Sermons on Preaching
The Preaching of John the Baptist – Pt. 2 (Luke 3:15-20)
Introduction The Spirit-filled preaching of Martyn Lloyd-Jones: Catherwood The one thing he prayed for, the one thing he relied on, the one thing he waited for and the one thing above all else beyond most other preachers of his generation which thousands felt under his preaching was the unction, or anointing, of the Holy Spirit. That would’ve been the testimony of many who heard John’s preaching. Read Luke 3:15-20 What kind of preacher was John? Greatest prophet > Example for…
The Preaching of John the Baptist (Luke 3:7-14)
Introduction Jesus’ birth and childhood (12y/o remained in the temple after Passover). Ch.3 transitions to John’s ministry during a time of political corruption and religious compromise. He prepares the way of the Messiah. Read Luke 3:7-14 John directs his preaching to individuals with spiritual insight (2). He warns the whole crowd, but zeroes in on a portion of them specifically. Their questions show a level of conviction that leads them to ask, what repentance looks like in their case. Repentance…
An Upside Down World (Acts 17:1-15)
Introduction Violence of Anti-Trump protestors nothing new. When you can’t persuade people with reason, using force is faster and easier. Candidates reaction to blame opponent nothing new. Trump blames Clinton for sending professional agitators. Clinton blames Trump for instigating the violence. We will see very similar tactics in our text this morning. 2MJ > Call to Macedonia > Philippi: Conversions of Lydia and Jailer > Asked to leave (16:39). Read Acts 17:1-15 Mob violence is nothing new. How should we respond? Luke highlights…