Fall 2023 Sermons
Two Gift's to God's Glory, Part II - Stewardship of Time and Money. A benefit of Redemption
November 19, 2023
II. The Biblical Benefits of Being a Steward of My Money A. God Owns Everything You Own—I Chronicles 29:11–12 B. Giving Is an Act of Worship—Philippians 4:18 C. Giving Reflects Faith in God’s Provision—Mark 12:41–44 D. Giving Should Be Sacrificial and Generous— II Corinthians 8:1–5 E. Giving Reflects Spiritual Trustworthiness—Matthew 6:21; Luke 16:13b F. Giving—Love, Not Legalism—II Corinthians 8:9 G. Give Willingly, Thankfully, and Cheerfully—II Corinthians 9:7, 12 H. Giving—an Appropriate Response to Real Needs—Acts 2:43–45; 32–35; 11:27–30 I. Generous Giving Results in Bountiful Blessing—Proverbs 11:24–25; Malachi 3:10; Matthew 6:3–4; II Corinthians 9:6
Two Gifts to God's Glory - Stewardship of Time and Money. A Benefit of Redemption
November 12, 2023 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • 2 Corinthians 9:6–8
I. The Biblical Benefits of Being a Steward of My Time A. Use Time Wisely “Because the Days Are Evil”—Colossians 3:1–4 B. Wise Use of Time Is the Preparation for Eternity— Psalm 90:12; II Corinthians 6:2; Romans 6:23 C. Time Is Short—James 4:14 D. Time Is Passing—I John 2:17 E. The Remaining Time Is Uncertain—Proverbs 27:1 F. Time Lost Cannot be Regained—Philippians 3:13–14 G. You Are Accountable to God for Your Time H. Time Is So Easily Lost—Proverbs 24:33-34; 26:13–14 I. We Value Time at Death—Proverbs 5:11-13; cf. John 5:22–29 J. Time’s Value in Eternity—Revelation 21:1–7; Hebrews 4:7
Preparing for Revival at Cahaba Park Church
November 5, 2023 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • Acts
I. Revival of the Preaching and Teaching of the Word A. Preachers in Pulpits with Divine Unction B. The Message in the Pulpit is the Cross of Christ II. Revival of a Deeper Fellowship A. A Spirit-led Purging takes place B. A Spirit-led Crumbling of Sinful Barriers to Membership III. Revival The Importance of the Lord's Supper IV. Revival of the Ministry of Prayer A. A Brokenness Evidenced in Confession and Repentance B. A Concerted Effort buy Ministers to Call the People to Prayer V. Revival of Mighty Leadership VI. Revival in the Area of Stewardship VII. Revival of Simple, Reverence of Worship VIII. Revival of Outreach
Reformation in the Church
October 29, 2023 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • Acts 2:40–47
I. Reformation of the Ministry of the Word -There is Preaching of the Gospel -There is a Commitment to Expository Preaching -There is a Commitment to Biblical Doctrine II. Reformation of the Ministry of Fellowship -Camaraderie among Like-Minded People -Biblical Accountability III. Reformation of the Ministry of the Lord’s Supper -The Importance of the Lord’s Supper -Sabbath Keeping IV. Reformation of the Ministry of Prayer V. Reformation of the Ministry of Leaders -Ridding the Clergy from Professionalism -Leadership Standards VI. Reformation of the Ministry of Stewardship VII. Reformation of the Ministry of Worship -Biblically Based Worship -Joy in Family Worship VIII. Reformation of the Ministry of Outreach -Purposeful Evangelism -World Missions -Ministry to Other Churches -Mercy Ministry
Why CPC? Community. The Benefits of True Friendship
October 22, 2023 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • 1 John 1:4–7, 1 Thessalonians 2:17–20, 1 Thessalonians 3:1–5
I. Christian Fellowship Requires Walking in the Light A. God is Light B. Walking in the Light C. Fellowshipping in the Light - Unity, Service, Koinonia, Acceptance, Grace, Love Fellowship, Longing, Sincerity, Fervency, Familial II. Christian Fellowship Grounds Itself in Gospel-Centered Friendship A. Gospel-Centered Friendships Start at the Cross B. Gospel-Centered Friendships are Present in the Moment C. Gospel-Centered Friendships are Our Glory and Joy D. Gospel- Centered Friendships are Always Under Attack E. Gospel-Centered Friendships Sharpen My Faith
