The Mystery of His Will – Eph 1:9-10

The following is the outline of a sermon preached at Pioneer Bible Church on April 3, 2022. God Has Made the Mystery of His Will Known to Us – Ephesians 1:9-10[1] What has God made known to us?The mystery of His willWhat does “will” mean?Greek Word: thelayma; θέλημαTwo possibilities of meaning:God’s determination (Hebrew-Greek)[2]God’s preferred will … Continue reading The Mystery of His Will – Eph 1:9-10

May They Know We Have Been With Jesus

As I prepare to proclaim God's message to people this morning, I am convicted by Acts 4:13: Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 Fellow Word-Proclaimers, may … Continue reading May They Know We Have Been With Jesus

Peace in Ephesians

The following is a lightly edited outline from the sermon in the morning worship gathering at Pioneer Bible Church on February 6, 2022. Ephesians -  Saints: Set Apart In Calling and Practice Week Four: Peace in the Letter to the Ephesians (Read 2:11-22) Peace Defined: Peace in position – War with God and His people … Continue reading Peace in Ephesians

Built on Christ the Living Cornerstone

1 Peter 2:4-10 I. The Lord Jesus Is the Living Cornerstone A. Rejected by Men (John 1:10-11) – reject= investigate and find wanting… B. God’s chosen and precious Stone C. Stands in the Scriptures• Isaiah 28:16 (v. 6)• Psalm 118:22 (v. 7)• Isaiah 8:14 (v. 8) II. There Are Two Possible Responses to the Lord … Continue reading Built on Christ the Living Cornerstone

Gospel-Matching Behavior for Leaders (Titus 2:7-8)

“Yourself” is the next category in Titus 2:2-10, and it refers to Titus. Titus was to show himself to be an example of good works in every way (2:7-8). He was to "teach what accords with sound doctrine" (2:1). He was to behave in a way that matched the Gospel as a model to follow.  … Continue reading Gospel-Matching Behavior for Leaders (Titus 2:7-8)

Sermon Intro – Grace and Glory (Titus 2:11-14)

Last week, we studied Titus 2:1-10. There we studied “Behavior that Matches the Good News of Jesus Christ.” Titus was called to teach the believers on Crete the kind of behavior that matches the Good News of Jesus Christ (2:1). We studied the kind of behavior that is consistent with the Good News (2:2-10). We … Continue reading Sermon Intro – Grace and Glory (Titus 2:11-14)

Gospel-Matching Behavior for Women (Titus 2:3-5)

The posts this week have been focusing on Titus 2:1-10. Paul told Titus to "teach what accords with sound doctrine" (2:1). Titus was to teach the churches of Crete to live in a way that is consistent with the Good News of Jesus. What kind of behavior matches the Good News? What kind of behavior … Continue reading Gospel-Matching Behavior for Women (Titus 2:3-5)