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) What is faith? (3/8/09)
Means of Grace (9/10/00) The Lord’s Table/Believer’s Baptism
(6/5/05) The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
(4/12/09)
The Destiny of the Wicked (9/17/00) David, the Lord’s Servant (6/12/05) Selected (7/5/09)
Heaven (9/24/00) David, the Lord’s Choice (6/19/05) Doctrine of sin (7/12/09)
Micah 5:2 (12/17/00) Saul, the Lord’s Disappointment
(6/26/05) The Savior and service (7/19/09)
Luke 1:67-79 (12/24/00) I Samuel 17:1-58 (7/3/05) The Cross of Christ (8/2/09)
The Inner Person (12/31/00) I Samuel 18:1-22:1 David, following his own heart
(7/17/05) The Claims and the Character of Christ
(8/9/09)
Faith versus the World (1/7/01) I Samuel 22:1-8, 23 (7/31/05) Selected (8/23/09)
Titus 2:11-15 (2/4/01) I Samuel 23:1-29 (8/7/05) The future work of Jesus Christ
(8/30/09)
Selected (4/15/01) I Samuel 24:1-22 (8/14/05) Authentic Christianity (11/22/09)
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) The Strategy of Satan (5/18/08)
Progressive Sanctification (7/6/03) The Bible (6/1/08)
Deuteronomy 6:5 (7/13/03) God the Father (6/8/08)
Leviticus 19:18 (7/20/03) Salvation (6/15/08)
Habakkuk 2:4 (8/3/03) Holy Spirit (6/22/08)
The Return of Our Lord for Christians (8/17/03) Doctrine
of Man (6/29/08)
Worship (8/7/03) Doctrine of the Cross (7/6/08)
Worship (9/14/03) Present Ministry of Christ (7/13/08)
Christmas as a New Beginning (12/21/03) Future Things (7/20/08)
Year End Review (12/28/03) The Millennial Kingdom (7/27/08)
The Cross of Jesus Christ (4/4/04) The Church (8/3/08)
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
(4/11/04) The Judgment Seat of Christ (8/10/08)
God’s Plan and Our Plan (5/2/04) Giving to the Lord (9/07/08)
Selected (12/19/04) World Missions (10/5/08)
Titus 2:11-14 (12/26/04) Selected (12/21/08)
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."
The
Doctrine of Sin
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
To King
Saul: David is home in Bethlehem
To H.P.
Ahimelech: David is doing the King’s
business
To King
Achish: David is a madman
The results of the three lies
The destruction
of relationships
The destruction of
many lives
The destruction of
a godly testimony
The rise of David through his faith and good works
Psalm 34 – Trust in the
Lord’s presence
Psalm 52 – Trust in the Lord’s
justice
Psalm 56 – Trust in the Lord’s
protection
MESSAGE:
“WHEN FEAR IS MET WITH DOUBTS, IT LEADS TO SIN;
BUT WHEN FEAR IS MET WITH FAITH,
IT LEADS TO RIGHTEOUSNESS
Psalm
34
A Psalm of David when he feigned madness
Psalm 34:1-3 I will remain humble
Psalm 34:4-7 I will keep praying
Psalm 34:8-10 I will keep trusting
Psalm 34:11-14 I will be honest
Psalm 34:15-18 I will practice
righteousness
Psalm 34:19-22 I will rest in the Lord
Introduction: “Isn’t it great that we can pray?”
The progress of David’s righteousness (1-5, 23)
What David had – what David
lost
What David did: Psalm 142
Psalm 142:1 –
David looking back
Psalm 142:2 –
David looking down
Psalm 142:3 –
David looking within
Psalm 142:4 –
David looking around
Psalm 142:5 –
David looking up
Psalm 142:6 –
David looking ahead
Psalm 142:7 –
David looking beyond
What David gained
His family for
support (1)
A community to be
led (2)
International
cooperation (3-4)
Divine instruction
(5)
Heaven’s
protection (23)
The progress of Saul’s wickedness (6-8)
The sin of jealousy ruled
Saul’s heart
The sin of selfishness ruled
Saul’s kingdom
Look out for
your own interests
Look out for my
interests
His
soldiers are disloyal (lie)
His
son is conspiring (lie)
His
servant has set an ambush (lie)
MESSAGE:
“JUST AS PRAYER SUPPORTED DAVID TO OVERCOME SAUL,
SO PRAYER WILL SUPPORT THE RIGHTEOUS
TO OVERCOME THE WICKED.”
Introduction: “Celebrity status”
David is the future king of
David is the future king of
David is burdened for
Israel’s safety (1)
David is seeking the Lord’s
guidance (2-4)
David is victorious by faith
(5)
David is pursued by Saul and
betrayed by friends (7-8)
David is again seeking the
Lord’s guidance (6, 9-12)
David is escaping by running
(13-15)
David is again betrayed and
hunted (19-25)
David is surrounded and nearly
captured (26)
David is delivered by the Lord
by the timing of bad news (27-29)
David’s prayer about his training
Psalm 54:1-3: A cry for help (anxiety)
Psalm 54:4-7: A call for praise (security)
MESSAGE:
“WE PASS FROM ANXIETY TO SECURITY
THROUGH OUR PRAYERS AND OUR FAITH IN THE LORD.”
Introduction: “Retaliation”
A conflict that did not have to be (1-7)
Saul’s sinful heart brings
him near death (1-3)
David’s gracious heart keeps
Saul alive (4-7)
The flesh says
– harm your enemy
The Spirit says –
love your enemy
The story that had to be told (8-15)
I will not stretch out my
hand to hurt you (8-10)
There is no evil in my heart
against you (11, 13)
The Lord, not I, is the judge
of us all (12, 14-15)
The confession that had to be heard (16-22)
Is my opponent more
righteous than I? (16-19a)
Will the Lord reward me for my
reactions? (19b)
Are my reactions reflective of
my future hope? (20)
Are future relationships
helped or hurt by my reactions? (21-22)
MESSAGE:
“AS PEOPLE OF FAITH,
WE ARE TO SHOW LOVE TO THOSE WHO OPPOSE US
AND WE ARE TO PRAY FOR THOSE
WHO WOULD HURT US.”
Introduction: “Spiritual shipwreck in the desert”
Context: The way of the flesh leads to death
The spirit of Samuel is
absent in
The spirit of Samuel is absent
in Nabal (25:2-11)
The spirit of Samuel is absent
in David (25:12,13,21,22,34)
Content: The way of the Spirit leads to life
The spirit of Samuel is present in Abigail (25:14-20, 23-31, 40-41)
I believe in
the presence of God (26a)
I believe in the
providence of God (26b)
I believe in the
power of God (26c)
I believe in the
grace of God (27)
I believe in the
forgiveness of God (28a)
I believe in the
promises of God (28b)
I believe in the
protection of God (29)
I believe in the
holiness of God (30-31a)
I believe in the
mercy of God (31b)
I believe in the
worth of God (40-41)
The spirit of Samuel
returns to David (25:32-39)
The spirit of Samuel resided
in David’s household (25:42-44)
MESSAGE:
“THE WAY OF THE FLESH LEADS TO DEATH,
BUT THE WAY OF THE SPIRIT LEADS TO LIFE.”
