TITLE: So I Left It Out

TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

PROPOSITION: One can not be politically correct and preach the gospel.

QUESTION: Why?

KEY WORD: Reasons

Introduction:

1. Today we are trying to be “politically correct”.

2. This means that nothing we say will offend anyone.

3. We want “tickled ears” not “stomped toes”.

4. Today – I have no sermon.

I thought about a sermon on the topic of:

God

1. But there might be an atheist in the audience.

2. I would not want to offend them by telling them there is a God.

3. Psalm 14:1 – fool says there is no God.

Virgin Birth of Jesus

1. Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23 clearly teach the virgin birth

2. However, many believe that Isaiah was just talking about a young woman

3. Some object to making Jesus' birth a miracle

Miracles of Jesus

1. The purpose of all miracles of Jesus and the apostles – prove their message was from God.

2. Raise dead, heal sick, blind, lame, deaf

3. There are some who object – all “miracles” have a natural explanation

4. The purpose of these miracles was to prove Jesus IS the Son of God

Gospel – Death, Burial, and Resurrection

1. 1 Corinthians 15:1-3

2. This teaching is the very heart of the gospel – New Testament

3. Many reject the blood of Jesus

4. Many scoff at the resurrection – he just fainted and revived later

Church Jesus Built

1. Matthew 16:18 – I will build my church

2. One church – only one – not more than one

3. Jesus is the head

   1. No human head

   2. No world headquarters

   3. No creed, manual

Hell – Punishment for Wicked

1. Revelation 21:8 – Wicked will be separated from God

2. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 – in flaming fire taking vengeance

3. Many do not believe in a place of eternal punishment

4. Many teach “universal” salvation – all go to heaven

Heaven – Reward for the righteous

1. John 14:1-3 – Jesus is preparing a place for His followers

2. The faithful will live for ever with God in Heaven

3. Some reject after life – Sadducees of today – this life is all there is

Obey the Gospel

1. Hebrews 5:8-9 – salvation to them that OBEY Him

2. Matthew 7:21 – he that does the will of the Father

3. Many today (New Age) believe they are god and salvation is up to them as they progress through various lives (reincarnation).

Conclusion:

1. I don't have any sermon – for fear of someone being offended.

2. The real lesson is:

   1. Sometimes the truth – HURTS, offends, divides

   2. But we must preach and teach the truth – anyway.