Burtonsville Baptist Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Burtonsville Baptist Church
Verse-by-verse teaching and topical messages seen and heard at Burtonsville Baptist Church in Burtonsville, Maryland.
Sermon Notes - John 15:1-17 - Jesus: The True Vine
Main Point: Jesus is the vine - as the branches, we abide in him, and so bear fruit.
-The Metaphor (1-8)
-Jesus: The Vine
-I AM
-The True Vine
-Disciples: The Branches
-Abide in Christ
-Bear Fruit
-The Father: The Vinedresser
-Removes Fruitless, False Branches
-Prunes Fruitful, True Branches
-The Explanation (9-17)
-Sacrificial Love
-Full Joy
-Obedient Friendship
-Fruit-Bearing Choice
Sermon Notes - John 14:15-31 - Jesus: He Gives the Spirit
Main Point: Jesus gives the Holy Spirit who equips us to love and obey, and so find comfort in, him.
-Obedience, From Love (15, 21-24)
-The Necessity of Obedience
-The Source of Obedience
-The Results of Obedience
-The Holy Spirit, From the Father and the Son (16-17, 25-26)
-Who the Spirit Is:
-The Third Person of the Trinity
-The Helper
-What the Spirit Does:
-Indwells Believers
-Teachers Believers
-Comfort, From Christ (18-20, 27-31)
-The Blessings of Christ
-The Peace of Christ
-The Joy of Christ
-Our Belief in Christ
Sermon Notes - John 14:1-14 - Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life
Main Point: Because Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, believing in Him is the ultimate remedy for any trouble we face.
-Jesus is the way to Heaven (1-4)
-The remedy for troubled hearts (1)
-The reason we need not be troubled (2-4)
-Jesus is the way to God (5-11)
-Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life (5-6)
-Jesus and the Father (7-11)
-Jesus is the way to glorify God (12-14)
-Our works (12)
-Our prayers (13-14)
Sermon Notes - John 13:31-38 - Jesus: His Glory and His Love
Main Point: As Jesus has loved us, so we are to love one another.
-Glory (31-32)
-Love (33-35)
-Hope (36-38)
Sermon Notes - Psalm 137 - A Psalm of Two Cities
Main Point: Even in the midst of our sorrows, God is faithful and just and will make all things right for his people.
-Remembering God’s People’s Sorrows (1-3)
-Remembering God’s Faithfulness (4-6)
-Remembering God’s Justice (7-9)
-Not a call for infanticide
-Not a call for personal vengeance
-Not a call for injustice
-A call for justice
-A call for the Davidic King
-A call for Jesus
Psalm 130
In God’s steadfast love we trust.
1) We cry out
2) He forgives
3) We wait
4) He redeems
Sermon Notes - Psalm 139
Main point: God is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent, yet He knows us intimately and draws near to us.
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To The Choirmaster
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The LORD's Intimate Omniscience (v. 1-6)
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The LORD's Near Omnipresence (v. 7-12)
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The LORD's Personal Omnipotence (v. 13-18)
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Our Response (v. 19-24)
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David Marvels at God
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David Praises God
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David Treasures God
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David Was Zealous for God
Sermon Notes - Psalm 45 - The King (and His Bride) in All His Beauty
Main Point: The majestic, beautiful King makes his bride beautiful and will reign with her, in majesty, forever.
-The Psalmist's Overflowing Heart (1)
-The King's Majestic Beauty (2-9)
-The Bride's Majestic Beauty (10-15)
-The bride is exclusive to the King
-The bride is to worship the King
-The bride is made beautiful by the King
-The King's Majestic Reign (16-17)
Sermon Notes - Psalm 36 - Darkness and Light
Main Point: The light of the Lord is greater than the darkness of the wicked and is best seen in Jesus, the light of the world.
