Sermons by Pastor Sam Hinkson (Page 8)
THE POWER OF THE GREAT COMMISSION
THE POWER OF THE GREAT COMMISSIONThe Power Of God—Part 3 of 3Matthew 28.16-20 v. 17 “When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” (niv) THE GREAT COMMISSION IS FUELED BY GOD’S POWER TO … CONVINCE Sinners OF THE Truth v. 18 “And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (esv) Jeremiah 16.19-20 “Our fathers possessed nothing but false gods, worthless idols that did them no good. …
THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION
THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTIONThe Power Of God—Part 2 of 3 1 Peter 1.3-9 Mark 12.24 “… the reason you are wrong, [is] because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God …” (esv) Philippians 3.10–11 “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection … becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.” (niv) JESUS’ RESURRECTION EMPOWERS HIS PEOPLE … TO EXPERIENCE Life Out Of Death…
THE POWER OF THE CRUCIFIXION
THE POWER OF THE CRUCIFIXION The Power Of God—Part 1 of 3 1 Corinthians 1.17-25 Mark 12.24 “… the reason you are wrong, [is] because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God …” (esv) v. 18a “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (niv) v. 17 “… preach the gospel … not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest…
GOD’S HEART AND HOME FOR THE ONE
GOD’S HEART AND HOME FOR THE ONE GO To One – Part 2 of 2 Luke 15.1-10 Luke 19.10 “… the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (esv) v. 2 “And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’” (esv) v. 10 “… there is joyin the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” (csb) OUR COMMITMENTS FOR THE COMING YEAR: WE EACH NEED…
When God Leads you to One Person
WHEN GOD LEADS YOU TO ONE PERSONGO To One – Part 1 of 2Acts 8.26-39 Henderson’s First Baptist Church exists to glorify God by developing generations of disciples who make disciples from the community to the continents. Luke 19.10 “… the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (esv) OUR GOING IS STRENGTHENED AS WE SEE THAT … GOD IS ACTIVELY Saving People v. 26 “… an angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Rise and…
THE CHRISTIAN WORK ETHIC
THE CHRISTIAN WORK ETHIC2 Thessalonians 3.6-12STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 7 Luke 16.11 “So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will trust you with what is genuine?” (csb) Genesis 3.17–19 “… cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life; thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you … By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to…
A TIME FOR GOSPEL COURAGE
A TIME FOR GOSPEL COURAGE2 Thessalonians 3.1-5STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 6 GOSPEL COURAGE INCREASES AS WE REALIZE THAT … OUR Prayer FUELS Gospel Advance vv. 1–2 “… pray … that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored … and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men.” (esv) Competing Worldviews: Subjectivism Radical Self-Determination Moralism Pragmatic Material-Spiritualism v. 1 “Finally, brothers, pray for us …” (esv) GOD’S Faithfulness FUELS Our Confidence vv. 2b-3a…
CULTURAL IDENTITY CRISIS
CULTURAL IDENTITY CRISIS2 Thessalonians 2.13-17STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 5 HOW DO CHRISTIANS DEFINE IDENTITY? BY … v. 13 “… we ought always to give thanks to God for you … because God …” (esv) WHAT GOD Has Done For US vv. 13–14 “… we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you … he called you …” (esv) 1 John 4.19 “We love because he first loved us.”…
I WISH WE’D ALL BEEN READY
I WISH WE’D ALL BEEN READY2 Thessalonians 2:1-12STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 4 vv. 1b–2 “… we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed … that the day of the Lord has come.” (esv) Mark 13.7 “… when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet.” (esv) WHAT TIMELINE DO WE NEED? NOW IS THE TIME OF Restraint v. 7…
TRUSTING GOD FOR THE NEXT MOMENT
TRUSTING GOD FOR THE NEXT MOMENT2 Thessalonians 1.11-12STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 3 v. 11 “… we always pray for you, that our God may … fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power …” (esv) v. 11 “… that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours …” (niv) TRUSTING GOD’S POWER FOR THE NEXT MOMENT … MAKES US Worthy OF OUR Calling v. 11a “… we always pray ……
THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST
THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST2 Thessalonians 1:5-10STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 2 OUR Endurance Is Energized BY THE REVELATION OF JESUS … v. 5 “… that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering …” (esv) vv. 4–5 “… your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions … is evidence of the righteous judgment of God …” (esv) REVELATION THAT BRINGS Relief v. 7 “… to grant relief to you who…
THE CHURCH SCORECARD
THE CHURCH SCORECARD2 Thessalonians 1.1-4STILL Waiting On Jesus – Part 1 v. 4 “… we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God …” (esv) 1 Samuel 16.7 “For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” (esv) LET’S AIM TO SCORE HIGH IN … AN Authentic Connection TO GOD v. 1 “To the church … in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ …” (esv)…