The Need of the Church Officer: The Deacon
October 8, 2023 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • Acts 6:7
I. Satan Will Attack a Vital Church: Division— Acts 6:1 (For Further Study & Edification: Ephesians 6:10–20) II. God Will Provide the Vital Church with Godly Leadership: Spirit-filled and Wise— Acts 6:2 (For Further Study & Edification: Proverbs 9:10; Ephesians 4:1; 5:15–21) Conclusion— Acts 6:7 (For Further Study & Edification: Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45; Philippians 2:7)
The Character of a Church Officer: The Elder
October 1, 2023 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • Titus 1:6–9, 1 Timothy 3:2–7
I. The Apostle Paul: A Model of Elder Character A. Consistency B. Humility C. Ministry with Tears D. Faithful E. Self-Sacrificing II. The Biblical Elder: A Model of Male Leadership A. Social Qualifications 1. Above Reproach 2. Of good reputation with outsiders B. Moral Qualifications 1. The husband of but one wife 2. Temperate C. Mental Qualifications 1. Prudent 2. Respectable 3. Able to Teach D. Personality Qualifications 1. Not pugnacious, but gentle 2. Hospitable 3. Not covetousness; Not a lover of money E. Domestic Qualifications 1. He must manage his own household well 2. His children should show proper respect; obey F. Maturity Qualifications: Not a New Convert III. The Cahaba Park Church Elder: A Model of Spiritual Oversight
It's not about me. It's not about you. It's all about Jesus.
August 27, 2023 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • John 10:14, Matthew 11:28–30, Colossians 1:15–23, Acts 4:12, Matthew 7:21–23
The Very Essence of Our Relationship Together as Believers I. No Other Name II. No Other Provision III. No Other Entrance IV. No Other Welcome
I Give You This Charge
September 3, 2023 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • 2 Timothy 4:1–5
Remember Your Calling— II Timothy 4:1 (For Further Study: Psalm 145:4; John 13:34–35; Romans 1:16; 12:16; Hebrews 8:10–12) Remember to Preach the Word— II Timothy 4:2 (For Further Study: Romans 1:16; Hebrews 13:7; II Thessalonians 2:15; II Timothy 2:2) Remember to Be Faithful in Season and Out— II Timothy 4:2b (For Further Study: Isaiah 61:1–3; 1 Thessalonians 5:14) Remember to Correct, Rebuke, and Encourage— II Timothy 4:2c (For Further Study: Proverbs 17:17 #4) Remember Not to Compromise in Difficult Times— II Timothy 4:3–4 (For Further Study: Rev. 2:5; 13:14) Remember to Be Sober in All Things— II Timothy 4:5a (For Further Study: II Samuel 7:18) VII. Remember to Endure Hardships— II Timothy 4:5b (For Further Study: Psalm 115:1; I Cor. 10:3; II Cor. 5:15. The Hymn: Faith of Our Fathers) VIII. Remember to Do the Work of an Evangelist— II Timothy 4:5c (For Further Study: Romans 14:7-8, 12; I Peter 3:15) IX. Remember to Fulfill Your Ministry— II Timothy 4:5d (For Further Study: Romans 8:32; Isaiah 53:5, 6)
One Fatal Flaw: The Importance of Loving One Another
September 24, 2023 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • Revelation 2:1–7, John 15:12–15
I. The Warning— Revelation 2:1-7 (For Further Study: John 21:15-17; Acts 19:9-11, 19-20) II. The Commandment— John 15:12 (For Further Study: I John 14:21; Romans 12:10; I Thessalonians 3:12; II Thessalonians 1:3; I Peter 1:22; 3:8; 4:8; I John 2:7-10; 3:11-18) III. The Standard— 15:13 (For Further Study: Proverbs 10:12; John 13:35; Ephesians 5:2; I Corinthians 13; I Peter 4:8; I John 3:16; 4:10-11) IV. The Motivation— John 15:14-15 (For Further Study: Exodus 33:11; II Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8; John 11:1; James 2:23)