-The Darkness of the Wicked (1-4)
-The wicked do not fear God
-The wicked harm themselves
-The wicked harm others
-The Light of the Lord (5-9)
-5 Attributes of God:
-Steadfast love
-Faithfulness
-Righteousness
-Justice
-Salvation
-5 Blessings for God's People:
-Refuge
-Abundance
-Delight
-Life
-Light
-The Victory of the Light and the Defeat of the Darkness (10-12)
Sermon Notes - John 13:1-30 - Jesus: The Servant King
Main Point: As Jesus has served us, so we are to serve one another.
-Jesus the King is the Humble Servant (1-17)
-Jesus the Servant is the Sovereign King (18-30)
-Sin can linger
-Sin can hide
-Sin can grow
-Sin will kill
Sermon Notes - John 12:37-50 - Jesus: His Final (Public) Words
Main Point: Unbelief leads to judgment - but salvation is available through Christ.
-John’s Perspective on Unbelief (37-43)
-They Did Not Believe: Isaiah 53 (37-38)
-They Could Not Believe: Isaiah 6 (39-40)
-Many Believed* (41-43)
-Jesus’ Plea Against Unbelief (44-50)
-The Opportunity for Belief (44-47)
-The Occasion for Judgment (48)
-The Offer of Eternal Life (49-50)
Sermon Notes - John 12:12-36 - Jesus: The Humble, Glorious King
Main Point: As the humble and glorious King, Jesus saves his people and defeats his enemies through his sacrifice on the cross.
-Jesus, the Humble King (12-19)
-Jesus, the Glorious King (20-36)
-The King of all (20-23)
-The King who came to die (24-26)
-The King who is glorified in his suffering (27-30)
-The King in victory (31-33)
-The King who is the light of the world (34-36)
Sermon Notes - John 11:45-57 - Jesus: The Substitutionary Sacrifice
Main Point: Jesus’ substitutionary, sacrificial death on the cross accomplishes the salvation of his people.
-The Perspective of the People (45-46)
-The Perspective of the Sanhedrin (47-50)
-The Perspective of the Lord (51-53)
-Jesus’ death was planned
-Jesus’ death was substitutionary
-Jesus’ death was effective
- The Preparation of Jesus (54-57)
Sermon Notes - What Is My Role in Missions?
Main Point: As the church, we are all called to make disciples of all nations.
-Pray
-Give
-Our Money
-People
-Ourselves
-Go
-Across the Street
-Across the World
Sermon Notes - What Is Missions?
Main Point: Missions is the church's task of making disciples and planting churches by proclaiming the gospel to the nations for the glory of God.
-Missions and the Gospel
-Missions and the Nations
-Missions and the Church
-Missions and the Glory of God
Sermon Notes - What Does the Mission of the Church Look Like?
Main Point: The mission of the church is to make disciples, which leads to church members being disciples who prioritize making disciples.
-The Authority of Christ
-The Mission of the Church: Corporate and Individual
-The Mission of the Church: Broad and Narrow
-The Reality of Hell
Sermon Notes - Matthew 28:18-20 - The Mission of the Church
Main Point: Make Disciples everywhere by exalting Christ in everything
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Going
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Make Disciples
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Baptizing
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Teaching
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I am with you
Sermon Notes - John 11:1-44 - Jesus: The Resurrection and the Life
Main Point: God is glorified as Jesus brings life and resurrection because he is the resurrection and the life.
-The Surprising Love of Jesus (1-16)
-The Hope-Giving Identity of Jesus (17-27)
-The Compassionate Sorrow of Jesus (28-38)
-The Resurrecting Power of Jesus (38-44)
Sermon Notes - John 10:22-42 - Jesus: One With the Father
Main Point: All of Christ's sheep are secure in him because he and the Father are one.
-Building to the Truth: Jesus and the Father are One (22-30)
-Responding to the Truth: Jesus and the Father are One (31-42)
-Jesus' Curious Quote
-Jesus' Crucial Claim
-Jesus' Compassionate Invitation
Sermon Notes - John 10:1-21 - Jesus: The Good Shepherd
Main Point: As the Good Shepherd, Jesus perfectly protects and provides for his sheep.
