Sermon Tone Analysis

Thesis: A fundamental duty for all people including the necessary response to God’s self-revelation.

The only channel through which God’s blessings may be received, and the only means by which life may be made meaningful, in relationship with God.

Introduction:

I.

The call to faith

A. In the OT

Psalm 37:3-5

also rf. - Pr 3:5–6; Is 26:4; Is 50:10

B. In the NT

John 6:28-29

also rf. - Mk 1:15; Ac 16:30–31; Ac 19:4; Ac 20:21; Ro 1:5; 1 Jn 3:23

II.

God’s self-revelation leaves no excuse for unbelief

John 14:8-11

Romans 10:17-18

also rf - Ps 19:4; Jn 1:10–12; Ro 1:18–21; Ro 3:1–4; Ps 51:4; Ro 16:25–27

III.

The need for faith in God

A. The Lord is the only true God

Habakkuk 2:18-20

also rf. - Ps 115:2–11

B. God alone can be trusted absolutely

Psalm 9:10

also rf. - Ps 91:1–4; Is 12:2; Na 1:7

C. Faith in God is the basis for peace

Isaiah 26:3

also rf. - Ps 42:11; Jn 14:1; Ro 15:13; 2 Pe 1:1–2

D. Faith is necessary to receive God’s blessing

Hebrews 11:6

also rf. - Ps 40:4; Je 17:7–8; Jn 5:24

E. Faith is necessary to avoid God’s judgment

John 3:6

also rf. - Jn 3:18; 2 Th 2:12; 1 Pe 2:6–8; Is 28:16; Ps 118:22; Is 8:14

IV.

Actions not springing from faith are sinful

Romans 14:23

also rf. - Ro 14:5–8; Ro 14:14

V. Unbelief challenged

A. In the OT

Psalm 95:7-8

B. In the NT

Mark 16:14

God’s Invitation and Plan of Salvation

Hear - Romans 10:17

​Romans 10:17 ESV17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

Believe and Confess - Romans 10:9-10

​Romans 10:9–10 ESV9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

Repent - Luke 13:3

​Luke 13:3 ESV3 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.

Be Baptized - Romans 6:3-4

​Romans 6:3–4 ESV3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

Remain Faithful - Revelation 2:10

​Revelation 2:10 ESV10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer.

Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation.

Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

New to the Faith

First Principles

Have you fallen away from Faith

Need to be Restored

My Decision Today

I would like to be baptized today

I would like to renew my life to Christ

I would like to learn more about Jesus and the Bible

Questions: What are my next steps?

Come forward to be baptized

Request a Bible Study to learn more

Attend Bible Class to grow and mature

Find a place to serve others

Apply today’s lesson to my life