Sermon Outlines for
Passion Week
Rev. David P. Horrocks, Th.M.,
Sunday–The Triumphal Entry – 02/11/07
Monday-Cleansing
of the Temple – 02/18/07
Tuesday
AM-Examining the Sacrifice –
02/25/07
Tuesday PM-Revealing the Future –
03/4/07
Tuesday evening-Thursday
evening – 03/11/07
Thursday evening – 03/18/07
Thursday evening-Friday morning
– 03/25/07
Friday morning to afternoon – 04/01/07
Sunday – 04/08/07
The Ascension of Christ – 04/15/07
Passage: Luke
19:28-44
Topic: Sunday – The Triumphal Entry
Introduction: “In search for the historical Jesus”
The life of Jesus is rooted in history
He
is mentioned in Roman records of the 1st century
He is acknowledged in Jewish
records of the 1st century
He is seen in Church records
from the 1st century
He is present in the life of
the Church
He is alive in the lives of
Christians
Jesus is called the Christ who was
promised in history
It
was declared when His birth was announced
It was proclaimed when His
birth occurred
It was the message at His
dedication
It was the praise of the magi
from the east
It was indicated at His
baptism
It was demonstrated in His
temptations
It was told to the Samaritan
woman at the well
It was evident in His
teachings
It was confessed by Peter
It was seen in His
transfiguration
It was proven by His miracles
It was revealed in His
triumphant entry
The
anticipation was growing
The antagonism was
building
The announcement
was powerful
Jesus
Christ is
Jesus
Christ is
Jesus
Christ is
Jesus
Christ is heaven’s only hope for sinful people
MESSAGE:
“JESUS DECLARED THAT HE IS THE CHRIST:
HEAVEN’S ONLY HOPE FOR SINFUL PEOPLE.”
Passage: Mark 11:12-18
Topic: Monday – Cleansing of the
Introduction: “Repeated corrections”
Context: Jesus is the Christ:
Content
Jesus is opposed to the appearance of good that has…
The absence of fruit
The
figless fig tree
The
unrighteous fruit
The presence of evil
The
The
Temple as a misrepresentation of God
Jesus approves the appearance of good that has…
The presence of fruit
The
fruit of praise
The
fruit of service
The absence of evil
Prayer
with the power of faith
Prayer
with the grace of forgiveness
MESSAGE:
“JESUS APPROVES THOSE APPEARANCES OF GOOD
IN WHICH THERE IS PRAISE, AND SERVICE,
AND PRAYERS WITH FAITH AND FORGIVENESS.”
Passage: Mark 11:27-12:37, Matthew 21:28-32, 43-45,
22:1-14
Tuesday AM - Examining the Sacrifice
Introduction: “1/2 day in the life of the Lord”
Jesus is examined by His critics
The governing Jews challenge His authority
Jesus appeals
to the same authority as John the Baptist
Jesus contrasts
the His authority with the Jews irresponsibility
Parable
of the disobedient son
Parable
of the wicked farmers
Parable
of the unworthy guests
The Jewish politicians
challenge His patriotism
The Jewish “naturalists”
challenge His teaching in the resurrection
The Jewish lawyer challenges
His understanding of the law
Jesus examines His critics
As the son of David Jesus
Christ is the Son of Man
As the Lord of David Jesus
Christ is the Son of God
MESSAGE:
“JESUS IS BOTH GOD AND MAN -
THE SPOTLESS LAMB WHO TAKES AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD.”
Tuesday
PM – Revealing the Future
Introduction: “1/2 day in the life of Christ”
Jesus condemns the bad religion of the leaders (Matthew 23:1-36)
Jesus laments the destruction of
Jesus commends the good religion of a widow (Mark 12:41-44)
Jesus responds to the visit of some Greeks (John 12:20-50)
He explains their
significance
He reaffirms His obedience
He invites all to come
The Olivet Discourse: Jesus reveals the future (Mark 13:1-4)
When will these things be?
