Sermon
Outlines for
Selected Passages
Rev.
David P. Horrocks, Th.M.,
Psalm 119:33-40 (9/3/00) Resurrection of Jesus Christ (3/27/05)
Means of Grace (9/10/00) The Lord’s Table/Believer’s Baptism
(6/5/05)
The Destiny of the Wicked (9/17/00) David, the Lord’s Servant (6/12/05)
Heaven (9/24/00) David, the Lord’s Choice (6/19/05)
Micah 5:2 (12/17/00) Saul, the Lord’s Disappointment
(6/26/05)
Luke 1:67-79 (12/24/00) I Samuel 17:1-58 (7/3/05)
The Inner Person (12/31/00) I Samuel 18:1-22:1 David, following his own heart
(7/17/05)
Faith versus the World (1/7/01) I Samuel 22:1-8, 23 (7/31/05)
Titus 2:11-15 (2/4/01) I Samuel 23:1-29 (8/7/05)
Selected (4/15/01) I Samuel 24:1-22 (8/14/05)
Selected (6/10/01) I Samuel 25:1-44 (9/4/05)
A Christian’s Use of Wealth (6/17/01) I Samuel 27, 28:1-2, 29 (9/11/05)
God the Father (6/24/01) I Samuel 30:1-31 (9/18/05)
Jesus Christ (7/8/01) I Samuel 28, 31 (9/25/05)
Holy Spirit (7/15/01) II Samuel 1:1-27 (10/2/05)
The Bible (7/22/01) II Samuel 2:1-5:25 (10/9/05)
Mankind (7/29/01) II Samuel 6:1-23; I Chronicles 13, 15-16
(10/23/05)
The Church (8/5/01) II Samuel 7:1-29 (11/06/05)
Missions (8/12/01) II Samuel 9:1-13 (11/13/05)
Being a Christian (9/2/01) II Samuel 11:1-27 (11/20/05)
A Christian in Society (9/9/01) II Samuel 12:1-31 (11/27/05)
A Christian and His Giving to the Lord
(12/9/01) II Samuel 13-18 (12/18/05)
Isaiah’s Prophetic Picture of Jesus Christ
(12/16/01) Selected (12/25/05)
The Meaning of Christmas (12/23/01) II Samuel 22:1-51 (2/05/06)
Finding Rest in Jesus (12/30/01) II Samuel 23:1-12 (02/26/06)
The Resurrection of Christ
(3/31/02) The Communion Table (03/12/06)
The Coming of Jesus Christ for the Church (8/4/02) II Samuel 24:1-25 (03/19/06)
The Doctrine of Sin (9/1/02) King David’s Legacy (03/26/06)
The Doctrine of Salvation (9/8/02) Faith and Finances (12/3/06)
The
Doctrine of Sanctification (9/15/02) Luke 1:46-55 – Mary’s Magnificat” (12/10/06)
Sanctification and the Bible (9/22/02) Matthew 1:1-17 – The Women in Jesus’ Lineage
(12/17/06)
Holiness (12/8/02) The Incarnation (12/24/06)
Holiness (12/15/02) Ephesians 4:1-16 (12/31/06)
Psalm 147 (12/22/02) The Claims and Character of Christ
(4/22/07)
Holiness (12/29/02) The Claims and Character of Christ
(5/6/07)
Psalm 127 (1/5/03) Adam Contrasted with Christ (5/13/07)
The Resurrection (4/20/03) Selected (8/12/07)
John 3:16 (6/15/03)
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (3/23/08)
Genesis 15:6 (6/22/03)
Progressive Sanctification (7/6/03)
Deuteronomy 6:5 (7/13/03)
Leviticus 19:18 (7/20/03)
Habakkuk 2:4 (8/3/03)
The Return of Our Lord for Christians [The Rapture]
(8/17/03)
Worship (8/7/03)
Worship (9/14/03)
Christmas as a New Beginning (12/21/03)
Year End Review (12/28/03)
The Cross of Jesus Christ (4/4/04)
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
(4/11/04)
God’s Plan and Our Plan (5/2/04)
Selected (12/19/04)
Titus 2:11-14 (12/26/04)
Introduction: "They flew by their own flight plan."
I must faithfully seek and follow the Lord's instruction (33)
Godliness is an elusive achievement
It requires that the divine way be put into disciplined practice
I must correctly understand and apply the Lord's directions (34)
I need continual spiritual power in the conflict of my natures (35)
I must fight the daily conflict between godliness and possessions (36)
I must fight the daily conflict between godliness and experiences (37)
I must maintain the spiritual advantage of fearing the Lord (38)
I never underestimate the presence, power, and impact of sin (39)
I can count on God to bless my faithfulness to Him (40)
MESSAGE:
"I'M ON A QUEST FOR PRACTICAL RIGHTEOUSNESS
IN ALL OF MY LIFE - FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE."
Introduction: "Position open"
The step of faith
The step of dedication
The steps of a disciplined faith
Continually live the message of your baptism
(Romans 6:4)
Let the Lord's Supper celebrate Christ and calibrate your life (I Corinthians
11:26-32)
Hear the Word of God and do the Word of God (James 1:25)
Experience the community in worship (John 4:23)
Be diligent in prayer (I Thessalonians 5:17)
Have an interactive life with other Christians (Proverbs 27:17)
Proclaim the way of forgiveness to the unforgiven (Matthew 28:19)
Do good to all people (Ephesians 2:10)
Give sacrificially to the cost of ministry for others (II Corinthians 9:8)
Always choose the response of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:28)
MESSAGE:
”DETERMINE ONCE AND FOR ALL FOR GODLINESS,
AND THEN CHOOSE CONTINUALLY THE PATHS TOWARDS GODLINESS.”
Introduction: "What is your definition of hell?"
Sheol in the Old Testament
The "required" place
The grave
The temporary place of departed souls
Hades in the New Testament
The "hidden" place
It defines Sheol of the Old Testament
It is the temporary place of the departed souls of the wicked
It is the place of suffering
It is the headquarters of unrighteousness
Gehenna (hell) of the New Testament
Jerusalem city dump
Future eternal state of suffering for the wicked
Characteristics of hell
Lake of fire
Unquenchable and eternal
Retribution and not remedial
Second death
Torment and restlessness
Place of darkness
Degrees of punishment
MESSAGE:
"LET THE REALITY OF HELL CAUSE YOU TO FEAR GOD
AND MAKE CERTAIN YOUR SALVATION IN CHRIST."
Introduction: "I say heaven, you say..."
Heaven is holiness - the perfection of the Trinity are there
The Father is there and He is holy
The Son is there in all His glory
The Holy Spirit's home is heaven
Heaven is righteousness - all that happens there is right
There is freedom from sin
There is the fulfillment of hope
There is the expression of God's will
Heaven is service - no one is idle there
The righteousness are fully conscious
There is continuity and transformation from the earth
There is the fullest expression of worship
Heaven is rewards - there will be returns on life's investments
Many will be guests at the wedding feast
Those who overcome sin will be rewarded guests of honor
Some will co-reign with Christ
Some will have great treasures waiting for them
Many will receive personal commendations
MESSAGE:
"WHEN YOU THINK HEAVEN, THINK HOLINESS,
RIGHTEOUSNESS, SERVICE AND REWARDS."
