Welsh Baptist Church http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress Church Blog Mon, 14 May 2012 22:42:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 The teachings of Christ through Welsh Baptist Church. Pastor Thomas Winborn. Church Blog Welsh Baptist http://welshbaptist.com/images/welsh_podcast.jpgWelsh Baptist Churchhttp://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress Welsh, Baptist, Church, Jesus, Christianity, God, Hope, Love, Maryland no Thomas Winborn thomas@welshbaptist.com JESUS: Our Authority http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=235 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=235#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:30:09 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=235 This sermon was preached on December 11, 2011.

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=235 0 This sermon was preached on December 11, 2011. To listen to the sermon, CLICK HERE. To download the sermon on iTunes, CLICK HERE. This sermon was preached on December 11, 2011. To listen to the sermon, CLICK HERE. To download the sermon on iTunes, CLICK HERE. Jesus: Our Healer http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=226 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=226#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:00:58 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=226 We’re blinded by so many things and we need Jesus to heal us.

Have you ever thought you had a good picture of your current situation, only to later realize you were blind to what was truly going on in that moment? For many of us, we are living like that right now in our estimation of who God is and where we stand with Him. This text will help us to understand how Jesus is our Healer. He is the only one who can heal our blindness.

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=226 0 We’re blinded by so many things and we need Jesus to heal us. Have you ever thought you had a good picture of your current situation, only to later realize you were blind to what was truly going on in that moment? For many of us, we are living like that right now in our estimation of who God is and where we stand with Him. This text will help us to understand how Jesus is our Healer. He is the only one who can heal our blindness. CLICK HERE for the sermon. CLICK HERE to listen in iTunes and/or to subscribe to our podcast. We’re blinded by so many things and we need Jesus to heal us. Have you ever thought you had a good picture of your current situation, only to later realize you were blind to what was truly going on in that moment? For many of us, we are living [...] David and Goliath Sermon http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=217 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=217#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:00:53 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=217 CLICK HERE for the sermon.
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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=217 0 CLICK HERE for the sermon. CLICK HERE to listen in iTunes and/or to subscribe to our podcast. CLICK HERE for the sermon. CLICK HERE to listen in iTunes and/or to subscribe to our podcast. The Gospel According to Mark pt. 17 (“Lord of the Storm” – Mark 4:35-41) http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=194 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=194#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 12:00:55 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=194 For our latest sermon series, we have been walking through the Gospel according to Mark. This week’s sermon is from Mark 4:35-41 and is entitled “Lord of the Storm.” Here are the sermon notes with a link for the sermon at the bottom:

I. Jesus is Lord of our storms.
A. God allows storms in our lives.
B. God is sovereign over the storms.

II. Jesus is Lord of our fears.
A. Fear reveals what we value most.
B. Fear reveals the object of our faith.

III. Jesus is Lord of the ultimate storm.
A. Jesus did not abandon us in the ultimate storm.
B. Jesus will not abandon us in the smaller storms.
C. Jesus will return and still all storms for eternity.

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=194 0 For our latest sermon series, we have been walking through the Gospel according to Mark. This week’s sermon is from Mark 4:35-41 and is entitled “Lord of the Storm.” Here are the sermon notes with a link for the sermon at the bottom: I. Jesus is Lord of our storms. A. God allows storms in our lives. B. God is sovereign over the storms. II. Jesus is Lord of our fears. A. Fear reveals what we value most. B. Fear reveals the object of our faith. III. Jesus is Lord of the ultimate storm. A. Jesus did not abandon us in the ultimate storm. B. Jesus will not abandon us in the smaller storms. C. Jesus will return and still all storms for eternity. To listen to the Podcast, CLICK HERE. To subscribe to our podcast, CLICK HERE. For our latest sermon series, we have been walking through the Gospel according to Mark. This week’s sermon is from Mark 4:35-41 and is entitled “Lord of the Storm.” Here are the sermon notes with a link for the sermon at the bottom: I. Jesus [...] HEROES: Noah and the Ark http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=172 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=172#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:00:43 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=172 Our newest sermon series is entitled HEROES. Throughout this series, we will revisit the stories we grew up learning in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, but we will look at them with fresh eyes and for maybe the first time we will see and understand how they fit into the grand narrative of Scripture. We’re finally going to understand how these stories relate to us today and how they all point us to the One True Hero. This week, we are looking in Genesis 6:9-9:17 to revisit the spectacular story of Noah and the Ark. Here are some notes to help you follow along.

God’s Eternal Plan:
“And I will walk among you and will be your God, and you shall be my people.” Leviticus 26:12

God makes new beginnings to continue his good kingdom on earth.

1. The final outcome of human sin is God’s judgment and death.
A. The Flood
B. Israel in the Desert
C. Israel in Exile
D. Jesus on Calvary

2. God has made a covenant with his people. (Genesis 9:8-11)
A. Noah and the Flood
B. Israel in Moab
C. Israel in Exile (Isaiah 54:9-10)
D. Jesus on Calvary (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

3. Through Jesus, God makes a completely new start with his people.
A. He gives us clean hearts.
B. He gives us hope of a new creation.

