February 2012
Proclaim the Lord’s Death Until He Comes
I Corinthians 11
- You must understand the importance of the Lord’s Supper. (23-26)
- Understand the importance of the instructor. (23a)
- Understand the importance of the elements. (23b-25)
- The bread in remembrance (23b-24)
- The cup in remembrance (25)
~New Covenant
- Understand the importance of the message. (26)
- You must apply the …
Baptism: First Step of Obedience to Christ
Introduction:
- The Command for Baptism
- The Great Commission – Matthew 28:19-20
- Peter at Pentecost – Acts 2:38-41
- The Method of Baptism
- By Definition –
- By Example – Acts 8:26-39
- The Meaning of Baptism
- Different than John’s Baptism – Acts 19:1-5
- The Start of a New Life – Romans 6:1-4
Marriage: Reverence for Christ
Introduction:
- What is the wife called to do? Submit to her husband (22-24)
- The importance of your calling (22)
- The reason for your calling (23)
- The example of your calling (24)
- What is the husband called to do? Love his wife (25-32)
- You are to love your wife as Christ loves the church (His body). (25-27)
- Sacrificial love…
Sacrificial Living
Why Do We Do What We Do At Church?
Worship and its elements at Centerpointe Baptist Church
Introduction
- Because of God’s mercy, you must be a living sacrifice. (1)
- The motivation for sacrificial living (12:1a-b)
- The description of sacrificial living (12:1c)
- The result of sacrificial living (12:1d)
2. Because of God’s mercy, you must live a changed life. (2)
- You must not conform to this age. (2a)
- You must be transformed. (2b)
- You must discern and do the will of God. (2c)
January 2012
Worshipful Giving
Worshipful Giving
Introduction
I. The Principles of Giving. (6-7)
A. You reap what you sow. (6)
B.You must decide from your heart what to give. (7)
II.The Blessings from Giving. (8-11)
A. You will have God’s overflowing grace. (8a) B.You will be equipped for every good work. (8b) C.You will have a harvest of righteousness. (9-10) D.You will be enriched to give. (11a)
! -This results in thanksgiving to God.
III.The Purposes for Giving. (12-14)
A. Your giving supplies the needs of the saints. (12a) B. Your giving produces worship to God. (12b-14)
IV.The Motivation behind Giving. (15)
Music for Worship and Life
Why Do We Do What We Do At Church?
Worship and its elements at Centerpointe Baptist Church
Introduction:
I. Your music in worship is for God. (Colossians 3:16)
- You have directions for music in worship. (16a-c)
- Your music decisions in worship must be based on Scripture. (16a)
- Your music in worship is for edification. (16b)
- Your music in worship should b…
The Word in Worship
Why Do We Do What We Do At Church?
Worship and its elements at Centerpointe Baptist Church
The Word in Worship 2 Timothy 3:16-4:4
Introduction
I.The Authority of the Word of God. (3:16-17)
A. The Source of Scripture
B. The Usefulness of Scripture
C. The Result of Scripture
II. The Need for the Preaching of the Word of God. (4:1-4)
A. A Solemn Charge
-Preach the Word
B. A Sober Warning
Worship Introduced.
Why Do We Do What We Do At Church?
Worship and its elements at Centerpointe Baptist Church
Introduction
I. A True Worshipper Ascribes Glory to the Right Person. (Psalm 96:7-8)
A. The Lord desires your worship.
B. The Lord deserves your worship.
- For his Glory.
- For His Strength.
- For His Name’s sake.