Introduction: "What if we had a king?"
Context of Micah 5:2
Historical
Literary
A time of distress (5:1)
A word of hope (5:2)
A time of delay (5:3)
A list of blessings (5:4)
Content: The word of hope of Micah 5:2
The hope of a new beginning
A covenant renewal
A revival in humility
The assurance of God's grace
The evidence of Christ's love
MESSAGE:
"REVIVAL IS RETURNING TO THE NEW CONVENANT
JESUS MADE AT THE CROSS AND IN HUMILITY
RENEWING OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD'S GRACE AND CHRIST'S LOVE."
Introduction: "So you think you know Christmas!"
Context: How should be understand this event called Christmas?
God is visiting the earth in mercy
God is correcting the damage of sin
God is fulfilling His promises
Content: Who is this one called Jesus?
He is the Lord
He is the Savior (Jesus)
He is the King (Christ)
He is the Lord the Savior-King
Consequences: How should Christmas make a difference in our lives?
We should recognize our need and accept God's
answer
Our faith should overcome our fears
We should serve the Lord out of appreciation
We should praise the Lord
We should be the peacemakers of the neighborhood
MESSAGE:
"SINCE GOD HAS FULFILLED ALL HIS PROMISES
IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST,
WE SHOULD TRUST HIM, SERVE HIM, PRAISE HIM,
AND REFLECT HIM ALL THE DAYS OF OUR LIVES."
Introduction: "Everyone should take this personally"
Context: The nature of the inner person
The old nature is alive to self and dead to God
The new nature is alive to God forever
Content: The nurturing of the new nature of the inner person
The new nature grows strong on a diet of Scripture
The new nature can develop sight to see spiritual treasures
The new nature can develop ears to hear and heed spiritual words
The new nature can cultivate an appetite for God
The new nature can be trained for the challenges of godliness
Dedication
Discipline
Dependence
Development
The new nature grows strong through the experience
of faith
The new nature must be cleansed by confession after failures
MESSAGE:
"RESOLVE TO NUTURE YOUR NEW NATURE;
IT WILL BENEFIT YOU NOW AND FOREVER."
Introduction: "Nine in a row?"
The attack of unbelief (Mind)
Attack against the authority of the Bible
Attack on the holiness of God
Attack on the reality of miracles
The attack of false beliefs (Will)
Materialism - God is made into possessions
Functional atheism - God is made meaningless
Absolute relativism - God is made silent
Narcissistic Hedonism - God is made earthy
Tolerant pluralism - God is made many gods
Practical pragmatism - God is made unholy
The attack of busy schedules (Emotions)
Balancing your obligations
Fulfilling your legitimate obligations
What is important to the Lord?
What is expected by the Lord?
What is a reflection of the Lord?
What is a witness for the Lord?
MESSAGE:
"ALTHOUGH THE WORLD DEFEATS THE EARTH IN OTHERS,
DON'T LET IT DEFEAT THE EARTH IN YOU."
Introduction: "Just as the 3R's are essential in a school..."
The Gospel is the essential message from the church to the world.
It is essential because the Savior who appeared will appear again.
His first appearance was to provide salvation
The unsaved live with the world but without God
The saved live with God, with His rules, and with His love
His next appearance will be to gather those who are saved
Our faith will give way to sight
His grace will be surrounded with His glory
It is essential because of how and why Jesus provided salvation
How did Jesus save us?
He died the death that we deserved to die
His death paid the penalty for all of our sins
Why did Jesus save us?
He is gathering His own faith-based nation
He is directing that nation to works of righteousness
MESSAGE:
"IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR LIFE AND FOR YOUR DESTINY
THAT YOU PERSONALLY RECEIVE JESUS CHRIST
AS THE LORD, YOUR SAVIOR."
Introduction: "Move forward by returning to the past"
Garden of Eden (Death)
Adam lost his innocence as he fell into sin through
his disobedience
Adam provided a sin nature for me
Garden of Gethsemane (Submission)
Jesus, in His righteousness, yielded Himself to our
guilt through His obedience
Jesus became a sin substitute for me
Garden Tomb (Life)
Jesus arose from death to life through God's power
Jesus became a new beginning for me
MESSAGE:
"WE WHO ARE SINFUL, GUILTY, AND DEAD TO GOD IN ADAM,
CAN BE FORGIVEN, APPROVED, AND ALIVE TO GOD IN CHRIST."
Introduction: "The greatest need in the world is..."
The gospel of God
The gospel comes from God who is over all
There is one gospel from God for all
The gospel offers God's grace to all
The gospel of God rescues sinners for God's approval in all
The gospel of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the subject of the gospel
Jesus Christ's work is the message of the gospel
Jesus was our substitute in punishment
Jesus is our doorway to blessings
Jesus Christ's reflection is the goal of the gospel
The gospel of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the power behind the preaching of the gospel
He convicts the sinner of sin
He convicts the sinner of Jesus' righteousness
He convicts the sinner of future judgment
The Holy Spirit is the power behind the believing of the gospel
He calls us to faith
He empowers us to have faith
He conforms us to Christ through faith
MESSAGE:
”WE ARE SAVED THROUGH FAITH BY GOD'S
GRACE.
WE ARE SAVED THROUGH FAITH BY CHRIST'S CROSS.
WE ARE SAVED THROUGH FAITH BY THE SPIRIT'S POWER.”
Introduction: "You remind me of a..."
Christian virtues
The virtue of generosity
The principle of stewardship verses ownership (Psalm 24:1)
The mind of a steward
The heart of a steward
The principle of returns on giving (II Corinthians 9:6)
Temporal for temporal
Eternal for temporal
Beware of bargaining
The principle of proportion to giving (Luke 21:1-4)
Measured by sacrifice
Measured by love
Measured by remainder
The principle of giving in life (Matthew 6:33)
Apprehend the spiritual and eternal
Appreciate the physical and temporal
The principle of the reflection of Jesus (John 13:15)
What did Jesus say?
What did Jesus do?
MESSAGE:
"YOUR GENEROSITY IS A SIGHT GLASS INTO YOUR
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER AND YOUR FAITHFULNESS
AS THE LORD'S DISCIPLE."
Introduction: "I looked at my wife and I saw the Lord"
The testimony to God
Creation, creatures, and the human conscience
The Old Testament and the history of Israel
The life and work of Jesus Christ
Christians and the Church
Bible prophecy
The nature of God
God is a spirit (John 4:24)
God is omnipotent (Psalm 33:8-9)
God is omnipresent (Psalm 139:7)
God is omniscient (Psalm 147:5)
God is unchanging (Psalm 90:2)
The work of God
God's work is creation - we are responsible to Him
God's work is revelation - we must learn and obey Him
God's work is salvation - we must receive it and reflect Him
The personality of God
God is love, and God shows wrath (I John 4/Romans
1)
God is the judge, and God is the justifier (Romans 3:26)
God is seeking, and God must be sought (Luke 19/Hebrews 11)
God is one God, and God is three persons (Matthew 28:19)
MESSAGE:
"LIVING LIFE AS IT WAS DESIGNED TO BE LIVED
REQUIRES KNOWING THE GOD WHO DESIGNED IT."
