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SERMONS JUNE 7, 2015 AM SERVICE TITLE:

“Progressive’ Christianity: Fact or Fiction? Why Does It Matter That Jesus Was Born Of A Virgin?”

TEXT:

Matthew 1: 18-25 & Luke 1: 30-35

I.

In the View of the Progressives the Issue of the Virgin Birth is Looked At As a Myth…And It Has No Significance…Three Proposed Views Of Mary’s Pregnancy

II.

The Scripture Places Great Importance On The Fact That The Messiah Would Be Born Of A Virgin

a. Matthew where Joseph receives the news…draws great attention to Isaiah’s prophecy (Matthew 1:23 & Isaiah 7:14) b. Luke where Mary receive the news…draws great attention to how this could possibly be (Luke 1: 35)

III.

The Significance Of the Virgin Birth

a. The virgin birth is important is speaking of who Jesus is i. Luke 1: 31-33 ii. John 1: 14 iii. Isaiah 9: 6 iv. God’s own words…Matthew 3:17 at Jesus’ baptism; Matthew 17:5 & 2 Peter 1: 17-18 at the Mount of Transfiguration b. The virgin birth speaks of what Jesus is qualified to do i. Matthew 1:21 ii. John 1:29 & Revelation 5: 6-10 iii. Romans 5: 8-11 & 1 Corinthians 15: 21-22 c. Without the virgin birth, we would have no Savior… we would be hopelessly lost in our sin

PM SERVICE TITLE:

“Paul’s Desire For The Church”

TEXT:

Philippians 2: 1-4

I.

The Heart Of The Church (vs. 1)

II.

The Focus Of The Church (vs. 2)

III.

The Motive Of The Church (vs. 3)

IV.

The Action Of The Church (vs. 4)