Introduction: “Homeland security says…”
Our flesh teaches us to live only by our sight
David lives by the limitations of sight
He sees what is
not
He does not see
what is
He sees immediate
success but not the present danger
He sees a
comfortable life instead of a holy life
He sees his
“clever” deception instead of his brutal sin
He sees his
present success but not the coming danger
King Achish lives by the deception of sight
Saul’s hatred
for David is not David’s hatred for Saul
David’s words
against
Pretended loyalty
is not loyalty
Sincere words may
have an insincere message
The Philistine lords live by the selectiveness of sight
David has been
our enemy
David could still
be our enemy
David might become
our enemy
The Spirit teaches us to live also by our faith
Faith in God’s person
Faith in God’s presence
Faith in God’s power
Faith in God’s purpose
Faith in God’s precepts
MESSAGE:
“OUR FLESH TEACHES US TO LIVE ONLY BY OUR SIGHT,
BUT THE SPIRIT TEACHES US TO LIVE ALSO BYOUR FAITH.”
Introduction: “Who is at fault?”
Context: David has hit rock bottom (30:1-6a)
He is without a country
He is without a city
He is without a family
He is without a friend
Content: David will rise sky high (30:6b-31)
He turned back to living by faith in the Lord (6b-20)
He made the
willful decision (6b)
He took the
appropriate action (7-8)
He obeyed the
Lord’s guidance (9-10)
He received the Lord’s
blessings (11-20)
Exhausted
Egyptian enemy (11-15)
Successful
surprise shellacking (16-17)
Total
tally taken (18-20)
He demonstrated the grace of the Lord (21-31)
We exist by
God’s grace (21-25)
We exist to show
God’s grace (26-31)
MESSAGE:
”AS WE GROW IN OUR FAITH IN THE LORD,
WE WILL GROW IN OUR GRACE TOWARDS EACH OTHER.”
Introduction: “Close up...clean up”
Saul has lost God’s help (28:3-25)
There is no help from
heaven (28:3-6)
There is no help from hell
(28:7-25)
What Saul is
doing is illegal
What Saul is doing
is incriminating
What Saul is doing
is ineffective
Saul will lose his life (31:1-13)
It was from God because of
sin
It was from God because of
righteousness
It was from God as our example
It was from God, but did not
have to be
MESSAGE:
”BY OUR SINS WE FORFEIT GOD’S HELP,
AND BY OUR SINS WE CAN FORFEIT OUR LIFE.”
Introduction: “Parable of death”
The context of the lament for two who died (1:1-18)
The report of national
defeat (1:1-10)
The response to the report of
national defeat (1:11-12)
The regrets for the report of
national defeat (1:13-16)
The review of the lament for
two who died (1:17-18)
The content of the lament for two who died (1:19-27)
Praise to the
fallen heroes (19)
Let not their
enemies rejoice (20)
Let not the land
give life (21)
They were heroes
to the end (22)
They were united
in valor (23)
There were virtues
in Saul’s life (24)
A dear friend has been lost
(25-26)
MESSAGE:
”THE DEATH OF THOSE WHO DIED FOR US
SHOULD PREPARE US TO LIVE THE LIFE
THAT IS STILL AHEAD OF US.”
Introduction: “1997”
The chart of David’s life
The larger strides of David’s prayers
David prayed for the Lord’s
direction (2:1)
David prayed for the Lord’s
blessing on others (2:5-6)
David prayed for the Lord’s
justice (3:29, 39)
David prayed for the Lord’s
victory (5:19, 23)
The larger embrace of David’s faith
The Lord is in my life to
change my life (4:9a)
The Lord is in my life to
bless others through my life (5:10
MESSAGE:
”IT IS ONLY AS THE LORD WORKS IN OUR LIVES
THAT THE LORD CAN WORK THROUGH OUR LIVES.”
II Samuel
6:1-23; I Chronicles 13, 15-16
Introduction: “Beware of worship that kills”
Context: The ark of the Mosaic Covenant
Content: Moving of the ark to
Worship as a ritual (6:1-11, 16, 20-23)
It becomes worship without truth (1-11)
It
is man controlling God
It is
the way of the world
It
raises the anger of the Lord
It
results in physical death
It becomes worship without Spirit (16, 20-23)
It
is man using God
It is
the way of the flesh
It
causes the Lord to be absent
It
results in Spiritual death
Worship as a relationship (6:12-15, 17-19)
It
is God controlling man
It is
the way of the Spirit
It
brings God glory
It
results in the highest expression of life
MESSAGE:
”WORSHIP THAT IS ONLY A RITUAL BRINGS DEATH,
BUT WORSHIP THAT IS A RELATIONSHIP RESULTS IN LIFE.”
Introduction: “When the Lord says no”
Context: Rest and peace (7:1)
Content (7:2-29)
David speaks to Nathan
about the Lord: A proposal (2-3)
The Lord speaks to Nathan
about David (4-17)
A refusal (4-7)
A review (8-11a)
A preview: The Davidic Covenant (11b-17)
His
son would succeed him and build the temple
His
son(s) would be judged but never abandoned by the Lord
His
house, kingdom and throne would be established forever
David speaks to the Lord (18-29)
Praise for
blessings past, present, and future (18-24)
Prayer for God’s
will to be done (25-29)
MESSAGE:
”WHEN THE LORD SAYS NO:
PRAISE HIM FOR WHAT HE SAVED YOU FROM,
FOR WHAT HE SAVED YOU TO,
AND FOR WHAT HE SAVED YOU FOR,
AND PRAY THAT HIS WILL BE DONE.”
II Samuel
9:1-13
II Samuel 4:4, 16:1-4, 19:24-30
Introduction: “David’s finest hour”
Context (9:1)
Remembering the covenant
with Jonathan (I Samuel 20:42)
Rest and peace in
Justice and righteousness mark
David’s rule (II Samuel 8:15)
Content (9:2-13)
Mephibosheth’s life before the covenant
Separated from
blessings
Separated from
hope
Separated from
life
Mephibosheth’s life in the covenant
Unconditional
acceptance in the King’s heart
Unlimited abundance
of the King’s blessings
Full adoption into
the King’s family
Mephibosheth’s life under the covenant
Ziba’s
accusation of betrayal (16:1-4)
Mephibosheth’s
demonstration of loyalty (19:24-30)
MESSAGE:
”THE LOVE WE RECEIVED FROM GOD
IS TO BE THE LOVE WE EXPRESS TO OTHERS
EVEN THOUGH OUR LOVE MAY NOT BE RETURNED.”
