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation (Part 1) - Genesis I. The purpose of this study

John 9 - An Illustration of Conversion and Contending for the Faith

Image from christianglobe.com To Listen on YouTube, click here: John 9 - An Illustration of Conversion and Contending for the Faith Pastor Wagner preaches an extemporaneous sermon on John 9, showing an illustration of conversion and contending for the faith from the story of Jesus giving sight to a man who was blind from birth.

The NIV Denies the Deity of Jesus Christ (Part 3)

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Deity of Jesus Christ To Listen on YouTube, click here: The NIV Denies the Deity of Jesus Christ (Part 3) 11. Jesus is the Savior (Tit 1:4).

Can Sinners Do Good?

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. An indented copy of the outline in both Word and PDF formats is attached below.

The NIV Denies the Deity of Jesus Christ (Part 2)

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Deity of Jesus Christ To Listen on YouTube, click here: The NIV Denies the Deity of Jesus Christ (Part 2) 2. Jehovah God used the phrase "I am he" a total of five times in the OT to declare that He was God (Isa 41:4; Isa 43:10; Isa 43:13; Isa 46:4; Isa 48:12).

The Humanity of Jesus Christ

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Humanity of Jesus Christ To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Humanity of Jesus Christ The Humanity of Jesus Christ I. We need to remember the humanity of Jesus Christ.

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

Image from theodysseyonline.com To Listen on YouTube, click here: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? Pastor Wagner does an extemporaneous Bible study on Why Bad Things Happen to Good People.

The Faith of Jesus Christ

Image from presenttruth.info For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Faith of Jesus Christ To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Faith of Jesus Christ The Faith of Jesus Christ

The NIV Denies the Deity of Jesus Christ (Part 1)

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Deity of Jesus Christ To Listen on YouTube, click here: The NIV Denies the Deity of Jesus Christ (Part 1) The NIV Denies the Deity of Jesus Christ I. The purpose of this study.

The Deity of Jesus Christ (Part 2) - The NT Declares that Jesus is God; Jesus' Works Demand that He is God

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Deity of Jesus Christ To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Deity of Jesus Christ (Part 2) - The NT Declares that Jesus is God; Jesus' Works Demand that He is God IV. The New Testament declares that Jesus is God. 1. Jesus is the Word who is God (Joh 1:1-3 c/w Joh 1:14).

Why Christianity is the Only True Religion (Part 2) - Scientific and Historical Accuracy, Fulfilled Prophecy

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Why Christianity is the Only True Religion To Listen on YouTube, click here: Why Christianity is the Only True Religion (Part 2) - Scientific and Historical Accuracy, Fulfilled Prophecy VII. Christianity has characteristics which show evidence of its truth, which are:

The Deity of Jesus Christ (Part 1) - OT Prophecies of the Deity of Christ, Jesus Claimed to Be God

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Deity of Jesus Christ To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Deity of Jesus Christ (Part 1) - OT Prophecies of the Deity of Christ, Jesus Claimed to Be God The Deity of Jesus Christ I. The goal of this study 1. Cults and all other false religions deny the deity of Christ.

Why Christianity is the Only True Religion (Part 1) - Why All Other Religions Are False

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Why Christianity is the Only True Religion To Listen on YouTube, click here: Why Christianity is the Only True Religion (Part 1) - Why All Other Religions Are False Why Christianity is the Only True Religion I. The atheist's and skeptic's argument.

The Trinity (Part 2) - References to the Trinity in the Old and New Testaments

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Trinity To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Trinity (Part 2) - References to the Trinity in the Old and New Testaments E. Jesus and the Father are one (Joh 10:30; Joh 14:9). F. Jesus and the Holy Ghost are one. i. Jesus said that He would send a Comforter which was the Holy Spirit (Joh 14:16-17).

Ask the Pastor (Part 1) - Geocentrism, Christmas, Lucifer, Angels, Ahab, and Much More

Image from: www.blog.savn.tv To listen to the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 2 To Listen on YouTube, click here: Ask the Pastor (Part 1) - Geocentrism, Christmas, Lucifer, Angels, Ahab, and Much More In this Bible study, Pastor Wagner answers questions on Geocentrism, Christmas, Lucifer, Angels, Ahab, and much more.

The Trinity (Part 1) - Analogies of the Trinity; Biblical Proof of the Trinity

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Trinity To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Trinity (Part 1) - Analogies of the Trinity; Biblical Proof of the Trinity The Trinity I. The Trinity is a hotly debated topic, both in professing Christianity and among other religions of the world.

Balaam (Part 14) - (Num 24:14 - 25:5) - Balaam Teaches Balak How to Destroy Israel

Image from bemel.com. For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Story of Balaam To Listen on YouTube, click here: Balaam (Part 14) - (Num 24:14 - 5:5) - Balaam Teaches Balak How to Destroy Israel XII. Num 24:14-25 - Balaam's prophecy of the fate of Moab

Civil Laws - To Obey or Not To Obey?

For a master copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: Civil Laws - To Obey or Not To Obey? Civil Laws - To Obey or Not To Obey? I. The Bible commands us to submit to and obey civil government. 1. Is there a limit to our submission? 2. If so, how do we determine when to obey and when not to obey?

Balaam (Part 13) - (Num 24:1-13) - Balaam's Third Attempt to Curse Israel

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The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ (Heb 6:1-2) (Part 6) - Eternal Judgment - Questions and Objections About Hell

Image from www.workerstogetherwithhim.org. For a master copy of the outline, click here: Basic Bible Doctrine To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ (Heb 6:1-2) (Part 6) - Eternal Judgment - Questions and Objections About Hell 5. Why do we all deserve hell?

Hell, the Lake of Fire, and Eternal Judgment (Part 3) - Questions and Objections About Hell

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Hell To Listen on YouTube, click here: Hell, the Lake of Fire, and Eternal Judgment (Part 3) - Questions and Objections About Hell 5. Why do we all deserve hell? A. All have sinned (Rom 3:23). B. There is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not (Ecc 7:20).

Balaam (Part 12) - (Num 23:21-30) - Balaam's Second Attempt to Curse Israel Continued

Image from bemel.com. For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Story of Balaam To Listen on YouTube, click here: Balaam (Part 12) - (Num 23:21-30) - Balaam's Second Attempt to Curse Israel Continued C. Balaam then says that God has not beheld iniquity in Israel and that God is with them (Num 23:21).

Hell, the Lake of Fire, and Eternal Judgment (Part 2) - The Lake of Fire; The Justice of Eternal Judgment

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Hell To Listen on YouTube, click here: Hell, the Lake of Fire, and Eternal Judgment (Part 2) - The Lake of Fire; The Justice of Eternal Judgment F. Lake of fire i. The beast and the false prophet will be cast alive into the lake of fire (Rev 19:20).

Balaam (Part 11) - (Num 23:11-20) - Balaam's Second Attempt to Curse Israel

Image from bemel.com. For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Story of Balaam To Listen on YouTube, click here: Balaam (Part 11) - (Num 23:11-20) - Balaam's Second Attempt to Curse Israel 6. Balak is angry with Balaam for blessing his enemies instead of cursing them (Num 23:11).

Hell, the Lake of Fire, and Eternal Judgment (Part 1) - Hell is Eternal

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Hell To Listen on YouTube, click here: Hell, the Lake of Fire, and Eternal Judgment (Part 1) - Hell is Eternal 6. Eternal judgment (Heb 6:2) A. The judgment of the wicked is eternal. i. Jesus called it eternal damnation (Mar 3:29).

The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ (Heb 6:1-2) (Part 4) - Eternal Judgment - Hell

Image from www.workerstogetherwithhim.org. For a master copy of the outline, click here: Basic Bible Doctrine To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ (Heb 6:1-2) (Part 4) - Eternal Judgment - Hell 6. Eternal judgment (Heb 6:2) A. The judgment of the wicked is eternal.

Balaam (Part 10) - (Num 23:1-10) - Balaam's First Attempt to Curse Israel

Image from bemel.com. For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Story of Balaam To Listen on YouTube, click here: Balaam (Part 10) - (Num 23:1-10) - Balaam's First Attempt to Curse Israel IX. Num 23:1-12 - Balaam's first attempt to curse Israel

Christmas - The Winter Solstice is the Real Reason for the Season

For a master copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: Christmas - The Winter Solstice is the Real Reason for the Season I. The origin of Christmas 1. Definitions

Marijuana: Can Christians Smoke It?

Image from www.livescience.com. For a master copy of the outline can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: Marijuana: Can Christians Smoke It? I. The properties and effects of marijuana 1. Definitions

Balaam (Part 09) - (Num 22:34-41) - Balaam Confesses His Sin; Balak's Meeting With Balaam

Image from bemel.com. For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Story of Balaam To Listen on YouTube, click here: Balaam (Part 09) - (Num 22:34-41) - Balaam Confesses His Sin; Balak's Meeting With Balaam 14. Balaam confesses that he has sinned (Num 22:34).

The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ (Heb 6:1-2) (Part 3) - Laying on of Hands; Resurrection of the Dead

Image from www.workerstogetherwithhim.org. For a master copy of the outline, click here: Basic Bible Doctrine To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ (Heb 6:1-2) (Part 3) - Laying on of Hands, Resurrection of the Dead 4. Laying on of hands (Heb 6:2)

Balaam (Part 08) - (Num 22:31-33) - Balaam's Ass Saves His Butt

Image from bemel.com. For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Story of Balaam To Listen on YouTube, click here: Balaam (Part 08) - (Num 22:31-33) - Balaam's Ass Saves His Butt 10. The LORD opens Balaam's eyes and he sees the angel with his sword drawn and he falls flat on his face (Num 22:31).

The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ (Heb 6:1-2) (Part 2) - The Doctrine of Baptisms

Image from www.workerstogetherwithhim.org. For a master copy of the outline, click here: Basic Bible Doctrine To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ (Heb 6:1-2) (Part 2) - The Doctrine of Baptisms 3. Doctrine of baptisms (Heb 6:2)

Balaam (Part 07) - (Num 22:24-30) - The Dumb Ass Speaks

Image from bemel.com. For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Story of Balaam To Listen on YouTube, click here: Balaam (Part 07) - (Num 22:24-30) - The Dumb Ass Speaks 3. The angel of the LORD then stands in a path with walls on each side (Num 22:24).

The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ (Heb 6:1-2) (Part 1) - Repentance From Dead Works; Faith Toward God

Image from www.workerstogetherwithhim.org. For a master copy of the outline, click here: Basic Bible Doctrine To Listen on YouTube, click here: The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ (Heb 6:1-2) (Part 1) - Repentance From Dead Works; Faith Toward God The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ (Heb 6:1-2)

Balaam (Part 06) - (Num 22:21-23) - Balaam's Wise Ass

Image from bemel.com. For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Story of Balaam To Listen on YouTube, click here: Balaam (Part 06) - (Num 22:21-23) - Balaam's Wise Ass 7. Balaam, being all too eager, gets up in the morning and goes with the princes of Moab (Num 22:21).

How to Start a Non-501c3 Church - The Constitution of the Excelsior Springs Church

Image from www.sharefaith.com. To Listen on YouTube, click here: How to Start a Non-501c3 Church - The Constitution of the Excelsior Springs Church A master copy of the indented outline in both MS Word and PDF formats can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. How to Start a Church I. What is a church?

