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“The True Good News “ Isaiah 61:1-3
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Jesus the Anointed One
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The Good News in Christ
Comfort
Freedom
Judgment
Joy and courage
“I believe in the Holy Spirit” John 14:15-31
I. The Spirit is with us
II. The Spirit gives us Jesus
“Love One Another” Text: John 15:12-17
Point #1 – Christ’s Love is Our _______ (vv. 12-13)
John 15:12-13 - This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
Romans 5:8 - …but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Point #2 – Love is Not _________(v. 14)
John 15:14 - You are my friends if you do what I command you.
1 John 4:20 - If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.
1 John 3:14-15 - We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death. Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
Point #3 - Christ has chosen you to ________ (vv.15-17)
John 15: 15-17 - but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. These things I command you, so that you will love one another.
Warnings Against Self-Reliance James 4:13-5:6
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The Lord detests arrogance. (4:13-17)
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The Lord detests hoarding. (5:1-6)
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The Lord controls everything.
a. Sovereignty (4:15)
b. Justice (5:1-5)
"Ears to Hear" Mark 7:31-37
- Jesus’ compassionate wisdom (verses 32-34)
A. He addresses consequences
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Jesus’ compassionate provision (verses 33-35)
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The Gospel applied (verses 36-37)
A. To individuals
B. To God’s people
"His Law is Love" Romans 13:8-10
I. Love summarizes God's Law
II. All people are obligated to love one another
III. All people fall short of this obligation
Revelation 2:1-7 “Remember Your First Love”
Commendation
Endurance
Opposing false teaching
Admonition
Abandoning the love they had at first
Charge—Remember and repent
Luke 1:26-38 “Conceived by the Holy Spirit and Born of the Virgin Mary”
I. A Surprising Baby
II. A Surprising Mother
John 5:1-9 "Waiting by the Pool"
A Man of Miracles - Vs 1-5
- Are you waiting for Jesus?
A Man of Excuses - Vs 6-7
- What excuses do you have?
Hope in Christ - Vs 8-9
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It saves you
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It sustains you
Romans 13:1-7 "Christian Politics"
I. The Source of Authority
II. The Purpose of Authority
III. Our Disposition Toward Authority
To a Rebellious People Ezekiel 2
I. Ezekiel's Call – preach to a rebellious people
II. The Effects of sin
III. Our Response – the Good News
“Contending for the Faith” Jude 1-4, 20-23
I. Introduction Vs 1-2
II. Contend for the Faith Vs 3-4
A. In your heart
B. In the church
C. In the world
III. Strengthening the Saints Vs 20-23
A. Build yourselves up
B. Keep yourselves in love
C. Have mercy on those in doubt
The Glory of the Groan Romans 8:16-30 Notes Sheet
- Creation’s glorification… displaces __________ (16-18)
2 Corinthians 4:17 - For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison…
John 16:33- "In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."
- Creation’s frustration… awaits _____________ (19-24)
Philippians 3:20-21 - But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.
- Christian’s limitation… receives ________________ (25-30)
Romans 5:3-5 …We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
“The Best Banquet Ever” Luke 7:36-50
Application
• Give it to Christ.
• Give them Jesus
“What is Your Legacy?” 2 Samuel 7:1-18
I. Your legacy is "Beloved"
II. Your legacy is Secure
A Vision of God's Glory Ezekiel 1
I. What is the Glory of God?
II. Ezekiel in exile
III. Ezekiel's vision
IV. Restoring a vision of God's glory
Mark 5:1-17 "Christ Our Deliverer"
I. The Destructive Power of Evil
a) the destructive power of evil in the man
b) the destructive power of evil in our lives
II. The True Power of Christ
a) the true power of Christ in the man
b) the true power of Christ in our lives
“The Love of God.” 1 John 4:7-21
Outline:
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The origin of love is the being of God (vv 7, 8, 16)
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The manifestation of love is the coming of Christ (vv 9-10, 14, 16)
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The perfection of love is God’s Spirit in us (vv 12, 17)
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The outcome of love is confidence in God’s deliverance (vv 17-19)
Psalm 139 “Stop Hiding from God”
Introduction:
I. Because God knows the real you
II. Because God sees your sin
III. Because God loves to show mercy
Matthew 7:24-29 “Christ Our Teacher” Introduction:
I. The one who does not do these words
II. The one who does these words
“Jesus’ Next Top Model” Romans 12:1-2
Introduction:
I. Present
II. Do Not Conform
III. Be Transformed
Romans 12:19-21 "Stay in Your Lane."
Introduction:
I. Revenge is forbidden.
II. Kindness is commanded.
III. Good overcomes evil.
"The Foolishness of Self-Reliance." Psalm 14.
Introduction: I. A heart of defiance (1-3) II. A heart of denial (4-6) III. A heart for delivery (7)
2 Corinthians 4:1-12 “Containers of the New Covenant: Clay Canisters”
Introduction:
I. The Compassion that Calls Us as Containers of Clay (1)
II. The Character that Should Mark Containers of Clay (2)
III. The Contrasting Response to the Ministry of Containers of Clay (3-6)
IV. The Consequence of Ministry Through Containers of Clay (7-12)
“Great is the Lord” Psalm 111.