Introduction: “How the mighty have fallen”
The setting – Three wars (11:1)
The war next door
The war within
The war above
The story – Secret sins of the saints on the earth (11:2-17)
The sins of adultery, coveting, and stealing (2-5)
Sin of Eve
(Genesis 3:6) Saw/Desired/Took
Sin of Achan
(Joshua 7:20-21) Saw/Desired/Took
Sin of David (II
Samuel 11:2-5) Saw/Desired/Took
The sins of lying and murder (6-17)
Uriah called
home
Uriah used like a
pawn
Uriah sent to his
death
The summary – Open scandal before the Lord in heaven (11:18-27)
Free at last of convictions! (18-27a)
Bathsheba is a
widow
Bathsheba is a wife
Bathsheba is a
mother
But not free of condemnation! (27b)
MESSAGE:
”SECRET SINS OF THE SAINTS ON THE EARTH
ARE AN OPEN SCANDAL BEFORE THE LORD IN HEAVEN.”
Introduction: “What will the Lord do about sin in His family?”
Context: King David’s sin (12:1-27a)
Content: This was evil in the sight of the Lord (12:27b-12:31)
David was confronted by God’s word (12:1-7a)
There was a man
You are the man
David was convicted by his own actions (12:7b-9)
He publicly
received from God’s riches
He secretly took
from Uriah’s poverty
He demonstrated no
compassion
David was condemned by his sin (12:10-12)
His house will
be a household of violence
His house will be
a household of rebellion
David made confession for his sin (Psalms 32, 51) (12:13a)
David was cleansed of his sin (12:13b-23)
His life for
his confession
But the child’s
death for the sin
David was converted from his sin (12:24-31)
A husband to
his wife
A king to his nation
MESSAGE:
”THE GUILT FOR ALL SINS IS FORGIVABLE BY THE LORD,
BUT THE GUILT FOR SOME SINS IS NEVER FORGOTTEN
IN THE WORLD.”
Introduction: “Sin comes before salvation”
David’s triumphs (II Samuel 1-10)
David’s troubles (II Samuel 11-20)
David’s troubles with
himself (11-12)
David’s troubles with his
family (13-18)
Troubles with
Ammon (13:1-22)
Troubles with
Absalom (13:23-18:33)
His
revenge (13:23-36)
His
refuge (13:37-39)
His
return (14:1-33)
His
rebellion (15:1-12)
His
revolution (15:13-16:14)
His
rule (16:15-17:23)
His
ruin (17:24-18:33)
MESSAGE:
”WHEN YOU WANDER FROM THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
TO THE WAY OF SIN,
IT SPELLS TROUBLE FOR YOUR LIFE.”
Introduction: “What did you get for Christmas?”
Jesus is our God who reveals Himself to us
Jesus is our Lord who rules over His Church
He is the future King over
David’s kingdom (Second coming)
He is the present Lord over
the Church (Mystery form of the Kingdom)
Jesus is our Savior who delivers us from all evil
He destroyed the works of
the devil
He taught us what was sin
He became the effective and
final sacrifice for sin
He provides us with power not
to sin
He is our hope for a sinless
eternity
Jesus is our Brother from the past, in the present, and for the future
Our perfect example
Our faithful and sympathetic
High Priest
Our future just judge
MESSAGE:
”THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO RECEIVE IS
OUR GOD, OUR LORD, OUR SAVIOR, AND OUR BROTHER
ALL WRAPPED UP IN ONE GREAT PACKAGE.
Make
certain that you have received this gift.
May 2006 be a year in which we all see more of Jesus.
May 2006 be a year in which others see more of Jesus in us.
Introduction: ‘Come live here”
The Lord is worthy to be your Lord (22:1-46)
The Lord can deliver the
righteous through their troubles (22:1-4)
When David was near death, the
Lord delivered him (22:5-20)
I was in
trouble (5-6)
I cried to the
Lord (7a)
I was heard by the
Lord (7b)
I was delivered by
the Lord (8-20a)
I was delivered by
the Lord’s grace (20b)
Deliverance is the Lord’s promise to the righteous (22:21-28)
The Lord
delivers the righteous
The Lord judges
the wicked
The Lord never forgets His promises (22:29-46)
When our day is
dark, the Lord is our light
When our body is
weak, the Lord is our strength
When our way is
not known, the Lord is our guide
When our struggle
is fierce, the Lord is our champion
When our sorrow is
great, the Lord is our comfort
Come and join those who live by faith in Him (22:47-51)
He is to be praised
He is to be thanked
He is to be worshipped
MESSAGE:
“THE LORD IS WORTHY TO BE YOUR LORD,
SO COME AND JOIN THOSE WHO LIVE BY FAITH IN HIM.”
Introduction: “King David’s valediction”
King David is a model of Christ (23:1-7)
He appeared by the grace of God (1-2) Formation
Humility Raised Prophet
Blessing Anointed King
Service Inspired priest
He was instructed by the Word of God (3-4) Education
The conduct of the godly king
Just
towards all people
Pious
before the Lord
The characteristics of the godly kingdom
A
new day in the land
A new
life in the nation
The prophetic picture of the reign of Christ (Psalm 72)
He was strengthened by the promises of God (5) Motivation
His throne
would last forever
His family would
produce the Savior
His Lord would
never reject him
He was opposed by the enemies of God (6-7) Opposition
The character
of the ungodly is worthless
The conduct of the
ungodly is useless
The destiny of the
ungodly is fire
King David is a molder of people (23:8-12)
Josheb – Power of faith
Eleazar – Endurance of faith
Shammah – Courage of faith
MESSAGE:
“AS WE MODEL THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN OUR LIVES,
THE LORD MOLDS PEOPLE OF FAITH BY OUR LIVES.”
Introduction: “Forty eight years and
counting…”
The message of the communion table
The message of the bread…
Jesus was a man
Jesus was a good
man
Jesus did good
things
Jesus was a godly
man
Jesus was God
Jesus died and
arose from the dead
Jesus ascended to
heaven and will return
The message of the cup…
Jesus died on a
cross
Jesus was put to
death on that cross
Jesus gave up His
life on that cross
Jesus’ death was a
crime against justice
Jesus’ death was
the fulfillment of a plan
Jesus’ death was
in place of others
Jesus’ death was
for the salvation of many
The meaning of the communion table
Jesus’ dying was the
greatest act of love
Jesus’ dying was the greatest
act of sacrificial service
Jesus’ dying satisfied the
justice of God against our sin
Jesus’ dying satisfied the law
of God against our sin
Jesus’ dying satisfied the
wrath of God against our sin
Jesus’ dying brought about
reconciliation
Jesus’ dying was a ransom paid
The meaning of the communion table to us
There is one way to
salvation
We are saved to live for Jesus
We are saved to love others
MESSAGE:
“ALL OF OUR LIVES WE ARE TO REMEMBER THE MESSAGE
AND LIVE THE MEANING OF THE BREAD AND OF THE CUP.”
II Samuel
24:1-25
(I Chronicles 21:1-30)
Introduction: “How do you change the heart of the king?”