4. God remembers us, his remnant. (Genesis 8:1)

5. God is making for us a new beginning to continue his good kingdom on earth.

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=172 0 Our newest sermon series is entitled HEROES. Throughout this series, we will revisit the stories we grew up learning in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, but we will look at them with fresh eyes and for maybe the first time we will see and understand how they fit into the grand narrative of Scripture. We’re finally going to understand how these stories relate to us today and how they all point us to the One True Hero. This week, we are looking in Genesis 6:9-9:17 to revisit the spectacular story of Noah and the Ark. Here are some notes to help you follow along. God’s Eternal Plan: “And I will walk among you and will be your God, and you shall be my people.” Leviticus 26:12 God makes new beginnings to continue his good kingdom on earth. 1. The final outcome of human sin is God’s judgment and death. A. The Flood B. Israel in the Desert C. Israel in Exile D. Jesus on Calvary 2. God has made a covenant with his people. (Genesis 9:8-11) A. Noah and the Flood B. Israel in Moab C. Israel in Exile (Isaiah 54:9-10) D. Jesus on Calvary (1 Corinthians 11:23-26) 3. Through Jesus, God makes a completely new start with his people. A. He gives us clean hearts. B. He gives us hope of a new creation. 4. God remembers us, his remnant. (Genesis 8:1) 5. God is making for us a new beginning to continue his good kingdom on earth. To listen to this sermon now, CLICK HERE. To subscribe to our podcast, CLICK HERE. Our newest sermon series is entitled HEROES. Throughout this series, we will revisit the stories we grew up learning in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, but we will look at them with fresh eyes and for maybe the first time we will see and [...] Thomas Winborn 43:14 Heroes: Noah and the Ark THE GOSPEL – Our Message for the Mission Part 3: JESUS http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=161 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=161#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:49 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=161 Our Mission is to glorify God through lives changed by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This mission has many facets, but the foundation of the mission is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the rock upon which His church is built, the cornerstone of our knowledge of God and our faith in God. The Great Commission found in the last few verses of Matthew 28 was Jesus’ mission for His church. The way we are to accomplish this mission is to proclaim the truth about Jesus to all the nations, making disciples of them, baptizing them, and teaching them all that Jesus has commanded of us. This message is what we are studying in this four week series, THE GOSPEL. This week we are talking about part three: JESUS (who He is, what He has done, and what He has promised to do).

THE GOSPEL
The Message of the Mission Part 3: JESUS

THE PERSON OF JESUS
1. Jesus is fully God and fully man.
A. Jesus was born of a virgin. (Luke 1:34-35)
B. The Son is one in essence with the Father. (John 1:1, 14)

2. Jesus is without sin.

THE WORK OF JESUS
1. Jesus is our sacrifice. (1 Corinthians 5:7)
A. We deserve to die as the penalty for sin.
B. Jesus paid the penalty that we deserve.

2. Jesus is our propitiation. (Romans 3:23-25)
A. We deserve to bear God’s wrath against sin.
B. Jesus bore God’s wrath toward us in full.
C. Jesus changed God’s wrath toward us into favor.

3. Jesus is our reconciliation. (Romans 5:10-11; Colossians 1:19-23)
A. We are separated from God by our sin.
B. Jesus removed enmity between God and us.
C. Jesus restored fellowship between God and us.

4. Jesus is our redemption. (Mark 10:45; Galatians 3:13; Colossians 1:13-14)
A. We are in bondage to sin and Satan’s kingdom.
B. Jesus purchased us out of our bondage.
C. Jesus paid the ransom to God.

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=161 0 Our Mission is to glorify God through lives changed by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This mission has many facets, but the foundation of the mission is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the rock upon which His church is built, the cornerstone of our knowledge of God and our faith in God. The Great Commission found in the last few verses of Matthew 28 was Jesus’ mission for His church. The way we are to accomplish this mission is to proclaim the truth about Jesus to all the nations, making disciples of them, baptizing them, and teaching them all that Jesus has commanded of us. This message is what we are studying in this four week series, THE GOSPEL. This week we are talking about part three: JESUS (who He is, what He has done, and what He has promised to do). THE GOSPEL The Message of the Mission Part 3: JESUS THE PERSON OF JESUS 1. Jesus is fully God and fully man. A. Jesus was born of a virgin. (Luke 1:34-35) B. The Son is one in essence with the Father. (John 1:1, 14) 2. Jesus is without sin. THE WORK OF JESUS 1. Jesus is our sacrifice. (1 Corinthians 5:7) A. We deserve to die as the penalty for sin. B. Jesus paid the penalty that we deserve. 2. Jesus is our propitiation. (Romans 3:23-25) A. We deserve to bear God’s wrath against sin. B. Jesus bore God’s wrath toward us in full. C. Jesus changed God’s wrath toward us into favor. 3. Jesus is our reconciliation. (Romans 5:10-11; Colossians 1:19-23) A. We are separated from God by our sin. B. Jesus removed enmity between God and us. C. Jesus restored fellowship between God and us. 4. Jesus is our redemption. (Mark 10:45; Galatians 3:13; Colossians 1:13-14) A. We are in bondage to sin and Satan’s kingdom. B. Jesus purchased us out of our bondage. C. Jesus paid the ransom to God. To listen to this sermon, CLICK HERE. Our Mission is to glorify God through lives changed by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This mission has many facets, but the foundation of the mission is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the rock upon which His church is built, the [...] THE GOSPEL – Our Message for the Mission Pt. 2: Man http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=143 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=143#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:00:16 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=143 Our Mission is to glorify God through lives changed by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This mission has many facets, but the foundation of the mission is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the rock upon which His church is built, the cornerstone of our knowledge of God and our faith in God. The Great Commission found in the last few verses of Matthew 28 was Jesus’ mission for His church. The way we are to accomplish this mission is to proclaim the truth about Jesus to all the nations, making disciples of them, baptizing them, and teaching them all that Jesus has commanded of us. This message is what we are studying in this four week series, THE GOSPEL. This week we are talking about part two: Man (the creation of mankind, the Fall, and sin).

