2 CORINTHIANS - Seed Archive

2 Corinthians 5:14

For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died.

TOPIC: Atonement, Commitment, Love of God, Sanctification

TITLE: No Longer Living for Self!
FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What have those who're controlled by Christ's love concluded?

I. They have concluded that only One has died!
II. They have concluded that One died for all!
III. They have concluded all therefore died!

APPLICATION/CHALLENGE: See verses 15-17

2 Corinthians 15:12

Now if Christ is preached, that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?

TOPIC: Christ crucified, Christ resurrected, Easter

TITLE: If Christ is preached?
FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What consequences accrue if Christ had not risen?

I. Our Preaching Would Be In Vain! (v.14)
II. Our Faith Would Be In Vain! (v.14)
III. Our Faith Would Be Worthless! (v.17)
IV. We Are False Witnesses! (v.15)
V. We Are Still In Our Sins! (v.17)
VI. Our Dead have Perished! (vv.15,18)
VII. We Are To Be Pitied! (v.19)

APPLICATION/CHALLENGE: But now Christ has been raised ... [15:20-22]. So the power of these truths has set us free from fear and unleashed our boldness in Christ Jesus.

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EPHESIANS - Seed Archive

Ephesians 1:1-14 (part of ROMANS 8:32)

TOPIC: Unity with Christ [Abiding in Him]

TITLE: What's In It for Me? FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: Being in Him! What's in it for us?

I. In Him we are chosen! [4]
II. In Him we are adopted! [5]
III. In Him we are redeemed! [7]
IV. In Him we are Benefited! [11]
V. In Him we are Sealed! [4]

Ephesians 5:17-21

TOPIC: Holy Spirit [Filling]

TITLE: How To Know You're Filled With The Spirit!
FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: How may we know we are filled with the Holy Spirit?

I. If we have joy-filled fellowship! [v.19a]

"speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs ... "

II. If we offer heart-felt praise! [v.19b]

"singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord ... "

III. If we possess a thanks-giving spirit! [v.20]

"always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God ... "

IV. If we are a God-awed servant! [v.21]

"submitting to one another in the fear of God."

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GALATIANS - Seed Archive

Galatians 4:1-8 (cf. Luke 1:26-31)

TOPIC: Incarnation [Christmas]

TITLE: In the Fullness of Time!
FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What ought the Incarnation remind of us each year?

I. That We Were Slaves!
II. That We Are Saved!
III. That We Are Sons (& now heirs)!

APPLICATION/CHALLENGE: See verses Hebrews 4:15-17

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2 CHRONICLES - Seed Archive

20:1-30

TOPIC: Spiritual Warfare

TITLE: How to Confront a Strong Enemy!

FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY:How should believers respond when attacked?

I. Intercept the Enemies of God! (vv.1,2)
II. Invoke the Name of God! (vv.3-12)
III. Include the Family of God! (v.13)
IV. Entrust the Battle to God! (vv.14-25)
V. Enjoy the Victory of God! (vv.24-30)

2 Chronicles, Christianity, Homiletics, Outlines,
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