The Lord’s judgments lead to confusion and submission (1-17)
First judgment: The king will have sight but not faith (1-9)
Those who live
without faith trust in man
Those who live
without faith forget the Lord
Those who live
without faith influence others
King David’s confession: I will take the whole blame (10)
I have violated
a standard
I have twisted a
rule
I have lived
without faith
Second judgment: The whole nation suffers for its sin (11-16)
Three options
offered
Three days of
pestilence
Judgment with
mercy
King David’s submission: I will take the whole punishment (17)
I alone have
sinned!
I alone am to
blame!
I alone should be
punished!
Merciful judgment, confession, and submission meet at the altar (8-25)
The place of God’s merciful
judgment becomes an altar
The place of David’s
confession becomes an altar
The place of David’s
submission becomes an altar
The place of the altar becomes
a picture of
MESSAGE:
“THE LORD’S MERCIFUL JUDGMENT,
THE CONFESSION OF SINS,
AND THE SUBMISSION OF SINNERS
MEET AT THE CROSS OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST.”
Introduction: “Controlling how you live”
Know this…
There is one God above all other gods (I Chronicles 28:9)
He is unmatched
in His person
He is unmatched in
His position
God delights in
making Himself known to those who seek Him
There is one way to live above all other ways (I Kings 2:1-4)
It is the way
of truth (1-3)
It is the way of
obedience (4)
God delights in
blessing those who obey Him by faith
There is one will to follow above all other wills (I Chronicles 28:2-3)
There is the will
of man (2)
There is the will
of God (3)
God delights in
using those who willingly do His will
There is one task to do above all other tasks (I Chronicles 28:10)
Making God
known to the world through Israel
Making God known
to the world through the Church
God delights in
honoring those who make Him known
Live this…
MESSAGE:
“SUCCESSFUL LIVING IS BUILT ON KNOWING GOD,
LIVING BY FAITH, DOING HIS WILL,
AND MAKING HIM KNOWN.”
Introduction: “We are the Church”
We have been created to work
In paradise past
In the fallen world
In the eternity to come
We are due our just wages
Wages are to be fair
Wages are to be faithfully
paid
Wages are to be free of sin
We are to meet our personal responsibilities
Modestly care for ourselves
Sufficiently care for our
families
Obediently give to the
government
Compassionately help others
Generously invest in the
Lord’s work
Tithe
Proportional
Appreciation
Sacrifice
Fellowship
Cheerful
Systematic
We face significant consequences
There are present dangers
There are present promises
There are future results
MESSAGE:
“WHEN FAITH CONTROLS YOUR BUDGET,
YOU PLEASE THE LORD NOW AND
YOU WILL BE BLESSED BY THE RESULTS FOREVER.”
Luke 1:46-55
Mary’s Magnificat
Introduction: “Mary unwrapped”
Context: The promise of the Son
He will be great
He will be the Son of God
He will be the Seed and hope
of David
He will reign over the house
of Jacob forever
His kingdom will never end
Content: Mary’s praise for the promise
Mary’s personal praise (46-49a)
God’s way: He blesses for eternity those whom He chooses
God’s nature: He is the Lord, the Savior, and the Mighty
One
Mary’s public praise (49b-50)
God’s way: He takes notice of godly people
God’s nature: He is the Holy, Merciful, and Observant One
Mary’s prophetic praise (51-53)
God’s way: He establishes justice in the world
God’s nature: He is the Just and Powerful One
Mary’s patriotic praise (54-55)
God’s way: He fulfills His covenant promises
God’s nature: He is the Forever Faithful One
MESSAGE:
“GIVE PRAISE TO THE LORD, FOR HE HAS SENT HIS SON,
AND THE WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN.”
Matthew
1:1-17
The Women in Jesus’ Lineage
Introduction: “We do not want you to know all who are in our genealogy”
The five women in Jesus’ genealogy
Tamar c. 1925 B.C.
Human
conduct: Sin
God’s
response: Grace
Rahab c. 1400 B.C.
Human
conduct: Faith
God’s
response: Justification
Ruth c. 1340 B.C.
Human
conduct: Obedience
God’s
response: Redemption
Bathsheba c. 950 B.C.
Human
conduct: Confession
God’s
response: Forgiveness
Mary c. 4 B.C.
Human
conduct: Submission
God’s
response: Blessings
The messages from the lives of the five women in Jesus’ genealogy
My sin is met by God’s
grace
My faith is rewarded with
justification
My obedience leads to
redemption
My confession is required for
forgiveness
My submission is the path to
blessings.
MESSAGE:
“GOD IN HIS GRACE JUSTIFIES, REDEEMS,
FORGIVES, AND BLESSES ALL WHO COME TO HIM
BY FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST.”
Introduction: “How did Christmas
arrive at
Who is this Christmas child? (John 1:1-4, 14)
He is an eternal being
He is an eternal spirit being
He is a divine eternal spirit
being
He is the divine eternal
spirit being who created all things
He is the giver and sustainer
of all life
He is the designer and pattern
for our living
He is the Lord our God
Why has the Lord come into His world?
To reveal His character to
us (John 1:18)
To be an example for our
conduct (I Peter 2:21)
To fulfill all Old Testament
promises (Matthew 1:21)
To prepare for His present
ministry as High Priest (Hebrews 2:17)
To prepare for His future
ministry as Just Judge (II Corinthians 5:10)
To be a redeeming sacrifice
for sinners to become sons (Galatians 4:4-5)
To destroy the works of the
Devil and his demons (I John 3:8)
MESSAGE:
“CHRISTMAS IS GOD’S COMING TO MEET MAN’S NEEDS ON THE EARTH
SO THAT MEN MIGHT RECEIVE ALL OF GOD’S BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN.”
Introduction: “Is everything really pointless?”
The point of our message is salvation
The point of our meeting is ministry (1-12)
Love and unity in the Church (1-6)
Love is
continually present
Unity is expressed
in peace
Grace and diversity in the Church (7-11)
Christ Himself brought diversity to the church
His gracious gifts
were different
His different
gifts were given to different people
Servants and structure to the Church (12)
The point of our mission is maturity (13-16)
Doctrinal maturity in our
convictions (13-14)
Relational maturity in our
character (15)
Functional maturity in our
conduct (16)
MESSAGE:
“IN AN INCREASINGLY POINTLESS AGE,
OUR MESSAGE, OUR MEETINGS, AND OUR
HAVE A GREAT POINT TO BE MADE.”