-The Figure of Speech (1-6)
-The Shepherd
-Knows His Sheep
-Calls His Sheep
-Leads His Sheep
-The Sheep
-Need Their Shepherd
-Hear Their Shepherd
-Follow Their Shepherd
-The Door (7-10)
-Jesus Protects Us from Every Danger
-Jesus Provides for Our Every Need
-The Good Shepherd (11-18)
-Jesus Protects Us Every Time
-Jesus Provides for Us by Dying (and Rising) for Us
-The Responses (19-21)
Sermon Notes - Psalm 23 - Our Lord, Our Good Shepherd Is Enough
Main Point: Our Good Shepherd is good all the time and all the time our Good Shepherd is good.
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David tells us about our Good Shepherd (2-3)
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David tells us of our Good Shepherd (4-5)
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David tells us we can trust in our Good Shepherd (6)
Sermon Notes - John 9 - Jesus: Gives Sight to the Blind
Main Point: As he gave physical sight to the man born blind, Jesus will give spiritual sight to anyone who admits their need for it.
-Physical Sight (1-7)
-Decreasing/Increasing Sight (8-34)
-The People (8-12)
-The Pharisees: Round 1 (13-17)
-The Parents (18-23)
-The Pharisees: Round 2 (24-34)
-Spiritual Sight (35-41)
Sermon Notes - John 8:31-59 - Jesus: I AM
Main Point: Because Jesus is God, we are to abide in his word and so be free.
-The Disciples' True Freedom (31-36)
-The People's True Father (37-47)
-Jesus' True Identity (48-59)
Sermon Notes - John 7:53-8:30 - Jesus: The Light of the World
Main Point: Jesus is the light of the world, and so is the only way to life for the world.
-Be aware of the brackets (7:53-8:11)
-Jesus is the light of the world (8:12-20)
-The Context
-The Claim
-The Calling
-Jesus is the way to life for the world (8:21-30)
Sermon Notes - John 7:25-52 - Jesus: Come to Him
Main Point: Everyone is invited to come to Jesus, drink, and live.
-Confusion: (25-36)
-Jesus' Origin (25-31)
-Jesus' Destination (32-36)
-Clarity: Jesus' Mission (37-39)
-Confusion: (40-52)
-The People (40-44)
-The Leaders (45-52)
Sermon Notes - John 7:1-24 - Jesus: Judge Him with Right Judgment
Main Point: Jesus calls us to judge him with right judgment and so conform to him, rather than try to make him conform to us.
-The Brothers' Wrong Judgment (1-13)
-The Jewish Leaders' Wrong Judgment (14-24)
Sermon Notes - Acts 2:42-47 “Ordinary Church”
Main Point: As the church is faithful to the ordinary means of grace which God provides, He responds in extraordinary ways in the lives of His people.
-The Church's Extraordinary Origins
-The Church's Ordinary, Everyday Obedience
-- Apostles' teaching
-- Fellowship
-- Breaking of bread
-- Prayers
-God's Extraordinary Outcomes
Sermon Notes - Galatians 6:2 - Bear One Another’s Burdens
Main Point: Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
-Bear One Another’s Burdens
-The Need for Burden-Bearing
-You are burdened
-You are a burden
-The Practice of Burden-Bearing
-Let others bear your burdens
-Bear the burdens of others
-Fulfill the Law of Christ
-Love in Action (Jesus’ Model)
-Love in Action (Our Application)
Sermon Notes - Romans 12:9-13 - Gospel Living
Main Point: The gospel completely changes how we live.
-What is the gospel?
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Let love be genuine
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Abhor what is evil
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Hold fast to what is good
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Love one another with brotherly affection
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Outdo one another in showing honor
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Do not be slothful in zeal
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Be fervent in spirit
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Serve the Lord
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Rejoice in hope
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Be patient in tribulation
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Be constant in prayer
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Contribute to the needs of the saints
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Seek to show hospitality
Sermon Notes - Philippians 1:12-14 - Suffering Advances the Gospel
Main Point: Our suffering can advance the gospel as a witness to the world and a catalyst to the church.
