Do You Believe in the Church?
November 1, 2015
The central idea of the sermon “Do You Believe in the Church?” is to affirm the existence and significance of the Church established by Jesus Christ, emphasizing that it cannot be ignored or replaced by personal interpretations.
Key Words:
• Church
• Jesus Christ
• Salvation
• Peter
• Kingdom of Heaven
• God’s Word
• Noah
• Ark
• Organized Religion
Outline Objectives:
1. Affirm that the Church exists today.
2. Highlight the error in ignoring the Church.
3. Emphasize that individuals cannot create their own church.
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. True or False: The sermon suggests that God’s word will always come true.
2. True or False: According to the sermon, it is acceptable to create one’s own version of the church.
Multiple Choice:
1. What does the sermon state about God’s nature in relation to confusion?
• A) God is the author of confusion
• B) God is not the author of confusion
• C) God sometimes causes confusion
• D) God is indifferent to confusion
2. According to the sermon, who was given the keys to the Church?
• A) Paul
• B) John
• C) Peter
• D) James
Fill-in-the-Blank:
1. The sermon references __________ as an example of organized salvation.
2. According to the sermon, God’s word will not return __________.
Short Essay:
Discuss the significance of Jesus’ promise to build His church and how the sermon interprets this promise in the context of modern faith.
November 1, 2015
The central idea of the sermon “Do You Believe in the Church?” is to affirm the existence and significance of the Church established by Jesus Christ, emphasizing that it cannot be ignored or replaced by personal interpretations.
Key Words:
• Church
• Jesus Christ
• Salvation
• Peter
• Kingdom of Heaven
• God’s Word
• Noah
• Ark
• Organized Religion
Outline Objectives:
1. Affirm that the Church exists today.
2. Highlight the error in ignoring the Church.
3. Emphasize that individuals cannot create their own church.
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. True or False: The sermon suggests that God’s word will always come true.
2. True or False: According to the sermon, it is acceptable to create one’s own version of the church.
Multiple Choice:
1. What does the sermon state about God’s nature in relation to confusion?
• A) God is the author of confusion
• B) God is not the author of confusion
• C) God sometimes causes confusion
• D) God is indifferent to confusion
2. According to the sermon, who was given the keys to the Church?
• A) Paul
• B) John
• C) Peter
• D) James
Fill-in-the-Blank:
1. The sermon references __________ as an example of organized salvation.
2. According to the sermon, God’s word will not return __________.
Short Essay:
Discuss the significance of Jesus’ promise to build His church and how the sermon interprets this promise in the context of modern faith.
| do_you_believe_in_the_church.pdf |
Do You Believe in Life After Death?
November 8, 2015
The sermon “Do You Believe in Life After Death?” explores the Christian perspective on mortality and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that death, resulting from sin, is universal and inevitable, but through faith in Christ, believers are assured of resurrection and eternal life.
Key Words:
• Mortality
• Sin
• Eternal life
• Resurrection
• Judgment
• Salvation
• Faith
• Condemnation
Outline Objectives:
1. Mortality Originated in the Fall: Discuss how sin introduced death into the world.
2. The Natural Reaction to Mortality: Examine human responses to the reality of death.
3. The Godly Reaction to Mortality: Explore how faith shapes a believer’s view of death.
4. Death Is Not the End: Affirm the Christian belief in life after death and resurrection.
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. Death is a consequence of sin according to Christian doctrine.
2. The sermon suggests that death is the final end with no possibility of resurrection.
Multiple Choice:
1. According to the sermon, how did mortality enter the world?
• A) Through natural causes
• B) As a result of sin
• C) By divine design
• D) Through human evolution
2. What is the godly reaction to mortality as discussed in the sermon?
• A) Fear and despair
• B) Carefree abandon
• C) Faith in eternal life
• D) Denial of death
Fill-in-the-Blank:
1. According to Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is _______, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
2. Hebrews 9:27 states, “Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face _______.”
Short Essay:
Discuss how the sermon explains the relationship between sin, mortality, and the promise of eternal life in Christian theology.
November 8, 2015
The sermon “Do You Believe in Life After Death?” explores the Christian perspective on mortality and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that death, resulting from sin, is universal and inevitable, but through faith in Christ, believers are assured of resurrection and eternal life.