I. Great are the Works of the Lord
II. Great is the Provision of the Lord
III. Great are the Words of the Lord
IV. Great is the Redemption of the Lord
“Being Sons of God” Romans 12:14-18
I. Love Your Enemies (14)
II. Sympathize with Others (15)
III. Be a Peacemaker (16-18)
Radical Christlike Love Luke 6:27-42
I. Obeys Christ’s Commands (vv 27-31)
II. Makes You Look Like Christ (vv 32-36)
III. Changes Your View of Self and Others (vv 37-42)
Philippians 4:1-9 “Parting Encouragements”
Introduction:
I. Encouraged by Tenderness to Stay Tough (1-2; 1:8)
II. Encouraged to a Community that Cures Relationships (2-3)
III. Encouraged to Rejoice in Your Relationship with God (4-5)
IV. Encouraged to Practice what Promotes Peace and Purity (6-9)
A. Pray until You Have Peace (6-7)
B. Ponder What’s Pure and Praiseworthy (8)
C. Practice the Patterns that Prod You into His Presence (9)
Conclusion:
“He Is Risen” Matthew 28:1-15
Introduction:
I. The Events
A. When?
B. Who?
C. Where? Tomb of Joseph of Arimathea (new/unused).
D. What happened?
- Earthquake (2)
- Lightning – like angel (2, 3)
- The guards (4) (Matthew 27:62-66)
E. Why?
II. The Evidence
A. Erroneous Explanations
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Conspiracy Theory (Matthew 28:11-15).
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The “Swoon” Theory
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The Hallucination Theory
B. The Evidences
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The Empty Tomb
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The Appearances
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The Transformed Disciples
III. The Effects
IV. Application
Matthew 21:12-17 “When Jesus Does Spring Cleaning”
Introduction:
I. The Sacrilege Done to the Father’s Sanctuary (12)
II. The Intensity of the Son’s Indignation (12-13)
III. The Caring for the Outcasts (14)
IV. The Fury of the Phonies (15,16a)
V. The Indictment Expressed by the Infants (16)
All the Tips, Tricks, and Hacks You Need to Reach Your Community with the Gospel – Matthew 13:1-52
The Mission – Matt 28:18-20
The Means – Parable of the Sower (Matt 13:3-9) {explained in vv 18-23}
The Master – Parable of the Weeds (vv 24-30) {explained in vv 36-43}
The Measure – Parable of the Mustard Seed (vv 31-32) & Parable of the Leaven (v 33)
The Marvel – Parable of the Hidden Treasure (v 44) & Parable of the Pearl of Great Value (vv 45-46)
The Many – Parable of the Net (vv 47-48) {explained in vv 49-50}
Matthew 12:38-50 “An Evil Generation Encounters a Righteous God”
Introduction:
I. An Evil Generation Seeks Signs (38-42)
A. The Lie of a Disbelieving Challenge (38-39a)
B. The Limits of Divine Consent (39b-40)
C. The Liability of Divine Contact (41-42)
II. An Evil Generation Seeks Superficiality (43-45)
A. The Illustration of Superficial Spirituality (43-45)
B. The Indictment of Superficial Spirituality (45c)
III. A Righteous Lord Seeks Submissive Servants (46-50)
Matthew 12:22-37 “The Source of Spiritual Power and Practice”
Introduction:
I. The Source of Spiritual Power (22-32)
A. True Spiritual Power Fascinates Some & Infuriates Others (22-24)
B. The Source of Spiritual Power is Seen in Its Consequences (25-29)
C. Our Stance toward Spiritual Power Shows Our Condition (30-32)
II. The Source of Spiritual Practice (33-37)
A. Our Spiritual State is the Caused of Our Spiritual Practice (33)
B. Our Speech is the Confirmation of Our Spiritual State (34-37)
Matthew 12:1-14 “Sabbath Rules Challenged and Sabbath Reality Clarified”
Introduction:
I. Sabbath Respect Challenged (1-2)
II. Sabbath Requirements Clarified (3-8)
A. The Exception of David’s Liberty in Eating the Showbread (3-4)
B. The Example of the Priest’s Labors in the Sanctuary (5-6)
III. Sabbath Rest Consummated in Compassion for Sufferers (9-14)
Matthew 11:20-30 “An Inducement and Invitation to Repentance and Rest”
Introduction:
I. Jesus Indicts our Un-repentance [an unpardonable unbelief] (20-24)
II. Jesus Initiates Revelation toward Us [an unsought unveiling] (25-27)
III. Jesus Invites us to Rest [an unparalleled unburdening] (28-30)
Matthew 11:1-19 “Great Expectations”
Introduction:
I. Great Expectations Confused (Unbelieving Perplexity Explained) (2-6)
II. Great Expectations Challenged (An Unrivalled Prophet Extolled) (7-10)
III. Great Expectations in Charade (Unresponsive People Exposed) (16-19)
Matthew 10:34-42 “Clarifying Our Commitments in the Mission”
Introduction:
I. Commitment to Christ Brings Conflict (34)
II. Commitment to Christ Challenges Our Core Connections (35-37)
III. Commitment to Christ Compensates All Costs (39) (Life through Loss) (Abundance through Abdication)
IV. Commitment to Christ Compassionately Cares for Others (40-42)
Matthew 10:24-42 “Foiling Our Fear & Clarifying Our Commitments in the Mission”
Introduction:
I. Foiling Our Fear in the Mission (26-33)
A. Our Fear is Foiled Because We Voice that Which is Veiled (26-27)
B. Our Fear is Foiled by a Greater Fear (28)
C. Our Fear is Foiled by Sensing our Significance (29-31)
II. Clarifying Our Commitments in the Mission (34-39)
A. Commitment to Christ Brings Conflict (34)
B. Commitment to Christ Challenges Our Core Connections (35-37)
C. Commitment to Christ Compensates All Costs (39) (Life through Loss) (Abundance through Abdication)
D. Commitment to Christ Compassionately Cares for Others (40-42)
Matthew 10:5-23 “Provision for the Mission & Perseverance in the Mission”
Introduction:
I. Provision for the Mission (5-15)
A. The Recipients of the Mission (5-6)
B. The Revolutionary Message of the Mission (7-8a)
C. The Resources for the Maintenance of the Mission (8b-10)
D. The Response to the Mission Modifies our Methods (11-15)
II. Perseverance in the Mission (16-23)
A. The Results of Faithfulness to the Mission: Rejection (16-18)
B. The Reply to Those Who Rebuff the Mission (19-20)
C. The Relationships at Risk in the Mission (21-22a)
D. The Response to Rivals of the Mission: Retreat & Redeploy (23)
Matthew 9:18-34 “Power over Despair”
Introduction:
I. The Despair of Catastrophic Death (18-19; 23-26)
II. The Despair of a Chronic Disease (20-23)
A. Retiring Faith … timid, shy, secretive …
B. Rewarded Faith (Mark 5:29)
C. Revealed Faith (22)
III. The Despair of Chronic Disability (27-33)
IV. The Despair of Chronic Disbelief (34)
Mark 7:24-30 "An Unusual Conversation"
