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Sermons by Matt Tomlinson

Elder Q & A – Session 2

Luke 1:15 – John the Baptist filled with the Holy Spirit in his mother’s womb.  Is this the same as the “indwelling of the Spirit” in Acts? .         OT –  temporarily filled for specific tasks .         NT – permanent as function of believer in Christ Did God create evil?         No .     …

Elder Q & A – Session 1

What was the star of the Maji? – Matthew 2 .       The Maji would have recognized Balaam’s oracle – Numbers 24:17 Will we remember our sinful lives in heaven? .       Revelation 21 – no mourning .       New Covenant – God does not remember .       Isaiah 65:16-17 – The former troubles are forgotten .   …

A Contagious Culture of Intentional Discipleship

Ephesians 4:11-16 Discipleship is to be complete in Christ – Colossians 1:28-29 Two Functions Of The Church Needed To Cultivate A Culture of Intentional Discipleship 1.  Faithful Shepherds providing Purposeful Equipping .        A.  Gifted/given by the Lord – Vv. 11-12 .        .        2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20…

Comfort And Strength In The Gospel of Christ

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17Three Responses To The Gospel Of Christ To Hold Fast In Times Of Affliction1. We Rejoice In Divine Election – Vss. 13-14.           2 Thessalonians 1:3, Romans 1:16, Philippians 3:8, 18-212. We Stand On Divine Truth – Vs. 15 .           2 Thessalonians 2:2, Colossians 2:8, Ephesians 2:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 3.  We Endure…

The Lord’s Righteous Vengeance

2 Thessalonians 1:6-12 Three Implications Of Christ’s Return That Cultivate Perseverance In Believers1.  It Will Bring Justice For The Afflicted – Vss. 6-7.           Galatians 6:7, Romans 12:17-19, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 25:31-33, 40, 45; Isaiah 66:162.  It Will Result In Retribution To The Disobedient – Vss. 8-10.           1 Thessalonians 2:19, 3:12, 4:15, 5:233.  Ignites…

The Great Exchange

2 Corinthians 5:21Two Divinely Ordained Means By Which Believers Are Reconciled To God.             Romans 6:23 A.  Christ Took On Our Sin .             2 Corinthians 5:18, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:4-5, Hebrews 4:15, 1:3, James 1:13 .             Galatians 3:13, Isaiah 53:4-6 B.  Believers Take On Christ’s Righteousness .   …