THE GOSPEL
The Message of the Mission Part 2: Man

1. In the Beginning, Adam Sinned (Gen 3)

A. They rejected God’s authority over them.
B. They declared their independence from God.

2. We Are Sinners by Nature, Not because We Sin

A. We are born children of wrath. (Eph 2:1-3)
B. The inevitable result of our sinful nature is death. (Rom 5:12)

3. We Are Totally Depraved

A. No one deserves God’s love. (Rom 3:9-12)
B. Everyone misses the mark. (Rom 3:23)
C. Our best deeds are filthy to God. (Isa 64:6a)

4. God’s Judgment Is Active (Isaiah 59:1-2; Rev 19:15)

A. Your sinfulness has separated you from God. (Isa 59:1-2)
B. God’s wrath will be forever poured out on sinners. (Rev 19:15)

5. The Unrepentant Inherit Hell

A. Hell is worse than we can understand. (Matt 10:28)
B. Hell is real…it’s hot and it hurts. (Mark 9:43, 48)
C. Only those who repent will be saved. (Luke 13:3, 5)

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=143 0 Our Mission is to glorify God through lives changed by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This mission has many facets, but the foundation of the mission is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the rock upon which His church is built, the cornerstone of our knowledge of God and our faith in God. The Great Commission found in the last few verses of Matthew 28 was Jesus’ mission for His church. The way we are to accomplish this mission is to proclaim the truth about Jesus to all the nations, making disciples of them, baptizing them, and teaching them all that Jesus has commanded of us. This message is what we are studying in this four week series, THE GOSPEL. This week we are talking about part two: Man (the creation of mankind, the Fall, and sin). THE GOSPEL The Message of the Mission Part 2: Man 1. In the Beginning, Adam Sinned (Gen 3) A. They rejected God’s authority over them. B. They declared their independence from God. 2. We Are Sinners by Nature, Not because We Sin A. We are born children of wrath. (Eph 2:1-3) B. The inevitable result of our sinful nature is death. (Rom 5:12) 3. We Are Totally Depraved A. No one deserves God’s love. (Rom 3:9-12) B. Everyone misses the mark. (Rom 3:23) C. Our best deeds are filthy to God. (Isa 64:6a) 4. God’s Judgment Is Active (Isaiah 59:1-2; Rev 19:15) A. Your sinfulness has separated you from God. (Isa 59:1-2) B. God’s wrath will be forever poured out on sinners. (Rev 19:15) 5. The Unrepentant Inherit Hell A. Hell is worse than we can understand. (Matt 10:28) B. Hell is real…it’s hot and it hurts. (Mark 9:43, 48) C. Only those who repent will be saved. (Luke 13:3, 5) To listen to this sermon, CLICK HERE. Our Mission is to glorify God through lives changed by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This mission has many facets, but the foundation of the mission is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the rock upon which His church is built, the [...] THE GOSPEL – Our Message for the Mission part 1: GOD http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=164 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=164#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:35 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=164 Our Mission is to glorify God through lives changed by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This mission has many facets, but the foundation of the mission is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the rock upon which His church is built, the cornerstone of our knowledge of God and our faith in God. The Great Commission found in the last few verses of Matthew 28 was Jesus’ mission for His church. The way we are to accomplish this mission is to proclaim the truth about Jesus to all the nations, making disciples of them, baptizing them, and teaching them all that Jesus has commanded of us. This message is what we are studying in this four week series, THE GOSPEL. This week we are talking about part one: GOD.

THE GOSPEL
The Message of the Mission Part 3: JESUS

“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” – A. W. Tozer

1. God is the Creator.
A. The gospel is God’s response to the bad news of sin.
B. Sin is a person’s rejection of God’s Creator-rights over him.

2. God is the Holy One.
A. God is transcendent above His creation.
B. God is transcendent above His creation’s corruption.

3. God is the Righteous Judge.
A. God’s love and justice are inseparable.
B. God’s righteousness and justice are the source of His love and faithfulness.

4. God is the Sovereign King.
A. He is the Ruler over all.
B. He is the Giver of all things.

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=164 0 Our Mission is to glorify God through lives changed by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This mission has many facets, but the foundation of the mission is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the rock upon which His church is built, the cornerstone of our knowledge of God and our faith in God. The Great Commission found in the last few verses of Matthew 28 was Jesus’ mission for His church. The way we are to accomplish this mission is to proclaim the truth about Jesus to all the nations, making disciples of them, baptizing them, and teaching them all that Jesus has commanded of us. This message is what we are studying in this four week series, THE GOSPEL. This week we are talking about part one: GOD. THE GOSPEL The Message of the Mission Part 3: JESUS “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” – A. W. Tozer 1. God is the Creator. A. The gospel is God’s response to the bad news of sin. B. Sin is a person’s rejection of God’s Creator-rights over him. 2. God is the Holy One. A. God is transcendent above His creation. B. God is transcendent above His creation’s corruption. 3. God is the Righteous Judge. A. God’s love and justice are inseparable. B. God’s righteousness and justice are the source of His love and faithfulness. 4. God is the Sovereign King. A. He is the Ruler over all. B. He is the Giver of all things. To listen to this sermon, CLICK HERE. To subscribe to our podcast, CLICK HERE. Our Mission is to glorify God through lives changed by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This mission has many facets, but the foundation of the mission is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the rock upon which His church is built, the [...] THE CORE: Living by God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:14-17) http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=130 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=130#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:00:22 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=130 Our latest sermon series is based on our Core Values. Each week we will be covering one of our church’s five core values. This week we are learning the importance of living by God’s Word. All of us want to live lives of purpose, lives that bring us joy and satisfaction. This week we are looking to God’s Word to reveal to us how we can make that a possibility. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast.

