Sermons on Preparation for Christ's Return

James: Wisdom for Waiting

  • Wisdom for Waiting (Part 1)
  • Introduction to Reading James
    • Who wrote James?
    • Who is James writing to?
    • What does he write about?
    • What kind of writing or genre is James?
  • Things to consider while listening to James
    • When he returns to a topic
    • When he shifts from topics to more general observation
    • Why is a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ so important
  • Wisdom for Waiting (Part 2)
  • Until the Lord Returns
    • What context do the readers of James, and us, share?
  • Wisdom from God
    • What do we need so we can avoid doing nothing with, or wandering from, our faith, but instead persevere to the end?
  • Wisdom for each other
    • Why does saying a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ matter so much

9. Preparing To Be The Bride Of Christ

Dave Pym Petersham Baptist Church Associate Pastor

2 Corinthians 12:14 – 13:14

Introduction – Are we ready for Jesus’ return?
1. Paul’s concern for the Corinthians’ good (12:14-19)
2. The Corinthians’ love of the ways of the world (12:20-21)
3. Paul’s plan for dealing with unrepentance (13:1-4)
4. The Corinthians’ opportunity for self-correction (13:5-12)