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Sunday & Wednesday Messages presented by South Gate Baptist Church, located in Springfield, MO.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 13, 2016
Tuesday Sep 13, 2016
Date: September 11, 2016
Title: The Defeat of Sin - Part 1
Series: The Doctrine of Sin
Pastor John Black
Defeating Sin!
Listening Guide
Our Objective
To understand what temptation is, where temptation comes from, how temptation works, where temptation attacks and how to defeat temptation in our lives.
Sermon Outline:
I. The Strategy of Temptation
II. The Steps of Temptation
III. The Sources of Temptation
IV. The Spots of Temptation
V. The Solution to Temptation
I. The Strategy of Temptation
*To apply pressure or influence to lead us away from God and into sin.
II. The Steps of Temptation
· Step 1– The Draw
· Step 2– The Desire
· Step 3 – The Deed
· Step 4– The Damage
· Step 5 – The Destruction
III. III. The Sources of Temptation
1. External Sources – The “World”
2. Internal Sources – Our “Flesh”
3. Demonic Sources – The “Devil”
Today’s Takeaway
To Defeat Sin we must learn to Control Temptation!
Reflection Questions
1. What source of temptation are you most susceptible to?
2. What steps of temptation do you need to learn to control?
Reference Verses:
· Mathew 26:41
· 2 Corinthians 11:3
· James 1:13-15
· 1 John 2:15
· Galatians 5:19-21
Ephesians 6:12
Thursday Sep 08, 2016
Thursday Sep 08, 2016
Listening Guide
The Power of Silence and Solitude
Student Minister Robert Varner
I. Dangers of constant noise
II. Benefits of silence and solitude
III. How do we get silence and solitude?Sunday Sep 04, 2016
Sunday Sep 04, 2016
[Note: Due to technical difficulties, the very end of the sermon did not record! Our apologies!]
Date: August 28, 2016
Title: The Danger of Sin, Part 2
Series: The Doctrine of Sin
Text: Psalm 51:1-17 (HCSB)
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
The Dangers of Sin!
I. The external consequences of sin
What are the external consequences of choosing to sin?
· My fellowship with God is Destroyed
· My repulsion of sin is Desensitized
· My eternal rewards are Diminished
· My disobedience will be Disciplined
II. The internal consequences of sin
What are the internal consequences of choosing to sin?
· My Soul feels Dirty
· My Thoughts become Dominated
· My Heart becomes Depressed
· My Spirit becomes Defiled
· My Worship becomes Damaged
III. The Divine cleansing of sin
How can I reverse some of the consequences of sin?
· I must confess my sin to God
· I must accept the grace of God
· I must restore my service for God
Tuesday Aug 23, 2016
Tuesday Aug 23, 2016
Date: August 14, 2016
Title: The Danger ofSin, Part 1
Series: The Doctrineof Sin
Text: 1 John 3:7-9
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
The Dangers ofSin!
I. The Consequencesof Christian’s Sin
What are theconsequences of choosing to sin?
- Our fellowship with God is Destroyed
- Our repulsion of sin is Desensitized
- Our eternal rewards are Diminished
- Our disobedience will be Disciplined
Four reasons we choose to sin:
1. We lose sight of our true identity (Romans 8:16)
2. We forget that God disciplines disobedience (Hebrews 12:6)
3. We prioritize the earthly rewards over heavenlyrewards (2 Corinthians 5:10)
4. We fail to reflect on what Christ has done for us (1 John 2:2)
Reference Verses:
o Isaiah59:1-2
o Psalm22:1-3
o Romans6:16
o 2Corinthians 5:10
o Hebrews12:6-8
o Proverbs6:16-19
o Matthew23:23
o Isaiah26:16
o 1 John5:16
o 1Corinthians 11:30
Next week:
II. TheContamination of Christian sin
III. TheCleansing of Christian sin
Monday Aug 15, 2016
Monday Aug 15, 2016
Date: 8-14-2016
Title: The Nature of Sin, Part 2
Series: Built Strong, Foundations of the Faith
Text: 1 John 3:4 (HCSB)
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
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I. Names for Sin
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English Translation
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Hebrew Word
Greek Word
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General Meaning
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Example Verses
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Sin
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chata
hamartia |
· To miss the mark · To fall short · To lack ability |
* Romans 3:23 * Luke 15:18 |
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Trespass
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maal
paraptoma |
· To hide or cover up · To fall or slip · To willfully rebel |
* Galatians 6:1 * 1 Timothy 2:14 |
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Iniquity
|
avon
adikia |
· Perversity · Immorality · Unholy |
* James 3:6 * John 7:18 |
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Evil
|
ra
poneros |
· Wrongness · Harmfulness · Calamity |
* Isaiah 7:15 * Matthew 15:19 |
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Wickedness
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rasha
anomia
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· Morally Bad · Ungodly · Corrupt |
* Palms 1:1 * 2 Corinthians 6:14 |
II. Types of Sin
a. Sins of Commission -- Doing what we should not do.
a. Sins of Omission -- Not doing what we should do.