The Claims and Character of Christ
Introduction: “Getting into the life of the Savior”
The claims of His divinity
His heavenly origin (John
8:23)
His exclusive relationship
with God (Matthew 11:27)
His divine prerogatives:
Supernatural knowledge
of all people (John 2:25)
Position of
universal authority (Matthew 28:18)
Authority to
forgive sin (Mark 2:10)
Power to raise the
dead (John 5:28-29)
Future universal
judge (John 5:22)
Cooperation with
God in sending the Holy Spirit (John 15:26)
The eternal nature
of His words (Matthew 24:35)
His absolute exclusive and
certain access to heaven (John 14:6)
His own sinlessness (John
8:46)
His lordship over the spirit
world (Luke 11:20)
His life’s value when given in
exchange for others (Mark 10:45)
His demand that His followers
sacrifice for Him (Matthew 10:37)
His ability to give and
sustain the gift of eternal life (John 10:27-28)
His ability to shape and
direct the lives of all others (Matthew 11:28)
The character of His humanity
His interpersonal characteristics
He is
approachable (Matthew19:14)
He is personal
(Luke 19:2)
He is dependable
(John 14:8)
He is
compassionate (Matthew 8:17)
He is humble
(Matthew 11:29)
He is just (Mark
2:27)
He is courageous
(I Peter 2:21-25)
His general characteristics
MESSAGE:
“LET US TRUST CHRIST IN HIS CLAIMS,
AND LET US PATTERN CHRIST IN HIS CHARACTER.”
The Claims and Character of
Introduction: “Getting the Savior to work in your life”
The claims of His divine nature
His heavenly origin (John 8:23)
His exclusive relationship with God (Matthew 11:27)
His absolute exclusive and certain access to heaven (John 14:6)
His own sinlessness (John 8:46)
His lordship over the spirit world (Luke 11:20)
His life’s value when given in exchange for others (Mark 10:45)
His demand that His followers sacrifice for Him (Matthew 10:37)
His ability to give and sustain the gift of eternal life (John 10:28)
His ability to shape and direct the lives of all others (Matthew 11:28)
His divine prerogatives:
Supernatural knowledge of people (John 2:25)
Position of universal authority (Matthew 28:18)
Authority to forgive sin (Mark 2:10)
Power to heal the sick and raise the dead (John 5:28-29)
Future universal judge of all (John 5:22)
Cooperation with God in sending the Holy Spirit (John 15:26)
The eternal nature of His words (Matthew 24:35
The characteristics of His human nature
His interpersonal characteristics His personal characteristics
He
is approachable (Mt. 19:14) He
is consistent (Mt. 6:24)
He is compassionate (Jn. 13:34) He
is courageous (Mt. 4:1)
He is dependable (Jn. 14:18) He
is disciplined (Jn. 6:38)
He is forgiving (Mt. 6:12) He
is industrious (Mk. 1:35)
He is inclusive (Lk. 7:2) He
is patient (Mk. 13:32)
He is instructional (Mt. 4:23) He
is peaceful (Mt. 5:9)
He is just (Mk. 2:27) He
is prudent (Jn. 4:3)
He is serving (Jn. 13:15) He
is trusting (Mt. 6:34)
MESSAGE:
“LET US TRUST CHRIST IN HIS CLAIMS,
AND LET US PATTERN CHRIST IN HIS CHARACTER.”
Applications
This resume is not complete
This resume is real
This resume is biblical
This resume is living
This resume is waiting for your response
Jesus is qualified to be the Savior of all
Jesus is qualified to be your Savior
It is a sin not to be trusting in Jesus
Jesus is qualified to be your example
Jesus is qualified to be your teacher
Jesus is qualified to be your Lord
It is a sin to close areas of your life from Jesus
Jesus is worthy of your worship
Jesus is worthy of your trust
Jesus is worthy of your service
It is a sin to withhold yourself from Jesus
Jesus’ character can be your character
Jesus’ nature can be your nature
Jesus’ life can be your life
It is a sin not to let Jesus live in you and through you.
Introduction: “Making contrasting choices”
Contrast of Adam and Christ
The man Adam
The beginning
An historic person
He was tested by God and he failed
He was a representative person
Consequences: Physical birth, godless
living, eternal death
The man Christ Jesus
The new beginning
An historic poem
He was tested by God and He was approved
He was a representative person
Consequences: New birth, godly living,
eternal life
The theology of Adam verses Christ (Romans 5:12-19)
Adam’s action had a universal negative effect
(12-14)
Christ’s action and God’s grace had a universal positive effect (15-16)
Adam’s action brought eternal death (17a)
God’s grace through Christ brought eternal life (17b)
What Adam did to all, Christ undid for those who believe (18-19)
From eternal death to eternal life
From no faith to the mission field
From Old Testament faith to New Testament faith
From parents’ faith to personal faith
MESSAGE:
”ALL WHO ARE REPRESENTED BY ADAM WILL BE LOST!
ALL WHO ARE REPRESENTED BY CHRIST WILL BE SAVED!”
Introduction: “Annual review of service”
Service ministries accomplished
Lindenwold Day
Work Mornings
Timber Ridge Outreach
Peru Team Ministry
Principles of service
There will always be people
who need service
Service to those with needs is
service to the Lord
Service is the rule of the
Kingdom of God
Service to the Lord is our
expression of appreciation for the Lord
Service is love in action
NT church leaders described
themselves as the Lord’s servants
Selfishness and service are
opposites
We are most like Christ when
we are serving others
MESSAGE:
“AS WE SACRIFICIALLY SERVE GOD AND OTHERS,
THE PERSONALITY OF CHRIST IS FORMED IN US.”
Topic: The
Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Introduction: “Life and power come through Jesus Christ”
Mary Magdalene’s story (biography)
The sinner
Born in Magdala
Possessed by seven
demons
The saint
Delivered by
Jesus
Defiled by others
Mary Magdalene’s service (resume)
Member of the women’s
fellowship (Luke 8:2-3)
First at the cross – Friday AM
(John 19:25)
Last at the cross – Friday PM
(Matthew 27:55-56, 61)
First at the tomb – Sunday PM
(John 20:1)
First to see the resurrected
Jesus (John 20:14-16)
First to understand the new
dispensation (John 20:17)
First to announce the
resurrection of Jesus (John 20:18)
MESSAGE:
“WHEN A SINNER BECOMES A SAINT,
HE (SHE) IS READY TO BECOME THE LORD’S SERVANT.”
Introduction: “Crazy Raspberry Ants…”
To deceive me (Genesis 3:1-6)
The person: Eve
The target: Mind
The weapon: Lies
The purpose: Ignorant of God’s will
The defense: Word of God
To destroy me (Job 2:6)
The person: Job
The target: Body
The weapon: Suffering
The purpose: Impatient with God’s will
The defense: Grace of God
To control me (I Chronicles 21:1-3)
The person: David
The target: Will
The weapon: Pride
The purpose: Independent of God’s will
The defense: Spirit of God
To disqualify me (Zechariah 3:1-2)
The person: Joshua
The target: Heart
The weapon: Accusations
The purpose: Indicted by God’s will
The defense: Son of God
MESSAGE:
“IT IS THE WILL OF SATAN TO DECEIVE ME, TO DESTROY ME,
TO DEFEAT ME, AND TO DISQUALIFY ME FROM GOD’S SERVICE.”
Introduction: “What is your priority…?”