Introduction: "Wrapping and unwrapping…"
Unwrapping the person of Jesus Christ (John 14)
He is God made a man
He is a man with a full human nature
He is one person
Unwrapping the mission of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 1)
He came as a prophet to provide instruction
He came as a priest to provide salvation
He came as a king to provide freedom
Unwrapping the cross of Jesus Christ (II Corinthians 5)
The place of the substitution sacrificed for us
The means of the blessing of imputed righteousness to us
The motive to look deep into our souls
Unwrapping the claims of Jesus Christ (Matthew 7)
He is the Savior who wins your faith
He is the Teacher who converts your mind
He is the Lord who rules over your will
MESSAGE:
"YOU MUST FULLY UNWRAP THE JESUS OF THE BIBLE
IN ORDER TO WRAP YOURSELF FULLY IN HIM."
Introduction: "Follow the plans of the designer"
The Holy Spirit is one of the persons of the Trinity
The Holy Spirit has a mind, a will, and emotion
The Holy Spirit has the attributes of God
The Holy Spirit does the actions of God
The Holy Spirit receives the ascription of God
The Holy Spirit ministers today all over the world
He ministers to the world
He restrains sin
He recruits to faith
He regenerates to spiritual life
He ministers to the church
He indwells us for being in Christ
He fills us to become like Christ
He equips us to do meaningful service to others
MESSAGE:
"WHEN YOU ACCEPT THE PLANS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
YOU WILL BE IN CHRIST, YOU WILL BECOME LIKE CHRIST,
AND YOU WILL PROVIDE MEANINGFUL SERVICE TO OTHERS."
Introduction: "Annual Bible Proficiency Test"
The greatness of the Bible
The Bible is God preaching
The Bible is still a lamp and a light
God still speaks through what He has spoken
The nature of the Bible
It is the word of God
It is the words of men
It is one living Book
The threefold interpretation of the Bible
Look for the normal meaning
Look for the original meaning
Look for the general meaning
The twofold application of the Bible
It was given to teachus
It teaches us about salvation in Jesus Christ
It teaches us about edification into Jesus Christ
It was given to change us
It changes us through hope
It changes us through the power of God
MESSAGE:
"GOD SPEAKS TO US IN THE BIBLE,
AND WE SPEAK BACK TO GOD
IN OUR FAITH AND IN OUR OBEDIENCE TO HIM."
Introduction: "Profiling Christians"
We have been created by God in His image
We have worth
We have equality
We have responsibility
We have fallen under the power of sin through sin
We have lost our bearings
Death has taken hold of our bodies
Pride has taken hold of our hearts
Bad religion has taken hold of our souls
We are being recreated into the image of Jesus Christ
We are forgiven and free in freedom
We are rescued and changed by God's grace
We are pressing on to maturity
MESSAGE:
"WE CHRISTIANS HAVE BEEN CREATED IN GOD'S IMAGE;
WE HAVE FALLEN UNDER SIN,
BUT WE HAVE BEEN SAVED TO BE RECREATED
INTO THE IMAGE OF JESUS CHRIST."
Introduction: "The inspection"
The Church at worship (
Worship in spirit
Worship in truth
Worship in faith
Worship in love
The Church at work (School)
Educating all of our parts
Edifying ourself as a body
Extending charity to all
The Church as a witness (Embassy)
A witness to faith in the gospel
A witness to hope in Christ's return
A witness to the controlling influence of love
MESSAGE:
"OUR VALUE AS A CHURCH IS TO WORSHIP THE LORD,
TO WORK OUT OUR SALVATION,
AND TO BE A WITNESS TO THE WORLD."
Introduction: "I rode the Kamikaze"
Responding to the command of the Lord
Responding to the nature of God the Father
Responding to the nature of God the Son
Responding to the nature of God the Holy Spirit
Responding to the nature of the church
Responding to the nature of the gospel
Responding to the nature of the present hour
Responding to the nature of eternity
MESSAGE:
"BEING A WITNESS FOR THE GOSPEL
IS BEING THE RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN
GOD HAS CALLED YOU TO BE."
Introduction: "Children being interviewed for acceptance?"
Question about your salvation
It is by the grace of God
It is by faith in Christ
It is forgiveness for what we were
It is freedom to become what we were meant to be
It is for keeps
Question about your life's experience
Question of character
Love is the giving of self
Self-control is the denying of self
Question of conduct
Learn to live as if you were Jesus
Learn to treat others as if they were Jesus
Question about your life's decision
We grow by the Scriptures
Prayer is people made by God, who are liked by God, who live for God, spending
time with God
Jesus is Lord
Called to His purpose for His purpose
Question about your plans for eternity
Anticipation is looking for the blessed hope
Transformation is developing an eternal character
Participation is storing up an eternal inheritance
MESSAGE:
"YOUR PLACE IN ETERNITY WILL BE DETERMINED
BY YOUR ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FAITH."
Introduction: "Too many choices"
Called to be living expressions of faith
Do you believe in the ministry of the gospel?
Do you believe in growing the family of God?
Do you believe in holding dual citizenship?
Do you believe in following personal holiness?
Do you believe in discovering God above discovering yourself?
Called to be living examples of love
Jesus' love is a servant for the good of others
Jesus' love is a sacrificing servant for the good of others
Jesus' love is a suffering servant for the good of others
Jesus' love is an equal-opportunity servant for the good of others
Jesus' love is a focused servant for the good of others
MESSAGE:
"WE ARE CALLED TO BE LIVING EXPRESSIONS OF FAITH
AND LIVING EXAMPLES OF LOVE."
A Christian and His Giving to the Lord
Introduction: ".2% better"
Giving to the Lord is guided by a covenant
Old Covenant
Render to Caesar (Matthew 22:21)
Render to God 10% (Matthew 23:23)
New covenant
Render to Caesar (Romans 13:1)
Render to God graciously (II Corinthians 9:7-8)
Dangers of loving yourself with your money
Kills spiritual growth (Matthew 13:22)
Is hostility towards God (Luke 16:14-15)
Is eternally self-destructive (Matthew 19:16-22)
Will cost you God's mercy (Luke 16:19-31)
Blinds you to reality (Luke 12:16-21)
Reasons for loving God and others with your money
Principle of source and resource (Luke 16:10-13)
Principle of the power of faith (Acts 3:1-10)
Principle of blessings and responsibilities (Luke 12:48)
Principle of eternal vision (Hebrews 11:24-26)
Principle of double love from God (II Corinthians 9:7)
MESSAGE:
"THE WAY YOU USE YOUR MONEY
SHOULD PROVE THAT YOU LOVE GOD AND OTHERS
AND NOT JUST YOURSELF."
Isaiah's Prophetic Picture of Jesus Christ
Introduction: "Would you look in a cave to find deliverance?"