-Suffering advances the gospel (12)
-As a witness to the world (13)
-As a catalyst to the church (14)
-God's Sovereignty
-Paul's Suffering
-Our Suffering
Sermon Notes - Philemon - A Call for Forgiveness
Main Point: Just as Jesus forgave our sins so we should forgive others.
-Greeting (1-2)
-Establishing Rapport (3-7)
-Persuading Acceptance (8-16)
-Forgiving Actions (17-22)
Sermon Notes - Zephaniah 3:8-20 - Sing We the Song of Emmanuel
Main Point: God's plan to judge and save the world leads to our sanctification and his satisfaction.
-God's Plan of Judgment and Salvation (8-10)
-We are to wait for the Lord for: (8a)
-He will judge the nations (8b)
-He will save the nations (9-10)
-Salvation Means Our Sanctification (11-13)
-Interlude of Praise (14-15)
-Salvation Means God's Satisfaction (16-20)
Sermon Notes - Psalm 98 - Sing!
Main Point: The whole world is to sing praise to the Lord!
-Sing to the Lord for he has saved us (1-3)
-Sing to the Lord for he is the King (4-6)
-Sing to the Lord for he judges in righteousness (7-9)
-Other Reasons to Sing to the Lord:
-God created us to sing
-God commands us to sing
-God compels us to sing
-God's community needs us to sing
Sermon Notes - Micah 5:1-5a - O Little Town of Bethlehem
Main Point: God's deliverance comes from an unexpected source in the midst of unexpected circumstances
-The Desperate Need for Deliverance (1)
-The Unexpected Promise of Deliverance (2)
-The Difficult Wait for Deliverance (3a)
-The Glorious Deliverer (3b-5a)
-He Unites (3b)
-He Shepherds (4a)
-He Secures (4b)
-He is Peace (5a)
Sermon Notes - Isaiah 55 - O Come All Ye Faithful
Main Point: God invites everyone to come to him and receive his salvation.
-Everyone is Invited (1-3a)
-God's Promise is Certain (3b-5)
-Repentance is Required (6-9)
-God's Word is Unfailing (10-11)
-Salvation is Everlasting (12-13)
Sermon Notes - John 6:59-71 - Jesus: His True vs. False Disciples
Main Point: Who Jesus is and what he has done divides true disciples from false disciples.
-False disciples reject Jesus because of what he says (59-66)
-They followed the crowds, not Jesus
-They wanted what Jesus could do more than Jesus himself
-They were unwilling to give up control of their lives to Jesus
-They did not really believe in Jesus
-True disciples remain with Jesus because of who he is (67-71)
-Jesus has the words of eternal life
-Jesus is the Holy One of God
Sermon Notes - John 6:22-58 - Jesus: The Bread of Life
Main Point: Jesus is the bread of life - when we believe in him and come to him, we will live in him.
-Believe (22-35)
-Come (36-48)
-The Father gives his people to the Son
-His people come to the Son because the Father draws them
-The Son keeps his people and will raise them on the last day
-Live (49-58)
Sermon Notes - John 5:16-47 - Jesus: The Lord of the Sabbath
Main Point: Jesus is God, so let us believe in him and have eternal life.
-The Claim (16-18)
-The Explanation (19-30)
-Jesus is the Son of God
-Jesus gives life
-Jesus judges
-Jesus is the Son of Man
-The Witnesses (31-47).
-John the Baptist
-The Father
-The Works
-The Word
-Indictment
Sermon Notes - John 5:1-15 - Jesus: The Lord of the Sick
Main Point: Because of who he is, Jesus can heal us - and his healing, especially of our souls from sin, is always by grace alone.