Making Things Work

A master copy of the indented outline in both MS Word and PDF formats can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. Making Things Work I. The church is building project. 1. Saints are told to be "building up yourselves on your most holy faith" (Jud 1:20). 2. Building up ourselves is contrasted with those who "separate themselves" (Jud 1:19). 3. The church is the body of Christ to which God has given a pastor to edify it (Eph 4:11-12).

Balaam (Part 05) - (Num 22:18-20) - God's Second Answer to Balaam

Image from bemel.com. For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Story of Balaam To Listen on YouTube, click here: Balaam (Part 05) - (Num 22:18-20) - God's Second Answer to Balaam 4. Balaam responds to Balak's request with a very pious sounding statement: he will not do anything less or more than God said, even for immense wealth (Num 22:18).

Halloween - The Druids are the Real Reason for the Season

A master copy of the indented outline in both MS Word and PDF formats can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: Halloween - The Druids are the Real Reason for the Season Halloween - The Druids are the Real Reason for the Season I. Halloween is a dark, pagan, occultic festival in which no Christians, nor their children, should participate.

Balaam (Part 04) - (Num 22:15-17) - Balaam's Second Meeting with the Princes of Moab

Image from bemel.com. For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Story of Balaam To Listen on YouTube, click here: Balaam (Part 04) - (Num 22:15-17) - Balaam's Second Meeting with the Princes of Moab VI. Num 22:15-21 - Balaam's second meeting with the princes 1. Balak then sends more princes again to Balaam, this time more honorable princes (Num 22:15).

Balaam (Part 03) - (Num 22:5-14) - Balaam's First Meeting with the Princes of Moab

Image from bemel.com. For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Story of Balaam To Listen on YouTube, click here: Balaam (Part 03) - (Num 22:5-14) - Balaam's First Meeting with the Princes of Moab V. Num 22:5-14 - Balaam's first meeting with the princes

Why Tarriest Thou? Arise and be Baptized

Image from: envisionchurch.cc A master copy of the indented outline in both MS Word and PDF formats can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. To Listen on YouTube, click here: Why Tarriest Thou? Arise and be Baptized I. This is an admonition for those who have come to the knowledge of the truth of Jesus Christ, but have not yet been baptized and added to a true and faithful church.

Balaam (Part 02) - (Num 22:1-4) - Balak's Irrational Fear

Image from bemel.com. For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Story of Balaam To Listen on YouTube, click here: Balaam (Part 02) - (Num 22:1-4) - Balak's Irrational Fear III. The story of Balaam (Numbers 22-25) IV. Num 22:1-4 - Balak's irrational fear 1. Israel had just finished destroying the Amorites (Num 21:24-25, 31-32).

Contentment and Thankfulness

Image from: gossipaunty.com A master copy of the indented outline in both MS Word and PDF formats can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. Contentment and Thankfulness I. My recent trip to the Philippines made me aware of the importance of the Christian attitude of contentment and thankfulness. 1. I saw: A. Extreme poverty. B. People living in shacks and shanties. C. People living in 90+ degree heat with high humidity without air conditioning.

The Rich Young Ruler (Philippines)

Image from vimeo.com. Pastor Wagner preached an extemporaneous sermon on the The Rich Young Ruler in the Cavite Church in the Philippines. This sermon answers the question, "What shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" (Mar 10:17).

Baptist Church History (Part 7) - Anabaptists; Welsh Baptists; American Baptists; Primitive Baptists; Minneapolis Church

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Baptist Church History 11. The Anabaptists (3rd - 16th Century) A. The Anabaptists as a named group arose in the early 1500s in Germany. i. The term Anabaptist means one who re-baptizes.

Balaam (Part 01) - Intro - Balaam Was a Child of the Devil

Image from bemel.com. For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Story of Balaam To Listen on YouTube, click here: Balaam (Part 01) - Intro - Balaam Was a Child of the Devil I. The story of Balaam is an interesting study, from which many good life lessons can be drawn for us today. II. Balaam was a child of the devil who is now in hell (2Pe 2:14-17).

Baptist Church History (Part 6) - Petrobrussians; Henricians; Arnoldists; Waldenses

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Baptist Church History 8. The Petrobrussians and Henricians (12th Century) A. The Petrobrussians were named after their famous leader Peter de Bruys. They appeared in southern France in the early 12th century and numbered in the hundreds of thousands. After he was martyred, Peter was succeeded by a preacher named Henry, from which the name Henricians comes.

Another Jesus (Part 5) - His Future Plans

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Another Jesus 10. His future plans: A. The other "Jesus'" plans for the future are quite different from those of the real Jesus. i. The other "Jesus" is going to return for the second time secretly and silently and he is going to "rapture" all of his people from earth and resurrect the righteous and take them to heaven with him for seven years.

Baptist Church History (Part 5) - Paulicians; Albigenses; Paterines; Catharists

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Baptist Church History 5. The Paulicians (7th - 11th Centuries) A. The Paulicians were a continuation of the Donatists and were found in Armenia and the eastern Byzantine Empire, and even as far west as Rome and France.

Another Jesus (Part 4) - His Attitude, Emotions, and Character

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Another Jesus vi. Jesus methodically made an instrument of punishment and physically beat and destroyed the property of men who were perverting His religion (Joh 2:14-16; Luk 19:45-46). a. Scourge n. - 1. a. A whip, lash. Now only rhetorical, with reference to the torturing of human beings, or to ascetic discipline.

Baptist Church History (Part 4) - 1st Century Churches; Montanists; Novatians; Donatists

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Baptist Church History X. The lineage of true Baptist churches from the 1st to the 21st century 1. The first century churches A. John the Baptist was the first Baptist (Mat 3:1). i. John opened up the New Testament church era (Luk 16:16).

Another Jesus (Part 3) - His Church; His Word; His Attitude, Emotions, and Character

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Another Jesus C. In preserving His church: i. The other "Jesus" built his church and said that it would last, but it went out of existence after a few hundred years when the Roman Catholic church apostatized, and remained so for over 1000 years until the Protestant reformation got it going again.

Baptist Church History (Part 3) - Errors in True Churches; Catholics and Protestants not God's Church; Baptists not Protestants

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Baptist Church History V. Error in a church doesn't necessarily preclude a church from being a true church. 1. Consider some of the serious errors that were found in churches in the NT: A. Lack of discipline in the church at Corinth (1Co 5:1-2). B. Works-based salvation in the Galatian churches (Gal 1:6, 3:1-3; 5:1-4), and in the church at Jerusalem (Act 15:1).

Baptist Church History (Part 2) - Baptist Distinctives

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Baptist Church History IV. The marks of a true church of Jesus Christ -- things to look for when looking for the true church throughout history. 1. Christ is the head and founder of the church. A. Christ is the founder of the true church (Mat 16:18). B. Christ is the only head of the true church (Eph 5:23). 2. The Bible is the sole authority of the church.

Another Jesus (Part 2) - His Death; His Appearance; His Salvation of His People; His Kingdom

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Another Jesus 6. His death: A. The other "Jesus’" death and resurrection: he was crucified on Friday afternoon, spent one day and two nights in the grave, and rose again on Sunday morning at sunrise, not even close to fulfilling his own prophecy of his death. B. The real Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Baptist Church History (Part 1) - God's Promise to Preserve His Church; Perpetuity of the Ministry

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Baptist Church History Table of Contents I. The purpose of this study. II. The promise by God to preserve His church III. The perpetuity of the ministry is inseparably connected to the perpetuity of the church. IV. The marks of a true church of Jesus Christ. 1. Christ is the head and founder of the church.

Another Jesus (Part 1) - His Nature; His Birth

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Money Management (Part 2)

A master copy of the indented outline in both MS Word and PDF formats and part 1 of the series can be found here: Money Management. VII. It is indicative of a lack of spirituality or godliness if a Christian is poor because of laziness, wastefulness, foolishness, or imprudence. 1. If you are lazy, you will likely be poor (Pro 6:9-11; Pro 10:4; Pro 13:4; Pro 19:15; Pro 20:4; Pro 20:13; Pro 21:25; Pro 23:21).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 58) - Rev 22:17; Rev 22:19

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Money Management (Part 1)

A master copy of the indented outline in both MS Word and PDF formats and part 2 of the series can be found here: Money Management. Money Management I. Before we learn how to manage money, let's first learn what money is.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 57) - Rev 2:7; Rev 2:11,17,26; Rev 3:5; Rev 3:12; Rev 3:20-21; Rev 21:6-7; Rev 22:14

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Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 56) - 2Pe 3:9; 1Jo 1:9; 1Jo 2:2; 1Jo 4:14; 1Jo 5:11-12

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The Sermon I Would Preach to a Room Full of Heathen

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Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 55) - 2Pe 1:10-11; 2Pe 2:1-3; 2Pe 2:20-22

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What it Means to be a Church

A master copy of the indented outline in both MS Word and PDF formats can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. I. A church of Jesus Christ is more than just a group of people that meet together weekly to listen to a sermon. 1. A church is the body of Christ (1Co 12:27). 2. A church is the house of God (1Ti 3:15; 1Pe 2:5). 3. A church is the temple of God (1Co 3:16). II. To be a church means being committed. 1. There is nothing more important in a Christian's life than to be in God's church. A. A Christian should seek first the kingdom of God (Mat 6:33).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 54) - 1Pe 1:9; 1Pe 1:22; 1Pe 1:23; 1Pe 3:21; 1Pe 4:6

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Abortion and Gay Marriage - The Judgment of God

A master copy of the indented outline in both MS Word and PDF formats can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. I. A misunderstanding of the judgment of God. 1. Christians often say that God will judge our country for allowing abortion and gay marriage. 2. The truth is that God has judged our country by allowing abortion and gay marriage. II. An effective method of deception is to use euphemisms. 1. "When words lose their meaning, people lose their freedom." - Confucius 2. Abortion and gay marriage are both euphemisms.

Wrong Reasons for Pastoring a Church

A master copy of the indented outline in both MS Word and PDF formats can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. I. Considering that some of you will certainly talk about the proper motivation for pastoring churches such as the ones we pastor, I want to discuss some things that should not motivate us to do what we do, namely: 1. Pride 2. Notoriety 3. Money II. Pride 1. The first evil motivation for pastoring a church is pride.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 53) - Jam 2:14-26; Jam 5:19-20; 1Pe 1:5

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Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 52) - Jam 1:18; Jam 1:21

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Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 51) - Heb 12:14-17; Jam 1:12

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Why We Believe In God - A Reasonable Answer

In this Bible study Pastor Wagner teaches the brethren how to "be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear" (1Pe 3:15) when answering the question of why we believe in God.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 50) - Heb 5:9; Heb 6:4-6; Heb 7:25; Heb 10:10; Heb 10:26-38

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Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 49) - Heb 2:9; Heb 3:6,14; Heb 3:17-19; Heb 4:1-11

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Unconverted Elect (Part 2)

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Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 48) - Eze 18:21-24; Eze 33:11-19

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Unconverted Elect (Part 1)

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Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 47) - Heb 2:1-3

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Fasting

A master copy of the indented outline in both MS Word and PDF formats can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. I. Definitions 1. Fasting - 1. The action of the vb. fast; abstinence from food; an instance of this. 2. Fast v. - 1. a. intr. To abstain from food, or to restrict oneself to a meagre diet, either as a religious observance or as a ceremonial expression of grief. II. The purpose of fasting 1. Fasting is a sign of humility (Psa 35:13). 2. Fasting is a means of chastening one's soul (Psa 69:10-11).