When Isaiah spoke of a deliver…
He spoke of the Lord in heaven
The Lord is omnipresent: He is Immanuel (8:10)
The Lord is omnipotent: He is the Mighty God (10:21)
The Lord is omniscient: He is the Eternal Father (9:6)
He spoke of the Lord incarnate (in human form)
Son of God (7:14, 9:6)
Prince of Peace (9:6)
Righteous King (32:1)
Servant of the Lord (42:1)
Mighty Savior (63:1)
When Isaiah spoke of deliverance…
He spoke of judgment from the Lord upon
Judgment is upon sinners (1:4)
Judgment is by the hand of another nation (1:20)
Judgment is to purify (1:25)
Judgment has its perfect work (40:1)
He spoke of judgment from the Lord upon a substitute
A willing victim (50:6-8, 53:7)
A sin-bearer for others (53:6)
A penalty-bearer for others (53:5)
A sacrifice for sin (53:10a)
A sacrifice for intercession (53:12b)
MESSAGE:
"JESUS AND HIS CROSS IS THE HINGE ON WHICH
ALL PROPHECY AND HISTORY REVOLVE."
II Timothy 1:9-10
The Meaning of Christmas
Introduction: "Hey
Christmas means that God is with us
The appearing of the invisible God to lead us
He is with us as our Savior to save us
He is with us as Christ to teach us
He is with us as the man Jesus to represent us
Christmas means that God is for us
His eternal purpose includes us
To forgive people by faith in Christ
To sanctify people through faith in Christ
His eternal purpose is granted to us by His grace
Not by law but by grace
Not by works but by faith
Not by flesh but by spirit
Christmas means that God will never leave us
Jesus' death abolished our eternal death
Jesus' resurrection introduced us to eternal life
MESSAGE:
"CHRISTMAS MEANS THAT GOD IS WITH US, GOD IS FOR US,
AND GOD WILL NEVER FORSAKE US."
Introduction: "Year in review"
Matthew 11:28 - A call to salvation
Salvation is not based on your human effort
Salvation is a gift to be received by faith in Christ
Matthew 11:28-29 - A call to sanctification
Sanctification begins with the decision to become
like Jesus
Sanctification is the result of being filled by the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit produces Christian character
Condition: Walk by the Spirit
The Holy Spirit supplies power for good works
Condition: Serve one another
The Holy Spirit teaches us God's thoughts
Condition: Study the Bible
The Holy Spirit promotes excellence in worship
Condition: Do not quench the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit gives direction to our lives
Condition: Do not resist the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit speaks to our spirit
Condition: Do not grieve the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit speaks to God for us
Condition: Pray
MESSAGE:
"JESUS CALLS US TO RECEIVE SALVATION THROUGH FAITH IN HIM
AND TO FIND SANCTIFICATION BY LIVING LIKE HIM."
Introduction: "Five questions you should ask about the resurrection."
Is it true?
Witness of the Old Testament
Witness of Christ
Witness of the empty tomb and missing body
Witness of the apostles
Witness of changed lives
Witness of the Church
Witness of the power of God in your life
What was it like?
The same body
A changed body
A greater body
The same person
What does it say about Jesus?
Jesus is the first of more to come
Jesus is righteous and approved by God
Jesus our Savior is alive and coming again
What does it say to the world?
Christ's present is the world's future
Christ is the dividing line in eternity
Plan ahead
What does it say to me?
I should have faith in Christ
I should live with a resurrection hope!
I should live by resurrection power!
MESSAGE:
"THE REALITY OF THE RESURRECTION
SHOULD FOCUS MY FAITH ON CHRIST,
EXPAND MY HOPE TO ETERNITY,
AND EMPOWER MY LIFE TOWARDS HOLINESS."
The Coming of Jesus Christ for the Church
Introduction: "Unwrapped and able to clean"
Jesus' coming for His Church is a particular promise - Doctrine
It closes the Church age on the earth
It is the miracle of resurrection and the mystery of transformation
It is always imminent
Jesus' coming for His Church is a multipurpose promise - Theology
It moves the Church to heaven
For her marriage in heaven
For her protection from events on the earth
For her rewards for service done while in the world
It removes the worldwide restraint of the Holy Spirit
It resumes God's plans for
Jesus' coming for His Church is a purifying promise - Holiness
It purifies us from unbelief to faith
It purifies us from hopelessness to comfort
It purifies us from selfishness to service
It purifies us from immorality to godliness
MESSAGE:
"JESUS' PROMISE TO TAKE US TO HEAVEN
IS AN OFFER THAT SHOULD PURIFY OUR LIVES COMPLETELY."
Introduction: "Tracking sin"
What is the track of sin?
Sin is lawlessness
Sin is selfishness
Where can sin be found?
Sin first appeared in Adam
Sin's power has been inherited by all of us
Sin's guilt has been charged against each of us
Sin's works are evident in everyone
What is the path of sin?
Sin damages our condition
We are separated from God
We are separated from each other
Creation is held in bondage
Death and judgment are in our future
Sin damages our character
Sin darkens our minds
Sin controls our wills
Sin distorts our emotions
Sin damages our conduct
Sin of anger
Sin of anxiety
Sin of blasphemy
Sin of coveting
Sin of disloyalty
Sin of fruitlessness
Sin of immorality
Sin of irresponsible stewardship
Sin of prayerlessness
Sin of pride
Sin of speech
Sin of being a stumbling block
MESSAGE:
"ALL THAT SIN IS, ALL THAT SIN DOES,
AND ALL THAT SIN WOULD DO THROUGH US
CAN BE TAKEN AWAY BY OUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST."
Introduction: "Renovating requires commitment"
The need for our renovation is condemnation
The cause of condemnation is sin
The guilt of sin is against us all
The power of sin is in us all
The pattern of sin is through us all
The consequence of sin is death
Physical death (Mortality)
Spiritual death (Darkness in life)
Eternal death (Hell forever)
The answer to condemnation by sin is salvation from sin
The solution to personal sin is found in a person
Jesus Christ is perfect humanity
Jesus Christ is undiminished deity
The correction to personal sin is accomplished at His cross
The death of Jesus is the death of our substitute
The death of Jesus is the payment for our sin
The death of Jesus satisfied God's righteous demands against sin
The salvation we need is by faith alone in Jesus Christ
By faith we have forgiveness from God
By faith we are reconciled to God
By faith we are empowered by God
MESSAGE:
"ALL THAT SIN IS, ALL THAT SIN DOES,
AND ALL THAT SIN WOULD DO THROUGH US
CAN BE OVERCOME THROUGH
OUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST."
The Doctrine of Sanctification
Introduction: "Playing by our own rules"
Sin is our enemy
Imputed sin
Inherited sin
Personal sin
Salvation is our hope
Imputed righteousness
Implanted new nature
Forgiven and called to personal righteousness
Sanctification is our victory
Living in light
Walking in fellowship
In fellowship with the Father
The fellowship of our godliness
The fellowship of our worship
The fellowship of our prayers
In fellowship with the Son
The fellowship of glorifying the Father in all
areas of life
The fellowship of serving others
The fellowship of sharing the gospel
In fellowship with the Holy Spirit
The fellowship of walking in the power of God's
wisdom
The fellowship of walking in the power of God's love
MESSAGE:
"WE HAVE BEEN SAVED TO LIVE IN GOD'S TRUTH
AND TO WALK IN GOD'S FELLOWSHIP."