What will be the sign of the
end of the age?
What will be the sign of your
coming?
The destruction
of
The Great
Tribulation – Lawlessness (Matthew 24:3-26)
The Second Coming
– Light (Matthew 24:27-30)
The
gathering and judgment of
Parable
of fig tree – be reading!
Pattern
of the days of Noah – Be wise!
Parable
of the doorkeeper – Be looking!
Parable
of the homeowner – Be ready!
Parable
of the servants – Be obedient!
Parable
of ten virgins – Be prepared!
Parable
of the talents – Be busy!
The gathering and judgment of the nations (Matthew 25:31-46)
Parable
of the sheep and the goats – Be warned!
MESSAGE:
“WHEN JESUS REVEALED THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD,
HE REVEALED THAT HE WOULD RULE THE FUTURE.”
Tuesday evening – Thursday evening
Introduction: “Have you made arrangements…”
Making final arrangements
Jesus is ready to die
(Matthew 26:1-2)
Jewish leaders are ready to
kill (Matthew 26:3-5)
Mary of Bethany is ready to
bury (Matthew 26:6-13)
Judas is ready to betray (Luke
22:3-6)
Making banquet arrangements (Luke 22:7-16, 24-30)
The historical meaning
The traditional preparations
The Passover meal
The great seating debate
The way up is down
Making parting arrangements (John 13:1-35, Mark 14:22-31)
Jesus taught the way of
confession to His disciples
Jesus demonstrated the way of
service for His disciples
Jesus cleansed the leaven from
His disciples
Jesus commended His love to
His disciples
Jesus cautioned about the
leaven still in His disciples
Jesus conveyed a memorial to
His disciples
Remember His
person
Remember His
passion
Remember His
purpose
MESSAGE:
“JESUS HAS MADE ALL THE ARRANGEMENTS
THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR OUR SALVATION AND HOLY LIVING.”
Passage: John 14:1-17:25
Thursday evening
Location: Upper Room and on the way
to the
Introduction: “We are more than just flesh…”
Jesus has instructions for His disciples
We are a spiritual family (14:2)
Sacrificing and
serving family
Eternal family
Universal family
Witnessing family
We are a spiritual family
united in saving faith (14:1,6)
We are a spiritual family
united in fervent prayer (14:13-14)
We are a spiritual family
united in the Holy Spirit (14:16-17)
We are a spiritual family
united in God’s peace (14:27)
We are a spiritual family
united in good works (15:5)
We are a spiritual family
united in eternal joy (15:11)
Jesus makes intercession for His disciples (17:1-26)
Personal petitions (1-5)
Intercessions near and far
(6-26)
For our protection
while in the world
For our focus on
our mission to the world
For our unity in
the Church throughout the world
MESSAGE:
“JESUS REMINDS US OF WHO WE ARE,
AND HE PRAYS FOR US TO DO WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO DO.”
Passage:
Selected
Setting: Thursday evening-Friday morning
Location: Gethsemane and Jerusalem
Introduction: “The depth of Jesus’ suffering”
In the
Jesus is betrayed,
arrested, and forsaken
The disciples are scattered
In the city of
Three religious trials
Before the
former High Priest Annas
Before the current
High Priest Caiaphas
Before the ruling
body of the Sanhedrin
Three hurtful denials
One tragic life
Three civil trials
Before Pontius
Pilate – First time
Before Herod of
Galilee
Before Pontius
Pilate – Second time
Five verdicts of innocence
MESSAGE:
“JESUS WAS WILLING TO INCUR THE WORST POSSIBLE SUFFERING,
THE MOST UNJUST TREATMENT, AND ALL MANNER OF SHAME
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR OUR SALVATION.”