THE CORE: Living by God’s Word
2 Timothy 3:14-17

I. God Reveals Himself to Us through His Word

II. God’s Word Is Sufficient

III. God’s Word Reveals Our Path to Salvation

1. The entire Bible is about God’s redemption through Jesus Christ.
2. It’s about Jesus, not you.
3. Jesus is not the means by which you get something; Jesus is what you get!

IV. God’s Word Is Our Key to Life

1. You are what you eat. (John 6:48-58)
2. You are shaped by what you hold to be ultimate. (1 John 2:3-6)
3. You walk in whatever you hold to be ultimate. (1 John 2:3-6)
4. Jesus is not all you need; Jesus is all you’ve got.

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=130 0 Our latest sermon series is based on our Core Values. Each week we will be covering one of our church’s five core values. This week we are learning the importance of living by God’s Word. All of us want to live lives of purpose, lives that bring us joy and satisfaction. This week we are looking to God’s Word to reveal to us how we can make that a possibility. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast. THE CORE: Living by God’s Word 2 Timothy 3:14-17 I. God Reveals Himself to Us through His Word II. God’s Word Is Sufficient III. God’s Word Reveals Our Path to Salvation 1. The entire Bible is about God’s redemption through Jesus Christ. 2. It’s about Jesus, not you. 3. Jesus is not the means by which you get something; Jesus is what you get! IV. God’s Word Is Our Key to Life 1. You are what you eat. (John 6:48-58) 2. You are shaped by what you hold to be ultimate. (1 John 2:3-6) 3. You walk in whatever you hold to be ultimate. (1 John 2:3-6) 4. Jesus is not all you need; Jesus is all you’ve got. To listen to the Podcast, CLICK HERE. To subscribe to our podcast, CLICK HERE. Our latest sermon series is based on our Core Values. Each week we will be covering one of our church's five core values. This week we are learning the importance of living by God's Word. All of us want to live lives of purpose, lives [...] THE CORE: Worship (Hebrews 13:15-17) http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=126 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=126#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:00:21 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=126 Our latest sermon series is based on our Core Values. Each week we will be covering one of our church’s five core values. This week we are talking about worship. Unlike what most people think when they hear the word worship, it is not simply what we do when we sing songs about God. We are born worshipping. We are either worshipping someone or something or we are worshipping our Creator. This week we are going to try and understand what worship is and how we can align our hearts and minds to make sure we worship the only one who deserves to be worshipped…our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast.

THE CORE: Worship
Hebrews 13:15-17

I. We Are Created Worshipping

1. Worship is honoring someone or something: glory.
2. Worship is something we do: sacrifice.
Our lives are about not doing some things so we can find time or money to do things more important to us.

II. We Have a Worship Problem

1. Sin is making something else more central to your significance, purpose, and happiness than your relationship with God.
2. Whatever we base our identity and value on becomes deified.
3. The root of the problem is always that you are worshipping something or someone over God.
4. We must constantly seek and smash our idols!

III. The Essentials of Biblical Worship

1. Praise
2. Proclamation: lips that confess Jesus’ name
3. Service: doing good as a demonstration of the gospel
4. Participation: sharing with others as a demonstration of grace
5. Sacrifice: giving of time, talent, and treasure
6. Submission: respecting godly authority placed over us

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=126 0 Our latest sermon series is based on our Core Values. Each week we will be covering one of our church’s five core values. This week we are talking about worship. Unlike what most people think when they hear the word worship, it is not simply what we do when we sing songs about God. We are born worshipping. We are either worshipping someone or something or we are worshipping our Creator. This week we are going to try and understand what worship is and how we can align our hearts and minds to make sure we worship the only one who deserves to be worshipped…our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast. THE CORE: Worship Hebrews 13:15-17 I. We Are Created Worshipping 1. Worship is honoring someone or something: glory. 2. Worship is something we do: sacrifice. Our lives are about not doing some things so we can find time or money to do things more important to us. II. We Have a Worship Problem 1. Sin is making something else more central to your significance, purpose, and happiness than your relationship with God. 2. Whatever we base our identity and value on becomes deified. 3. The root of the problem is always that you are worshipping something or someone over God. 4. We must constantly seek and smash our idols! III. The Essentials of Biblical Worship 1. Praise 2. Proclamation: lips that confess Jesus’ name 3. Service: doing good as a demonstration of the gospel 4. Participation: sharing with others as a demonstration of grace 5. Sacrifice: giving of time, talent, and treasure 6. Submission: respecting godly authority placed over us To listen to the Podcast, CLICK HERE. To subscribe to our podcast, CLICK HERE. Our latest sermon series is based on our Core Values. Each week we will be covering one of our church’s five core values. This week we are talking about worship. Unlike what most people think when they hear the word worship, it is not simply what [...] Resurrection Sunday – Easter 2010 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=124 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=124#comments Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:00:16 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=124 This sermon was preached on Easter 2010 celebrating Resurrection Sunday at Welsh Baptist Church. Pastor Thomas told the story of the resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of Jesus’ disciple and close friend, Peter. Here’s a link to the sermon, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast.

