peace and power

peace and power

por Dr. Jim Coleman
How Promises Overcome Lies
Bible Talk Outline Background: 1 Sa. 21:10-15 The Promise of Faith ◊ Wounded by constant lies (vv. 1-2) ◊ Faith chosen over fear (vv. 3-4a) ◊ Faith in the promise of God’s power (v. 4b) The Promise of Comfort ◊ Wounded by plotting lies (vv. 5-6) ◊ Comfort in the promise of justice (v. 7) ◊ Comfort in sorrow (v. 8) The Promise of Confidence ◊ Confidence in escape (v. 9) ◊ Confident praise for promises (v. 10) ◊ Confidence over fear (v. 11) ◊ Confidence for living (vv. 12-13) Dr. Jim R. Coleman
The Keys to Contentment (Phil. 4:10-20)
The Keys to Contentment Phil. 4:10-20 Bible Talk Outline ◊ Learning to be Contented with Concern (v. 10) ◊ Learning to be Contented above Circumstances (vv. 11-12) ◊ Learning to be Contented in Christ (v. 13) ◊ Learning to be Contented by Sharing (vv. 14-16) ◊ Learning to be Contented that God Rewards (v. 17) ◊ Learning to be Contented by Pleasing God (v. 18) ◊ Learning to be Contented by God’s Generosity (vv. 19-20) ◊ Learning to be Contented that God Gets the Glory (v. 20) Dr. Jim R. Coleman
The Shepherd Who Stays (Jn. 10:11-18)
The Shepherd Who Stays Jn. 10:11-18 Bible Talk Outline ◊ He stays to sacrifice—Jesus’ commitment is total ◦ because he is “good”—faithful character is essential (v. 11) ◦ because we “belong” to him—bonded relationship is paramount (v. 12a, 13-15) ◦ because “attacks” and “scattering” kill—holy community must be protected (v. 12b) Do we stay sacrificially committed to the faith community? ◊ He stays to multiply---God’s Kingdom expanded (v. 16) Do we stay excitedly committed to Kingdom expansion? ◊ He stays to fulfill—Jesus’ mission is accomplished ◦ because of his relationship with the Father—loving God is the greatest motive (v. 17a) ◦ because he “can take…up” his life—the resurrection is the greatest victory (v. 17b-18a) ◦ because he treasures the Father’s will—God’s will is the greatest goal (v. 18b) Do we stay lovingly committed to God’s will? Dr. Jim R. Coleman
Staying on the Pure Heart Path (Ps. 73:1-18)
Bible Talk Outline Staying on the Pure Heart Path Ps. 73; Mt. 5:8 A pure heart—an unmixed single-minded and single-hearted devotion to God—stays on the path that… ◊ affirms God’s goodness (v. 1) ◊ prevents slipping and falling into worldliness (v. 2) by not envying… ▪ the prideful (v. 3a) ▪ the prosperous (“shalom”) and healthy (v. 3b) ▪ the pain-free in life and death (v. 4) ▪ the problem-free in circumstances (v. 5) ▪ the happily cruel (v. 6) ▪ the out-of-touch overindulgent (v. 7) ▪ the people-scoffers (v. 8; Ps. 1:1-2) and God-scoffers (vv. 9-11) ▪ the wicked wealthy (v. 12) ◊ questions its value in times of doubt (vv. 13-14) ◊ determines to not discourage others (v. 15) ◊ seeks God’s wisdom (vv. 16-28) ▪ in God’s presence (v. 17a) ▪ about the godless path (vv. 17b-20; Ps. 119:105) ◊ confesses when it becomes bitter (vv. 21-22) ◊ stays near to God ▪ for guidance (vv. 23-25a) ▪ with passion (v. 25b) ▪ for strength (v. 26) ▪ for spiritual protection (vv. 27-28a) ▪ for a testimony (v. 28b) Dr. Jim R. Coleman
Following the Spirit's Detours and Directions (Acts 16:6-12)
Sermon Outline Following the Spirit’s Detours and Directions Acts 16:6-12 ○ The Spirit’s Detours—“…had prevented them…” ▪ detoured from traveling due east into Asia (v. 6) ▪ deciding to travel north toward Bithynia (v. 7a) ▪ detoured from traveling into Bithynia (v. 7b) ▪ deciding to travel west into Mysia, then to Troas (v. 8) We can be assured that when the Spirit detours our previous decisions and plans, He will give us discernment and patience to follow obediently. ○ The Spirit’s Directions—“pleading with them” ▪ a dream directing them northwest into Macedonia (vv. 9-10) ▪ deciding to travel northwest to Salmothrace and Neapolis (v.11), then Philippi (v. 12) We can be assured that when the Spirit gives us detours, He will later give us directions and destinations.