I. Why is Jesus in Tyre?
II. Why this Syrophoenician Woman?
III. Why does Jesus respond this way?
IV. Why does she respond this way?
V. Who belongs in the Kingdom of God?
Matthew 25:31-46 “The Least of These”
Introduction:
I. The Compassion for the least that Confirms our Condition (34-36)
II. The Characteristics of Compassion for the Least (35-40)
A. It Doesn’t Look for a Reward (37-38)
B. It Gives What’s Needed (Food, water, clothes, nearness) (35-36)
C. It Gives Simple Things (Matt. 10:42)
D. It Gives to Jesus (40, 45)
III. The Complacency that Cripples Compassion to the Least: Self-righteousness (44)
Application to the Unborn ... they are truly the least of the least.
Matthew 9:1-8 “Power over Depravity”
Introduction:
I. The Place and the Probe (“his own town”) (1, 6) (4:13) (Mark 2:1)
II. The Paralytic (2)
III. The Pardon (2c)
IV. The Problem (3)
V. The Point (4-7) Jesus is God!
VI. The Praise (8)
Matthew 8:28-34 “Power Over Demons” Introduction:
I. The Condition of the Demoniac(s)
A. Unclean (Mark 5:8)
B. Unclothed (Luke 8:27)
C. Uncontrolled (29)
II. The Conversion of the Demoniac(s) (29-32)
A. The Ambivalent Response to Jesus (29) (Mk. 5:6-8)
B. The Appeal for a Stay of Execution (30-32) (Mk. 5:10-13)
III. The Commission Given the Demoniac(s) (Mark 5:18-20)
Application:
Introduction:
I. Sheltered in Egypt (13-15)
II. Slaughter of the Infants (16-18)
CASE STUDY ON HEROD 1. Power-aholic 2. Possession-aholic 3. Pathological Deceiver 4. Paranoid
III. Settled in Nazareth
Matthew 1:18-25 “The Birth of the King”
Introduction:
I. A Divinely Developed Dilemma (18-19)
II. A Divinely Designed Dream (20-21)
III. A Divinely Directed Decision (24-25)
Matthew 1:1-17 “The Messiah’s Family Photo Album: A Gallery of God’s Grace”
Introduction:
He’s the Christos … Anointed One … Prophet … final statement … He is our revelation! Priest … final sacrifice … He is our righteousness! King … final sovereign … He is our ruler!
I. God Meticulously Keeps His Word
II. The Meaning of the Genealogy Divisions (17)
3 sets of 14 generations --- twice 7 (perfection) X 3
Abraham David: Royalty / Dignity David Exile: Futility / Tragedy Exile Christ: Fulfillment / Recovery / Redemption
III. The Gallery of God’s Grace
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Tamar (3) (Gen. 38)
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Rahab (5) (Joshua 2, 6)
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Ruth (5) a Moabitess …
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Bathsheba (6) (2 Sam. 11)
The men are no better ... Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, David ...
Conclusion and Application:
Matthew 8:18-27 “Power Over Difficulties and Disasters”
Introduction:
I. The Dedication Required of a Disciple (18-22)
A. The Price of Dedication (19, 20)
B. The Priority of Dedication (21, 22)
II. The Difficulties Reflected in the Disciple’s Life (23-27) Five lessons from the storm: 1. Storms are Certain.
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Storms are Sudden. (24)
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Storms are Severe.
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Storms are Subject to the Savior.