Introduction: "Having the right tools and the right helper"
The help of the tool of the Bible
It is crucial to your gaining new life
It is crucial to your growth in the knowledge of spiritual matters
It is crucial to your growth in the wisdom of good and evil
It is crucial to your growth in your effectiveness as a disciple
Applying the tool of the Bible
Is there an example to follow?
Is there a sin to avoid?
Is there a promise to claim?
Is there a prayer to pray?
Is there a command to obey?
Is there a condition to be met?
Is there a verse to memorize?
Is there an error, a danger, or a lie to expose?
Is there a challenge to face something in your life?
Using the tool of the Bible (Psalm 119:41-48)
Two requests
To experience the fullness of God's grace (41-42)
To endure as the Lord's witness (43)
Five promises
I will persevere in holiness (44)
I will overcome sin's power by the power of faith (45)
I will be bold in my witness (46)
I will be cheerful in my obedience (47)
I will be diligent in my duty (48)
MESSAGE:
"IF I APPLY THE WORD OF GOD TO EVERY AREA OF MY LIFE,
I WILL REFLECT THE SON OF GOD IN ALL OF MY LIFE."
Introduction: "WMD and SPD"
Salvation
Fact: Jesus Christ died for our sins and arose from
the dead
Faith: If we believe in Him we will be saved
Sanctification
Definition: The process of spiritual growth toward the character image of Jesus Christ
Process
Maturity
Sanctify your life to the Lord (Romans 12:1)
Sanctify your life through the Scriptures (John 17:17)
Sanctify your life through prayer (I Thessalonians 5:17)
Sanctify your life through worship (Psalm 105:1-4)
Sanctify your life through fellowship (I Corinthians 14:26)
Sanctify your life through self-judgment (I Corinthians 11:31)
Ministry
Missions
Glorification
MESSAGE:
"THE LORD HAS CALLED US TO HIS SALVATION
SO THAT THROUGH MATURITY, MINISTRY AND MISSIONS
WE MIGHT BE SANCTIFIED AND THEN GLORIFIED."
Introduction: "Sanctified driving"
Salvation
Fact: Jesus Christ died for our sins and arose from
the dead
Faith: If we believe in Him we will be saved
Sanctification
Definition: The process of spiritual growth toward the character image of Jesus Christ
Process
Maturity (Thinking like Christ)
Ministry (Serving like Christ)
We are saved to serve
We are all called priests
To lead in the church is to serve
We are gifted to serve
We are all gifted to serve
We can all serve somewhere/someway
We are positioned to serve
We are positioned by the Lord
We are positioned for the benefit of ourselves and others
Missions (Loving like Christ)
We are extensions of Christ's life
Christ's mission has become our mission
Christ's mission must become our passion
Glorification
MESSAGE:
"THE LORD HAS CALLED US TO HIS SALVATION
SO THAT THROUGH MATURITY, MINISTRY AND MISSIONS
WE MIGHT BE SANCTIFIED AND THEN BE GLORIFIED."
Introduction: "Who is the Lord behind the manger?"
The call for praise to the Lord (1a, 7, 12, 20b)
The appropriateness of praise to the Lord (1b)
The reasons for praise to the Lord (2-6, 8-11, 13-20a)
Praise the Lord for who He is (Nature) 4,5
He is powerful
He is purposeful
He is present everywhere
Praise the Lord for all that He is (Character) 6, 10-11
He cares for the humble
He brings justice to the wicked
He favors those who fear Him and trust Him
Praise the Lord for all that He is doing (Conduct) 2, 3, 8, 9, 13-20a
He continually sustains the earth by His word
(15-18)
He controls creation for all of His creatures (8-9)
He establishes His servants by His word (19-20)
He blesses His servants for their service (2, 3, 13-14)
MESSAGE:
"PRAISE THE LORD FOR WHO HE IS,
PRAISE THE LORD FOR ALL THAT HE IS,
AND PRAISE THE LORD FOR ALL THAT HE IS DOING."
Introduction: "What's in it for me?"
Salvation
Fact: Jesus Christ died for our sins and arose from
the dead
Faith: If we believe in Him we will be saved
Sanctification
Definition: The process of spiritual growth towards
the
character image of Jesus Christ
Process
Maturity (Thinking like Christ)
Ministry (Serving like Christ)
Mission (Loving like Christ)
Glorification
Definition: The bringing of Christians to a
heavenly condition
and dignity in body, soul and spirit
Goal of the Christian community
Work and joy of the Father
Mission and love of the Son
Motive of ministers of the gospel
Desire of the mature Christian
Condition of glorification
Our heavenly citizenship will be realized
The church age completed
A new body received
Freedom from the presence of sin
Existing with Christ and being like Christ
Eternal rewards presented
Reflecting the glory of the Lord
MESSAGE:
"THE LORD HAS CALLED US TO HIS SALVATION
SO THAT THROUGH MATURITY, MINISTRY, AND MISSIONS
WE MIGHT BE SANCTIFIED AND THEN GLORIFIED."
Introduction: "Do you need your arm to be twisted?"
All that you do, do it by faith in the Lord (1-2)
Three noble works of faith
Building a house
Protecting a city
Providing for a family
Three ignoble efforts of unbelief
Building a house but not building a life
Protecting a city but not fully protecting it
Providing for a family but not feeding their souls
Three examples
Three noble works of faith
The Lord built the house of Abraham by faith
(Genesis 15:6)
The Lord protected the city of Jerusalem by faith (Isaiah 37:36-37)
The Lord gave manna to the people of Israel by faith (Exodus 16:35)
Three ignoble works of the flesh
Nimrod building the tower of Babel (Genesis 11:9)
Citizens of Jericho protecting their city from Joshua (Joshua 6:20)
The rich man who built bigger barns for his possessions (Luke 12:20)
All that you receive, receive it by faith from the Lord
Receive your children as God's treasures entrusted
to you
Shape your children to be useful to the Lord
Release your children to become influences for righteousness
MESSAGE:
"ALL THAT YOU DO, DO IT BY FAITH IN THE LORD,
AND ALL THAT YOU RECEIVE,
RECEIVE IT BY FAITH FROM THE LORD."
Introduction: "Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome - SARS"
"Sudden Individual Noxious Syndrome - SINS"
The resurrection is a sign authenticating the person of Jesus Christ
He is our Lord
He is our Savior
He is our King
The resurrection is an event demonstrating the conquering power of Jesus Christ.
He conquers death (II Timothy 1:10)
He conquers sin (Hebrews 9:26)
He conquers sinners (Revelation 19:15)
He conquers demons (Matthew 25:41)
He conquers the devil (I John 3:8)
The resurrection is an example of the transforming purpose of Jesus Christ.