Our priority is the Bible
Our confidence is in the Bible
It is verbally inspired –
It is God’s Word (II Timothy 3:16)
It is inerrant – It is
accurate (John17:17)
It is eternal – It does not
change (Matthew 5:18-19)
It is purposeful – It is
eternally practical (John 5:39)
Our Bible is the Bible God wants us to have
The Bible is self
authenticating
God guided the church to
recognize the Bible
Old Testament
Completed
in 5th century BC
39 Old
Testament books recognized as scripture 1st century AD
New Testament
Completed
in 1st century AD
27 New
Testament books recognized as scripture AD 397
THE BIBLE:
GOD BREATHED IT; MAN WROTE IT;
WE POSSESS IT; WE LIVE BY IT.
Introduction: “I looked at Marge and saw the Lord”
The witnesses for the existence of God
Creation, all creatures,
and the human conscience
The Old Testament and the
history of
The life and works of Jesus
Christ
Christians and the Church
Bible prophecy
The qualities of God’s person
God is 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 manifold works of God
God’s work is creation – we
are accountable to Him
God’s work is revelation – we
must listen and obey Him
God’s work is salvation – we
must receive it and reflect Him
The diversity of God’s personality
God is love, and God shows
wrath (I John 4:8/Romans 1:18)
God is the judge, and God is
the justifier (Romans 3:26/I John 4:10)
God is seeking, and God must
be sought (Luke 19/Hebrews 11)
god is one God, and God is
three persons (Matthew 6/Matthew 28)
MESSAGE:
LIVING LIFE AS IT WAS DESIGNED TO BE LIVED
REQUIRES OUR KNOWING THE GOD WHO DESIGNED IT.
Introduction: “A salvation that works…”
The gift of salvation is a great gift (Hebrews 2:3)
The growth into salvation is a diligent process
Have faith in the full work
of Christ (Colossians 3)
In faith surrender your life
to Christ (Romans 6:13)
Instruct your mind in the Word
of God (Psalm 119)
Be faithful in little things
(Matthew 25:21)
Be disciplined in prayer (Luke
18:1)
Be a conscious and courageous
witness (Revelation 12:11)
Practice the presence of
Christ (Matthew 28:20)
MESSAGE:
“WE WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE GIFT OF SALVATION
ARE TO GROW INTO THE GREATNESS OF OUR SALVATION.”
Introduction: “Having the right tools…”
The person-hood of the Holy Spirit
The deity of the Holy Spirit
Five New Testament prerogatives of the Holy Spirit
He calls sinners unto salvation (Truth) [John 16:8-11]
Righteousness
of Christ
Sin of unbelief
Judgment of
Christ’s enemies
He generates spiritual life in those who believe (Adoption) [Romans 8:11)]
He teaches godliness to the Church (Holiness) [John 16:14]
He capacitates the redeemed for service (Power) [I Corinthians 12:4-7]
Natural
abilities
Acquired skills
Spiritual gifts
He fills us with His character (Glory) [Galatians 5:25]
MESSAGE:
THE HOLY SPIRIT CALLS US, QUICKENS US,
INSTRUCTS US, ENABLES US AND MAKES US
EXPRESSIONS OF HIS OWN CHARACTER.
Introduction: “The glitch in my moral development is…”
We were created by God for a purpose
We were created by God for a pattern
We fell to sin and away from godliness
We have been recreated by God in Christ for a new pattern
Jesus was absolutely holy
in His life (I Peter 1:15)
Jesus was unselfish in His
love (I John 4:11)
Jesus was humble in His
ministry (Luke 22:27)
Jesus was meek in His
relationships (II Corinthians 10:1)
Jesus was balanced in His
emotions (Hebrews 12:2)
Jesus was dynamic in His
prayers (Luke 18:1)
Jesus was incessant in His
work (John 5:17)
Why we should turn from sin to follow the pattern of godliness
All sin grieves God
Christ had to die for the sins
we commit
Christ accepted the punishment
for our sin
The sins of the godly may be
the most sorrowful to God
We should know better
We ought to use the power He
provides
We should want to please Him
We can try harder
We should be making progress
We were saved for great things
MESSAGE:
“ANYONE WHO IS IN CHRIST SHOULD GIVE
EVIDENCE OF BEING A NEW CREATURE.”
Introduction: “James Choung’s drawing…”
The big story
The theology of the cross
The message of the cross
Concerning God the Father
The supreme
evidence of the love of God
The greatest
demonstration of the righteousness of God
The most marvelous
method to increase the family of God
Concerning Jesus the Son
The highest
acknowledgement of the authority of God
The highest
perfection of faith in God
The highest gift
bringing praise to God
The eternal ground
for the love of the Father for the Son
The sure way of
achieving victory and exaltation
The means for
forming His Church
The most wonderful
expression of the love of Jesus
Concerning all who believe
The ground of
our salvation
The path to our
sanctification
The admission of
all nations to the grace of salvation
The continual and
eternal heavenly worship of Jesus
MESSAGE:
”THE CROSS IS THE FULLEST EXPRESSION OF GOD’S NATURE,
THE GREATEST DEMONSTRATION OF CHRIST’S CHARACTER,
AND THE CLEAREST STATEMENT OF OUR ETERNAL PURPOSE.”
Introduction: “Resurrection, ascension, exaltation…”
We believe in the resurrection of Christ
The evidence for the
resurrection
The significance of the
resurrection
We believe in the ascension of Christ
The record of the ascension
The significance of the
ascension
We believe in the exaltation of Christ
The last Adam and the New
Creation (I Corinthians 15:45)
Christ gives life to the
Church
Head and Body of Christ
(Colossians 1:18)
Christ gives leadership to the
Church
Shepherd and Sheep (John
10)
Christ gives protection to the
Church
Vine and Branches (John 15)
Christ gives power to the
Church
Chief Cornerstone and
Stones of the Building (I Peter 2:4-8)
Christ gives moral character
to the Church
High Priest and Royal Priesthood
(I Peter 2:5-9)
Christ gives spiritual
character to the Church
Bridegroom and the Bride
(Ephesians 5:25-27)
Christ gives eternal hope to
the Church
MESSAGE:
“WE LIVE FOR A LIFE THAT IS BEYOND THIS LIFE,
AND FOR A PURPOSE THAT IS OUT OF THIS WORLD.”
Introduction: “We can know the future?”
Why we should study things to come
The last days
Started with the
incarnation
Will close with the second coming
Characterized by truth and
apostasy
Moving towards a one-world
religion
The last days of the last days (the Tribulation)
Seven years
Seven players
Godhead
Satan and his
demons
Western
confederacy (Antichrist)
Southern nations
Northern alliance
(miraculously destroyed)
Eastern world
powers (200 million man army)
Armageddon
Seven judgments times three
The last day for the Church on the earth (the Rapture of the Church)
A catching away from
tribulation
A catching up to the Lord
A transfiguration
A triumph
A blessed hope
MESSAGE:
“THE LORD DESIRES IN US AN INSTANT EXPECTANCY
AND A READINESS FOR ETERNITY.”
Introduction: “Will there be happiness on the earth?”