Pastoral Authority (Part 2)

V. Pastors are supposed to teach, instruct, reprove, rebuke, exhort, and admonish their church members. 1. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life (Pro 6:23). 2. A primary job of a pastor is to reprove and rebuke (2Ti 4:2; 2Ti 3:16; Tit 2:15). A. Reprove - 1. trans. To reject. 2. To express disapproval of (conduct, actions, beliefs, etc.); to censure, condemn. 3. To reprehend, rebuke, blame, chide, or find fault with (a person).

Pastoral Authority (Part 1)

Pastoral Authority I. Authority- 1. a. Power or right to enforce obedience; moral or legal supremacy; the right to command, or give an ultimate decision. II. The derivation of pastoral authority. 1. All authority originates from God, and is given by God (Rom 13:1-2). 2. Power - II. As a person, body, or thing. 6. a. One who or that which is possessed of or exercises power, influence, or government; an influential or governing person, body, or thing; in early use, one in authority, a ruler, governor.

Five Phases of Salvation

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Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 46) - 2Ti 3:15; Tit 2:11-12

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Easter - The Spring Equinox is the Real Reason for the Season

I. The origin of Easter 1. The name A. The name Easter comes from the word Eostre (pronounced ee-stra or o-stra). i. Easter: “Baeda Temp. Rat. xv. derives the word from Eostre, the name of a goddess whose festival was celebrated at the vernal equinox; her name shows that she was originally the dawn-goddess.” (Etymology of Easter, Oxford English Dictionary) ii. "The English name Easter is of uncertain origin; Bede in the 8th century derived it from that of the Anglo-Saxon SPRING GODDESS EOSTRE." (caps mine - CEW) (Easter, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1968 Ed., Vol. 7, p.865)

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 45) - 1Ti 4:10; 2Ti 2:10; 2Ti 2:12

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The Christian and the Old Testament (Part 7) - Objections

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Christian and the Old Testament 4. The sabbath was given in Exo 16:22-30 before it was given in the ten commandments in Exo 20:8-11. A. This supposedly proves that it was not just given to Israel. B. It was given to Israel in both places, and it was only ever given to Israel (Exo 31:12-18). 5. Jesus kept the sabbath. A. Of course He did! Jesus was a Jew living under the law of Moses. B. Jesus also went to the Jewish feasts and kept the rest of the law of Moses perfectly.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 44) - 1Ti 2:4-6

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The Christian and the Old Testament (Part 6) - The Prophets, Psalms, and Proverbs; How to Use the OT; Objections

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Christian and the Old Testament 4. What about the prophets, psalms and proverbs? A. The part of the Old Testament in our Bible which is specifically abolished is the law of Moses which included the old covenant and the commandments which were given to Israel. i. 2Co 3:13 - And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 43) - Act 17:30; 1Th 2:16

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The Christian and the Old Testament (Part 5) - Parts of the OT That are Still in Effect; Sabbath Commandment Abolished

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Christian and the Old Testament iv. 4th commandment - Remember the sabbath (Exo 20:8-11). a. The sabbath commandment is the only one of the ten commandments that is not repeated in the NT. b. The sabbath commandment was only ever given to the Jews (Exo 31:12-18). c. References to Jesus and other keeping the sabbath in the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) were all made before Jesus fulfilled and abolished the law of Moses, including the sabbath.

Dealing With Adversity

Pastor Wagner shows from the scripture how to deal with adversity, affliction, and persecution the way that Jesus did by loving our enemies, blessing them that curse us, praying for them that despitefully use us, and not rendering evil for evil. When we are persecuted the Lord stands with us and will not suffer us to be tempted above that we are able. To learn more about dealing with life's difficulties, click here: Dealing With Problems

The Christian and the Old Testament (Part 4) - Transitional Period Between OT & NT; Parts of the OT That are Still in Effect

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Christian and the Old Testament VI. The transitional period between the resurrection of Christ and the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple in 70AD. 1. Christ officially and legally abolished the law of Moses when He died on the cross (Col 2:14 c/w Eph 2:15 c/w 2Co 3:13). 2. The New Testament which declared that the law was abolished was not written down by the apostles until 20-30 years later.

King Herod's Folly

Pastor Wagner draws some lessons from the account of King Herod putting John the Baptist in prison and later beheading him (Mar 6:14-29), such as: telling the truth can get you thrown in prison, there is a time to rebuke the king, sinful vows should not be kept, and bad things sometimes happen to good and innocent people.

The Christian and the Old Testament (Part 3) - The Abolition of the Old Testament

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Christian and the Old Testament V. The Abolition of the Old Testament 1. The law of Moses was only given to the nation of Israel (Psa 147:19-20; Rom 3:1-2). A. The Gentile nations were never under the law of Moses. B. Why would the Gentiles be put under the law of Moses (old testament) after Jesus came and abolished it by writing a new testament? 2. The law of Moses was added until the seed should come to whom the promise was made (Gal 3:19).

Jesus Was Not Some Lovey-Dovey, Soft, Syrupy, Sissy Man

The preaching of the gospel is pleasing to God, whether it is preached to a child of God who receives it with joy, or to a reprobate who receives it with contempt. In this Bible study, Pastor Wagner shows that Jesus Christ is not some soft, syrupy, sissy man who avoided offending sinners, but is rather the sovereign God of the universe who expects sinners to come to Him on His terms, or not at all.

The Christian and the Old Testament (Part 2) - The Law of Moses; Conditional Old Covenant; The New Testament

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Christian and the Old Testament D. The "old" or "first" testament/covenant is the law of Moses. i. Each time the word "old" or "first" testament/covenant is used in the NT, it is referring to the law of Moses, such as the following: a. The first covenant (Heb 8:7,9; Heb 9:1). (i) The first covenant was the law of Moses which gave commandments concerning the Levitical priesthood (Heb 8:4) and instructions concerning the tabernacle (Heb 8:5).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 42) - Act 15:9; 1Ti 1:16

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The Christian and the Old Testament (Part 1) - The OT Canon; Covenants Prior to the Law of Moses

For a master copy of the outline, click here: The Christian and the Old Testament I. The purpose of this study. 1. There is a lot of confusion among professing Christians concerning the role of the Old Testament, and specifically the law of Moses, in the lives of Christians living under the New Testament. 2. Many believe that Christians today are required by God to keep the law of Moses, or at least some parts of it such as the sabbath or the dietary laws.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 41) - 2Th 2:13-14

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Dating and Preparing for Marriage (Part 6) - Dating Unbelievers and Believers, Spiritual and Financial Compatibility, Engagement

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Dating and Preparing For Marriage To listen to the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 5 To listen to the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 7 C. If a Christian's heart is right, his purpose in dating an unbeliever is to attempt to convert her.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 40) - 2Th 1:7-9; 2Th 2:10-12

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Dating and Preparing for Marriage (Part 5) - Dating Guidelines for Different Age Groups, Dating Unbelievers

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Dating and Preparing For Marriage To listen to the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 4 To listen to the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 6 VIII. Dating considerations for different age groups and statuses. 1. General considerations for all.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 39) - Phi 3:9; Col 1:21-23; 1Th 1:4-5

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Dating and Preparing for Marriage (Part 4) - Qualities of a Good Husband and Wife

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Dating and Preparing For Marriage To listen to the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 3 To listen to the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 5 ix. Patience

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 38) - Eph 4:24; Phi 1:19; Phi 2:12

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Dating and Preparing for Marriage (Part 3) - Qualities of a Good Spouse

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Dating and Preparing For Marriage To listen to the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 2 To listen to the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 4 iv. Humility

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 37) - Eph 1:13; Eph 2:8

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Dating and Preparing for Marriage (Part 2) - Purpose of Dating, When and Who to Date, Qualities of a Good Spouse

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Dating and Preparing For Marriage To listen to the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 1 To listen to the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 3 2. The purpose of dating (romantic dating) is to find a spouse.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 36) - Gal 3:24,26; Gal 5:4

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Dating and Preparing for Marriage (Part 1) - Who Can Date, Dating vs Courting

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Dating and Preparing For Marriage To listen to the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 2 I. The topic of dating is important for all of us, regardless of our marital status. 1. This is a topic that we most often associate with teenagers and young men and women, but it is not limited to them.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 35) - Gal 2:16; Gal 3:2,6,8,14,22

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Millennialism, End Times, and the Reign of Christ (Part 12) - Errors 16-18 of Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, Preterism

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Millennialism 14. Error #16: There are different plans of redemption and different gospels for the Jews under the law and for the Gentiles under grace (this is held by some, though not all, Dispensationalists). A. God has only ever had one plan and means of redemption for all people: grace. i. God has always saved His people by the election of grace, both under the OT law of Moses, and in NT times (Rom 11:5).

Millennialism, End Times, and the Reign of Christ (Part 11) - Errors 7-15 of Premillennialism

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Millennialism 5. Error #7: The kingdom of God/heaven was not set up at the first coming of Christ because of the Jews' rejection of Christ. A. The kingdom was setup at the first coming of Christ, just as it had been prophesied to be. i. In the days of the Roman empire (Luk 3:1-3), John the Baptist and Jesus came preaching that the kingdom of heaven (Mat 3:1-2; Mat 4:17) and the kingdom of God (Mar 1:15) were "at hand." ii. At hand - Within easy reach; near; close by.

Millennialism, End Times, and the Reign of Christ (Part 10) - Errors 1-6 of Premillennialism

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Millennialism V. The errors of Historical Premillennialism. 1. Error #1: Two bodily resurrections. A. Historic Premillennialism teaches that the resurrection of the righteous is at the beginning of the millennium and the resurrection of the wicked is at the end of it. B. The Bible teaches that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust (Act 24:15).

Search Me, O God (Part 2)

I. God tells us to consider our ways (Hag 1:5). i. If we do, and then turn from our wickedness, we will be spared death (Eze 18:28). ii. This is true of a church, as well as individuals (Rev 2:4-5; Rev 3:1-3). iii. It works with a nation, too (Jer 18:7-8; 2Ch 7:14). 2. We should ask God to try us (Psa 139:23-24; Psa 26:2). A. Trying is the painful process of separating out sinful things in our lives and disposing of them.

Millennialism, End Times, and the Reign of Christ (Part 09) - Revelation 20:4-15

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Millennialism F. Rev 20:4 i. John saw thrones and saints sitting on them to whom judgment was given. a. The apostles would be seated on twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel when Christ would be seated on the throne of His glory (Mat 19:28). b. This happened at the resurrection of Christ when he was raised up to sit on David's throne in the heavens (Act 2:30-31; Eph 1:20-22).

Millennialism, End Times, and the Reign of Christ (Part 08) - Revelation 20:2-3

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Millennialism D. Rev 20:2 i. Jesus Christ laid hold on the Devil and bound him for 1000 years. ii. In that Satan is the "prince of the power of the air" (Eph 2:2), the "prince of this world" (Joh 12:31), and the "god of this world" (2Co 4:4), the only angel that could lay hold on him and bind him would be the Lord Jesus Christ. iii. As was pointed out before, the book of Revelation is signified (Rev 1:1). a. Therefore, the 1000 years is not necessarily to be taken literally.