Thunderglory (Ps. 29:1-11)
Sermon Outline Thunderglory Ps. 29:1-11 ◊ Before the thunderstorm—heavenly honor for the LORD’S glory ▪ honor for the LORD’S glorious strength (vv. 1, 11a) ▪ honor for the LORD’S glorious name (v. 2a) ▪ worship for the LORD’S beautiful holiness (v. 2b) ◊ During the thunderstorm—the Voice of the LORD’s glory ▪ from the Northwest over the Mediterranean Sea southward over Lebanon’s cedars (vv. 3-5) ▪ from Lebanon’s cedars in the North southward over Mount Hermon in Israel (v. 6) ▪ from Mount Hermon in Israel southward into the Kadesh desert (“barren,” vv. 7-8) and treed oasis (“mighty oaks,” v. 9) ◊ After the thunderstorm—the Reign of the LORD’S glory ▪ is sovereign (“rules over,” vv. 10a, 11) ▪ is eternal (“reigns…forever,” v. 10b) ▪ supplies “strength” (v. 11a) ▪ supplies peace (shalom, v. 11b) Dr. Jim R. Coleman
One and Many (Mt. 8:14-17)
Bible Talk Outline One and Many Mt. 8: 14-17 ◊ One woman with a fever (v. 14) ◊ One touch of power (v. 15a) ◊ One act of gratitude (v. 15b) ◊ Many brought for healing (v. 16a)) ◊ Many commands of authority (v. 16b) ◊ One Who fulfilled the prophecy (v. 17, Is. 53:4) Dr. Jim R. Coleman
Re-learning to Walk (Col. 3:5-7)
Re-Learning to Walk Col. 3:5-7 Bible outline Paul insists the Colossians, and we, must decide to re-learn… ◊ the original human nature (v. 5a, Ge. 1:26a, 27) ◊ the beauty of human sex (v. 5b, Ge. 2:21-24, 1 Co. 7: 3-4, 5:6b, 18-19) ◊ the purity of human character (v. 5c; Mt. 1:19, 5:8; 1 Co. 5:11) ◊ the freedom of human desires (v. 5d, Gal. 5:16-26) ◊ the role of earthly possessions (v. 5e, Mt. 7:19-21, 24) ◊ the certainty of divine accountability (v. 6) ◊ to “walk”/live in (implied)… ◦ an unworldly life-pattern (the new nature of Christ) (v. 7a) ◦ a daily commitment (v. 7b) Dr. Jim R. Coleman
An Astonishing Christmas! (Lk. 2:8-20)
Bible Talk Outline An Astonishing Christmas! Luke 2:8-20 • An astonishing visit (vv. 8-9) • Astonishingly Good News (vv. 10-11) • An astonishing birthplace (v. 12) • An astonishing army (v. 13) • An astonishing scope (v 14) • Astonished eyewitnesses (vv. 15-16) • An astonishing testimony (vv. 17-18) • Astonishing contemplation (v. 19) • Astonished into praise (v. 20) Dr. Jim R. Coleman
On-Schedule with God (Lk. 2:1-7)
Bible Talk Outline On-Schedule with God Lk. 2:1-7 The circumstances of Jesus’ birth remind us that God graciously (and sometimes sovereignly) guides us to be on-schedule with God’s will for our lives, just as… ◊ Caesar’s decree was on-schedule (vv. 1-2) ◊ The multitudes’ travel was on-schedule (v. 3) ◊ Micah’s prophecy was on-schedule (vv. 4-5a, Is. 11:1; Mi. 5:2) ◊ Mary’s delivery was on-schedule (vv. 5b-6) ◊ Jesus’ incarnation was on-schedule (v. 7) Dr. Jim R. Coleman
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