He transforms sinners into saints by salvation
He transforms the unholy into the holy through sanctification
He transforms the dead into the living at the resurrection
He transforms the fallen earth into the restored earth in the millennium
He transforms the old earth into a new earth for eternity
MESSAGE:
"JESUS IS OUR LORD, OUR SAVIOR, AND OUR KING
WHO CONQUERS ALL THAT IS EVIL,
AND WHO TRANSFORMS EVERY LIVING THING."
Introduction: "A road map for peace"
An Old Testament event - Numbers 21:4-9
Blessings of freedom
Wandering to learn holiness
Sin of complaining
The judgment for sin is death
The people repent of sin in confession
Deliverance is by faith
A New Testament application - John 3:1-15
Forgiveness for sin
New birth blessings from the Holy Spirit
Inclusion in the Kingdom of God
New life power from the Son of Man
The structure of John 3:1-16
John 3:1-15 - Jesus' meeting with Nicodemus
John 3:16 - John's commentary on that meeting (?)
The structure of John 3:16
God's love in giving
Man's blessings by believing
The worldview of John 3:16
God who loves, gives, and forgives
Son who is the only one of His kind
Faith is the essential relationship
Two roads on which men travel
MESSAGE:
"IN LOVE GOD PROVIDED HIS SON AS OUR SAVIOR
SO THAT BY OUR FAITH IN HIM
WE MIGHT LIVE WITH ETERNAL LIFE
NOW AND FOREVER."
Introduction: "Systems are down!"
The death of righteousness on the earth (Genesis 3:1-11:26)
Adam and Eve - The
beginning
The Flood - The ending
Noah - The new beginning
The life of Abra(ha)m (Genesis 11:27-25:11)
God's call to blessings
11:27-14:24
God's promise of an heir
15:1-16:16
God's mark of the covenant
17:1-21:34
God's greatest test 22:1-25:11
The witness of Abram in his response to God's promises (Genesis 15:6)
Believed - He believed and
continued to believe
Reckoned - To credit to an account,
or to render a verdict
Righteousness - Measuring up
to God's demands
The witness of Abraham to us
We are declared righteous
in character by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
We become righteous in our
conduct by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
We are declared righteous and
we become righteous by the faith that
trusts and obeys the Lord Jesus Christ
MESSAGE:
"WHENEVER AND WHEREVER A PERSON BELIEVES IN THE LORD,
HE WILL BE COUNTED AS A RIGHTEOUS PERSON."
Introduction: "We the people of
the
By our union with Christ we have freedom from the penalty of sin
We are forgiven of our sin
by our union with His Person
We are forgiven of our sins by
our union with His sacrifice
By our more perfect union with Christ we will have freedom from the power of sin.
We have freedom from the
power of sin by our union with Christ's Spirit
We have freedom from the power
of sin by our union with Christ's Body
We have freedom from the power
of sin by our union with Christ's mission
We have freedom from the power
of sin by our union with Christ's pattern
We have freedom from the power
of sin by our union with Christ's wisdom
MESSAGE:
"BY OUR UNION WITH CHRIST,
WE HAVE FREEDOM FROM THE PENALTY OF SIN;
AND BY OUR MORE PERFECT
WE WILL HAVE FREEDOM FROM THE POWER OF SIN."
Introduction: "The two perfect test questions"
Do you have faith in the true and living God?
Islam - A distant
(sometimes) merciful judge who demands submission
Judaism - A distant powerful
king who must be obeyed
Christianity - A heavenly
Father who is near and seeks a love relationship
with all who believe
Do you love the true and living God as He should be loved?
We should love the Lord completely
To love Him
completely is to love Him supremely
To love him
completely is to love Him exclusively
To love Him
completely is to love Him sacrificially
To love Him
completely is to love Him submissively
We will know the Lord correctly
He will make
Himself known to us
We will make Him
known to our world
We will obey the Lord consistently
We will become
holy in our character
We will become
holy in our conduct
MESSAGE:
"WHEN WE LOVE THE LORD COMPLETELY,
WE WILL KNOW THE LORD CORRECTLY,
AND WE WILL OBEY THE LORD CONSISTENTLY."
Introduction: "A return to the historic faith"
First, we should love the Lord completely
The Lord deserves our love
The Lord desires our love
Second, we should love our neighbor sacrificially
Who is our neighbor?
People in our
community
People around our
community
People who are not
our enemies
Anyone to whom we
can be a neighbor
Showing sacrificial love for our neighbor is good for our neighbor
It seeks peace
with our neighbor
It promotes what
is good for our neighbor
It is a witness
for the Lord to our neighbor
Showing sacrificial love for our neighbor is good for us
We reflect the
conduct of the Lord
We develop the
character of the Lord
We will be blessed
in doing the will of the Lord
MESSAGE:
"WHEN WE LOVE THE LORD FIRST,
AND WE LOVE OTHERS NEXT,
WE PROVE THAT WE ARE THE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST."
Introduction: "A division in the household"
The rule of life for the righteous is faith
Sin rules the wicked (2:4a)
Faith rules the righteous
(2:4b)
Faith believes that
the Lord alone is God
Faith believes
that God has a plan for the world
Faith believes
that God's plan is all inclusive
Faith believes
that God controls His plan
Faith believes
that God's plan includes evil
but does not involve God in evil
Faith believes that God's plan will lead to His praise
Lessons the righteous must learn about faith
Faith prays to the Lord and
anticipates answers
Faith sides with the
righteousness of the Lord versus
the unrighteousness of the world
Faith wrestles with the Lord
for the cause of righteousness
Faith trusts in the Lord when
sight would doubt
Faith holds onto the Lord in
times of national calamity
Faith rejoices in the Lord for
future blessings
Faith is never a cover for our
irresponsibility
MESSAGE:
"THE RIGHTEOUS PERSON LIVES
BY HIS FAITH IN THE LORD."
The
Return of Our Lord for Christians (The Rapture)
Introduction: "acetylsalicylic acid"
The foundation for Christian living
Faith in the Savior, our
Lord Jesus Christ
Love for God and for others
Hope for the return of our
Lord Jesus Christ for Christians
The nature of the Christian hope
It is a great promise with
great personal value
It is an anticipated and
awesome happening
It is a prescription for
victorious and righteous living
It is our
comfort in the face of the death of a Christian
It is our courage
in the face of the world's opposition
It is our call to
live righteously in the world
It is our
confidence that our lives really matter to the Lord
It is our joy that
is expressed in our worship
It is our destiny
to face Jesus as Savior, Lord, and Judge
It is our burden
to be a witness, a servant, and a disciple
MESSAGE:
"OUR HOPE FOR THE RETURN OF JESUS
SHOULD BE SHAPING OUR LIVES IN RIGHTEOUSNESS
AS WE JOURNEY TO BE WITH OUR SAVIOR."
Introduction: "The what, the who, and the why of worship."
What is worship?
Worship means to bow down
Worship means to bow down
inside and outside
Worship means to dialogue with
the one to Whom you bow down
Whom should you worship?