Search Me, O God (Part 1)

I. The need for self-examination. 1. The thing that distinguishes human beings from all other creatures is our rational mind which is capable of self-reflection. 2. The spirit within man enables him to know himself (1Co 2:11). A. We can think with ourselves (Act 26:9). B. We can force ourselves to do something (1Sa 13:12). C. We can keep ourselves from sinning (2Sa 22:24). D. We can commune with ourselves (Psa 4:4; Psa 77:6; Ecc 1:16). E. We can comfort ourselves (Psa 119:52). F. We can consult with ourselves (Neh 5:7). G. We can determine with ourselves (2Co 2:1).

Millennialism, End Times, and the Reign of Christ (Part 07) - The Final Judgment, The New Heaven and Earth, Revelation 20:1

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Millennialism 13. The final judgment. A. After the heavens and the earth have passed away, all nations will be gathered before Jesus Christ at His great white throne to be judged according to their works (Rev 20:11-13). i. This will be a general judgment of all mankind, both righteous and wicked (Mat 25:31-46). ii. The final judgment happens at the Second Coming of Christ "when the Son of man shall come in His glory, and all the holy angels with him" (Mat 25:31).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 34) - 2Co 5:14-15; 2Co 5:19-20; 2Co 13:5

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Millennialism, End Times, and the Reign of Christ (Part 06) - The Resurrection, 'Rapture', Destruction of the Heavens and Earth

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Millennialism 9. The resurrection. A. At His Second Coming Jesus will resurrect the dead (1Th 4:16). i. The resurrection of the dead will be both of the just and unjust (Act 24:15). ii. There is only one general resurrection: a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. iii. There will only be one resurrection of all that are in the graves (Joh 5:28).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 33) - Rom 5:15,18,19; 1Co 15:22

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Millennialism, End Times, and the Reign of Christ (Part 05) - The Tribulation, Loosing of Satan, 2nd Coming of Christ

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Millennialism 6. The tribulation. A. Tribulation n. - 1. A condition of great affliction, oppression, or misery; ‘persecution; distress; vexation; disturbance of life’ B. Christians have been experiencing tribulation since the first coming of Christ. i. Jesus promised that His disciples would go through tribulation (Joh 16:33). ii. If they persecuted Jesus, they will persecute His disciples (Joh 15:20).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 32) - 1Co 1:18,21; 1Co 9:22; 1Co 10:33; 1Co 15:2

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Millennialism, End Times, and the Reign of Christ (Part 04) - The Reign of Christ

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Millennialism B. Jesus Christ began reigning on David's throne when He was resurrected from the dead. i. It was prophesied in the OT that the Messiah who would proceed from David would assume his throne and reign from it forever (2Sa 7:12-16; 1Ch 17:11-14). ii. According to this prophecy, the following would happen: a. The coming King would be a descendant of David (2Sa 7:12).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 31) - Rom 11:14,15,20-23,32

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Millennialism, End Times, and the Reign of Christ (Part 03) - The Church is the True Israel

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Millennialism vi. The church is the true Israel. a. The nation of Israel was a chosen people whom God had singled out from all the nations of the earth (Amo 3:1-2; Psa 147:19-20). b. As long as they were obedient and kept His covenant, they were to him a peculiar people, a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation (Exo 19:5-6). c. Israel was God's church/congregation (Act 7:38 c/w Exo 16:2).

Millennialism, End Times, and the Reign of Christ (Part 02) - The Kingdom of God-Heaven

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Millennialism 5. The setting up of the millennial kingdom and the reign of Christ on David's throne. A. The kingdom of God/heaven was set up by Christ at His first coming. i. The kingdom of God was prophesied in the book of Daniel to come in the days of the Roman Empire.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 30) - Luk 8:11-15

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Millennialism, End Times, and the Reign of Christ (Part 01) - Intro, The Binding of Satan

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Millennialism I. The study of end times is referred to as eschatology. 1. Eschatology - The department of theological science concerned with ‘the four last things: death, judgement, heaven, and hell’. 2. This is a much debated topic among professing Christians. 3. Errant views on eschatology are very dangerous since they influence the political policies of our government, both domestic and international.

Luke 1:57-80

Pastor Wagner preached an extemporaneous sermon on Luke 1:57-80 in which he covered the scientific accuracy of circumcision on the eighth day, how God's redemption of His people is an accomplished fact which sinners cannot affect, how Jesus Christ is our horn of salvation who is reigning on David's throne, and how the gospel gives the knowledge of salvation (not gives eternal salvation itself) to God's children.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 29) - Rom 5:1-2; Rom 9:30-33; Rom 10:4,6,9-10,13

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Luke 1:36-56

Pastor Wagner preached an extemporaneous sermon on Luke 1:36-56 in which he covered how nothing is impossible with God, the possibility of Jesus being conceived in Hebron, election by God from the womb, and how humility comes before honor.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 28) - Rom 4:3,5,9,22,24; Rom 4:13,16

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Zealously Serving God

I. This is an exhortation to be zealous for God, His word, His church, His religion, His gospel, His truth, His commandments, His people, and His service; and to provoke you unto love and to good works (Heb 10:24).

Luke 1:27-35

Pastor Wagner preached an extemporaneous sermon on Luke 1:27-35 in which he covered the Roman Catholic heresy of Mariolatry including how Mary was not a perpetual virgin, the Queen of Heaven, or the Mother of God. He also extensively proved from the scriptures and reason that Jesus Christ is the Son of God in His human nature, not in His divine nature, and therefore is not "eternally begotten", as many creeds state.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 27) - Rom 1:16-17; Rom 3:21-31

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Luke 1:18-26

Pastor Wagner preached an extemporaneous sermon on Luke 1:18-26 in which he covered several examples of how faithful children of God sometimes doubt God's word and promises; how God punishes His children for unbelief; how punishment should fit a crime; how parents should teach their children to not bully and reproach their peers and discipline them when they do; and how that the wise men which came to worship Jesus in Matthew 2 did so when He was a young child under two years of age, not a new born baby, and therefore there is no contradiction between Matthew 2 and Luke 2.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 26) - Act 26:18

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Luke 1:10-17

Pastor Wagner preached an extemporaneous sermon on Luke 1:10-17 in which he covered the nature of angels, the method of effective prayer, being great in the sight of the Lord, how a person who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than John the Baptist, how John the Baptist was Elijah, and the importance of fathers turning their hearts to their children and bringing them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 25) - Act 16:30-31; Act 22:16

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Luke 1:8-9

Pastor Wagner preached an extemporaneous sermon on Luke 1:8-9 in which he covered the importance of worshiping God according to the due order given in scripture.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 24) - Act 10:43; Act 11:14; Act 11:18; Act 13:39

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Luke 1:6-7

Pastor Wagner preached an extemporaneous sermon on Luke 1:6-7 in which he covered how sinners are made righteous by Jesus Christ's faith, grace, blood, and knowledge, how the faith and works of God's righteous children show evidence that Jesus made them righteous, how good and bad things happen to both good and bad people, and how God doesn't forsake the barren or the elderly.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 23) - Act 2:38; Act 3:19

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Luke 1:1-5

Pastor Wagner preached an extemporaneous sermon on Luke 1:1-5 in which he covered the veracity and reliability of the gospel records, the ability to know truth with certainty, and the date of the birth of Jesus Christ (August/September, not December 25th).

The Digital Invasion (Part 6) - Internet Addiction, Setting Digital Boundaries

XV. Internet addictions 1. Internet use, like many other activities or substances, can be addictive if overused. A. If you can't stop doing a certain habitual thing (surfing the internet, video gaming, shopping, playing a sport, gambling, etc.) or using a certain substance (alcohol, cigarettes, coffee, pain medication, sleeping medication, etc.) without having withdrawal symptoms, you are addicted to that activity or substance.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 22) - Joh 11:25-26; Joh 12:32; Joh 12:36; Joh 12:46; Joh 15:1-8; Joh 20:31

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The Digital Invasion (Part 5) - Overcoming Pornography Addiction, Sexting

8. How to avoid the temptation to view pornography. A. Keep your thought-life pure. i. Think on godly things (Phi 4:8). ii. You are what you think about (Pro 23:7). iii. Commit your works unto the Lord and your thoughts will be established (Pro 16:3). a. "Action seems to follow feeling, but really action and feeling go together; by regulating the action, which is under the more direct control of the will, we can indirectly regulate the feeling, which is not." (Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People, page 70)

The Digital Invasion (Part 4) - Internet Pornography

XII. Internet pornography 1. "The greatest threat to the body of Christ, to the church, to families, and to the individual Christian is the pervasive, destructive pornography available through the Internet." (Josh McDowell) 2. Internet pornography is an evil invention of men which people go a whoring after (Psa 106:39). 3. Pornography used to be harder to get. A. It required going to a store and buying a magazine in person. B. This was a deterrent to decent people. C. Then it became available on the internet in the privacy of one's home.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 21) - Joh 6:40; Joh 6:47; Joh 6:50-58; Joh 7:37-39; Joh 10:9

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The Digital Invasion (Part 3) - Sharing and Comparing Too Much Online, Internet Gambling, Video Games

VII. The tendency to say, share, and gossip too much online 1. Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter provide an easy avenue to blab things we should not and would not normally have the opportunity to in real life. A. The definition of twitter is telling. B. Twitter v. - 1. intr. Of a bird: To utter a succession of light tremulous notes; to chirp continuously with a tremulous effect. b. transf. Of a person: To sing after the above manner; also (esp. of a woman), to talk or chatter rapidly in a small or tremulous voice.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 20) - Joh 4:42; Joh 5:24; Joh 5:34; Joh 5:40

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The Digital Invasion (Part 2) - The Need for Human Connection, The Narcissism Epidemic

V. The need for human connection. 1. This new digital world with its social networking, emails, and texts boasts itself a utopia for human connection. A. We can now connect with long-lost relatives, friends, co-workers, and classmates from around the country or world. B. People now have hundreds of "friends" on Facebook or LinkedIn. C. But has all this digital connection actually improved our relationships and our fullness as individuals? 2. The scripture emphasizes the importance of face-to-face interaction.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 19) - Joh 3:18; Joh 3:36; Joh 4:10

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The Digital Invasion (Part 1) - Dangers of Technology, Need to Rest the Brain, Multitasking

I. The dangers of technology 1. Inventions aren't always a good thing (Ecc 7:29; Psa 106:29,39). 2. "If there is technological advance without social advance, there is, almost automatically, an increase in human misery, in impoverishment." (Michael Harrington, The Other America, 1962) 3. "Our inventions are wont to be pretty toys, which distract our attention from serious things. They are but improved means to an unimproved end." (Henry David Thoreau, Walden, "Economy," 1854)

Appreciate Your Pastor

I. The blessing of a pastor 1. A pastor is a gift to the church from Jesus Christ (Eph 4:8,11). 2. As God sets members in the church as it pleases Him (1Co 12:18), so he gives ministers to the church (1Co 3:5). 3. God gives pastors after His own heart to feed His churches with knowledge and understanding (Jer 3:15). 4. God gives the church a pastor for several reasons: A. For the perfecting of the saints (Eph 4:12). i. Perfect v. - 1. a. trans. To bring to completion; to complete, finish, consummate; to carry through, accomplish.

Nonintervention Foreign Policy

Nonintervention Foreign Policy I. We have discarded and forgotten the biblical position of nonintervention and nonaggression which this nation was founded upon. 1. Proponents of an interventionist and imperialist foreign policy will cite O.T. examples of where God commanded Israel to utterly destroy wicked nations and possess them as justification for their position (Jos 6:17,20-21; 1Sa 15:2-3). A. They will say that God hasn't changed (Mal 3:6; Heb 13:8) and therefore a Christian nation such as the USA still has such a mandate. B. While God hasn't changed, His law has (Heb 8:13).