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=124 0 This sermon was preached on Easter 2010 celebrating Resurrection Sunday at Welsh Baptist Church. Pastor Thomas told the story of the resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of Jesus’ disciple and close friend, Peter. Here’s a link to the sermon, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast. To listen to the Podcast, CLICK HERE. To subscribe to our podcast, CLICK HERE. This sermon was preached on Easter 2010 celebrating Resurrection Sunday at Welsh Baptist Church. Pastor Thomas told the story of the resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of Jesus’ disciple and close friend, Peter. Here’s a link to the sermon, [...] The Mission of Jesus: A Concern for the City (Luke 19:41-44) http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=117 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=117#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:05:07 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=117 Our latest series of sermons is based on the mission of Jesus. Our responsibility as Christians is to become more like Jesus every day. This means we are to learn and understand the mission of Jesus so that we can live on mission with him. This week’s sermon reveals that being on mission with Jesus means we have to be concerned for the city like He was. When we recognize Jesus’ concern for the city, it drives us to become like him in our living lives sacrificially for those within our own city. After you look at your city through eyes of Jesus, you’ll never see it the same again. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast.

I. Three Parts to a Healthy Heart

1. A concern for the glory of God.
2. A concern for the sanctification of the church.
3. A concern for the salvation of the lost.

II. Your Desire Drives Your Direction

1. Who is the greatest beneficiary of my time?
2. Who is the greatest beneficiary of my resources?
3. Whomever benefits the most from my actions, that is the one upon whom I’ve set my affections.

III. Your Direction, Not Your Intentions, Determines Your Destination

1. Jesus must become the object of our affection.
2. The gospel is the light that directs our path.
3. Our actions determine our impact for the kingdom.

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=117 0 Our latest series of sermons is based on the mission of Jesus. Our responsibility as Christians is to become more like Jesus every day. This means we are to learn and understand the mission of Jesus so that we can live on mission with him. This week’s sermon reveals that being on mission with Jesus means we have to be concerned for the city like He was. When we recognize Jesus’ concern for the city, it drives us to become like him in our living lives sacrificially for those within our own city. After you look at your city through eyes of Jesus, you’ll never see it the same again. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast. I. Three Parts to a Healthy Heart 1. A concern for the glory of God. 2. A concern for the sanctification of the church. 3. A concern for the salvation of the lost. II. Your Desire Drives Your Direction 1. Who is the greatest beneficiary of my time? 2. Who is the greatest beneficiary of my resources? 3. Whomever benefits the most from my actions, that is the one upon whom I’ve set my affections. III. Your Direction, Not Your Intentions, Determines Your Destination 1. Jesus must become the object of our affection. 2. The gospel is the light that directs our path. 3. Our actions determine our impact for the kingdom. To listen to the Podcast, CLICK HERE. To subscribe to our podcast, CLICK HERE. Our latest series of sermons is based on the mission of Jesus. Our responsibility as Christians is to become more like Jesus every day. This means we are to learn and understand the mission of Jesus so that we can live on mission with him. This [...] The Mission of Jesus: A Mission of Death (John 12:20-26) http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=105 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=105#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:10 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=105 Our new series of sermons is based on the mission of Jesus. Our responsibility as Christians is to become more like Jesus every day. This means we are to learn and understand the mission of Jesus so that we can live on mission with him. This week’s sermon reveals that our mission is a mission of death. While it might sound morbid, it is truly a wonderful mission to which we are called. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast.

The
 Mission 
of
 Jesus: 
A 
Mission 
of 
Death
John 
12:20‐26

1. The objective of the mission is Jesus glorified.

2. You have been chosen for this mission. (v. 25)
a. You can refuse the mission: (i.) Loving your life in this world; (ii.) Losing your life eternally.
b. You can accept the mission: (i.) Hating your life in this world; (ii.) Gaining life eternal.

3. Your death is essential for the success of the mission.

4. Your life must be focused solely on the mission.
Our shameless focus on self must be replaced with a total
focus on Jesus and His mission.

5. The evidence that the mission is succeeding:
a. We will look more like Jesus daily: (i.) Jesus’ will increase and we will decrease; (ii.) Our desires will become like the desires of Jesus; (iii.) We will be consumed with God’s glory, our brothers, and the lost.
b. We will proclaim the gospel of Jesus daily.
c. We will see lives changed by the power of the gospel.

6. The end result:
a. Jesus will be glorified.
b. We will be with Jesus for eternal life.
c. We will share in the honor and glory of the Son.