You should worship the Lord
who is the most Holy One
You should worship the Lord
who is merciful to you
You should worship the Lord
who will always love you
Why should you worship?
You were created to worship
the Lord
You were re-created to worship
the Lord
You will be resurrected to
worship the Lord
MESSAGE:
"WHEN YOU CORRECTLY WORSHIP THE LORD,
WHO ALONE IS WORTHY OF WORSHIP,
YOU FULFILL GOD'S PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE AND YOUR SALVATION."
Introduction: "Joshua the High Priest"
The Lord graded Cain and Abel (Genesis 4)
Abel passed, but Cain
failed
Error in faith
Israel failed with the golden calf (Exodus 32)
They were motivated by
sight instead of faith
Error in holiness
King Saul's idea was not so great (I Samuel 15)
He thought that God's
commands were optional
Error in obedience
Isaiah warned an entire nation about unapproved worship
Rituals were right, but
relationships were wrong
Error in love for the Lord
Paul warned a church about unapproved worship
The Lord's table was
observed, but love was ignored
Error in love for other
Christians
MESSAGE:
"WHEN WE WORSHIP IN SPIRIT (FROM A PURE HEART)
AND IN TRUTH (FROM A PURE RELIGION)
THEN WE ARE THE LORD'S TRUE WORSHIPERS."
Introduction: "The top ten most evil people of the 20th century?"
The beginning (First Adam)
The origin of life is the
Lord
The purpose of life is
godlikeness
The problem of life is sin
Appearance of sin in Adam
The
blasphemer deceived Eve and tempted her
The
deceived Eve transgressed and tempted Adam
The
tempted Adam sinned
The universal effects of Adam's sin
The
fall of mankind
Division
of creation
The
purpose of a new beginning
The new beginning (Second Adam)
At Christmas the seed of
the woman appears
On Good Friday the head of the
serpent is crushed
On Resurrection Sunday the new
world order is revealed
MESSAGE:
"CHRISTMAS MARKS THE BEGINNING OF
THE NEW BEGINNING THAT RESCUES
THE WORLD FROM ITS SIN."
Introduction: "The year that was - the year that can be"
Relationship to yourself
Warning: Do not be proud (Romans 12:3)
Wisdom: Be humble (I Peter 5:5-6)
Relationship to the Godhead
Warning: Do not doubt (James 1:6)
Wisdom: Be trusting (Hebrews 11:6)
Relationship to your family
Warning: Do not neglect (I Timothy 5:8)
Wisdom: Be building (Psalm 127:1)
Relationship to the world
Warning: Do not love (I John 2:15)
Wisdom: Be witnessing (Acts 1:8)
Relationship to your church
Warning: Do not forsake (Hebrews 10:25)
Wisdom: Be a family (Galatians 6:10)
MESSAGE:
"THE RULES HAVE NOT CHANGED:
SIN WILL BE JUDGED AND HOLINESS WILL BE BLESSED."
Introduction: "The gloom and the glory of 9/11"
The gloom of the cross
Jesus was put to death by sinful men
He was rejected
by governments
He was rejected by
people
Jews
rejected Jesus
Gentiles
rejected Jesus
Jesus was put to death by spiritual forces of darkness
He was opposed
by Satan
He was opposed by
demons
The glory of the cross
The cross is the greatest
expression of God's love
The cross is the clearest
expression of God's righteousness
The cross is the fullest
expression of God's wisdom
God values
people
God values all
people
God values all
people of faith
God values all
people of praise
God values all
people of obedience
God values all
people of good works
God values all
people of sacrifice
MESSAGE:
"THROUGH NATURAL EYES WE SEE ONLY THE GLOOM OF THE CROSS,
BUT THROUGH SPIRITUAL EYES WE CAN SEE ITS GLORY."
The
Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Introduction: "9/11 Commission"
Two meanings of the cross
The solution to sin has
been established once and for all
The character of Jesus is
fully demonstrated in:
His love for
God
His faith in God
His praise for God
His good works for
God
His obedience to
God
His sacrifice for
God
Two meanings of the resurrection
The victory of the cross is
confirmed for us
The person of Jesus is
commended to us
Jesus is the Christ,
who is worthy of our faith
Jesus is God, who
is deserving of our worship
Jesus is the
Judge, who is always to be obeyed
Jesus is the Son
of God, the pattern for our lives
MESSAGE:
"IN HIS DEVOTION TO GOD,
JESUS DIED FOR OUR SINS AND AROSE FROM THE DEAD,
SO THAT THROUGH FAITH IN HIM
WE WOULD BE FORGIVEN OF OUR SINS,
MADE HOLY IN OUR CONDUCT,
AND BECOME REFLECTIONS OF JESUS IN THE WORLD."
Introduction: "When does Gog
invade
God's future plan for
Restoration
Tribulation
Deliverance (Second Coming)
Salvation
Kingdom of holiness
God's present plan for the Church
The physical resurrection
of Christ
The spiritual resurrection of
Christians
The physical resurrection of
the Church (Rapture)
God's prophetic plan - a call for us to live holy lives
Motive: A watchful expectation for the Lord (Romans
13:11-12)
Doctrine:
Careful in
understanding of the Scriptures (II Peter 1:19)
Appropriate in
application of the promises (Matthew 24:4,24)
Action:
Zeal and fidelity
to the Church Age (I Corinthians 15:59)
The victory of
personal holiness (I John 3:3)
Courageous
endurance of faith (II Corinthians 4:8-12)
Comforted by the
resurrection hope (I Thessalonians 4:13)
Sacrificial
service of love (I Peter 4:13)
Daily commitment
to duty (Luke 21:34)
The personal
discipline of prayer (I Peter 4:7)
MESSAGE:
"GOD HAS REVEALED HIS PATH TO THE FUTURE
SO THAT WE MIGHT FOLLOW A HOLY PATH
THROUGH THE PRESENT."
Introduction: “A king’s humility”
The humility of Jesus Christ
Who He is
What He did
He left heaven
to come to the earth
He exchanged His
divine attributes for human limitations
He was born in humility
He was born into
poverty
He became an
infant fugitive
He lived for 30
years in ignominy
He was tempted by
Satan as no one ever was
He became an
itinerate servant-teacher
He lived a
selfless and innocent life
He humbled Himself
before Israel and her leaders
He was rejected by
the very people He made
He submitted
Himself to corrupt human authorities
He allowed Himself
to be unjustly charged
He submitted
Himself to unjust beatings
He endured
ridicule and abuse
His body was disfigured
by His tormentors
He became the
sin-offering for the guilt of others
He died on a cross
and He died in shame
He prayed for the
forgiveness of His killers
He was buried in a
borrowed tomb
He was raised in
power and glory that was restricted
He appeared to
only a limited following
He ascended with
limited recognition
He left His work
in the hands of people just like us
The humility of the Christian life
Humility is the step before
salvation
Humility is the road between
salvation and sanctification
MESSAGE:
”THE HUMILITY THAT IS SEEN IN THE LIFE OF THE SAVIOR
SHOULD BE SEEN IN THE LIFE OF THE SAVED.”