Passage: Selected
Setting: Friday morning to afternoon
Location:
Introduction: “He became sin on our behalf…”
He was despised and forsaken of men…(Isaiah 53:3a)
Inside the city Jesus was
beaten
Outside the city Jesus was
mocked
He was pierced through for our transgressions…(Isaiah 53:5a)
Jesus on the cross in the AM (He served those around Him)
Word of forgiveness (Luke 23:34)
Word of salvation
(Luke 23:43)
Word of provision
(John 19:27)
Jesus on the cross in the PM (He sought the god above Him)
Word of
spiritual separation (Mark 15:34, Matthew 27:46)
Word of human suffering
(John 19:28)
Word of victory
(John 19:30)
Word of physical
separation (Luke 23:46)
The LORD was pleased to crush Him…(Isaiah 53:10)
Six signs accompanying the
death of Christ
Three prophecies at His burial
The women at the tomb – The
resurrection will not be a mistake
The seal and security guard –
The resurrection will not be a fraud
MESSAGE:
THE WAY THAT JESUS APPROACHED HIS DEATH
WAS IN THE SAME WAY THAT JESUS APPROACHED HIS LIFE.
Passage: Selected
Setting: Sunday
Location:
Introduction: “The uniqueness of the resurrection of Jesus”
The resurrection of Jesus was seen by no one.
There were many signs that surrounded the resurrection of Jesus
Reports of, response to, and the appearances of the resurrected Jesus
The reports of Jesus’
resurrection
The response to the reports of
Jesus’ resurrection
The appearances of the
resurrected Jesus
To Mary Magdalene (Mark) John 20:16
To the other women Matthew 28:9-10
To Simon Peter (I Corinthians) Luke 24:34
To two disciples near Emmaus
(Mark) Luke 24:13-32
*To the ten in
To the eleven in Jerusalem John 20:26-29
To seven disciples in Galilee John 21:1-24
To above five hundred I Corinthians 15:6
To His brother James I Corinthians 15:7
*To the eleven on
a mountain in Galilee (Mark)
Matthew 28:16-20
*To the eleven in
Jerusalem (Luke) Acts 1:3-8
To the eleven on the Mount of Olives (Mark, Luke) Acts 1:9-12
Three commissions from the resurrected Jesus
New form of the
New pattern for living
(Matthew 28:19-20)
New passion for serving (Acts
1:8)
MESSAGE:
”CHRIST HAS DIED! CHRIST IS RISEN!
|CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN!”
Passage: Selected
Topic: The Ascension of Christ
Introduction: “What on earth is Jesus doing from heaven?”
The ascension of Christ described (Acts 1:9-11)
He was lifted up with power
(1:9)
A cloud received Him with
support (1:9)
He was going on a journey
(1:10)
He has been taken up as a
passenger (1:11)
The results of the ascension of Christ (Selected)
Prophet: From fulfilling prophecy to giving prophecy (Rev. 1:1)
On the earth:
Jesus
fulfilled prophecy by His walk
Jesus
fulfilled prophecy by His words
Jesus
fulfilled prophecy by His works
From heaven:
Jesus
gave prophecy directly by His Spirit
Jesus
gave prophecy indirectly by His servants
Priest: From being a sacrifice to applying His sacrifice (Heb. 7:25)
On the earth:
He
made a sacrifice on the cross (Passover)
He
died for the sins of all others
From heaven:
He
entered heaven with His sin sacrifice (Day of Atonement)
He
applies His sacrifice to those who believe
He
intercedes for all who are His sheep
King: From revealing His kingship to realizing His reign (Psalm 110:1)
On the earth:
Jesus
had kingly rights by His birth
Jesus
had kingly character in His conduct
Jesus
had kingly authority in His actions
From heaven:
Jesus
is king over the founding of His Church
Jesus
is king over the expanding of His Church
Jesus
is king over the defending of His Church
Jesus
is king over the completing of His Church
MESSAGE: “JESUS ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN
IN THE BODY OF A PROPHET, PRIEST, AND KING
SO HE COULD BETTER SERVE HIS CHURCH ON THE EARTH
THROUGH THE SPIRIT OF PROPHET, PRIEST, AND KING.”
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