Romans 8:28-30 ~ The Recipients of God’s Greatest Promise ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

Romans 5:5 reads, “The love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us."

When you receive Jesus Christ and trust in Him for the forgiveness of your sins, the Holy Spirit comes to live on the inside of you. Romans 5:5 says that when the Holy Spirit indwelt you, the love of God was poured out within your heart. You enter into a spiritual love relationship with God that lasts throughout all eternity.

The phrase “poured out” refers to the lavish outpouring to the point of overflowing. Someone has said that, “Our heavenly Father does on proffer His love in measured drops, but in immeasurable torrents.”

All the love of God is lavishly poured out within your heart when you receive Christ.

Sermon Outline: The Recipients of God’s Greatest Promise

Sermon Outline: Romans 8:28 ~ God Causes All Things to Work Together for Good

Romans 8:28 ~ God Causes All Things to Work Together for Good ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

And we know that God causes all things to work together

 for good to those who love God,

to those who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28

Someone has said, “That if the Bible is a great feast for the soul, then Romans chapter 8 is the main course.”

I would add, “Romans chapter 8, verses 28-30, is the main dish.” Without a doubt, these verses are the most glorious of all of Scripture. They are a summary, an encapsulation, of the whole of the Bible, the whole of the Gospel.

Sermon Outline: Luke 1:39-56 ~ The Magnificat: Mary’s Hymn of Praise

Luke 1:39-56 ~ The Magnificat: Mary’s Hymn of Praise ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

"The Magnificat:" Mary’s Hymn of Praise

Luke 1:46-55

And Mary said: "My soul exalts the Lord,

 ⁴⁷ And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.

⁴⁸ "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave;

For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed.

⁴⁹ "For the Mighty One has done great things for me;

And holy is His name.

⁵⁰ "AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATION

             TOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR HIM.

⁵¹ "He has done mighty deeds with His arm;

He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart.

⁵² "He has brought down rulers from their thrones,

And has exalted those who were humble.

⁵³ "HE HAS FILLED THE HUNGRY WITH GOOD THINGS;

And sent away the rich empty-handed.

⁵⁴ "He has given help to Israel His servant,

In remembrance of His mercy,

⁵⁵ As He spoke to our fathers,

To Abraham and his descendants forever."

Sermon Outline: The Joy of Blessed Confirmation

Luke 1:39-45 ~ The Joy of Blessed Confirmation ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

A young virgin by the name of Mary was told by the angel Gabriel that by the Holy Spirit she would conceive in her womb and bear the Son of the Most High. Mary’s responded to the angel, “Behold, I am the bondslave of the Lord, may it be done to me according to your word.”

 Think about what Mary’s obedience could potentially cost her. She was betrothed to a carpenter by the name of Joseph. Her reputation in the community would be damaged beyond repair. What would her parents think and how would they treat her? What would Joseph think and how would he treat her? What would Mary’s relationship with Joseph and her family be from here on out?

 This was going to be hard for Mary, but God with whom nothing is impossible, is going to confirm it. Along the way, He is going to give confirmation and assurance in Mary’s humble obedience. Along with the greatest task that takes the most determined obedience comes the greatest joy and the greatest assurance and confirmation that this is of God and that He will perform it.

Sermon Outline: The Greatest News Ever Proclaimed

Luke 1:26-38 ~ The Greatest News Ever Proclaimed ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

Luke 1:26-38

Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to her, "Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you." 29 But she was very perplexed at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this was. 30 The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. 31 "And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. 32 "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; 33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end." 34 Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I am a virgin?" 35 The angel answered and said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God. 36 "And behold, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and she who was called barren is now in her sixth month. 37 "For nothing will be impossible with God." 38 And Mary said, "Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.