Thank You for Your Prayers!

I would like to thank all those who prayed for me yesterday as I was privileged to preach at the Trinity Bible Church of Portland, OR. My assignment was to address a theme from the Reformation. I chose Sola Scriptura, the sufficiency of scripture from 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

As usual God's people were attentive and so very gracious. I know that God's word is the active agent and will accomplish its purpose, but I was not pleased with my presentation or delivery. I felt flat. I am trusting that God will still bless His people in spite of my "off" presentation.

It was a marvelous day yesterday as we gathered with the body of Christ as represented by Trinity Bible Church.

• Andrew Reynolds brought a great message from Romans 1:16-17

• We had a soup and salad pot-luck that was delicious

• We were able to view a DVD from this year's Family Camp

God was and is so good!

Sola Scriptura: The Sufficiency of Scripture

Sermon:     GM17-0192

Series:         The Pillars of the Reformation

Setting:       Trinity Bible Church (Portland)

Service:      PM Service

Subtitle:     Sola Scriptura: The Sufficiency of Scripture

Scripture:   2 Timothy 3:16-17

Subject:      The sufficiency of Scripture

Scope:        The Scriptures are fully capable to instruct every believer in the truth of God’s revelation of all things spiritual.

Scheme:      To provide strategic information concerning the sufficiency of Scripture which enables you to have full confidence in them for all things that pertain to you.

Scrutiny:    What factors demonstrate that scripture is sufficient in all things spiritual?

Solution:    Our passage this afternoon declares three (3) factors that demonstrate the sufficiency of Scripture in all things spiritual.

Sketch:       1A     The Reason for Scripture’s Sufficiency (Vs. 16a)

                   2A     The Return from Scripture’s Sufficiency (Vs. 16b-d)

                   3A     The Reward of Scripture’s Sufficiency (Vs. 17)

Seek His Strength!

Ephesus - You've Got Mail (Part 2)

Sermon:     GM17-201

Series:         Ephesians: The Divine Purpose of God in Christ

Setting:      

Service:     

Subtitle:     Ephesus – You’ve Got Mail! (Part 2)

Scripture:   Ephesians 1:1-2

Subject:      Introduction to Ephesians

Scope:        Paul demonstrates pastoral concern for these believers by writing a letter to them, wishing upon them blessings of God’s grace and peace.

Scheme:      To provide strategic information which enables you to appreciate, assimilate, and actuate the principles of this letter to the Ephesians.

Scrutiny:    What do you need to know in order to fully appreciate this letter?

Solution:    This message provides three (3) aspects of strategic information that enables you to fully appreciate this letter to the Ephesian Church.

Sketch:       Part 1 – The Welcome of the Genuine Believer (1:1-2)                 

1A     The Author of Ephesians

2A     The Audience of Ephesians

                             3A     The Age of Ephesians

                            

                   Part 2 - The Wealth of the Genuine Believer (1:3-3:23)                

                   Part 3 – The Walk of the Genuine Believer (4:1–6:9)

                   Part 4 – The War of the Genuine Believer (6:10-20)

                   Part 5 – The Windup of the Genuine Believer (6:21–24)

What Are You Drinking?

Seek God While He May Be Found

My heart and prayers go out to the families of the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. I pray that God will extend an inordinate supply of grace and mercy in this horrific & devastating display of the sinfulness of man's fallen nature. However, for the survivors and those who will witness this event repeatedly through various mediums, your life is like a vapor, it is here today and gone tomorrow, seek God through Christ Jesus and repent, unless you also perish.May you find grace, peace, and salvation in the midst of sorrow and grief.

Ephesus - You've Got Mail (Part 1)

Sermon:     GM17-200

Series:         Ephesians: The Divine Purpose of God in Christ

Setting:      

Service:     

Subtitle:     Ephesus – You’ve Got Mail! (Part 1)

Scripture:   Ephesians 1:1-2

Subject:      Introduction to Ephesians

Scope:        Paul demonstrates pastoral concern for these believers by writing a letter to them, wishing upon them blessings of God’s grace and peace.

Scheme:      To provide strategic information which enables you to appreciate, assimilate, and actuate the principles of this letter to the Ephesians.

Scrutiny:    What do you need to know in order to fully appreciate this letter?

Solution:    This message provides five (5) aspects of strategic information that enables you to fully appreciate this letter to the Ephesian Church.

Sketch:       Part 1 – The Welcome of the Genuine Believer (1:1-2)                 

1A     The Author of Ephesians

2A     The Audience of Ephesians

                             3A     The Age of Ephesians