The case for a
Unfulfilled OT promises
Unfulfilled NT promises
Principles of interpretation
The components of the
Jesus Christ the divine king
He will rule in
His glory
He will be
worshipped as Lord
The nation of
Restored to her
land
Converted to
Christ
Evangelists to the
world
The nations of the world
The nations
will be converted
The nations will
be sanctified
The nations will
be blessed
The Church
With the Lord
in heaven
Assisting the Lord
in governing over the earth
The world of nature
The vegetable
world will know abundance
The animal world
will know peace
The heavenly world
will know renewal
The characteristics of the
MESSAGE:
“THIS WORLD WILL NOT END
UNTIL IT KNOWS VICTORY OVER SIN.”
Introduction: “It is easy to get lost…”
The New Testament Church defined
Profession of faith
Testimony of baptism
Organized
Doing God’s will
The New Testament Church observed
The Church is a unity in
love (Ephesians 4:1-6)
The Church is diversity in
grace (I Corinthians 12:14-18)
The Church is mutually
dependent (I Corinthians 12:22-25)
The Church is mutually
sympathetic (I Corinthians 12:26)
The Church is a community of
servants (Galatians 5:13)
The Church is a community
under construction (Colossians 2:19)
The New Testament Church in action
Making Christians mature
doctrinally (Ephesians 4:11-14)
Making Christians mature
relationally (Ephesians 4:15)
Making Christians mature
functionally (Ephesians 4:16)
MESSAGE:
“WE ARE THE CHURCH:
CHRIST’S UNIVERSITY, CHRIST’S FAMILY, AND CHRIST’S ARMY.”
Introduction: “The embarrassment of public judgment”
The fact of the Judgment Seat of Christ (II Corinthians 5:10)
Seven facts about the Judgment Seat of Christ
The time – The day of our
Lord Jesus Christ (I Corinthians 1:8)
The judge – Jesus Christ (II
Timothy 4:8)
The persons judged – each and
every Christian (I Corinthians 3:12)
The severity – by fire from
the Lord (Hebrews 10:30)
The standard of judgment – our
faithfulness (I Corinthians 4:1-5)
The results – reward or loss
of reward (I Corinthians 3:14-15)
The light of glory – will
reflect God in the Church (Colossians 1:12)
MESSAGE:
“ONE DAY WE WILL ALL RECEIVE A REPORT CARD,
AND THAT REPORT CARD WILL SEAL OUR CHARACTER FOREVER.”
I
Chronicles 29:1-20 - Giving to the Lord
Introduction: “A privileged people”
The context: National assembly
The content
Old Testament characteristics of giving to the Lord
Giving
beyond self and time
Giving
according to ability
Giving
from the heart
Giving
as a way of life
Giving
that inspires others
Giving
that unites a people
Giving
that results from edification
Proper
view of God (9-13)
Proper
view of self (14-15)
Proper
view of blessings (16-17)
Proper
view of holiness (18-19)
New Testament pattern of systematic giving to the Lord
Regular
(I Corinthians 16:2)
Proportional
(I Corinthians 16:2)
Sacrificial
(II Corinthians 8:3)
Generous
(II Corinthians 9:6)
Cheerful
(II Corinthians 9:7)
Faithful
(II Corinthians 9:8)
Application
Followers of Christ –
Regular giving
Partners with Christ –
Proportional giving
Disciples of Christ – Generous
giving
MESSAGE:
“MAY OUR GENEROUS GIVING BE AN EXPRESSION
OF OUR GRATITUDE TO GOD FOR THE PRIVILEGES OF HIS GRACE.”
Introduction: “I rode the Kamikaze”
The Gospel we teach
Eight reasons we teach it
Responding to the command of the Lord
Come
Go
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
this present hour
Responding to the nature of
eternity
MESSAGE:
“OUR BEING WITNESSES FOR THE GOSPEL TO THE WORLD
IS OUR BEING THE RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIANS GOD HAS CALLED US TO BE.”
Introduction: “Have you heard what Paul heard?”
Christmas is God coming into the world as Jesus
Jesus is Emmanuel [God with
us] (Titus 2:13)
Jesus comes from heaven
(Ephesians 4:9)
The Creator becomes a creature
(Colossians 1:16)
The Lord of glory becomes a
servant (Phil. 2:7/II Cor. 8:9)
A man without a human father
(Galatians 4:4)
A new beginning for us (I
Corinthians 15:45)
God is kind and God is love
(Titus 3:4)
Christmas is Jesus coming into the world to fulfill Israel’s hope
Jesus is the Son of God
(Acts 9:20)
Jesus is the son of Abraham
(Galatians 3:16)
Jesus is the son of Jacob
(Romans 9:5)
Jesus is the son of the law
(Galatians 4:4)
Jesus is the promised Messiah
(Acts 9:22)
Christmas is Jesus coming into the world to gather a universal family
Planned from eternity past
(Ephesians 3:11)
Sin to be removed (Romans 8:3)
We need a legal
cleansing [Redeemer] (Galatians 4:5)
We need an
experiential change [Savior] (Acts 13:23)
Believers adopted into God’s forever family (Galatians 4:5)
MESSAGE:
“CHRISTMAS DECLARES THAT GOD HAS COME INTO THE WORLD
TO FULFILL ISRAEL’S HOPE AND TO GATHER A UNIVERSAL FAMILY.”
Introduction: “Faith is __________________”
Faith is…
Dictionary: Faith is confidence without proof
Encyclopedia: Faith is necessary for knowledge
History: Faith is confidence in creeds and
institutions
Active personal
faith
Passive mental
faith
Bible
Hebrew
(OT): to be firm, to support
Greek (NT): to depend
Faith
means commitment
“The
Faith” means creed
Faith is the life principle
which receives what God says as true,
submits to this truth, and
lives by it in practical confidence.
Faith does…
Eternally divides the
people of the world (6:10)
Secures God’s approval of me
(2:16)
Creates a new and better me
(2:20)
Opens my life to the presence
of the Holy Spirit (3:2)
Frees me to know the power of
the Holy Spirit (3:5)
Results in extensive blessings
(3:9)
Produces acts of love through
me (5:6)
Develops or deteriorates in me
(5:22)
BY
FAITH I HAVE BEEN SAVED;
BY FAITH I AM BEING SANCTIFIED;
BY FAITH I WILL BE GLORIFIED;
THEREFORE, BY FAITH I LIVE.
The Resurrection of Jesus
Christ
Introduction: “We are gathered to celebrate resurrection…”
Seven reasons people fear death
Death is unavoidable
Death is universal
There are
exceptions
Death has to be faced alone
Death is private
and personal
Death is public
and precious
Death is mysterious,
unknown, and unpredictable
Death is the king
of terrors
Resurrection is
the king over the king of terrors
Death separates us from our
loved ones
Death interrupts
temporal relationships
Death is the
beginning of new eternal relationships
Death ends our personal
hopes and dreams
Death leaves some
of our goals unfulfilled
Death starts the
completion of God’s greater goals
Death raises the
possibility of annihilation
Existence
continues beyond death
The quality of
existence differs greatly
Death raises the
possibility of judgment
There will be
condemnation for some
There will be
commendation for others
Three ways Christians can prepare for death and the life which follows
Internalize the message of
the resurrection
Shift your thinking to a
heavenly perspective
Replace fearful thoughts with
positive promises
THE
RESURRECTION GIVES US CAUSE TO THINK FARTHER THAN THIS LIFE,
TO LIVE HIGHER THAN THIS LIVE,
AND TO PLAN BIGGER THAN THIS LIFE.