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Storms School Us in the Ways of God
Matthew 8:1-17 “Power over Disease”
Introduction:
Chapter 1-4, The Presentation of the King … Chapter 5-7, The Proclamation of the King … Chapter 8-9, The Power of the King … (9 miracles) Chapter 10, The Propagation of the Kingdom …
I. Jesus Touches the Untouchable … Leper (1-4)
II. Jesus Accepts the Unacceptable … Gentile (5-13)
III. Jesus Identifies with Us in Our Infirmities (14-17)
Matthew 4:12-25 “The Kingdom of Heaven Draws Near”
Introduction:
The Kingdom of Heaven draws near … I. As a Bright Light in Deep Darkness (12-17)
The Kingdom of Heaven draws near … II. Issuing a Great Calling for Common People (18-22)
The Kingdom of Heaven draws near … III. As a Powerful Healer for the Profoundly Sick (23-25)
Matthew 4:1-11 “The Temptation of Christ”
Introduction:
I. Temptation to Unbelief (2-3) Provide your own Provisions
II. Temptation to False Faith (5-6) Presume upon Protection
III. Temptation to False Worship (8-10) Pervert the Preeminence of God
Matthew 3:13-17 “The Baptism of Jesus”
Introduction:
I. The Purpose Declared for His Baptism (14-15)
A. His Identification with Us (15)
B. His Ordination to His Work
II. The Picture Displayed in His Baptism (cf. Luke 12:50) (the Cross)
III. The Power Demonstrated at His Baptism (16-17)
A. Heaven Opened (16a)
B. The Spirit Descended (16b)
C. The Voice Declared (17)
Matthew 3:1-12 “A Few Pointers from a Plain Prophet”
Introduction:
I. The Profile of a Plain Prophet (1, 4, 5, 11)
A. Humble (4, 11)
B. Magnetic (5-6)
II. The Proclamation of a Plain Prophet
A. Repent (2)
B. Get Ready to Receive the Redeemer (3)
C. Be Real (7-8)
D. Reject False Reliance’s (9-10)
E. Relegation of All People to One of Two Eternal Destinies (11-12)
Christ Our Servant John 13:1-17
Question: How does Jesus' cleansing shape us?
A. Head
B. Hands
Romans 10:13-17 “The Saved are Sent”
Introduction:
I. How Are People Saved? By "calling on the name of the Lord" (13)
A. The Necessity of Salvation.
B. The Nature of "calling on the name of the lord"
II. How Do People Believe? By Hearing (14b, 17)
III. How Do People Hear? Through a “Preacher” (14c)
IV. How Do Preachers Preach? They’re Sent (15)
1 Peter 3:13-18 “Victorious Voices for Christ”
Introduction:
I. The Challenge to Be a Victorious Voice (13-15)
A. Endure the Fire (13-14a)
B. Exhibit Fearlessness (14b-15a) [see Isaiah 8:12-13]
C. Explain the Faith (15b)
II. The Character of the Victorious Voice (16-17)
A. Courteous in Conversation (16a)
B. Clear in Conscience (16b)
C. Convincing in Conduct (16c-17)
III. Conformity to Christ, the Victorious Victim (18)
A. The Finality of His Victory “once for all”
B. The Fruit of His Victory “to bring us to God”
C. The Fullness of His Victory “made alive in the spirit”
Matthew 9:9-13 “The Great Physician’s Specialty: Sinner-ology”
Introduction:
I. Jesus Includes the Excluded (9-12)
II. The Included Invite Other Ill-favored Ones (10)
III. The Insiders - Irate about Jesus Mingling with the Iniquitous (11)
IV. The Instructions about Jesus’ Interest in the Spiritually Ill (12-13)
2 Corinthians 5:11-21 “Compelled to Communicate”
Introduction:
Compelled to Communicate ... I. Because We Recognize Our Accountability to God (11-13) [9, 10]
II. Because We Receive Our Acceptance from God (14-17)
III. Because We Represent God’s Appeal to the World (18-21)
“Our Lord Laments the Lack of Laborers” Matthew 9:35-10:4
Introduction:
I. Christ’s Salvation Strategy (35)
II. Christ’s Sympathy for Sinners (36)
III. Christ’s Summary of Our Situation (37)
IV. Christ’s Solution to the Shortage of Servants (38)
V. Christ’s Selection of His Servants (10:1-4)
Psalm 95 “A Longing for a Singing and Sensitive Heart”
Introduction:
I. The Call to Celebration (1, 2)
II. The Cause for Celebration – God Himself (3-5)
III. The Call to Reverence (6)
IV. The Cause for Reverence – Relationship (7)
V. The Caution against Callousness (7b-11)
Psalm 130 “A Longing to Be Set Free”
Introduction:
I. My Cry to the Lord (1, 2) (Set free by Compassion)
II. My Cleansing from the Lord (3, 4) (Set free from Condemnation)
III. My Conduct before the Lord (5, 6) (Set Free to Constancy)
IV. My Confidence in the Lord (7-8) (Set free for Certitude)
Psalm 27 “A Longing for Safety” Introduction:
Fear is foiled by …
I. Experiencing the Character of God (1-3)
A. God is My Sight (“light”) (1)
B. God is My Salvation (1) (both physical & spiritual)
C. God is My Strength (“stronghold”) (1b)
II. Exhilarating Communion with God (4-6)
A. Seeking Communion (4)
B. Secure in Communion (5, 6)
III. Expressing Concern to God (7-10)
A. Answer Me (7, 8)
B. Do not Abandon Me (9,10)
IV. Exhibiting Confidence in God (11-13)
A. For Guidance (11)
B. For Guardance (12)
C. For Goodness (13)
Conclusion: “wait” (14)
Psalm 84 “A Longing for a Stable Home”
Introduction:
I. Home is Where God’s Presence is Experienced (1-4)
II. Home is Where God’s Power is Experienced (5-7)
A. Strength in Sorrow (5-6) (Spiritual virility / tenacity / stamina)
B. Progress in the Pilgrimage (7)
III. Home is Where God is Treasured and Trusted (8-12)
A. This Object of Our Trust Protects Us (8, 9) “... anointed one.”
B. This Object of Our Trust is the Great Prize (10)
C. The Object of Our Trust is Our PROVIDER (11)
Psalm 63:1-5 (42:1-2) “A Longing for Soul Satisfaction”
Introduction:
I. A Passionate Seeking After God (1, 2)
A. Seeking After God is Innate
B. Seeking After God is the Secret of Happiness
C. Seeking After God-Substitutes Brings Unhappiness
II. A Profound Satisfaction in God (3-6)
Psalm 13 “From a Sob to a Song”
Introduction:
I. The Sob of Protest (1-2)
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Feels Deserted (1)
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Feels Dejected and Disoriented by Daily Distresses (2a)
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Feel Defeated by the Enemy (2b)
II. The Season of Prayer (3, 4)
III. The Song of Praise (5, 6)
Psalm 103 “What to Remember When Your Praise is Paralyzed”
Introduction:
I. Relish God’s Gracious and Generous Gifts (1-12)
Summary of “benefits” in the categories of our Salvation ... Verse Blessing Definition 3 – forgive all sin Justification Acceptance / cherished 3 – heals diseases Sanctification Made like Christ 4 – redeems from pit Resurrection Eternal life 4 – crowns with love Election Chosen by God 13 – compassion / Father Adoption Status – Sons / Daughters
II. Remember Our Good and Gentle God (FATHER) (13-18)
III. Be Ruled by Our Great and Glorious God (KING) (19-22)
Luke 23:32-43 “Perception is Reality”
I. Setting the Scene (32-38)
II. The First Thief (39)
A. The Great Irony of Wrong Perceptions
B. The Grim Reality of Worshipping Jesus based on Circumstances
III. The Second Thief (40-43)
A. The Great Irony of Right Perceptions (40-42)
B. The Glorious Reality of Worshipping Jesus Based on Calling (43)
Questions for Personal Reflection:
- What are some of the circumstances in your life that cloud your perception of seeing Jesus clearly, like the first thief? What helps to regain the right perception?
- How can Christian community help you to see Christ clearly? Can you think of a time where this happened?
- How can we participate in making God’s Kingdom a reality in Mt. Pleasant? What perceptions would need to be shattered both inside and outside the church to make this a reality?
Isaiah 65:17-25; 66:22-24, Part 2 “The New Heavens and the New Earth”
Introduction:
Last time ... 1. The Renovation that Results from the Re-Creation (17) 2. The Rejoicing that Reverberates in the Re-Creation (18-19) The Joy of the Re-Created (18) / The Joy of the Re-Creator (19) 3. The Resilience of the Re-Creation (20; 66:22) [strength]
I. The Reliability of Resources in the Re-Creation (21-22) [safety]
II. The Removal of Retribution upon Ruined Creation (23, 25)
A. The Removal of Vain Efforts (23)
B. The Removal of Violent Enmities (25)
III. The Rapport with God in the Re-Creation (24; 66:23)
“A Life Worthy of the Gospel” Philippians 1:27-30
Introduction
How can we advance the gospel of Christ by our lives?
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Live a life worthy of the gospel
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Strive side by side for the faith of the gospel
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Suffer well for the sake of the gospel
Isaiah 65:17-25; 66:22-24 “The New Heavens and the New Earth” Part 1
Introduction:
I. The Renovation that Results from the Re-Creation (17)
II. The Rejoicing that Reverberates in the Re-Creation (18-19)
A. The Joy of the Re-Created (18)
B. The Joy of the Re-Creator (19)
III. The Resilience of the Re-Creation (20; 66:22) [strength]
Isaiah 64 Revival Praying
Introduction:
I. Revival Prayer is Prayer for Direct Divine Intervention (1-7)
A. Since Our Spiritual State is So Severe (1-3)
B. Since the Solution for Our State Surpasses Normal Means (4-7)
II. Revival Prayer Lays Hold of (Leans on) the Character of God (8-12)
A. He is Our Father and He Forms Us (8)
B. He Forgives Us Because He Favors Us (9-11)
C. He is Faithful in Responding to Our Cries (12)
Isaiah 62 “The Ministry of Intercession”
Introduction:
I. The Pleading of the Messiah for His People (1-5)
II. The Pleading of the People for the People (6-7)
A. The Protective Pleading of Spiritual Sentries (6a)
B. The Perpetual Pleading of the Spiritual Sentries (6b)
C. The Persistent Pleading of the Spiritual Sentries (6c-7a)
D. The Promises Pled by Spiritual Sentries (6c)
Isaiah 61:1-3 “Job Description of the Messiah-Emancipator”
Introduction:
I. He Proclaims Emancipation (1a)
II. The Persons Emancipated (1b-3a)
A. The Bankrupt (1b)
B. The Brokenhearted (1b)
C. The Bound (1b-2a)
III. The Pattern of Emancipation (1b) The Year of Jubilee
IV. The Path to Emancipation (2b-3a) Comfort through Mourning
V. The Products of Emancipation (3)
A. Beauty for Ashes
B. Gladness for Mourning
C. Praise for Despair
D. God’s Plants for His Praise
Isaiah 60:1-3 (59:9-21) “Light in the Darkness”
Introduction:
I. Display the Light (Receive it / Reflect it) (1)
II. Dispel the Darkness (Recognize it / Resist it) (2)
III. Draw and Deliver the Nations (Reach out and Radiate) (3)
Isaiah 57:14-21 “The ‘Lofty One’ Lives with the ‘Lowly Ones’”
Introduction:
I. The Preparation for Contrition (14)
II. The Privilege of Contrition (15)
A. Transcendence of God (15a)
B. Immanence (Nearness) (15b)
C. The Transformation of the Contrite (15c)
III. The Punishment that Did Not Prompt Contrition (16-17)
IV. The Promise to Produce Contrition Where There was None (18-19)
V. The Peace that Only Contrition Brings (19-21)
"Even Them"
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Salvation's Coming (1)
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Salvation's Extent (2-3)
A. Who is Blessed? (2)
B. Who is Left Out? (3)
- Salvation's Deep Blessing (4-8)
A. Salvation for the Eunuch (4-5)
B. Salvation for the Foreigner (6-7)
C. A Gathered People (8)
Isaiah 55 “Y’all Come”
Introduction:
I. Free Food for Sale (1)
II. Why Throw Good Money After Bad? (2a)
III. We Eat Soul Food with our Ears (2b-3a)
IV. Get God While the Gettin’s Good (6-8) RSVP God’s Invitation
Isaiah 54:1-3 “Enlarge ... Stretch ... Lengthen ... Strengthen ... Spread Out!”