Being Called to the Ministry

This sermon was preached by Pastor Wagner at the Ecclesiastical Law Center Conference in Union City, IN. Being Called to the Ministry I. The calling, training, and ordination of a minister. 1. How do you know if you're called to the ministry? 2. The standard answers: A. I just feel/felt God calling me. B. God told me. C. I have always wanted to be a preacher. D. My mom/dad/grandma told me that they knew from the time I was a boy that I was going to be a preacher.

Trusting In and Fearing Men

Trusting In and Fearing Men I. There is a tendency among people to put too much trust and fear in men. 1. People have a tendency to trust men (governments) to provide for their needs and their safety. 2. People have a tendency to fear wicked men and governments. 3. Sometimes we give wicked men too much credit. A. We credit them with controlling the markets, elections, world events, and even the weather. B. Even if we view what they allegedly do with contempt, we still are in effect having confidence in them to control the world.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 18) - Joh 1:29; Joh 3:16

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The Names of Jesus (Part 7)

52. The Apostle (Heb 3:1). A. Apostle - I. A person sent. 1. a. (As in Gr.) One sent on an errand, a messenger. b. Applied in N. T. to Jesus Christ. 2. spec. (Now with capital initial.) The twelve witnesses whom Jesus Christ sent forth to preach his Gospel to the world; also the subsequently-commissioned Barnabas (Acts xiii. 2, xiv. 14), and Paul, the ‘Apostle of the Gentiles.’ B. As the definition states, Apostle means sent (Mat 10:2,5). C. Jesus was that messenger of the covenant (Mal 3:1) who was sent by God. i. Jesus was sent by God (Joh 5:24; Joh 6:29; Joh 8:29; Joh 17:3).

The Names of Jesus (Part 6)

45. The Holy One (Act 3:14).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 17) - Joh 1:7,9,12

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The Names of Jesus (Part 5)

39. The Bread of Heaven (Joh 6:41); Bread of God (Joh 6:33); Bread of Life (Joh 6:35,48); Living Bread (Joh 6:51). A. Bread n. - 1. (Only in OE.) Bit, piece, morsel (of food). 2. a. A well-known article of food prepared by moistening, kneading, and baking meal or flour, generally with the addition of yeast or leaven. 5. a. Livelihood, means of subsistence. B. Bread is food (Joh 6:5) and a means of subsistence (Mat 6:11). C. God gave Israel bread from heaven to sustain them in the wilderness before they entered the promised land (Joh 6:31).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 16) - Luk 18:42; Luk 19:9-10

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The Names of Jesus (Part 4)

29. Counsellor (Isa 9:6). A. Counsellor - 1. a. One who counsels or advises; an adviser. B. Counsel v. - 1. to counsel a person: to give or offer (him) counsel or advice; to advise. C. Counsellor is a fitting name for Jesus Who is the wisdom of God (1Co 1:24 c/w Pro 8:1) who says "counsel is mine" (Pro 8:14). D. Jesus gives us counsel (Rev 3:18). E. He does so by His word (Psa 119:24). F. There is no counsel against Him (Pro 21:30; Rom 11:34). G. This name of Jesus shows us that He is our counselor and adviser Who tells us how to live. 30. The Only Wise God (Jud 1:25; 1Ti 1:17).

The Names of Jesus (Part 3)

20. The Mighty God (Isa 9:6). A. Mighty adj. - 1. Possessing ‘might’ or power; powerful, potent, strong. B. "The Mighty God" is Jehovah (Jer 32:18; Psa 50:1). C. Jesus is powerful (1Ti 6:15). D. Potentate - 1. A person endowed with independent power; a prince, monarch, ruler. E. This name of Jesus shows that He is the almighty Jehovah God. 21. The Everlasting Father (Isa 9:6). A. Everlasting adj. - 1. a. Lasting for ever; infinite in future duration; endless; = eternal B. Father n. - 1. a. One by whom a child is or has been begotten, a male parent, the nearest male ancestor.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 15) - Luk 7:48,50; Luk 15:24

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The Names of Jesus (Part 2)

9. Messiah (Joh 1:41) A. Messiah - The Hebrew title (= ‘anointed’) applied in the O.T. prophetic writings to a promised deliverer of the Jewish nation, and hence applied to Jesus of Nazareth as the fulfilment of that promise. B. Messiah is another name for Christ (Joh 4:25). C. The Messiah would be a Prince (Dan 9:25). D. This name of Jesus shows that He is the Lord's anointed Christ, king, and deliverer. 10. Master (Mat 8:19)

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 14) - Luk 3:9; Luk 5:20

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Dealing With Doubts

To learn more about dealing with life's difficulties, click here: Dealing With Problems I. The compassion of God 1. Sometimes Christians focus on the judgment and severity of God and forget about His compassion. 2. God is full of compassion (Psa 86:15; Psa 145:8).

The Names of Jesus (Part 1)

I. The importance of the name of God 1. God's name is very important to Him and should be important to us. A. God raised up Pharaoh so that His name would be declared throughout all the earth (Exo 9:16). B. The third of the ten commandments is "thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain" (Exo 20:7). C. God's name is hallowed (Mat 6:9). D. Hallowed adj.- Sanctified, blessed, consecrated, dedicated. 2. God has many names, but His memorial name is I AM THAT I AM, or I AM for short (Exo 3:14-15). A. This is His name for ever.

Unbelieving Children of God

I. Defining the terms. 1. Unbelief n. - Absence or lack of belief; disbelief, incredulity. a. In matters of religion. 2. Belief n. - 1. The mental action, condition, or habit, of trusting to or confiding in a person or thing; trust, dependence, reliance, confidence, faith. 3. Unbeliever n. - One who does not believe; spec. one who does not accept a particular religious belief, an infidel. 4. Believer n. - One who believes. a. One who has faith in the doctrines of religion; esp. a Christian, Christian disciple.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 13) - Mar 16:16

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Vanity of Vanities, Saith the Preacher

Vanity of Vanities, Saith the Preacher I. "Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity." (Ecc 1:2) II. Vanity, vanity. 1. Vanity - 1. a. That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value or profit. 2. Vain adj. - I. 1. Devoid of real value, worth, or significance; idle, unprofitable, useless, worthless; of no effect, force, or power; fruitless, futile, unavailing.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 12) - Mat 18:14; Mar 1:4

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Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 11) - Mat 13:11-15 (Part B)

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Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Pastor Wagner teaches an extemporaneous Bible study on how to pray.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 10) - Mat 13:11-15 (Part A)

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What Keeps People from Submitting to Jesus Christ? (Part 3)

8. Fear of rejection by God - some people fear that God will not accept them because of their past or present sins. A. It is true that God is holy (1Pe 1:16). i. God can't even look on iniquity (Hab 1:13). ii. The foolish can't stand in God's sight and He hates sinners (Psa 5:4-5). B. God is fearful (Heb 10:31; Heb 12:29) and terrible (Psa 47:2). i. Terrible - 1. Exciting or fitted to excite terror; such as to inspire great fear or dread; frightful, dreadful.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 09) - Mat 10:32-33; Mat 12:31-32

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What Keeps People from Submitting to Jesus Christ? (Part 2)

6. Love of family - some people love their spouse, parents, or children more than God and can't bear the thought of hurting or angering them by submitting to Christ. A. The first and greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength (Mat 22:36-38). B. Family must take a backseat to God. i. Jesus didn't come to bring peace between families, but division (Mat 10:34-36). ii. Jesus said that he that loves his father or mother, or son or daughter more than Him is not worthy of Him (Mat 10:37).

What Keeps People from Submitting to Jesus Christ? (Part 1)

I. There are many things which keep people from submitting to Christ, such as: 1. Reprobation - some are natural men who have not the ability to understand and believe the gospel and submit to it. 2. Pride - the pride of even God's elect can prevent them from submitting to Christ. 3. Apathy - some people just don't care about truth. 4. Accountability - some people do not want to be held accountable to God's law by a church and pastor. 5. Love of sin and self - some people love themselves and their sin more than God and will not give it up to follow Him.

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 08) - Mat 7:21; Mat 10:22

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I'm Converted, Now What?

I'm Converted, Now What? I. What do I mean by "converted"? 1. Converted - 1. Turned, turned back. 2. That has turned or been brought over to a religious faith or profession, whether from a different religion or from irreligious life. 2. Conversion is turning to God from a previous life of sin and false religion (Act 15:3 c/w Act 15:19). 3. A complete conversion includes being baptized and added to a local church (Act 15:3 c/w Act 14:1, 21-23). II. So now that I've been baptized and added to a true church, now what?

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 07) - Mat 6:14-15; Mat 7:15-20

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Remember Lot's Wife

I. "Remember Lot's Wife." (Luk 17:32) is one of the shortest verses in the Bible. 1. Don't despise small things, though (Zec 4:10). 2. Some important verses in the Bible are very short. Consider the following profound, yet concise verses: A. "Jesus wept." (Joh 11:35) B. "Rejoice evermore." (1Th 5:16) C. "Pray without ceasing." (1Th 5:17) D. "Quench not the Spirit." (1Th 5:19) E. "Brethren, pray for us." (1Th 5:25) 3. Wise men let their words be few (Pro 17:27-28). 4. Fools, on the other hand, are known for their much speaking (Ecc 5:3; Ecc 10:14).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 06) - Prerequisites - All Men - Mat 5:29-30

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The Will of God (Part 3)

VI. God's declared will also includes guidelines that God has given in scripture of how He wants us to live and what He wants us to do. 1. This aspect of God's will can be ascertained by living according to God's laws and studying the scriptures (Rom 12:2). 2. Prove v.- II. To make good, establish. 5. trans. To establish (a thing) as true; to make certain; to demonstrate the truth of by evidence or argument. 3. We should pray for God's will to be done. A. Jesus was our prime example of this (Mat 26:39,42; Luk 22:42). B. Jesus taught us to pray for God's will to be done (Mat 6:10).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 05) - Prerequisites - Evidential Justification, Forgiveness

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The Will of God (Part 2)

IV. The permissive will of God. 1. There are some things in our lives that God doesn't decree but permits. A. Permit v.- I. To allow, suffer, give leave; not to prevent. B. God may or may not permit our travel to go as we have planned (1Co 16:7). C. Even the teaching the pastor intends to do is subject to the permissive will of God (Heb 6:1-3). D. God has allowed His ministers to be put in trust with the gospel (1Th 2:4). E. This is why we should always preface our plans with, "If the Lord will..." (Jam 4:15; 1Co 4:19).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 04) - Prerequisites - Temporal Salvation-2, Effectual Justification

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The Will of God (Part 1)

I. Overview - the different aspects of the will of God. 1. The sovereign will of God. A. Predestination - God's absolute sovereign will. B. Predetermination - God's bounded sovereign will. C. God's sovereign will is both His desire and His accomplishment of that desire. i. Will - I. 1. a. Desire, wish, longing; liking, inclination, disposition (to do something).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 03) - Prerequisites - Temporal Salvation-1

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The Sign Gifts (Part 3) - Checking the Legitimacy of a Sign Gift - Prophecy, Healing and Casting Out Devils

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Charismatics B. All prophets are not God's prophets. i. There are plenty of false prophets in the world pretending to speak in God's name which He has not sent (Jer 23:21; Jer 27:15; Jer 29:9). ii. They tell lies that people love to hear and they love them (Jer 5:31; Isa 30:10; 1Ki 22:13). iii. God will even send lying prophets to people who want to believe a lie (1Ki 22:20-23; 2Th 2:8-12).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 02) - Prerequisites - tuLIP, Eternal Salvation

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Being in Christ

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. I. There are different ways one can be in Christ. One can be in Christ: 1. In election 2. Represented in His death 3. In regeneration 4. In the local church 5. Practically II. In Christ in Election 1. God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world (Eph 1:4).

Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace (Part 01) - Prerequisites - Bible Interpretation, TUlip

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The Sign Gifts (Part 2) - Checking the Legitimacy of a Sign Gift - Tongues, Prophecy

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Charismatics V. What sign gifts did/do not necessarily prove 1. Sign gifts do not prove: A. Spirituality (1Co 1:4-7 c/w 1Co 3:1) and (Mat 10:1 c/w Joh 6:70-71). B. Charity (1Co 13:1). C. Regeneration (Mat 7:21-23). 2. There are lying signs and wonders that are performed by men by the power of Satan (2Th 2:9; Act 16:16-18; Rev 13:13-14; Rev 16:14). 3. Satan and his ministers can be transformed into ministers of righteousness (2Co 11:13-15).

Mourning the Loss of a Loved One

I. The reality of death. 1. Death is a reality that we must all face (Ecc 8:8). A. No man has control over the day of his death. B. There is no getting out of it - "there is no discharge in that war". 2. God alone determines the length of our lives (Job 14:1-5). A. Our days are determined by God. B. He has set bounds on them that can't be passed (Job 14:5). C. The days that we spend here on earth are few and full of trouble (Job 14:1). 3. Our life is short like a vapor (Jam 4:14; Job 7:7; Psa 78:39; Psa 89:47-48; Psa 144:4; Psa 103:15-16).

The Sign Gifts (Part 1) - Micah's Prophecy of the Sign Gifts

For a master copy of the outline, click here: Charismatics I. History of the sign gifts. 1. Throughout history there have been seasons where God enabled men to do signs and wonders. Example: Moses and Elijah. 2. Israel was accustomed to seeing signs from a prophet to know that he was from God (1Co 1:22; Joh 4:48). 3. Moses used miraculous signs to prove that he was from God (Exo 4:1-5). A. They were only given to him for a 40 year period of time (Act 7:36).

Creation vs. Evolution (Part 3)

D. There was a global flood approximately 4,400 years ago. i. The Bible describes the great flood in detail. a. The earth had become corrupt and full of violence in the years preceding the flood (Gen 6:11). b. God had had enough and told Noah that he was going to destroy the earth and all flesh with it (Gen 6:12-13). c. God told Noah to build an ark of gopher wood (Gen 6:14). 1) The dimensions of the ark were (Gen 6:15): A. Length: 300 cubits (450ft - 550ft) B. Width: 50 cubits (75ft - 92ft) C. Height: 30 cubits (45ft - 55ft) (1 cubit = 18-22 inches, 1.5-1.83 feet)

David's Life - A Warning to Christians (Part 4)

C. David didn't restrain and discipline his children. i. David never displeased his son Adonijah at any time (1Ki 1:6). a. In other words, David never told him "no". b. Fathers, it is your job to displease your children often. c. Your job it to first make them holy, and then happy. d. Foolishness is bound in their hearts and they will naturally make the wrong decision nearly every time if left to themselves (Pro 22:15). e. You must be like Abraham who commanded his children, not left them do whatever they wanted (Gen 18:19).

Creation vs. Evolution (Part 2)

IV. The folly of the fairytale of evolution 1. Today the Theory of Evolution is taught as if it were a scientific fact. 2. It is important to distinguish microevolution from macroevolution. A. Microevolution - Evolutionary change within a species or smaller group of plants or animals, taking a relatively short time B. Macroevolution - Evolutionary change over a long period, leading to the appearance of new groups of plants or animals 3. Microevolution happens all the time and has been observed and well documented.

David's Life - A Warning to Christians (Part 3)

6. David's failures. A. David multiplied wives unto himself. i. Kings were forbidden to multiply wives unto themselves (Deu 17:17). ii. Multiply - 1. trans. To cause to become much, many, or more; to make many or manifold; to augment the number, amount, or quantity of. iii. David had at least 10 wives and 10 concubines. a. Michal - (1Sa 18:27) b. Abigail - (1Sa 25:40-42) c. Ahinoam - (1Sa 27:3) d. Maacha - (2Sa 3:3) e. Haggith - (2Sa 3:4) f. Abital - (2Sa 3:4) g. Eglah - (2Sa 3:5) h. Bathsheba - (2Sa 12:24) i. David then took more concubines and wives (2Sa 5:13).

Creation vs. Evolution (Part 1)

Creation vs. Evolution I. Purpose of this study 1. For the last 150 years, there has been a concerted effort to destroy people's believe in God by casting doubt on the belief that the universe and life were created by God. 2. This has been accomplished by developing and promoting the Theory of Evolution which is said to be the process by which species of organisms arise from earlier life forms and undergo change over time through natural selection. 3. The Theory of Evolution requires astronomical amounts of time for this hypothesized process to take place.

David's Life - A Warning to Christians (Part 2)

5. David experienced great victory early in his life. A. David had a great victory over Goliath. i. Before going in to battle, David was offered armour to protect himself, but he rejected it, not having proved it (1Sa 17:38-39). a. We would do well to follow David's example and "prove all things" (1Th 5:21; Eph 5:10). b. We should prepare to defend ourselves, but safety is ultimately from the Lord (Pro 21:31). 1) We shouldn't trust in our military for safety, but in God (Psa 20:7; Psa 44:6-7).

Child Discipline, Training, and Education (Part 2)

III. Training and educating children. 1. The goal of educating children is to bring them to maturity. A. Maturity - The state or quality of being mature (having the powers of the body and mind fully developed); fullness or perfection of development or growth. B. Jesus Christ is the standard of maturity (Eph 4:13). i. Jesus was trained up by his parents who provided Him with a well-rounded and quality education (Luk 2:51-52). a. He matured: 1) intellectually (in wisdom). 2) physically (in stature). 3) spiritually (in favor with God). 4) socially (in favor with man).

David's Life - A Warning to Christians (Part 1)

David's Life - A Warning to Christians I. The importance of this study. 1. David was a man after God's own heart. A. David was abundantly blessed by God. B. We can learn from good examples in David's life. 2. But David made some very poor choices and was chastened by God for them. A. As a result, David experienced a lot of pain and heartache that wouldn't have had to be. B. "Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition..." (1Co 10:11). C. "Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall." (1Co 10:12).

Child Discipline, Training, and Education (Part 1)

Child Discipline, Training, and Education I. The importance of this study. 1. The family is the backbone of society. 2. Your children are the future. 3. You (parents) are responsible for the training and education of your children, whether you do it yourself or you delegate it to others. 4. You have a responsibility to God, your children, and society to discipline your children to ensure they grow up into God-fearing, honest, hard-working, responsible, and mature people.

Slavery (Part 3)

4. An Israelite could sell his daughter to be a maidservant (Exo 21:7). A. If she was betrothed to her master and she didn't please him, he could not sell her to someone from another nation, but he had to let her father redeem her (Exo 21:8). B. If he gave her to his son for a wife, he had to treat her like a daughter (Exo 21:9). C. If the son took himself another wife, he still had to provide her with food, clothing, and sex and if he failed to then she would go free (Exo 21:10-11). D. If you don't like these laws which God commanded in the OT, remember Isa 55:8-9 and Rom 3:4.

Marriage (Part 3)

For a master copy of the outline and the other sermons in the series, click here: Marriage. To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 2. Marriage I. A wife's (and all Christian women) adorning should not be focused on the outward such as plaiting (braiding) her hair, wearing jewelry, fine clothing, make-up, etc. (1Pe 3:3). i. Women are supposed to be clothed in modest apparel (1Ti 2:9-10).

Slavery (Part 2)

III. The definitions of the words shows that there is a clear distinction between slaves and servants. 1. Slave - n. I. 1. a. One who is the property of, and entirely subject to, another person, whether by capture, purchase, or birth; a servant completely divested of freedom and personal rights.

Marriage (Part 2)

For a master copy of the outline and the other sermons in the series, click here: Marriage. To listen to or watch the previous sermon in the series, click here: Part 1. To listen to or watch the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 3. Marriage V. Since God created marriage, He also regulates the relationship within marriage. 1. The role and responsibilities of the wife.

Marriage (Part 1)

For a master copy of the outline and the other sermons in the series, click here: Marriage. To listen to or watch the next sermon in the series, click here: Part 2. Marriage I. The importance of this study. 1. Marriage is a picture of Christ and His bride the church (Eph 5:22-32). 2. Marriage was God's design for mankind, even before the fall of man (Gen 2:21-25 c/w Mat 19:4-6). 3. Marriage is also the cornerstone of the family and society itself.

Slavery (Part 1)

Slavery I. Definitions 1. Slavery - n. 1. Severe toil like that of a slave; heavy labour, hard work, drudgery. 2. Conduct befitting a slave; ignoble, base, or unbecoming behaviour. Obs. rare. 3. The condition of a slave; the fact of being a slave; servitude; bondage. 2. Slave - n. I. 1. a. One who is the property of, and entirely subject to, another person, whether by capture, purchase, or birth; a servant completely divested of freedom and personal rights.

There's a War for Your Minds, Kids (Part 2)

5. Friends pressuring you into sin: sex, drunkenness, drugs, theft, foul language, etc. A. You will experience peer pressure from your friends to do sinful things such as these. i. Remember what God says, "Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil" (Exo 23:2). ii. Remember that following the crowd was what nailed Jesus Christ to the cross (Mat 27:22-23). B. Your friends might try to pressure you into having sex before you're married. i. The Bible calls this fornication.

All Things to All Men (Part 2)

V. Becoming as them that are without law (Gentiles) to them that are without law. 1. Them that are without law are the Gentiles. (Rom 2:12-14) 2. Them that are without also refers to unbelievers who are outside the church. (1Co 5:12-13) 3. Paul became as a Gentile to the Gentiles so that he could identify with them. A. Paul was the apostle to the Gentiles. (Rom 11:13) B. When Paul preached Christ to the Gentiles, he didn't use the same manner as he did with the Jews by going to the law to show that Jesus was Christ, he rather reasoned with them from creation.

There's a War for Your Minds, Kids (Part 1)

There's a War for Your Minds, Kids I. This sermon is for the kids in the church. 1. There's a war being waged for the control of your minds, kids. 2. There are many fronts on which the assaults are being made including: A. Teachers discounting God and Creation, and teaching evolution. B. Friends pressuring you to not believe in God or to believe in a false god. C. Teachers, society, and the world in general teaching you to go into debt. D. Teachers teaching that homosexuality is good and normal.

All Things to All Men (Part 1)

All Things to All Men (1Co 9:19-23) I. Overview. 1. Being free from all men, but a servant to all. 2. Becoming as a Jew to the Jews. 3. Becoming as a Gentile to the Gentiles. 4. Becoming as weak to the weak. 5. Being all things to all men to save some and be a partaker of the gospel with them. II. Being free from all men, but a servant to all. (1Co 9:19) 1. Paul begins this chapter by asking the rhetorical question: am I not free? (1Co 9:1) 2. This answer is obviously "yes" as Paul states in verse 19. 3. How was Paul free from all men?