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=105 3 Our new series of sermons is based on the mission of Jesus. Our responsibility as Christians is to become more like Jesus every day. This means we are to learn and understand the mission of Jesus so that we can live on mission with him. This week’s sermon reveals that our mission is a mission of death. While it might sound morbid, it is truly a wonderful mission to which we are called. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast. The
 Mission 
of
 Jesus: 
A 
Mission 
of 
Death John 
12:20‐26 1. The objective of the mission is Jesus glorified. 2. You have been chosen for this mission. (v. 25) a. You can refuse the mission: (i.) Loving your life in this world; (ii.) Losing your life eternally. b. You can accept the mission: (i.) Hating your life in this world; (ii.) Gaining life eternal. 3. Your death is essential for the success of the mission. 4. Your life must be focused solely on the mission. Our shameless focus on self must be replaced with a total focus on Jesus and His mission. 5. The evidence that the mission is succeeding: a. We will look more like Jesus daily: (i.) Jesus’ will increase and we will decrease; (ii.) Our desires will become like the desires of Jesus; (iii.) We will be consumed with God’s glory, our brothers, and the lost. b. We will proclaim the gospel of Jesus daily. c. We will see lives changed by the power of the gospel. 6. The end result: a. Jesus will be glorified. b. We will be with Jesus for eternal life. c. We will share in the honor and glory of the Son. To listen to the Podcast, CLICK HERE. To subscribe to our podcast, CLICK HERE. Our new series of sermons is based on the mission of Jesus. Our responsibility as Christians is to become more like Jesus every day. This means we are to learn and understand the mission of Jesus so that we can live on mission with him. This [...] A Call to War (Ephesians 6:10-24) http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=98 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=98#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:00:08 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=98 The Bible is clear that anyone who professes to be a Christian must live in a way that shows that they truly are committed followers of Jesus Christ. At the end of the book of Ephesians, Paul makes it very clear that God’s calling on our lives to be a Christian is also His call on our lives to enter into a war. This week’s sermon reveals why we are at war, with whom/what we are at war, and what we need to do in order to prepare for battle. Do not be mistaken, if you are a Christian, you are already at war, whether you realize it or not! Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast.

Our Call to Christ is a Call to War!

I. Awaken to the war around you!

1. Our ongoing relationship with God is our strength.
2. The war is personal and corporate.

II. Christianity is a call to continually stand firm.

1. Our past accomplishments are not enough.
2. We begin with truth at our core.
3. Your character is at your defense.
4. The gospel must be our firm-footing!
5. Reliance on God is our greatest defense personally and corporately.
6. Our confidence is in our salvation.
7. Our weapon is our knowledge and understanding of the Word.
8. We must remain vigilant in prayer: a) Prayer for others; b) Not prayer for freedom; c) Prayer for boldness

III. Proclaiming the gospel is the purpose of the war.

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=98 2 The Bible is clear that anyone who professes to be a Christian must live in a way that shows that they truly are committed followers of Jesus Christ. At the end of the book of Ephesians, Paul makes it very clear that God’s calling on our lives to be a Christian is also His call on our lives to enter into a war. This week’s sermon reveals why we are at war, with whom/what we are at war, and what we need to do in order to prepare for battle. Do not be mistaken, if you are a Christian, you are already at war, whether you realize it or not! Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast. Our Call to Christ is a Call to War! I. Awaken to the war around you! 1. Our ongoing relationship with God is our strength. 2. The war is personal and corporate. II. Christianity is a call to continually stand firm. 1. Our past accomplishments are not enough. 2. We begin with truth at our core. 3. Your character is at your defense. 4. The gospel must be our firm-footing! 5. Reliance on God is our greatest defense personally and corporately. 6. Our confidence is in our salvation. 7. Our weapon is our knowledge and understanding of the Word. 8. We must remain vigilant in prayer: a) Prayer for others; b) Not prayer for freedom; c) Prayer for boldness III. Proclaiming the gospel is the purpose of the war. To listen to the Podcast, CLICK HERE. To subscribe to our podcast, CLICK HERE. The Bible is clear that anyone who professes to be a Christian must live in a way that shows that they truly are committed followers of Jesus Christ. At the end of the book of Ephesians, Paul makes it very clear that God’s calling on our lives to [...] Church Membership http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=86 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=86#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:00:11 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=86 Membership is about more than attending church meetings. Members who enter into a covenant with us are called to a higher degree of responsibility, service and sacrifice. By becoming a Covenant Member you are committing to be part of a spiritual family that will provide support and encouragement in your walk with Christ. Our elders and leadership pledge to assist our Covenant Members first and foremost, by providing care and counsel as well as pray, teach and guide as necessary. This week’s sermon reveals the ten essential qualities needed in the members of our church for our church to be healthy. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast.

I. Two problems we have in this day and age:

Commitment-Phobia & Lone-Rangerism.

II. A healthy Church is filled with Men and Women who:

1. See Scripture as the final authority on all things.
2. Are pursuing Jesus as the ultimate treasure.
3. Follow in obedience after Christ in the ordinances.
4. Genuinely love one another and enjoy participating with one another in healthy biblical community.
5. Make up an open-handed church.
6. Walk in holiness as an act of worship to Jesus by the Spirit.
7. Take serious the areas of life that the Scriptures deem foolish.
8. Take the responsibility of Christian freedom seriously.
9. Are willing to engage one another over sin and who are also willing to be engaged.
10. When we fail at all of this, we are quick to: a) Confess it to God and to one another b) Repent and seek to put that sin to death

III. Covenant Membership: 3 Step Process

1. Attend the Covenant Membership Class (Luke 14:27-28)
2. Believer’s Baptism
3. Signing the Covenant

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=86 0 Membership is about more than attending church meetings. Members who enter into a covenant with us are called to a higher degree of responsibility, service and sacrifice. By becoming a Covenant Member you are committing to be part of a spiritual family that will provide support and encouragement in your walk with Christ. Our elders and leadership pledge to assist our Covenant Members first and foremost, by providing care and counsel as well as pray, teach and guide as necessary. This week’s sermon reveals the ten essential qualities needed in the members of our church for our church to be healthy. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast. I. Two problems we have in this day and age: Commitment-Phobia & Lone-Rangerism. II. A healthy Church is filled with Men and Women who: 1. See Scripture as the final authority on all things. 2. Are pursuing Jesus as the ultimate treasure. 3. Follow in obedience after Christ in the ordinances. 4. Genuinely love one another and enjoy participating with one another in healthy biblical community. 5. Make up an open-handed church. 6. Walk in holiness as an act of worship to Jesus by the Spirit. 7. Take serious the areas of life that the Scriptures deem foolish. 8. Take the responsibility of Christian freedom seriously. 9. Are willing to engage one another over sin and who are also willing to be engaged. 10. When we fail at all of this, we are quick to: a) Confess it to God and to one another b) Repent and seek to put that sin to death III. Covenant Membership: 3 Step Process 1. Attend the Covenant Membership Class (Luke 14:27-28) 2. Believer’s Baptism 3. Signing the Covenant To listen to the Podcast, CLICK HERE. To subscribe to our podcast, CLICK HERE. Membership is about more than attending church meetings. Members who enter into a covenant with us are called to a higher degree of responsibility, service and sacrifice. By becoming a Covenant Member you are committing to be part of a spiritual [...] Submitting to God pt. 3 (Eph 6:1-9) http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=80 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=80#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:00:55 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=80 We are created for something much bigger than just ourselves. This week we are closing down our short series within the book of Ephesians on Submitting to God. We’re going to give a brief overview of the series and then talk about how this small section of Scripture is about more than just looking at how we should respond to one another in our family relationships. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast.

Submitting to God pt. 3

I. We exist to display the glory of God.

A. The glory of God is the infinite worth of God made manifest, the holiness of God put on display. (Isaiah 6:3)
B. We are created to be image bearers of God. (Gen 1:26)
C. God saves us by revealing His glory to us in Christ. (2 Cor. 4:4)
D. We are saved to reflect His glory. (2 Cor. 4:5-6)

II. Our family relationships are a microcosm of how our lives are to display the glory of God.

A. We are to submit to the authorities God has placed in our lives as we do to God, our ultimate authority.
B. Those in authority over others are to rule and lead as God does, in humility, gentleness, patience and love. (Eph 4:2)
C. Wives and Husbands (Eph 5:22, 25)
D. Children and Parents (Eph 6:1-4)
E. Slaves and Masters (Eph 6:5-9)

III. We exist to display the glory of God right where we are, in everything we do. (1 Cor. 10:31)

You are where you are for some eternal significant purposes.

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=80 0 We are created for something much bigger than just ourselves. This week we are closing down our short series within the book of Ephesians on Submitting to God. We’re going to give a brief overview of the series and then talk about how this small section of Scripture is about more than just looking at how we should respond to one another in our family relationships. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast. Submitting to God pt. 3 I. We exist to display the glory of God. A. The glory of God is the infinite worth of God made manifest, the holiness of God put on display. (Isaiah 6:3) B. We are created to be image bearers of God. (Gen 1:26) C. God saves us by revealing His glory to us in Christ. (2 Cor. 4:4) D. We are saved to reflect His glory. (2 Cor. 4:5-6) II. Our family relationships are a microcosm of how our lives are to display the glory of God. A. We are to submit to the authorities God has placed in our lives as we do to God, our ultimate authority. B. Those in authority over others are to rule and lead as God does, in humility, gentleness, patience and love. (Eph 4:2) C. Wives and Husbands (Eph 5:22, 25) D. Children and Parents (Eph 6:1-4) E. Slaves and Masters (Eph 6:5-9) III. We exist to display the glory of God right where we are, in everything we do. (1 Cor. 10:31) You are where you are for some eternal significant purposes. To listen to the Podcast, CLICK HERE. To subscribe to our podcast, CLICK HERE. We are created for something much bigger than just ourselves. This week we are closing down our short series within the book of Ephesians on Submitting to God. We’re going to give a brief overview of the series and then talk about how this small [...] Submitting to God pt. 2: Husbands (Eph 5:25-33) http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=58 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=58#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:00:32 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=58 God gave us the institution of marriage ultimately to point us toward the relationship between Jesus and his bride, the church. In fact, the gift of marriage was given not just for us and our enjoyment, but to help us display the glory of God to the world. This text is the second in a short series within Ephesians on how we are to submit to authority in order to display God’s glory and magnify our Lord, Jesus. This week we are focused on how husbands are to love their wives as Christ loves the church and gave himself up for her. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast.

Submitting to God pt. 2: Husbands

Husbands, love your wives as Jesus loves the church:

1. Jesus feeds his bride.
2. Jesus lavishes his bride with gifts.
3. Jesus knows his bride intimately.
4. Jesus is long-suffering with his bride.
5. Jesus continually encourages his bride.
6. Jesus pursues his bride, wooing her.
7. Jesus fought for the purity and holiness of his bride.
8. Jesus gives himself fully to his bride.
9. Jesus sacrificed everything for his bride.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast, it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices wit the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.”

Marriage was created to point to Jesus and the gospel.