III. Characteristics of Sin
a. Sin always presents itself as what is “best” and “good”!
a. Sin is actually a perversion of what is truly best and good!
IV. A Working Definition for Sin
Sin is any failure to conform to the moral law of God in attitude, action, neglect and intent.
Monday Aug 08, 2016
Monday Aug 08, 2016
Date: 8-7-2016
Series: Built Strong, Foundations of the Faith
Title: The Nature of Sin, Part 1
Text: Romans 5:12; Romans 3:10-18 (HCSB)
Listening Guide
How has Adam’s sin affected us?
1. We have inherited the Guilt of Adam’s sin.
2. We have inherited the Contamination of Adam’s sin.
What part of us is contaminated from Adam?
a. Our Character
b. Our Conversation
c. Our Conduct
Today’s Takeaways:
1. Adam’s sin Contaminated us; God’s Grace Cleanses us!
2. Adam’s sin gave us Death; God’s Grace gives us life!
Reference Verses:
Romans 7:15
Romans 5:12
Romans 5:13-14
Romans 5:18
Romans 2:6
Psalm 51:5
Romans 3:10-18
Jeremiah 17:9
Matthew 12:34-35
Matthew 15:18
Proverbs 10:31-32
Isaiah 59:2-3
Isaiah 59:7-8
Ephesians 2:1-5
Monday Aug 01, 2016
Monday Aug 01, 2016
Date: July 31, 2016
Title: The Great Paradox!
Text: James 1:2-12
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
How do I find joy in the difficult trials of life?
1. By preparing mentally for the promise of trials!
A. It’s not if, it’s when
2. By understanding spiritually the purpose of trials!
What isthe purpose of trials?
A.They Reveal something aboutus
B. They Strengthen us in our faith
C. They Wean us from the world
3. By implementing fully God’s plan when in a trial!
A. Prayfor wisdom
B. Submitto God’s Will
C. Believewith unwavering faith
Tuesday Jul 26, 2016
Tuesday Jul 26, 2016
July 24, 2016
Series: Built Strong: Foundations of our Faith | The Doctrine of Sin
The Origin of Sin, Part 2
Text: Gen 2:15-17, 3:1-7; James 1:13-15
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
I. The Origin of Sin
Two questions we will answer through Scripture:
- Where did sin come from?
- Why does God allow sin to exist?
Three Foundational Truths:
1. God is not responsible for the sin that is in our lives and in the world!
a. Sin contradicts God’s design of us
b. Sin contradicts God’s purpose for us
2. Satan is not responsible for the sin that is in our lives and in the world!
a. Satan doesn’t possess the power to push us into sin
b. Satan does possess the potential to persuade us to sin
3. We are responsible for the sin that is our lives and in the world!
a. Sin exists because of our desire to rid God of His rightful place.
Why does God allow sin to exist?
- For His Glory
- For our Goodness
Sermon Reference Verses
· Genesis 2:15-17
· Genesis 3:1-7
· Revelation 12:9
· Revelation 20:1-2
· Isaiah 14:12-15
· Ezekiel 28:11-15
· James 1:13-15
· Genesis 2:16-17
· Romans 8:18
Tuesday Jul 19, 2016
Tuesday Jul 19, 2016
Date: July 17, 2016
Series: Built Strong: Foundations of our Faith
The Doctrine of Sin
Title: The Origin of Sin, Part 1
Text: Genesis 3:12-13; Genesis 1:26-27 (HCSB)
Listening Guide
The Doctrine of Sin
I. The Origin of Sin
II. The Nature of Sin
III. The Danger of Sin
IV. The Defeat of Sin
In order to consistently defeat the sin that is in our life, we must first thoroughly understand the origin of sin, the nature of sin and the extreme danger of sin!
I. The Origin of Sin
Two questions we will answer through Scripture:
ü Where did sin come from?
ü Why does God allow sin to exist?
1. God did not produce sin!
Why we can claim this Biblical Truth …
a. Sin contradicts God’s design of us
· Genesis 1:26-27
b. Sin contradicts God’s purpose for us
· Isaiah 43:7, Ephesians 1:11-12
Foundational Takeaway Truth #1:
God is not responsible for the sin that is in our life and in our world!
Tuesday Jul 05, 2016
Tuesday Jul 05, 2016
God's Approved and Useful Servant!
2 Timothy 2:14-26 (HCSB)
Listening Guide:
God’s approved and useful servant will …
1. Avoid _________________ Discussions! v.14
2. Live Life above ________________! v.15
3. ____________ the ____________ Proactively! v.19-21
4. Run from ___________________ and Run for ___________________________! v.22
5. Pursue ________________ and ________________ with God’s People! v.23-24
6. Correct false doctrine with ______________ AND in _____________! v.25-26
Tuesday Jun 28, 2016
Monday Jun 20, 2016
Tuesday Jun 14, 2016
Monday Jun 06, 2016
Tuesday May 31, 2016