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 17) - The Second Coming of Christ

XIII. The Second Coming of Christ 1. This Basic Bible Doctrine series started by covering things that took place before time began and will end by covering things that will take place after time ends. 2. What will the second coming of Christ be like? How will we know when it happens? A. When Jesus left this earth after His resurrection, angels told the disciples who watched him depart into heaven that he would return in like manner (Act 1:9-11).

Why We Are Not Primitive Baptists (Part 3) - Pagan Holidays (Christmas, Easter, Halloween)

VIII. Pagan holidays. 1. The pagan origin of Christmas.

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 16) - Christian Duty

XII. Christian Duty 1. So you know and understand who the true God is, what the true word of God is, how to study and understand the Bible, that men by nature are totally depraved and condemned under sin, that Jesus Christ saved His elect eternally by grace alone, that belief and obedience of the gospel saves God's children temporally, and that believers ought to be baptized and added to a true church that worships God in spirit and in truth. A. At this point, if you understand and believe all of the above, you should be a baptized member of a true New Testament church.

Why We Are Not Primitive Baptists (Part 2) - Closed (Not Close) Communion

VII. Interchurch communion. 1. Communion is a local church ordinance. 2. The apostle Paul dealt much with the issue of communion with the church at Corinth. A. The first epistle to the Corinthians was addressed specifically "unto the church of God which is a Corinth" (1Co 1:2). B. Paul tells them that "ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular" (1Co 12:27). i. The body and members under consideration is the local church and the members of it (1Co 12:12-26).

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 15) - True Worship

XI. True Worship 1. The necessity of worshipping God in truth. A. God must be worshipped in spirit and in truth (Joh 4:24). i. Truth - I. The quality of being true. 1. a. The character of being, or disposition to be, true to a person, principle, cause, etc.; faithfulness, fidelity, loyalty, constancy, steadfast allegiance. II. 5. a. Conformity with fact; agreement with reality; accuracy, correctness, verity (of statement or thought). ii. True worshippers worship God in truth (Joh 4:23).

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 14) - The Local Church

X. The Local Church 1. A church is a congregation of people (Heb 2:12 c/w Psa 22:22; Act 7:38 c/w Exo 16:2). 2. There is more than one type of church found in the scriptures. A. In the last section, it was shown that baptism adds a person to the church. In this section, it will be shown which church is under consideration. B. The Bible speaks of the universal church comprised of all the redeemed from all time as the church (Heb 12:22-23). i. This is the whole family of God (Eph 3:15). ii. This church is the bride that Christ died for (Eph 5:25-27).

Why We Are Not Primitive Baptists (Part 1) - Sonship of Christ; Church Autonomy (associations); Church Government

Why We Are Not Primitive Baptists I. The reason for this study. 1. Since the Minneapolis Church is an independent and autonomous church and not part of a denomination or an association, it is difficult in a few sentences to explain to someone "what kind of church" we are. 2. For that reason, we sometimes will tell inquirers that compared to modern denominations or associations, we are most similar to Primitive Baptists.

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 13) - Baptism (Part 2)

vi. What about "household baptisms" in the Bible? a. Let's examine each of the five "household baptisms" in the Bible. b. Cornelius' house (Act 10:47-48). 1) It is true that more than Cornelius was baptized by Peter. 2) Cornelius had invited his kinsmen and near friends to hear Peter (Act 10:24). 3) The members of Cornelius' house were all old enough to fear God, since he feared God with ALL his house, which could not include infants as they are too young to fear God (Act 10:2).

Corruption in Modern Bible Versions (Part 4) - More Verse Comparisons Between the KJV, NIV, NASB, and NKJV

For a master copy of the outline and for more resources on the modern Bible perversions, click here: Bible Versions See the attached outline for verse comparisons between the King James Version (KJV), the New International Version (NIV), and the New American Standard Bible (NASB) which show that changes in the modern versions affect important Bible doctrine.

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 12) - Baptism (Part 1)

IX. Baptism 1. What is baptism? A. Baptism - 1. The action or ceremony of baptizing; immersion of a person in water, or application of water by pouring or sprinkling, as a religious rite, symbolical of moral or spiritual purification or regeneration, and, as a Christian ordinance, betokening initiation into the Church. B. Baptize - Etymology - [a. F. baptise-r, -izer (11th c.), ad. L. baptiza-re, ad. Gr. βaπτξειν ‘to immerse, bathe, wash, drench,’ in Christian use appropriated to the religious rite, f. βάπτειν to dip, plunge, bathe.]

Corruption in Modern Bible Versions (Part 3) - Verse Comparisons Between the KJV, NIV, NASB, and NKJV

For a master copy of the outline and for more resources on the modern Bible perversions, click here: Bible Versions See the attached outline for verse comparisons between the King James Version (KJV), the New International Version (NIV), and the New American Standard Bible (NASB) which show that changes in the modern versions affect important Bible doctrine.

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 11) - The Purpose of the Gospel

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. VIII. The Purpose of the Gospel 1. A common question which is often asked when someone first hears of the doctrine of sovereign grace is: "If God chose people to save before He even created the world, then what is the point of preaching the gospel?".

Corruption in Modern Bible Versions (Part 2) - Vaticanus and Sinaiticus; Changes in the NIV

For a master copy of the outline and for more resources on the modern Bible perversions, click here: Bible Versions VII. Some facts about the manuscripts, Vaticanus (B) and Sinaiticus (Aleph). 1. Vaticanus (B) A. Vaticanus was discovered in the Vatican in 1448.

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 10) - Temporal Salvation

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. VII. Temporal Salvation 1. The Bible makes a distinction between things that are temporal and things that are eternal (2Co 4:18). A. Temporal - 1. Lasting or existing only for a time; passing, temporary. Now rare or merged in 2.

Corruption in Modern Bible Versions (Part 1) - Different Underlying Greek and Hebrew Manuscripts

For a master copy of the outline and for more resources on the modern Bible perversions, click here: Bible Versions I. “...stand still a while, that I may shew thee the word of God” (1Sa 9:27). II. Some basic facts about the Bible. 1. The Bible is inspired by God; it is the word of God, not man. (2Ti 3:16; 2Pe 1:21; 2Sa 23:2) 2. The Bible is infallible. (Psa 12:6; Psa 19:7; Pro 30:5) 3. God regards His word above His very name! (Psa 138:2 c/w Eph 1:20-21)

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 09) - Salvation by Grace

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. VI. Salvation by Grace (Eternal Salvation) 1. Given that men by nature under sin are spiritually dead, unrighteous, and filthy and cannot seek, understand, please, nor believe in God; if man will be reconciled to God and spared eternal punishment, it is God who must save the sinner.

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 08) - The Wages of Sin is Death

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. V. The Wages of Sin is Death 1. As was before proved, men inherited a sinful nature from Adam (Rom 5:12; Eph 2:3). A. We not only inherited a sinful nature, but we have all sinned ourselves (Rom 5:12; Rom 3:23). i. Sin is the transgression of the law (1Jo 3:4).

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 07) - Total Depravity (Part 2)

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. iii. They don't seek after God (Rom 3:11). a. The wicked will not seek after God, nor do they think about God (Psa 10:4). 1) They do not seek God because they do not mind the things of the Spirit, but rather the things of the flesh (Rom 8:5).

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 06) - Total Depravity (Part 1)

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. IV. The Nature of Man (Total Depravity) 1. When Adam and Eve were created by God, they were created very good (Gen 1:27,31). A. They were created in God's very own image. B. They were pure and had no concept of evil (Gen 2:25). C. God made man upright (Ecc 7:29).

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 05) - Bible Interpretation (Part 2)

3. The rules of Bible interpretation. A. There are no contradictions in the Bible. i. When prophets prophesied, they had to do it according to the proportion of faith (Rom 12:6). a. According adv. - According to. a. In a manner agreeing with, consistent with, or answering to; agreeably to. b. Proportion - 1. A portion or part in its relation to the whole; a comparative part, a share; sometimes simply, a portion, division, part.

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 04) - Bible Interpretation (Part 1)

I. Bible Interpretation (hermeneutics) 1. The origin of sound Bible interpretation. A. Man is supposed to live by every word of God (Mat 4:4). i. It is by God's word that we get understanding (Psa 119:104). ii. The Bible is a light and a lamp to show us the way (Psa 119:105; Pro 6:23). B. Therefore it would make sense that the Bible would tell us how to interpret itself, which it does. 2. Some prerequisites for understanding the Bible. A. The Bible can be understood; it is not some dark book shrouded in mystery.

When Do We Resist Evil and Defend Ourselves?

When Do We Resist Evil and Defend Ourselves? I. When should we not resist evil? 1. It is acceptable with God when we suffer for doing well (1Pe 2:20). 2. We are called to suffer for righteousness as Christ did, whose example we are to follow (1Pe 2:21). 3. Jesus did not resist the government when they came to arrest Him (Joh 18:1-9). A. They came for him with weapons (Joh 18:3). B. Jesus had easy access to a weapon with which to defend Himself (Luk 22:38; Joh 18:10). C. Jesus could have destroyed them (Mat 26:53).

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 03) - God's Word (Part 2)

5. The means of the preservation of the scriptures. A. Some say that God only inspired His word in the original autographs. B. The original autographs no longer exist, therefore either 1) God lied when he said His words would be preserved forever, or 2) He preserved them in copies and/or translations. C. God is well able to, and has, preserved His scriptures in copies. i. Moses and the stone tablets. a. God gave Moses the "original autographs" which He personally wrote (Exo 31:18). b. Moses destroyed the "original autographs" (Exo 32:19).

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 02) - God's Word (Part 1)

II. God's Word 1. Throughout time, God has spoken to men by various and different means (Heb 1:1). A. Sundry - Having an existence, position, or status apart; separate, distinct. B. Divers - Different or not alike in character or quality; not of the same kind. 2. God spoke by the prophets in the Old Testament times (Heb 1:1). A. The law that God gave by the prophets was spoken by means of angels (Heb 2:2). i. The law of Moses was ordained by angels (Gal 3:19).

Basic Bible Doctrine (Part 01) - Existence of God

Basic Bible Doctrine I. The Existence and Nature of God 1. The Bible declares that there is only one God (Isa 44:6-8; 1Co 8:6). 2. Even without the revelation of God, man can reason from the creation and know that there is an eternal and omnipotent God who created all things. A. The visible things that are seen prove the existence of the invisible God who is not seen (Rom 1:20). B. The heavens declare the glory of God (Psa 19:1). C. The heavens declare His righteousness (Psa 50:6; Psa 97:6). D. The creation teaches us that God created it (Job 12:7-10).

The Kingdom of Heaven IS the Kingdom of God

The Kingdom of Heaven IS the Kingdom of God I. By simply comparing spiritual things with spiritual (1Co 2:13), it is irrefutable that the "kingdom of heaven" spoken of in Matthew is synonymous with the "kingdom of God" spoken of in Mark and Luke. (see attached spreadsheet) II. The kingdom of heaven/God came and was a present reality at the first coming of Christ. 1. Jesus said the kingdom of heaven / kingdom of God was "at hand" (Mat 4:17; Mar 1:14-15). A. At hand - a. Within easy reach; near; close by. - Oxford English Dictionary

The Beginning of a Journey (Part 3)

6. The LORD then gives Joshua the prescription for a prosperous and successful journey (Jos 1:8). A. Joshua was to meditate in the book of the law. i. Meditate - v. 1. trans. To muse over or reflect upon; to consider, study, ponder. b. To fix one's attention upon; to observe with interest or intentness. ii. Muse v. - 1. a. To be absorbed in thought; to meditate continuously in silence; to ponder. iii. Consider v. - 1. To view or contemplate attentively, to survey, examine, inspect, scrutinize.

