Signs of the Times

Signs of the
Times
Introduction
(Isaiah 5:20)
We live in troubling days. Many voices call evil good and good evil.
God’s word still lights the path of life. Tonight we will consider
three clear signs of drifting from God and hear His call to return
with humility, obedience, and hope.
A Low View of
Human Life
From conception, God knows and forms the child in the womb. David
praises God for being “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm
139:13–16). God appointed Jeremiah before birth (Jeremiah 1:4–5).
John is called a “babe” in Elizabeth’s womb (Luke 1:39–44). God
condemns shedding innocent blood (Proverbs 6:16–17). Laws may
change, but divine truth endures. When life is treated as
expendable, a nation sears its conscience. The church must teach,
protect, support mothers and fathers, and hold forth the gospel that
heals consciences and restores hope in Christ.
The
Acceptance of Homosexuality
Cultural approval rises where Scripture warns. Paul describes the
descent of a society that refuses to honor the Creator: thinking
becomes futile, passions are dishonorable, and practices are
contrary to nature (Romans 1:21–28, 32). Yet the gospel transforms
sinners of every background; the Corinthians were
“washed…sanctified…justified” (1 Corinthians 6:9–11). Christians
speak truth with compassion, pointing every heart to forgiveness and
new life in Jesus.
The Crisis
of the Family
God designed the home. From the beginning He joined husband and wife
in covenant union (Genesis 2:20–24; Matthew 19:4–6). Marriage is a
sacred bond and a lifelong pledge (Malachi 2:14; Proverbs 2:17).
Homes flourish where Christ rules the heart, love serves, vows are
honored, and children are nurtured in truth. Strong families bless
the church and strengthen communities.
Signs of
the Times Sermon Outline:
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I. A
Low View of Human Life
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God
forms life in the womb (Psalm 139:13–16; Jeremiah 1:4–5).
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The
unborn are persons before birth (Luke 1:39–44).
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God
hates innocent bloodshed (Proverbs 6:16–17).
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The
church’s response: teach, support, defend, proclaim Christ.
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II. The
Acceptance of Homosexuality
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Cultural
celebration contrasted with Scripture’s warning (Romans
1:21–28, 32).
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The
gospel changes lives; holiness is possible (1 Corinthians
6:9–11).
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Speak
truth with grace; call all people to Christ.
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III.
The Crisis of the Family
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God’s
blueprint for marriage and oneness (Genesis 2:20–24; Matthew
19:4–6).
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Covenant
faithfulness strengthens homes (Malachi 2:14; Proverbs
2:17).
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Practical obedience: honor vows, practice love, disciple
children.
Call to
Action
Return to the Lord with a whole heart. Honor every human life.
Uphold biblical holiness. Strengthen your home by submitting to
God’s word. Pray for courage to speak with grace, serve with
compassion, and live as lights so that Christ is seen and souls are
saved.
Key
Takeaways
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Human life
is sacred from conception (Psalm 139:13–16; Jeremiah 1:5).
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God calls
people from every sin into new life through Christ (1
Corinthians 6:11).
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Marriage is
God’s covenant gift and must be honored (Genesis 2:24; Matthew
19:6).
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Christians
must hold truth and love together (Ephesians 4:15; Jude 3).
Scripture
Reference List
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Isaiah 5:20
— Warning against moral reversal.
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Psalm
139:13–16 — God forms life in the womb.
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Jeremiah
1:4–5 — Known and appointed before birth.
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Luke 1:39–44
— The unborn child called a “babe.”
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Proverbs
6:16–17 — Innocent blood condemned.
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Romans
1:21–28, 32 — Consequences of rejecting God.
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1
Corinthians 6:9–11 — Sinners washed, sanctified, justified.
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Genesis
2:20–24; Matthew 19:4–6 — God’s design for marriage.
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Malachi
2:14; Proverbs 2:17 — Marriage as covenant.
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Ephesians
4:15; Jude 3 — Speak truth in love; contend for the faith.
Prepared by Bobby Stafford of the church of Christ at
Granby, MO
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