Introduction:
I. Evidence that God is Concerned about Kingdom Growth
II. What Produces Kingdom Growth?
A. The Means of Kingdom Growth is the Gospel (52:13-53:12)
B. The Nature of Kingdom Growth is Supernatural (1)
III. How to Respond to God’s Concern for Kingdom Growth? (2-3)
A. Expect Growth (v. 1 is a promise)
B. Prepare for Growth (2-3)
Matthew 22:23-33 “The Great Resurrection Debate”
Introduction:
I. An Enigma Stemming from Ignorance about the Resurrection (23-28)
II. An Exposure of the Source of Ignorance about the Resurrection (29)
III. An Explanation of Significant Insights about the Resurrection (30-32)
IV. The Enthusiasm Stirred by Instruction about the Resurrection (33)
Application Questions: 1. Are there things about the presence and power of God that frighten or sober you, and to which you sinfully respond by either trying to avoid him or somehow lessen the impact of your accountability to him? 2. What positions, possessions or privileges that you enjoy are threatened by Jesus’ command to yield complete allegiance to him? 3. Like the Sadducees and Pharisees, are you better at studying the Bible than submitting to it? What features of its teaching do you diminish or even ignore to ward off its demands upon you? 4. When you are honest what questionable assumptions from culture, background and personal preferences negatively color your interpretation of Scripture? 5. How should the fact of the resurrection of the body affect the way we think about our lives now and how we live them? Why?
“The Humble Triumph of the King of Israel” John 12:12-19
Introduction: Many live for recognition --- Jesus fled from it …
Question: Why then did he allow it here?
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Establishing Prophesy (Zech. 9:9)
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Endorsing His Throne Rights (Genesis 49:10-11)
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Exposing the Impotence of His Opposition (19)
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Envisioning His Ultimate Coronation (Isaiah 45:23)
I. A Kingly Honor … Palm Branches / Hosannas (13)
II. A Kingly Bearing – Humility (14-15)
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Beast of burden … not of splendor
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Donkey associated with the pursuit of peace in the O. T.
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Passover season --- deliverance from slavery
III. A Kingly Fame That Would Soon Fade (17, 18)
Isaiah 53:10-12 “The Spoils of the Servant’s Triumph”
Introduction:
I. He Pleased the Father (10a)
II. He Procured a Posterity (10b)
III. He Prospered the Redemptive Purpose of God (10c-11)
IV. He Plundered the Kingdom of Death (12)
Isaiah 53:4-9 “The Suffering Servant” ... OR ... “The Silent, Sinless Substitute for our Sin”
Introduction:
I. The Change the Substitute Achieved (4-6)
A. The Centrality of the Substitution Idea
B. The Cure for Our Damage Through His Substitution (4)
C. The Cancellation of Our Debt Through His Substitution (5, 6)
II. The Curse the Substitute Accepted (7-9)
A. Submissive (7)
B. Slandered (8)
C. Sinless (9b)
Isaiah 52:13-53:6 “The Sorrowing Servant”
Introduction:
I. The Victory Effected by His Humiliation (52:13-15)
II. The Violence Exhibited in His Humiliation (52:14)
III. The Vilification Endured in His Humiliation (53:1-3)
Salvation: What? How? Isaiah 52:1-12
God Provides salvation for his undeserving people.
A. A New Status (1-2)
B. Redemption (3-6)
C. The Message of the Victor (7-10)
D. Leaving and Living (11-12)
Isaiah 45:22-25 “The Only Way of Escape”
Introduction:
I. The Universal Offer of the Only Remedy (22)
II. The Universal Acceptance of the Only Reign & Righteousness (23-24)
III. The Universal Separation between those who Rage against the Lord and those who are righteous in the Lord. (24b-25)
Isaiah 44:1-5 “Chosen by God”
Introduction:
I. The Essence of Spiritual Fortune: Chosen by God
II. The Evidence of Being Chosen: Outpouring of the Holy Spirit (3)
III. The Effect of Outpouring of the Holy Spirit: Spiritual Vitality (4)
IV. The Expression of Spiritual Vitality: Identification with the Lord and his People (5)
“Incredible Grace for Rebels” Isaiah 43:1-4, 22-25
God gives His grace and His presence to rebels.
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Rebels – 22-24; 42:18-25
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Grace – 1-4, 25
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Presence - 2
Isaiah 42:1-9 “The Meek, Mighty Messiah”
Introduction:
I. The Servant-Messiah’s Credentials (1)
A. Relationship with the Father
B. Resources for the Work of the Father
II. The Servant-Messiah’s Character: Humility (2-3a)
III. The Servant-Messiah’s Cause (3b-4)
IV. The Servant-Messiah’s Covenant (5-7)
V. The Servant-Messiah’s Control (8-9)
Isaiah 41:8-10, 14 “Assistance for the Anxious”
Introduction:
I. Don’t be Anxious: God has Chosen You (8-9)
II. Don’t be Anxious: God is With You and For You (10a)
III. Don’t be Anxious: God Will Strengthen and Help You (10b)
IV. Don’t be Anxious: God is Your Righteousness (10c)
V. Don’t be Anxious: You Feel Insignificant but You’re Redeemed (14)
Isaiah 40:27-31 “Endurance for the Exhausted”
Introduction:
I. Our Problem: Not Believe God is With Us (27)
II. God’s Prescription (28-31)
A. Experience the Greatness of God (28)
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Everlasting God ... ETERNAL!