Divide and Conquer (Part 2)

VI. Strategy #3: Divide and conquer; using your enemies' weakness against them. 1. Paul was brought before the council and once again tried to reason with them (Act 23:1). A. He declared to them that he had lived in good conscience all his life. a. Paul stated this fact more than once in his defense and in his letter to Timothy (Act 24:16; 2Ti 1:3). b. Paul also impressed upon Timothy, the young preacher whom he had trained and ordained, the importance of maintaining a good conscience (1Ti 1:5,19).

Sorrow

Sorrow I. Sorrow is painful. 1. Sorrow n.- 1. a. Distress of mind caused by loss, suffering, disappointment, etc.; grief, deep sadness or regret; also, that which causes grief or melancholy; affliction, trouble. 2. Sorrow v.- 1. intr. To feel sorrow or sadness; to regret or grieve; also, to exhibit signs of grief, to mourn. 3. Mourn v. - 1. To feel sorrow, grief, or regret (often with added notion of expressing one's grief); to sorrow, grieve, lament. II. Sorrow was the result of sin and was multiplied by sin (Gen 3:16-17).

Divide and Conquer (Part 1)

Divide and Conquer (Act 23:6-10) I. This study should teach us: 1. to be wise unto the way this world works, but not to be of it. 2. how to use strategy when dealing with enemies. 3. how to use our opponents weakness against them. 4. how to use the mechanisms of this world to save us from the wicked intentions of the men of this world. II. As Christians we should be wise unto that which is good, but simple concerning evil (Rom 16:19). 1. This doesn't mean that we should be ignorant of how the world works and should not use wisdom and strategy to get through this world.

The Beginning of a Journey (Part 2)

III. The Lord's charge unto Joshua. 1. After the death of Moses, the LORD gave Joshua a charge to lead Israel into the promised land (Jos 1:1-2). A. We are also heading to the promised land that God has waiting for us (1Pe 1:4; Joh 14:1-3). B. We are looking for that same city and country that Abraham was (Heb 11:10,16; Heb 13:14). 2. God promised Joshua that he would be with him and not let his enemies stand before him as he did for Moses (Jos 1:5 c/w Deu 7:24). A. God stands by his ministers in the N.T.

The Beginning of a Journey (Part 1)

The Beginning of a Journey I. The story of Joshua leading Israel into the promised land is instructive for us as we begin our journey together. 1. The things that are recorded in the Old Testament were written for our learning and admonition. A. They were written for our learning and comfort (Strengthening; encouragement, incitement; aid, succour, support, countenance.), and to give us hope (Rom 15:4). B. They were also written as examples to us for our admonition (The action of admonishing; authoritative counsel; warning, implied reproof.) (1Co 10:11).

Limbus Patrum

Limbus Patrum I. What is "Limbus Patrum"?

Thoughts on Ordination

Thoughts on Ordination I. How do you know you're called to the ministry? 1. The standard answers: A. I just feel God calling me. B. God told me. C. I have always wanted to be a preacher. D. My mom/dad/grandma told me that they knew from the time I was a boy that I was going to be a preacher. 2. A desire to be a pastor is a good thing (1Ti 3:1), but the desire alone is not sufficient to make a man called of God. A. There are many who desire to be teachers of the law who know not what they are talking about (1Ti 1:7).

Finding Contentment Being Single

Finding Contentment Being Single I. Marriage: God's design for most people. 1. When God created Adam, God Himself said that it was not good that man should be alone and he made him a companion (Gen 2:18). A. From the beginning of time, it was God's design that men and women would marry and be fruitful and multiply (Gen 2:24 c/w Gen 1:28). B. Jesus affirmed this principle (Mar 10:6-8). C. The institution of marriage was a picture of the mystery of Christ and the church (Eph 5:31-32). D. Marriage, along with everything else God made in the creation, was a very good thing (Gen 1:31).

Dealing With Problems in the Church (Part 2)

To learn more about dealing with life's difficulties, click here: Dealing With Problems VII. The Biblical way to deal with an offence which is private in nature between two brethren and which is not an excludable offence is to follow Jesus' instruction in Mat 18:15-17. This could also apply to a church member who was offended by the pastor.

Dealing With Problems in the Church (Part 1)

To learn more about dealing with life's difficulties, click here: Dealing With Problems Dealing With Problems in the Church I. Problems will come. 1. Offences will come, but don't be the person by whom they come (Mat 18:7). 2. Heresies must come to manifest they who are approved (1Co 11:19). 3. Pastors will offend church members (Jam 3:1-2). 4. Trouble is common to all men (Job 14:1). 5. It is a given that problems will come, but what is important is how we deal with them.

Sovereign Grace (Part 2)

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. 4. Those whom God chose before the foundation of the world were chosen in Christ (Eph 1:4) and were given to Christ to give eternal life to (Joh 6:37-39; Joh 10:27-29; Joh 17:2).

Sovereign Grace (Part 1)

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. Sovereign Grace Sovereign - n. 1. One who has supremacy or rank above, or authority over, others; a superior; a ruler, governor, lord, or master (of persons, etc.). Freq. applied to the Deity in relation to created things.

Happiness

Happiness - The quality or condition of being happy. Happy - adj. Having a feeling of great pleasure or content of mind, arising from satisfaction with one's circumstances or condition; also in weakened sense: Glad, pleased. Joy - 1. a. A vivid emotion of pleasure arising from a sense of well-being or satisfaction; the feeling or state of being highly pleased or delighted; exultation of spirit; gladness, delight. I. Happiness is a good thing and as Christians it is something we ought to experience.

Adultery and Church Membership

Adultery and Church Membership I. The covenant of marriage. 1. Marriage is a covenant (Mal 2:14). 2. Covenant - 1. A mutual agreement between two or more persons to do or refrain from doing certain acts; a compact, contract, bargain; sometimes, the undertaking, pledge, or promise of one of the parties. 3. The covenant of marriage is different from any other covenant that men can establish. a. It is life-long (Rom 7:2). b. It is made between husband and wife, but it is enforced by God and His law (Rom 7:2; Mat 19:4-6). c. The husband and wife become "one flesh" (Mar 10:8).

Alive Without the Law (Part 2)

VI. "Sin...slew me" and "I died" -- What was this death? 1. Sin had been laying dormant in Paul, deceiving him (Rom 7:11). A. Deceive - v. 1. trans. To ensnare; to take unawares by craft or guile; to overcome, overreach, or get the better of by trickery; to beguile or betray into mischief or sin; to mislead. B. Sin had deceived Paul by making him think he was alive and righteous. C. Like the people of Laish who dwelt carelessly, quiet and secure, because there was no magistrate in the land to put them to shame (Jdg 18:7): so it was with Paul.

Alive Without the Law (Part 1)

Alive Without the Law (Rom 7:9) I. The purpose of this study is to provide a proper Biblical understanding of Rom 7:7-13 and to answer the following questions: 1. Was Paul referring to being spiritually alive (in possession of eternal life) when he said that he was "alive without the law once"? 2. Was Paul referring to living in sinless innocence prior to the law coming to him when he wrote "without the law sin was dead"? 3. Did Paul die spiritually when the commandment came and sin revived and slew him? 4. If not, then what kind of death was he referring to?

The Husband of One Wife

"The Husband of One Wife" (1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:6) I. One of the qualifications a man must meet to be ordained and hold the office of a pastor/bishop/elder/overseer is that he must be "the husband of one wife" (1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:6). A. Does this mean that a pastor must be married? B. Does this mean that a pastor cannot be a widower? C. Does this mean that a pastor who is a widower cannot remarry? D. Does this mean that a pastor cannot be divorced? E. Does this mean that a pastor that is divorced cannot remarry?

Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

Walking by Faith, Not by Sight I. Questions. 1. Have you ever doubted the claims or existence of God or Jesus Christ? 2. Have you ever been in a trial or affliction and began to question your faith - things you once knew to be true? 3. Have you ever wondered if great men of faith have ever had the same struggles with doubt or unbelief as you? 4. Have you ever thought it would be nice to have God do a miraculous sign to prove His existence or His truth? 5. Have you ever wished that you could have been among Jesus' disciples when He walked the earth and personally met Him?

Partaking of the Divine Nature

Partaking of the Divine Nature (2 Peter 1:1-11) I. This study should accomplish the following: 1. Learn how to know Jesus more intimately. 2. Learn what it means to partake of the divine nature and how to do it. 3. Learn how to gain the assurance of eternal life. II. The importance of the knowledge of God and Jesus Christ. 1. Grace and peace are multiplied unto us through the knowledge of Jesus Christ (2Pe 1:2). A. Knowing God brings us peace (Job 22:21). B. The knowledge of God comes through diligently studying the word of God (Pro 2:1-6).

The Hidden Gospel (Part 2)

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse.

The Hidden Gospel (Part 1)

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. The Hidden Gospel

Justification

For a paperback book in outline form which addresses over 150 difficult verses that Arminians use against Sovereign Grace, check out: Problem Texts for Sovereign Grace: Rooting Arminianism Out of Every Verse. Chad preaches an extemporaneous sermon on the twofold nature of justification: 1) how Jesus Christ justified His people in the sense of making them righteous by His knowledge, faith, blood, and grace, and 2) how believers are justified in the sense of being accounted righteous by their faith.

Flattering Titles

Flattering Titles “Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man. 22) For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.” (Job 32:21-22) I. The reason for this study. 1. Flattery is condemned in the scripture (Pro 26:28; Pro 29:5) 2. It is clear from Job 32:21-22 that it is wrong to give someone a flattering title. 3. Some have concluded from this that it is wrong to call a pastor "Pastor So-and-so" because to do so would be to give him a flattering title.

Offending the Little Ones

Offending the Little Ones (Mat 18:1-14) I. This study should be both convicting and edifying. The following should be accomplished: 1. Understand what is meant by “offending” and “despising” little children. 2. Learn how to not offend and despise little children. 3. Learn how Mat 18:8-9 fits with the rest of Mat 18:1-14. II. The reason for Jesus’ discourse. 1. The disciples asked who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven (Mat 18:1). A. They had been reasoning among themselves about who should be the greatest (Luk 9:46).

Christians and Muslims Do Not Worship the Same God

This sermon was preached by Pastor Wagner in the Cincinnati Church in 2008 five years before he was ordained. The outline is attached at the bottom of the page. Christians and Muslims do NOT Worship the Same God “Well, first of all, I believe in an Almighty God, and I believe that all the world, whether they be Muslim, Christian, or any other religion, prays to the same God. That's what I believe. I believe that Islam is a great religion that preaches peace.” –President George W. Bush, 2007

Effective Evangelism

This sermon was preached by Pastor Wagner in the Cincinnati Church in 2008 five years before he was ordained. The outline is attached at the bottom of the page. Effective Evangelism I. The mandate to evangelize. 1. Because of the lack of understanding of the “great commission”, and poor doctrine, many Christians carry an unnecessary burden that requires them to witness to every person they meet in order to give them a chance at eternal life.