-The Setting: We can trust the Bible (1-3)
-The Sign: Jesus can heal the sick (5-9a)
-The Sabbath: True rest can be found in Christ alone (9b-15
Sermon Notes - John 4:43-54 - Jesus: The Life-Giving Word
Main Point: Jesus gives new life to those who truly believe in him.
-An Unexpected “Welcome” (43-45)
-An Unexpected Answer (46-48)
-An Unexpected Response (49-50)
-An Unexpected Result (51-54)
-Healing in Christ is because of God, not us
-Healing in Christ is a matter of when, not if
-Healing in Christ is for God's glory through our belief
Sermon Notes - John 4:27-42 - Jesus: The Savior of the World
Main Point: Jesus calls us to join him in his work: bringing eternal life to the world.
-Act I: The Woman's Testimony (27-30)
-Interlude: The Disciples' Call (31-38)
-Act II: The Savior's Word (39-42)
Sermon Notes - John 4:1-26 - Jesus: The Source of Living Water
Main Point: In Christ alone, all people can receive the living water that leads to eternal life.
-Jesus meets her where she is (1-9)
-Jesus offers her what she needs (10-15)
-Jesus confronts her on her sin (16-18)
-Jesus centers her worship on him (19-26)
-Where to worship (19-22)
-How to worship (23-24)
-Who to worship (25-26)
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Feel the Weight of the Watchman's Responsibility (vv. 1-6)
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Heed the Words of the Watchman (vv. 33:7-9)
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Fulfill the Calling God Has Given You:
a. Be the Profit
b. Be the Watchman
c. Turn from your sinfulness and turn to Christ
Sermon Notes - John 3:22-36 - Jesus: He Must Increase
Main Point: Because of who Jesus is, he must increase - because of who we are, we must decrease.
-Jesus Must Increase (22-30)
-The Setting (22-24)
-The Debate (25-26)
-The Response of John (27-30)
-The Perspective of John (27)
-The Witness of John (28)
-The Joy of John (29)
-The Conclusion of John (30)
-Why Jesus Must Increase (31-36)
-The Supremacy of Christ (31)
-The Testimony of Christ (32-34)
-The Authority of Christ (35)
-The Necessity of Christ (36)
Sermon Notes - John 2:12-25 - Jesus: The True Temple
Main Point: As the true temple, Jesus is where we meet God and have our sins forgiven.
-Jesus Cleanses the Temple (12-17)
-Jesus Is the Temple (18-22)
-Jesus Knows All People (23-25)
Sermon Notes - John 2:1-11 - Jesus: Provides the True Wine
Main Point: Anticipating the ultimate wedding, Jesus turns water into wine to manifest his glory and draw us into belief in him.
-No Wine: Jesus and His Mother (1-5)
-New Wine: Jesus and His Servants (6-10)
-True New Wine: Jesus and His Followers (11)
Sermon Notes - John 1:19-34 - Jesus: The Lamb of God
Main Point: John the Baptist bears witness to Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
-The Identity of John the Baptist (19-28)
-Not the Christ
-Not Elijah
-Not the Prophet
-The Voice.
-The Humble Baptizer
-The Identity of Jesus (29-34)
-The Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sin of the World
-The One on Whom the Spirit Remains
-The Son of God
Sermon Notes - John 1:1-18 - Jesus: The Word
Main Point: As the Word, Jesus has come to reveal God and give life to His children.
-The Word is God (1-2)
-The Word is Creator (3-5)
-The Word is Revealed (6-15)
-The Word Reveals God (16-18)
Psalm 127 - God is Sovereign Over ALL things!
1) Because God is sovereign, He can be trusted in the day by day. (1-2)
2) Because God is sovereign, He can be trusted with our family. (3-5)
Sermon Notes - Psalm 84 - Our Happy Place
Main Point: Long to be where God is, because that is the only place of true satisfaction and blessing.
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What is your happy place and why?