Introduction: “The greatest need in our nation 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 in us 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 the sin of unbelief
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
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: “Sonia Sotomayer…good or bad?
The impact of sin in heaven
Unending division among the
angels
Continual spiritual
battleground
The impact of sin on the earth
Physical-spiritual
battleground
Serpent judged and condemned
Creation disfigured
All humanity affected
All of humanity
are guilty
All
people sinned
All
people die physically
All of humanity
are depraved
All
are inclined to sin
All
are spiritually dead
All of humanity pollute the world
All
sin
Missing
a mark is sin
Incorrect
standard is unrighteousness
No
standard is lawlessness
Without
worship is ungodliness
Crossing
a boundary is transgression
Blundering
is falling
Without
faith is unbelief
All who die in sin die the second death
We enter life guilty of sin, inclined to sin,
and we sin.
We can leave this life forgiven of sin, inclined to God, and doing what is
right.
Introduction: “Who is like the Lord?”
The servant of the Lord in the Old Testament
God called Israel to be His servant
Abraham was
God’s servant (Genesis 18:3)
Moses delivered
Israel to serve the Lord (Exodus 8:1)
The Lord knows His
servants (Malachi 3:18)
Israel failed as a servant (Isaiah 42:18-19)
God promised Israel a servant who would not fail
Isaiah
42:1-9: A servant of justice
Isaiah
49:1-9: A servant of witness
Isaiah
50:4-11: A servant of sacrifice
Isaiah
52:13-53:6: A servant of salvation
The servant of the Lord in the New Testament
Jesus is God’s promised
servant (Matthew 4:8-10)
Jesus is our servant (Luke
22:27)
Jesus calls us to be servants
(John 13:15)
Jesus equips us to be servants
(John 20:22)
THE
LORD SAVES THE WORLD THROUGH HIS SERVANTS;
THE LORD WANTS TO SAVE THE WORLD THROUGH YOU.
Introduction: “Getting to know the neighborhood”
The cross is God’s power to save us
The Son of God submitted to
death and to the will of others
The Son of God died as a
sacrifice for sin
The Son of God died as a
substitute for us
The Son of God died to give
the gift of eternal life to us
The cross is Christ’s passion to change us
From being unforgiven to
being forgiven
From being unwelcome to being
welcomed
From being excluded to being
included
From being independent to
being dependent
The cross is the Spirit’s pattern to conform us
As I have received grace,
it is my duty to show grace
As I have been loved, it is my
duty to love
As I have been forgiven, it is
my duty to forgiven
As I have been served, it is
my duty to serve
THE
CROSS IS GOD’S POWER TO SAVE US,
CHRIST’S PASSION TO CHANGE US
AND THE SPIRIT’S PATTERN TO CONFORM US.
The Claims and the Character
of Christ
Introduction: “President David Horrocks”
The claims of His divine nature
His heavenly origin (John
8:23)
His exclusive relationship
with god (Matthew 11:27)
His absolute exclusive and
certain access to heaven (John 14:6)
His own sinlessness (John
8:46)
His lordship over the spirit
world (Luke 11:20)
His life’s value when given in
exchange for others (Mark 10:45)
His demand that His followers
sacrifice for Him (Matthew 10:38)
His ability to give and sustain
the gift of eternal life (John 10:28)
His ability to shape and
direct the lives of all others (Matthew 11:28)
His divine prerogatives:
Supernatural
knowledge of all people (John 2:25)
Position of
universal authority (Matthew 28:18)
Authority to
forgive sin (Mark 2:10)
Power to heal the
sick and raise the dead (John 5:28-29)
Future universal
judge (John 5:22)
Cooperation with
God in sending the Holy Spirit (John 15:26)
The eternal nature
of His words (Matthew 24:35)
The characteristics of His human nature
His interpersonal characteristics His personal characteristics
He is approachable (Mt.
19:14) He is
consistent (Mt. 6:24)
He is compassionate (Jn.
13:34) He is
courageous (Mt. 4:1)
He is dependable (Jn. 14:18) He is disciplined (Jn.
6:38)
He is forgiving (Mt. 6:12) He is industrious
(Mk. 1:35)
He is inclusive (Lk. 7:2) He is patient
(Mk. 13:32)
He is instructional (Mt. 4:23) He is peaceful (Mt.
5:9)
He is just (Mk. 2:27) He is
prudent (Jn. 4:3)
He is serving (Jn. 13:15) He is trusting
(Mt. 6:34)
Here
is the will of God: We should all know
Jesus; we should all trust Jesus;
and we should all be in the process of becoming more like Jesus.
The resurrection for smarties pressed for time
Christ’s resurrection is absolutely true
Jesus gave personal
testimony
There were eye witnesses
There was a purpose
There is extensive
corroborating evidence
Christ’s resurrection is absolutely essential
It affirms that the gospel
message of salvation is from God
It is the basis for all future
resurrections and judgments
It is the assurance of
Christ’s return and His kingly rule
It is the power behind the new
heavens and a new earth
Christ’s resurrection is absolutely life changing
The power of God which
raised Jesus is now offered to us
We receive this resurrection
power by faith
Step one: Think resurrection living with Christ
Step two: Choose resurrection living for Christ
Step three: Experience resurrection living from Christ
THE
RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE,
ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL, AND
CAN ABSOLUTELY CHANGE YOUR LIFE EVERY DAY.
The future work of Jesus Christ
Introduction: Setting dates for Christ’s return
The nature of Christ’s future work
Gathering
Subduing
Judging
Ruling
The sequence of Christ’s future work
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Nations Earth All people
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The time of Christ’s future work
His second coming
Reference
nation of Israel
Reference nations
of the world
Reference the
world’s condition
His coming for the Church (Rapture)
Count back 7
years from the second coming
Get ready
THE
STAGE IS SET; THE TIME SEEMS RIGHT FOR CHRIST
TO BEGIN HIS FUTURE WORK
Introduction: 90% 76% 64% ?
Authentic Christianity is to love God completely
Love is a command
Love is an action
God helps us to love Him
God tests our love for Him
Those who pass the test become
models for others
Learning to love is what life
is all about
Authentic Christianity is to love yourself correctly
Expressing love through an
enlightened mind
Expressing love through a
humble heart
Expressing love through a
repenting spirit
Authentic Christianity is to love others sacrificially
You need other believers
more than they need you
You are saved individually;
you are sanctified communally
55 one another phrases
AUTHENTIC
CHRISTIANITY IS TO LOVE GOD COMPLETELY,
TO LOVE YOURSELF CORRECTLY,
AND TO LOVE OTHERS SACRIFICIALLY.
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