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Creator
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Incomprehensible
B. Experience the Goodness of God (29-31)
Isaiah 30:1-21; 31:1-5 “The Obstinacy of Rebellion and the Overhaul of Repentance”
Introduction:
I. The Reliance Upon Unholy Alliances (30:1-2; 31:1-3)
II. The Rejection of Holy Instructions (8-11)
III. The Ruin that Rebellion Brings (3-7, 12-14, 16-17)
IV. The Recovery through Repentance and Trust (15, 18-22)
Leaders and Losers - Mark 10:35-45
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Leadership misunderstood (35-41)
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Kingdom Leadership (42-44)
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Jesus' Leadership (45)
Isaiah 40:1-11 “The Voices of Advent”
Introduction:
I. The Comforting Voice of Advent: Redemption & Restoration (1, 2)
II. The Challenging Voice of Advent: Repentance & Reformation (3-5)
III. The Ceaseless Voice of Advent: Reliable Revelation (6-8)
IV. The Commissioning Voice of Advent: A Resounding Report of His Reign and Reward (9-11)
Isaiah 11:1-10 “His Ancestry and His Assets all Accrue to Our Advantage”
Introduction:
I. His Ancestry (1)
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Vulnerable but Vital ... a Sprig but Sovereign
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Frail but Fruitful
II. His Assets and Actions (2-9)
A. Spirit Endowment (2)
B. Social Justice and Searing Judgment (3b-5)
C. Sin’s Scourges Reversed (6-9)
III. All His Attributes and Actions Accrue to Our Advantage (10)
A. He Gathers Us
B. He Glorifies Us
Isaiah 9:2-7 “The King Who Out-Kings All Kings”
Introduction:
I. The Titles of the King (6)
A. wonderful – counselor
B. mighty – god
C. eternal – father
D. prince – peace
II. The Triumph of the King (7)
A. A Perpetual Success
B. A Permanent Security
C. A Powerful Certainty
Audio not available due to technical problemsSunday, November 29 | Pastor Rob Hamby, Point Hope Mission
Isaiah 25:6-9; 26:3-4, 19 “The Repast and Rest of Salvation”
Introduction:
I. Refreshed by God’s Salvation Feast (25:6)
II. Receiving God’s Resurrection Victory (25:7-8; 26:19)
III. Rejoicing in God’s Rewards for Faith (25:9)
IV. Resting in God’s Perfect Peace (26:3-4)
The Rule and Reign of God ...
shows us the PLACE God belongs.
shows us the POWER of God.
shows us the PROVISION for his people.
Isaiah 13-14; 21; 23 “The Lord of All Nations”
Introduction:
I. The Fullness of Divine Control (13:6-11, 19-22; 14:24-27)
II. The Fury of Divine Consequences (13:4c-5; 6b, 8, 13; 14:23; 17:13)
III. The Features of Human Culpability (13:11; 14:11; 16:6; 23:9; Rev. 18)
IV. The Firmness of Divine Compassion (14:1-2; Rev. 19:6-8)
2 Corinthians 8:1-9 “Sacrificial Stewardship”
Introduction:
I. Sacrificial Stewardship is Sourced by Grace (1)
II. Sacrificial Stewardship Satisfies (2, 3)
A. The Satisfaction Element (2)
B. The Supernatural Element (3)
C. The Sacrificial Element (5)
III. Sacrificial Stewardship Seeks to Express Itself (4)
IV. Sacrificial Stewardship is Spontaneous and Sincere (8:3; 9:7)
V. Sacrificial Stewardship Springs from a Supreme Motive (9)
"Sweet Relief" Isaiah 12:1-6
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Salvation Given and Received (vs. 1-2)
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Salvation Sustains (vs. 3)
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Salvation Overflows (vs4-6)
Isaiah 6:8-13 “Commissioned”
Introduction:
I. Commissioned (8-13)
II. The Consequence of the Commission (9-10)
III. Consternation and Clarification (11-13)
Isaiah 6 “A Vision which Leads to a Commission”
Introduction:
I. Vision (1-4)
A. “Lord”
B. “Throne”
C. “Seraphim”
D. Holiness of God
II. Contrition (5)
III. Cleansing (6-7)
IV. Commission (8-13)
Isaiah 5 “A Love Song about Sour Grapes”
Introduction:
I. THE DIRGE CONCERNING GOD’S VINE (1-7) (cf. Matt. 21:33-44)
A. Love’s Dedicated Devotion (1-2)
B. Love’s Devastated Disappointment (3-4)
C. Love’s Determined Discipline (5-6)
II. THE DELINEATION OF VICES (8-23)
A. Possessions (8-10)
B. Pleasures (11-17)
C. Provoking God (18)
D. Perversion (20)
E. Pride (21)
F. Pitiless Power Brokers (22)
III. THE DECLARATION OF THE VERDICT (24-30)
But Deliverance Comes through the True Vine (John 15:1-8)
“Jesus' Tough Bread” John 6:47-60, 66-69
Intro: The Provision of bread (6:1-15)
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This Tough Bread is the True Bread (55,60,66)
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The True Bread Comes from the Father (27, 32,37-40, 51, 57)
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The True Bread is the Bread of Life (27, 33, 35, 39-40, 44, 47, 50-51, 53, 57-58)
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A true Confession concerning the True Bread (67-69)
Isaiah 4:2-6 (in the context of Chapter 3) “Gain Through Loss”
Introduction:
I. Our Loss is from Leaning on the Wrong Things (Chapter 3)
II. Our Gain is Through a God-Designated Leader (4:2-6)
Only this God-designated Leader can restore ... A. God-Designed Attractiveness (4:2a)
Only this God-designated Leader can restore ... B. God-Derived Abundance “the fruit of the land” (2b)