Key Words:
• Mortality
• Sin
• Eternal life
• Resurrection
• Judgment
• Salvation
• Faith
• Condemnation
Outline Objectives:
1. Mortality Originated in the Fall: Discuss how sin introduced death into the world.
2. The Natural Reaction to Mortality: Examine human responses to the reality of death.
3. The Godly Reaction to Mortality: Explore how faith shapes a believer’s view of death.
4. Death Is Not the End: Affirm the Christian belief in life after death and resurrection.
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. Death is a consequence of sin according to Christian doctrine.
2. The sermon suggests that death is the final end with no possibility of resurrection.
Multiple Choice:
1. According to the sermon, how did mortality enter the world?
• A) Through natural causes
• B) As a result of sin
• C) By divine design
• D) Through human evolution
2. What is the godly reaction to mortality as discussed in the sermon?
• A) Fear and despair
• B) Carefree abandon
• C) Faith in eternal life
• D) Denial of death
Fill-in-the-Blank:
1. According to Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is _______, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
2. Hebrews 9:27 states, “Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face _______.”
Short Essay:
Discuss how the sermon explains the relationship between sin, mortality, and the promise of eternal life in Christian theology.
| life_after_death.pdf |
Do You Believe God Knows Your Heart?
November 22, 2015
The central theme of the sermon “Do You Believe God Knows Your Heart?” is the transformation of the human heart from its natural, fallen state to one redeemed and aligned with God’s will. It emphasizes that while the unregenerate heart is deceitful and opposed to God, through conversion and the Holy Spirit’s renewing work, individuals can develop hearts that love and obey God.
Key Words:
• Unregenerate heart
• Conversion
• Holy Spirit
• Deceitful
• Redeemed
• Spurious conversion
Outline Objectives:
1. Examine the nature of the unregenerate heart.
2. Understand the process of conversion and the resulting changed heart.
3. Identify signs of spurious (false) conversion.
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. The unregenerate heart is naturally aligned with God’s will.
2. Conversion involves the renewing work of the Holy Spirit.
Multiple Choice:
1. Which scripture states, “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure”?
• A) Psalm 14:1
• B) Jeremiah 17:9
• C) Romans 8:7
• D) Proverbs 19:3
2. What is a characteristic of a spurious conversion?
• A) A heart that loves and obeys God
• B) A heart that remains deceitful and opposed to God
• C) A heart transformed by the Holy Spirit
• D) A heart that seeks God’s will
Fill-in-the-Blank:
1. At conversion, the renewing work of the ________ transforms the human heart.
2. The unregenerate heart is described as ________ above all things and beyond cure.
Short Essay:
Discuss the differences between genuine and spurious conversion as outlined in the sermon.
November 22, 2015
The central theme of the sermon “Do You Believe God Knows Your Heart?” is the transformation of the human heart from its natural, fallen state to one redeemed and aligned with God’s will. It emphasizes that while the unregenerate heart is deceitful and opposed to God, through conversion and the Holy Spirit’s renewing work, individuals can develop hearts that love and obey God.
Key Words:
• Unregenerate heart
• Conversion
• Holy Spirit
• Deceitful
• Redeemed
• Spurious conversion
Outline Objectives:
1. Examine the nature of the unregenerate heart.
2. Understand the process of conversion and the resulting changed heart.
3. Identify signs of spurious (false) conversion.
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. The unregenerate heart is naturally aligned with God’s will.
2. Conversion involves the renewing work of the Holy Spirit.
Multiple Choice:
1. Which scripture states, “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure”?
• A) Psalm 14:1
• B) Jeremiah 17:9
• C) Romans 8:7
• D) Proverbs 19:3
2. What is a characteristic of a spurious conversion?
• A) A heart that loves and obeys God
• B) A heart that remains deceitful and opposed to God
• C) A heart transformed by the Holy Spirit
• D) A heart that seeks God’s will
Fill-in-the-Blank:
1. At conversion, the renewing work of the ________ transforms the human heart.
2. The unregenerate heart is described as ________ above all things and beyond cure.
Short Essay:
Discuss the differences between genuine and spurious conversion as outlined in the sermon.
| do_you_believe_god_knows_your_heart.pdf |