John 3:31-36 Christ Must Increase [Part 7]

Today's sermon discusses the patrimonial aspect of the words of Christ. In verse 35, we cover the gift, the receiver and the action. In verse 36, we cover the response to Christ and the wrath of God. 

John 3:31-36

“He who comes from above is above all, he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. What He has seen and heard, of that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. He who has received His testimony has set his seal to this, that God is true. For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand. He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”

John 3:31-36 Christ Must Increase [Part 6]

Today's sermon discusses the interactions between the Persons of the triune God, 1) God the Father as the sender, 2) God the Son as the receiver, 3) the Spirit of God as the gift, and 4) the limitless nature of the gift. 

John 3:31-36

“He who comes from above is above all, he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. What He has seen and heard, of that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. He who has received His testimony has set his seal to this, that God is true. For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand. He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”

Acts 20:25-31 - More on Paul's Exemplary Leadership

Today's sermon discusses the following aspects of Paul's exemplary leadership, 1) eagerness to instruct people, 2) availability to meet and invest into people daily, 3) attitude of humility and willingness to suffer for others, 4) model teacher, 5) example of faithfulness. 

Acts 20:25-31

“And now, behold, I know that all of you, among whom I went about preaching the kingdom, will no longer see my face. Therefore, I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God. Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be on the alert, remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears.

John 3:31-36 Christ Must Increase [Part 5]

Today's sermon discusses the 1) testimony of Jesus - that He spoke from His own authority, in contrast to prophets, and 2) the triune nature of Jesus' words -  when Jesus speaks, He is not quoting the Father, but that the Father also speaks. 

John 3:31-36

“He who comes from above is above all, he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. What He has seen and heard, of that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. He who has received His testimony has set his seal to this, that God is true. For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand. He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”

John 3:31-36 Christ Must Increase [Part 4]

Summary:

Today's sermon returns to the exposition of the Gospel of John. John the Baptist continues to explain to his own disciples why there is no comparison between Jesus and anybody else, and how Jesus is above all. 

John 3:31-36

“He who comes from above is above all, he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. What He has seen and heard, of that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. He who has received His testimony has set his seal to this, that God is true. For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand. He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”

Titus 2:4-5 - Women's Role in the Home [Part 7]

Summary:

Today's sermon covered what it means, as well as what it doesn't mean, to be 1) pure, 2) workers at home, 3) kind, 4) subject to their husbands. 

Titus 2:4-5

so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

Titus 2:4-5 - Women's Role in the Home [Part 6]

Summary:

Today's sermon covers what it means for young women to love their children and to be sensible. 

Titus 2:4-5

so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

Titus 2:3-5 - Women's Role in the Home [Part 5]

Summary:

Today's sermon covers how women, both older and young, ought to conduct themselves in light of the "sound doctrine" Paul writes about in Titus 2:1, which is in contrast to the conduct that false teachers (at the end of Titus 1) preach and practice.  Paul specifically points out the attitudes and duties for women that allow them to "deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age." (Titus 2:12).

In this week's section we covered: who are the older vs. young women, the characteristics of the godly older woman, and the first of several character traits of the godly young woman.

Titus 2:3-5

Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.