Main Text: Galatians 5:16-23 (ESV) 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Preaching Point: Reminding ourselves of God’s immense patience toward us should counteract any impulse to be impatient toward God or others.

Teaching Points:

1. Recount God’s Patience

• Toward Your Sinfulness
• In Your Salvation
• In Your Sanctification

2. Excel in Displaying Patience

• When Mistreated
• When Frustrated
• When Offended
• When Waiting

Main Text: Revelation 19:11-16 (ESV) 11 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. 14 And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. 15 From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.

Preaching Point: Jesus is returning in a vastly different manner than He did the first time, and this reality should compel us to acquaint ourselves with the identity of the coming King of Kings.

Teaching Points:

1. Accurately Grasp His Identity vv11-16
2. Understand His Kingly Mission vv11,14-16
3. Get on the Right Side of History vv14-15

Preaching Point: Tombs vividly illustrate the unavoidable fate of our lives and should serve to direct our attention to the solution that Christ's tomb reveals.

Teaching Points:

1. Prepare for Your Tomb
2. Trust in Christ’s Substitutionary Death
3. Always Keep the Empty Tomb in View