Introduction: “Having trouble with people?”
Context: The manner of godly conduct
Content: The means of godly conduct
The life of Christ brings salvation into view
Sin is:
Living
without being focused on God
Living
focused only on the world
Salvation is:
Living
with a balanced approach to life
Living
by the Bible
Living
by faith in God
Living
that way now!
The return of Christ brings salvation into rule
Jesus has yet
to show His glory to the world
Jesus has yet to
show His glory through the Church
The death and resurrection of Christ brings salvation into me
By His death
Jesus
died the death that I deserved to die
Jesus
paid the penalty for all my sins
By His
resurrection
Jesus
releases me from the power of sin
Jesus
sets me free to live in God’s power
MESSAGE:
”THE LIFE OF CHRIST, THE RETURN OF CHRIST,
AND THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
ARE GOD’S PRESCRIPTION FOR OUR SALVATION.”
Introduction: “Today is the day of resurrection”
What is resurrection?
Resuscitation from death to
life to die again
Resuscitation from death to a
new life never to die again
Resuscitation from spiritual
death to spiritual life in a temporal body
Why is there resurrection?
It is by the plan of God
It is by the power of God
What can we learn from the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
The resurrection is proof of His person
It proves
Christ’s person to be divine (Romans 1:4)
It proves Christ’s
power was from God (Acts 2:24)
It proves Christ’s
work on the cross (Romans 4:25)
It proves Christ’s
present ministry in heaven (Romans 8:34)
It proves Christ’s
future ministry on the earth (Matthew 25:31)
It proves Christ’s
starting a new religious order (II Timothy 2:8)
It proves Christ’s
opening the eternal side of life (John 11:25)
The resurrection is promises for my future
It promises my
future resurrection (I Corinthians 15:20)
It promises my
future judgment (Acts 17:31)
It promises my
future glorification (Philippians 3:21)
The resurrection is a pattern for my life
It is the
pattern for my future body (I Corinthians 15:49)
It is the pattern
for my present living (Philippians 3:10)
MESSAGE:
“THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST
IS PROOF OF HIS PERSON, PROMISES FOR MY FUTURE,
AND A PATTERN FOR MY LIFE.”
The
Lord’s Table/Believer’s Baptism
Introduction: “Power and frequency”
Ordinance – An outward rite appointed by Christ to be administered by
the Church as a visible sign of the saving truth of the Christian faith.
The ordinance of the Lord’s Table
It is a celebration of His
life
It is a memorial to His death
It is a reminder of His second
coming
It is a motivation to service
MESSAGE:
THE LORD’S TABLE IS A SYMBOL
OF WHAT CHRIST HAS DONE FOR US.
The ordinance of Believer’s Baptism
It is an outward expression
of conversion to the gospel
It is an identification with
Christ
His death
His burial
His resurrection
life
His ascension
MESSAGE:
BELIEVER’S BAPTISM IS A SYMBOL
OF WHAT CHRIST IS DOING IN US.
Introduction: “Total fitness”
Context: 1000 BC
The
The low point of faith was
King Saul’s collapse
Content: The Lord chose a servant to lead (I Samuel 13:14)
The heart of the Lord’s servant is full of faith (I Samuel 16:7b)
A person of
true spirituality (II Chronicles 16:9)
A person of
practical humility (II Samuel 7:8)
A person of deep
rooted integrity (Psalm 78:72)
The life of the Lord’s servant is full of obedience (Psalm 78:70-72)
He was obedient
in solitude (Psalm 78:70-71)
He was obedient in
obscurity (I Samuel 16:11)
He was obedient in
duty (Psalm 78:72)
He was obedient in
danger (I Samuel 17:34-35)
MESSAGE:
“THE LORD BRINGS CORRECTION TO THE WORLD
THROUGH HIS SERVANTS WHOSE HEARTS
ARE FULL OF FAITH AND WHOSE LIVES
ARE FULL OF OBEDIENCE.”
Introduction: “Of all the wars…, battles…, soldiers…”
The Biblical fact of the Lord’s choice
The choice of God was made
in eternity past
The call of God comes in the
progress of time
The response of man is the
obedience of faith
The evidence of faith is in
the life you live
The nature of the Lord’s choice
God’s choice is contrary to
human reason
God’s choice is completed by a
heart response
God’s choice is characterized
by the handprint of heaven
The handprint of heaven on David’s heart
Psalm 23:1 – A heart of
trust
Psalm 23:2 – A heart of rest
Psalm 23:3 – A heart of
holiness
Psalm 23:4 – A heart of
confidence
Psalm 23:5 – A heart of
gratitude
Psalm 23:6 – A heart of
assurance
MESSAGE:
“WHOM THE LORD CHOOSES HE CALLS,
AND WHOM THE LORD CALLS HE CHANGES,
AND THOSE WHOM THE LORD CHANGES
LIVE FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.”
Saul, the
Lord’s Disappointment
Introduction: “The real person”
The strengths of King Saul
His human qualities
His physical
appearance
His personal
temperament
His leadership
ability
His divine qualities
Blessed by the
Lord
Anointed by the
Holy Spirit
The weaknesses of King Saul
His soul in decline
Causes
Saul
was impatient with the Lord (I Samuel 13)
Saul was
faithless before the Lord (I Samuel 14)
Saul
was disobedient to the Lord (I Samuel 15)
Consequences
A
withdrawal from a life of fellowship with the Lord
A
refusal to accept the principles of godly living
A
rejection of God’s terms for spiritual vitality
His soul in desolation
The Holy Spirit
of the Lord departed
An evil spirit
from the Lord arrived
MESSAGE:
“LET HIM WHO THINKS HE STANDS
TAKE HEED THAT HE DOES NOT FALL.”
Introduction: “The crash”
The standoff (1-11)
A conflict over land (1-3)
A battle of representatives
(4-10)
The solution (12-58)
3 ½ sons in the army
(12-15)
The 41st day
(16-21)
David encounters the giant
(22-27)
David’s resume of faith
(31-37)
David’s weapons of faith
(38-40a)
The challenger meets the
champion (40b-47)
The CRASH (48-52)
The spoils of victory (53-58)
MESSAGE:
“FAITH IN THE LORD PRODUCES THE POWER
FOR DEFEATING GIANT PROBLEMS.”
David’s six statements of faith
I have courage…and strength…!”
I have been tried and proven!
I fight for the Lord!
The battle is the Lord’s!
Those who trust in the Lord shall never be disappointed!
The Lord will deliver me!
Conclusions
There is a God who is powerful and who can be
trusted!
Small victories of faith prepare you for great victories of faith!
Life has its giant problems, but the Christian has his faith!
All Goliaths will die!
Jesus Christ is our representative!
What is your giant?
I Samuel
18:1 – 22:1
David, following his own heart
Introduction: “Blinded to life by light”
The rise of Saul and David was a work of God
The fall of Saul opened the door to the rise of David
The relationship of Saul to
David is jealousy
The relationship of David to
Saul is fear
The fall of David through doubt and sin
David’s three lies