Speaking Under the Influence - 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 - Pastor Tito Lyro

Speaking Under the Influence - 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 - Pastor Tito Lyro If you find these lessons helpful, or if you have questions please write to us at contact@olympiabp.net. We would love to hear from you and learn how we can serve you.

Put the internet to work for you. via Personal Recipe 881887

Comfort for Heaven - Luke 18:18-30 - GUEST SPEAKER - Elder Jason Anspach

Comfort for Heaven - Luke 18:18-30 - GUEST SPEAKER - Elder Jason Anspach If you find these lessons helpful, or if you have questions please write to us at contact@olympiabp.net. We would love to hear from you and learn how we can serve you.

Put the internet to work for you. via Personal Recipe 881887

SAVE THE DATE: Men's Campout August 17-18

Men, be sure to save Friday and Saturday, August 17-18 for our annual Men's Campout.  More details coming soon!

Put the internet to work for you. via Personal Recipe 881887

The Power of the Gospel in Evangelism - Romans 10:1-14 - Pastor Tito Lyro

The Power of the Gospel in Evangelism - Romans 10:1-14 - Pastor Tito Lyro If you find these lessons helpful, or if you have questions please write to us at contact@olympiabp.net. We would love to hear from you and learn how we can serve you.

Put the internet to work for you. via Personal Recipe 881887

The Power of the Gospel in Evangelism

Introduction It seems weird to talk about the power of the Gospel in evangelism. Isn't evangelism by definition and etymology the proclamation of the Gospel to those who have not believed in Jesus Christ? Yes, evangelism is just that. However, the Church in North America has struggled a bit with that concept lately. The Church has labeled evangelism things that are good things and we must be involved in, but that are not evangelism. Things such as social action and holy living have become the end all in evangelism. I am sure you have heard the saying attribute to Francis of Assisi often repeated in Christian circles, "Preach the gospel at all times; when necessary, use words." It sounds really good. The only problem with it is that it is a false statement. Holy living may be a means to get to the gospel and evangelism, but it is not the same thing.  Not only the Church in general has struggled a bit with actually evangelizing, but also we as individuals. Telling people about Jesus tends not to be at the forefront of our minds. It is not the type of activity that we generally look forward to. So we too need to be awakened to the power of the Gospel in evangelism.  I. Why is it that we are not so into evangelism? A. I think it is fair to say that we are not naturally inclined to it. B. We are not so eager to share Christ with other and there might be several reasons for that, which may be brought under two major categories: the fear of man and unbelief. C. In each case, we need to repent from unbelief and turn to Christ. D. Our testimony must be that of Paul: I am persuaded of the Gospel. 2 Tim. 1:12 – For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. II. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation Rom. 1:16 – For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. A. This Gospel is even powerful enough to save you and me! 1 Tim. 1:15 – This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. B. So we proclaim the Gospel to those who don't believe because, if we don't, they will perish in their sins, 10:14, 17. C. What is it exactly that we proclaim? The word of faith, 10:8. D. In all of this, we see the power of the Gospel in saving people: whoever believes will not be put to shame, and the Lord is rich to all who call upon his name, and whoever calls on the name on the Lord will be saved, 10:11-13. III. So we must proclaim the Gospel, 10:14. A. We are fast approaching a post-Christian culture in which people have no notion of what the Bible says. B. So, just saying that Jesus is the answer may not be enough. C. Even today's atheists are different than a few decades ago. D. So, we must give them the whole storyline of redemption. Conclusion Paul was certain of the power of the Gospel to save people. We must be convinced of it as well. If we going to disciple the nations, we must be sold out to the power of the Gospel in evangelism.

Put the internet to work for you. via Personal Recipe 881887

REMINDER: Campers Leave Tacoma on Thursday Morning

Just a reminder: If you're going to the Youth Summer Camp, be at the Tacoma church no later than 6:40am tomorrow, Thursday, July 12.

Put the internet to work for you. via Personal Recipe 881887

The "Christ-Crucified" Preacher - 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 - Pastor Tito Lyro

The "Christ-Crucified" Preacher - 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 - Pastor Tito Lyro If you find these lessons helpful, or if you have questions please write to us at contact@olympiabp.net. We would love to hear from you and learn how we can serve you.

Put the internet to work for you. via Personal Recipe 881887

The Christ-Crucified Preacher - 1 Cor. 2:1-10

Introduction We live in a world where image is almost everything. How one looks, how one sounds, is of the utmost importance. Some of the leading pastors in contemporary evangelicalism seem to spend more time on their looks before they preach, than in preparing the sermons (or talks as they refer to them) that they are about to preach.  Looks weren't a big thing with Paul. In one hand he was not the most impressive specimen of humankind. In 2 Cor. 10:10 he says that one of the accusations that the super apostles brought against him was that he didn't very good and didn't sound very nice ("'For his letters,' they say, 'are weighty and powerful, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible'"). The earliest description of Paul says that he was "a man of small stature, with a bald head and crooked legs, in a good state of body, with eyebrows meeting and a nose somewhat hooked." And this is the opinion of someone who liked Paul! On the other hand, his own personal abilities and looks were that important to Paul because Paul was not all about Paul. Paul was about Christ. He exemplifies for us the Christ-crucified preacher.  This passage helps us see the character, the message, and the goal of the Christ-crucified preacher. I. The Character of the Christ-Crucified Preacher. A. Christ-Centered, 2. B. Determination, 2. C. Plainness, 1, 4. D. Humility, 3. E. Reliance on the Spirit, 4, 10. F. Love for the people, 5. II. The Message of the Christ-Crucified Preacher. A. The testimony of God, 1 B. The person and work of Christ, 2 – Christ and him crucified. C. The wisdom of God, 6. D. This message can only be understood by those whom God reveals it to them, 7-9. III. The Goal of the Christ-Crucified Preacher, 5, 7, 10 A. Paul preaches Christ and him crucified so that faith is not in the arguments about faith, but in the power of God, 5. B. Glory, 7, 10. Conclusion So, here we have the character, the message, and the goal of the Christ-crucified preacher. Christ at the center. Christ at the front. Christ everywhere!

Put the internet to work for you. via Personal Recipe 881887

REMINDER: No Wednesday Service Tonight - July 4

Because of the Independence Day holiday we will not be having Wednesday Evening Services tonight, July 4.

Put the internet to work for you. via Personal Recipe 881887

The Word of the Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 - Pastor Tito Lyro

The Word of the Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 - Pastor Tito Lyro If you find these lessons helpful, or if you have questions please write to us at contact@olympiabp.net. We would love to hear from you and learn how we can serve you.

Put the internet to work for you. via Personal Recipe 881887