The Great Exchange
“This is that mystery which is rich in divine grace to sinners: wherein by a wonderful exchange our sins are no longer ours but Christ’s, and the righteousness of Christ not Christ’s but ours. He has emptied himself of his righteousness that he might clothe us with it and fill us with it; and he has taken our evils upon himself that he might deliver us from them.” – Martin Luther

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=58 0 God gave us the institution of marriage ultimately to point us toward the relationship between Jesus and his bride, the church. In fact, the gift of marriage was given not just for us and our enjoyment, but to help us display the glory of God to the world. This text is the second in a short series within Ephesians on how we are to submit to authority in order to display God’s glory and magnify our Lord, Jesus. This week we are focused on how husbands are to love their wives as Christ loves the church and gave himself up for her. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast. Submitting to God pt. 2: Husbands Husbands, love your wives as Jesus loves the church: 1. Jesus feeds his bride. 2. Jesus lavishes his bride with gifts. 3. Jesus knows his bride intimately. 4. Jesus is long-suffering with his bride. 5. Jesus continually encourages his bride. 6. Jesus pursues his bride, wooing her. 7. Jesus fought for the purity and holiness of his bride. 8. Jesus gives himself fully to his bride. 9. Jesus sacrificed everything for his bride. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast, it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices wit the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.” Marriage was created to point to Jesus and the gospel. The Great Exchange “This is that mystery which is rich in divine grace to sinners: wherein by a wonderful exchange our sins are no longer ours but Christ’s, and the righteousness of Christ not Christ’s but ours. He has emptied himself of his righteousness that he might clothe us with it and fill us with it; and he has taken our evils upon himself that he might deliver us from them.” – Martin Luther To listen to the Podcast, CLICK HERE. To subscribe to our podcast, CLICK HERE. God gave us the institution of marriage ultimately to point us toward the relationship between Jesus and his bride, the church. In fact, the gift of marriage was given not just for us and our enjoyment, but to help us display the glory of God to [...] Submitting to God pt. 1: Wives (Eph 5:21-24) http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=46 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=46#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:07:41 +0000 welshbaptist http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=46 God gave us the institution of marriage in for us to enjoy one another in a relationship that would demonstrate the love and enjoyment that the Trinity shares. In fact, the gift of marriage was given not just for us, but to help us display the glory of God to the world. This text is the first in a short series within Ephesians on how we are to submit to authority in order to display God’s glory and magnify our Lord, Jesus. This week we are focused on how wives are to submit to the authority God has placed in their lives. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast.

Introduction:
1. Woman was God’s finishing touch on creation. (Gen 2:18-25)
2. The equality of men and women
3. The differences in roles of men and women
4. Sin has distorted these roles

Wives are instructed to submit to their husbands in everything.
1. Submitting to your husband might win him to the Word. (1 Peter 3:1-2)
2. Quarrelsome wives are a curse in Scripture. (Proverbs 19:13; 21:9)
3. Prudent wives are a blessing in Scripture. (Proverbs 12:4; 19:14)
4. Submitting to your husband reflects the church’s submission to Christ. (Eph 5:24)
5. Submitting to your husband gives God glory.

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]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=46 0 God gave us the institution of marriage in for us to enjoy one another in a relationship that would demonstrate the love and enjoyment that the Trinity shares. In fact, the gift of marriage was given not just for us, but to help us display the glory of God to the world. This text is the first in a short series within Ephesians on how we are to submit to authority in order to display God’s glory and magnify our Lord, Jesus. This week we are focused on how wives are to submit to the authority God has placed in their lives. Here’s a short outline with a link to the sermon below, or if you have iTunes, you can go to our page there and subscribe to our podcast. Introduction: 1. Woman was God’s finishing touch on creation. (Gen 2:18-25) 2. The equality of men and women 3. The differences in roles of men and women 4. Sin has distorted these roles Wives are instructed to submit to their husbands in everything. 1. Submitting to your husband might win him to the Word. (1 Peter 3:1-2) 2. Quarrelsome wives are a curse in Scripture. (Proverbs 19:13; 21:9) 3. Prudent wives are a blessing in Scripture. (Proverbs 12:4; 19:14) 4. Submitting to your husband reflects the church’s submission to Christ. (Eph 5:24) 5. Submitting to your husband gives God glory. To Listen to the Podcast CLICK HERE God gave us the institution of marriage in for us to enjoy one another in a relationship that would demonstrate the love and enjoyment that the Trinity shares. In fact, the gift of marriage was given not just for us, but to help us display the [...] Be The Church: Become Like Children http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=28 http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=28#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:50:12 +0000 admin http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?p=28 Ephesians 5: 1-14

The key to the text is not in a pursuit to obey the things listed, but rather the key is for us to become like children of God. At the heart of this text, we can see the biblical definition of the relationship between the Father and his children:

1. Children seek to imitate their Father.
2. Our Father is our provider.
3. He is our only hope.
4. He is our security.
5. He is our cleaner.

Be the Church_ Become Like Children

]]> http://www.welshbaptist.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=28 0 Ephesians 5: 1-14 The key to the text is not in a pursuit to obey the things listed, but rather the key is for us to become like children of God. At the heart of this text, we can see the biblical definition of the relationship between the Father and his children: 1. Children seek to imitate their Father. 2. Our Father is our provider. 3. He is our only hope. 4. He is our security. 5. He is our cleaner. Be the Church_ Become Like Children Ephesians 5: 1-14 The key to the text is not in a pursuit to obey the things listed, but rather the key is for us to become like children of God. At the heart of this text, we can see the biblical definition of the relationship between the Father [...]