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The Superscript
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Blessed are those who Dwell in God's Presence (v1-4)
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Blessed are those whose Strength is in God (v5-8)
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Blessed are those who trust in God (v9-12)
Sermon Notes - Psalm 69 - Magnify the Lord!
Main Point: We can magnify God no matter what, because Jesus saves us no matter what.
- Prayers of Rescue (1-21)
-Deep Waters (1-4, 13-18)
-Zealous Reproach (5-12, 19-21)
- Prayers of Imprecation (22-28)
-Judgment
-Justice
- Prayers of Praise (29-36)
-Commitment to Praise (29-33)
-Call to Praise (34-36)
Sermon Notes - Malachi 3:13-4:6 - Message 6: On Fearing God
Main Point: In the end, God will judge the wicked and bless the righteous - there are no other options.
- The Futility of Serving God? (3:13-15)
-"What We Do Doesn't Matter"
-"What Evildoers Do Doesn't Matter"
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The Faithfulness of the God-Fearers (3:16-18)
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The Future Judgment/Blessing of God (4:1-3)
-The Judgment of the Wicked
-The Blessing of the Righteous
- The Foremost Question About God (4:4-6)
-Look Back to the Law of Moses
-Look Forward to the Ministry of Elijah
-Look to the Salvation of God
Sermon Notes - Malachi 3:6-12 - Message Five: On Giving
Main Point: Faithfulness to God means faithfulness in giving to God.
- A Call to Repent (6-7a)
-Who God Is (6)
-What God's People Need (7a)
- A Call to Give (7b-12)
-The Problem: Greedy Robbing of God (7b-9)
-The Solution: Generous Giving to God (10-11)
-The Result: Global Recognition of God's Glory (12)
Sermon Notes - Malachi 2:17-3:5 - Message Four: On Justice
Main Point: God's justice is displayed in his Messenger.
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Justice in Question (2:17)
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Justice in Action (3:1-5)
-The Lord's Messenger(s) (1)
-The People's Purification (2-4)
-The Wicked's Judgment (5)
Sermon Notes - Malachi 2:10-16 - Message Three: On Faithlessness
Main Point: We are to guard against faithlessness, especially in marriage, for the sake of our relationships with others and the Lord.
- Charges of Faithlessness:
-In the Community
-In Worship
- Examples of Faithlessness:
-Faithless Marriages
-Faithless Divorces
Sermon Notes - Malachi 1:6-2:9 - Message Two: On Worship
Main Point: God deserves and demands our absolute best - anything less is unacceptable to him.
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God's Charge and Israel's Questions: Dishonor (1:6-7)
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God's Answer to the People: Unacceptable Worship (1:8-14)
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God's Answer to the Priests: False Teaching (2:1-9)
Sermon Notes - Malachi 1:1-5 - Message One: On Love
Main Point: God shows his love for his people in his unconditional and glorious salvation of them.
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An Introduction to Malachi (v. 1)
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God's Charge: Love (v. 2a)
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Israel's Question: How (v. 2b)
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God's Answer: Election (v. 2c-5)
-God's Unconditional Choice (v. 2c-3a)
-Edom's Certain Destruction (v. 3b-4)
-God's Limitless Glory (v. 5)
Sermon Notes - Discipleship: In the Home
Main Point: When Jesus is our top priority, we will prioritize discipleship in the home.
- Connections (Titus 2:1-8)
-The Church's Influence
-The Parent's Influence
-Modeling
- Comforts (Matthew 28:18-20)
-You Can Start Today
-You Cannot Save Anyone
-Christ Has Saved You
- Challenges (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)
-Time: Intentional Family Worship
-Moments: Everyday God-Sightings
-Milestones: Significant Commemorations
Main Idea: Commit to following Christ as His disciples—even if it costs us everything—because He is worth it.
A disciple is not… (v25)
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A disciple is not merely a part of the crowd, but a committed follower.
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A disciple is not a super-Christian, but a Christian.
A disciple is… (v26)
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A disciple is one who puts Christ over all things.
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A disciple is one who follows Christ in all circumstances.