C. Only this God-designated Leader can restore ...
D. God-Determined Survivors (3) Who Receive (5-6) ...
His Presence and His Protection:
Shade from the Sun (“cloud by day”)
Safety in the night (“flaming fire by night”)
Shelter from the storm (“a refuge / shelter from storms & rain”)
Isaiah 2 “The Conversion Brought by Total Deliverance”
Introduction:
I. The Future Great Awakening (1-5)
A. The Magnetism of God’s Kingdom (2c) “nations shall flow to it”
B. A Hunger for the Word and Ways of God (3)
C. A Pervasive Peace in Relationships (4)
D. Personal and Corporate Holiness (5)
II. This Present Great Darkness (6-8)
A. The Rise of New Age / Old Age Paganism (6)
B. The Idolatry of Dependence on Wealth and Weapons (7-8)
III. The Coming Great Humbling (9-21)
A. The Secure are Shattered (10, 19-21)
B. The Lofty are Leveled (9, 11-18)
IV. The Obvious Great Application (22)
Isaiah 1 The Corruptions & Calamities Brought by Total Depravity
Introduction:
I. The Devastation of Sin (2-15)
A. Sin is Disloyalty (2-4)
B. Sin is Disease (5-6)
C. Sin brings Destruction (7-8)
D. Sin is Despicable (9-10) (21-23)
E. Sin Discredits Religion (11-15)
II. Deliverance from Sin (16-26)
A. Cleansed from Corruption (16-20)
B. Conquered into Change (24-26)
Matthew 7:24-29 "Foundations: The Wise Man and the Rock" Intro: The two ways
a. Narrow and Wide Gate (7:13-14)
b. 2 Kinds of Prophets (7:15-20)
c. 2 Kinds of Disciples (7:21-23)
A Life Devoted to Christ is…
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one that walks the walk. (24 & 26)
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set on a secure foundation. (25 & 27-29)
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the way of true wisdom. (24 & 26)
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greater than discipleship to anything else. (25 & 27)
Foundations: Jesus the Cornerstone Matthew 21:33-46
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A Parable of the History of Israel (vs. 33-41)
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The Son (vs. 37-41)
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The Stone (vs. 42)
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The Pharisees and the priests (vs. 45-46)
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Arenas of Change: Our Passions
“The Purchase That Promotes Pure Passions”
Introduction:
I. An Analysis of Perverted Passions (12-17)
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“is it helpful?”
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“am i mastered by it?”
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“to whom do I belong?”
II. An Admonition to Pursue Pure Passions (18-20)
“Arenas of Change: Possessions” 2 Corinthians 9:6-13 (Exodus 35:4-29)
Introduction:
I. Who Matters in the Matter of Giving?
II. What Motives Should Guide our Giving? (7)
A. motives to avoid
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Not “Reluctantly” …
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Not “under compulsion” …
B. motive to acquire -- cheerful
Exodus 35:21-29
why does God love a cheerful giver??
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This is the way God is …
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Cheerful is a work of God’s Spirit ... “Fruit” is JOY
III. why is a sense of “meaning” derived from giving?
iv. where do we get the “means” for giving? (8-10)
1 Corinthians 11:23-32 “The Means of Grace: Covenant Participation – Communion”
Introduction:
I. A Covenant Feast (25)
II. A Covenant Fellowship (1 Cor. 10:16-17)
III. A Covenant Forth-telling (26)
IV. A Covenant Forecasting (“till he come”)
James 1:2-4 “The Means of Grace: Trials”
Introduction:
I. Rejoicing in Trials (2)
A. The Meaning of “trials”
B. The Certainty of Trials.
C. The Suddenness of Trials “Fall into”
D. The Variety of Trials – (“multi-colored”)
II. The Result of Rejoicing in Trials (3)
A. Trials Purge Faith
B. Trials Produce Endurance
III. The Ripeness of Rejoicing in Trials (4)
Matthew 20:20-28 “The Discipline of Service and Giving: Downward Mobility”
20 Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something. 21 And he said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Say that these two sons of mine are to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.” 22 Jesus answered, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am to drink?” They said to him, “We are able.” 23 He said to them, “You will drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” 24 And when the ten heard it, they were indignant at the two brothers. 25 But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 26 It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, 28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (ESV)
Introduction:
I. The Self-serving Attitude of Would-be Sovereigns (20-21) (24)
II. The Sacrifice Required of True Servants (22-23)
III. The Substance of True Service (25-27)
IV. The Standard of Service Represented in the Death of Jesus (28)
Evangelism...
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grows our trust in the Holy Spirit (vs. 2,3)
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grows our knowledge of God and His word (vs. 3,4)
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grows us in wisdom (vs. 5,6)
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grows us in our boldness(vs. 3,5)
"The Means of Grace: Reconciliation" Ephesians 2:11-18
I. Alienation (11-12)
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Without Christ
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Without Church
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Without Covenant
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Without Hope
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Without God
II. Reconciliation
A. Hostility Cancelled (13, 15, 16)
B. Harmony Created (13-16, 18)