FULL DISCLAIMER: Large portions of this sermon are taken from a sermon I heard Mark Dever preach to his own congregation, Capitol Hill Baptist. I listened to that sermon, by the same title, while on sabbatical from my own congregation, Lake Wylie Baptist, during the Summer of 2024. Mark’s sermon ministered so deeply to my heart that I took his structure, much of his exposition, and reworked it into a similar sermon for my own …
I began preaching as a teenager in the church my father pastored. I reckon I have preached a couple thousand sermons at this point in my ministry.
Over the years I have admired and sought to emulate a number of preachers.
Early on, I suppose, it was impossible to not emulate my own father. He has both an energy and a warmth that can only come from a sincere man who has a burden for …
This August I’ll embark on the most ambitious sermon series I’ve ever preached: the book of Revelation. Here’s the outline I plan to follow. Throughout the series, I plan to rely heavily on the work of G.K. Beale and Joel Beeke. This outline borrows from Beeke’s own preaching plan.
Preaching Outline
THE TEXT:
10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned …
THE TEXT:
Our text for today comes from Philippians 4:4-9 and can be found on page 982 of the Bibles in the pew racks. These are the words of God:
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made …
THE TEXT:
I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. (Philippians 4:2-3, ESV)
SUMMARY OF THE TEXT
How does Paul, who is in Rome under house arrest, know about this unhappy division? …
THE TEXT:
Our text for today comes from Philippians 3:17-4:1 and can be found on page 982 of the Bibles in the pew racks. These are the words of God:
17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. 18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross …
THE TEXT:
Our text for today comes from Philippians 3:10-11 and can be found on page 981 of the Bibles in the pew racks. These are the words of God:
For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes …
