in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 23: The Poor Man’s Provisions
Outline Prayer People Providence Introduction James gives the following advice to the people of God when they are undergoing trials, ‘Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation.’ James is trying to help the man...
Romans 12:6: The Gift of Prophecy
Outline What prophecy is What prophecy isn’t Introduction The Charismatic church tells us that the gift of prophecy is an ongoing gift and function in the church today. They tell us that prophecy continues, but...
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 22: When the wicked prosper
Outline The provision of the cave The killing of the priests The praise of the persecuted Introduction Why do the wicked prosper? This is a question that has confounded the people of God since the...
Romans 12:6-8: The Gift of Apostle
Outline The office of apostle The significance of apostles Introduction There are many groups that believe that the office and gift of apostle continues today. The Roman Catholic Church believes that an unbroken line of...
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 21: Backsliding
Outline The paths of backsliding The lessons of faith Introduction The Christian faces two dangers, one of ease and one of difficulty. We face both trials and temptations. This being the case we face two...
Romans 12:6-8: Cessationism or Continuationism?
Outline Cessationism Via Media Introduction Are the miraculous gifts for today? This is a huge question and no easy one to answer. There are big books being written on both sides of the question. There...
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 20: David and Jonathan
Outline David’s anxiety Jonathan’s friendship Introduction ‘We can be surrounded by the evidences of God’s love towards us; we can be exhilarated in our hearts by a sense of His presence, His mercy, His forgiveness...
Romans 12:6: Spiritual Gifts
Outline Having gifts Differing gifts Gracious gifts Employing gifts Introduction What am I good at? Where will I be useful? How can I make a difference? These are questions every person asks themselves and ones...
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 18-19: The Rise and Fall of Israel’s Monarch
Outline David’s 9 lives Saul’s envy God’s protection Introduction The next two chapters read like an action sequence from a movie. We have the star and the villain, both are contending for the throne of...
in Romans
Romans 12:4-5: The Body
Outline Body Unity and diversity One of another Introduction Your viewing affects your doing. Your perspective on a thing will affect how you act. For example, if sexual intercourse is viewed as an expression of...
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 17: David and Goliath
Outline The fear of Israel The faith of David The fear of Saul The faith of David Introduction David and Goliath is one of the best known stories in the bible, but what is it...
in Baptism
1 Peter 3:21-22: Baptism and Salvation
Outline What does baptism mean? Can baptism save me? What am I doing when I get baptised? What is the power that really saves me? Introduction “21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you,...
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 16: God’s ways are not our ways
Outline Samuel’s mourning David’s anointing Saul’s demon Introduction The overarching truth that we can write over this next chapter is, ‘God’s ways are not our ways.’ At several points we find ourselves confronted with a...
in Romans
Romans 12:3: Humility
Outline Psychology of pride Remedy of pride Introduction When I say, ‘Be holy!’ when you seek to apply that, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Paul has just told us to be...
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 15:29: The Impassibility of God
Outline Definition of impassibility Apparatus of impassibility Application of impassibility Introduction As a Christian I have had to undergo some continental shifts in my thinking about God. From an absence of belief in God to...
in Romans
Romans 12:2: The importance of a renewed mind
Outline Enemies of the renewed mind Uses of the renewed mind Introduction Spiritual warfare is primarily a battle for the mind. In preaching the gospel you are seeking to bring the light of the Gospel...