Consider the cost of discipleship (v27-33).
Consider the cost that Christ paid for us.
Sermon Notes - James 5:13-20 - Faith and Salvation
Main Point: We are to live out our faith through prayer and care for one another.
- Prayer (13-18)
-The Prevalence of Prayer (13-15)
-Pray in All Seasons (13)
-Pray in Sickness (14-15)
-The Power of Prayer (16-18)
-Our Powerful Prayer (16)
-Elijah’s Powerful Prayer (17-18)
- Care (19-20)
-Those Who Wander
-How They Wander
-The Results of Their Wandering
-Those Who Care
-How They Care
-The Results of Their Care
Sermon Notes - James 5:7-12 - Faith and Patience
Main Point: We are to endure suffering with patience because of what awaits us in Christ.
Sermon Notes - James 4:13-17 - Faith and Presumption
Main Point: In all things we are to trust in God, not ourselves.
-The Issue at Hand (13)
-Our Uncertainty About Life (14)
-Limited
-Temporary
-God's Sovereignty Over Life (15)
-Our Presumption About Life (16)
-God's Call on Our Lives (17)
Sermon Notes - James 4:1-12 - Faith and Faithfulness
Main Point: God demands complete faithfulness to him, but gives us the grace needed for it, if we have the humility to receive it.
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The Problem of Sinful Passions (1-3)
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The Problem of Sinful People (4-10)
-The Heart of the Matter (4-5)
-The Hope of the World (6)
-The How-To of Humility (7-10)
- The Problem of Sinful Proclamations (11-12)
Sermon Notes - James 3:13-18 - Faith and Wisdom
Main Point: True wisdom is from above and leads to righteousness - false wisdom is from below and leads to wickedness.
-An Introduction to True Wisdom (13)
-False Wisdom (14-16)
-Source
-Marks
-Results
-True Wisdom (17-18)
-Source
-Marks
-Results
Main Point: The Lord breaks us to make us to be servants for His glory.
Point one:
The Lord breaks us…
Luke 22:54-62
Point two:
To make us to be servants…
John 21:15-17
Point three:
For His glory….
John 21: 18-19
Sermon Notes - James 2:1-13 - Faith and Partiality
Main Point: Show no partiality.
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The What (1)
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The Example (2-4)
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The Why (5-13)
-Spiritual (5-6a)
-Social (6b-7)
-Scriptural (8-13)
-Love over partiality (8-9)
-Consistency over partiality (10-11)
-Mercy over partiality (12-13)
Sermon Notes - James 1:19-27 - Faith and Obedience
Main Point: Faithfulness to God means hearing, doing, and living his word.
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Hear the Word (19-21)
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Do the Word (22-25)
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Live the Word (26-27)
-Bridle the Tongue
-Visit the Afflicted
-Keep Unstained from the World
Sermon Notes - James 1:1-8 - Faith and Trials
Main Point: We can face the trials of life with joy through faith in God who always gives us what we need.
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An Introduction to James (1)
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Trials Through Joy (2-4)
-The Reality of our Trials
-The Response to our Trials
-The Result of our Trials
- Wisdom Through Faith (5-8)
-What Wisdom Is
-How God Gives Wisdom
-The Way We Ask for Wisdom
Sermon Notes - Death Is Not Ours to Choose
Main Point: Death is never ours to choose because we are not our own and our pain has purpose.
- Against Choosing Death (Exodus 20:13)
-God's word is clear
-Our world is unclear
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We Are Not Our Own (Genesis 1:26-28)
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Our Pain Has Purpose (John 11)
-Pain and suffering are not to be avoided at all costs
-God will eliminate all suffering without eliminating the sufferer
-Death is never the answer - the one who overcame it is
Sermon Notes - Matthew 13:44-46 - The Treasure of Infinite Worth
Main Point: The Kingdom of Heaven is the treasure of infinite worth that requires all you have.
- The +Kingdom of Heaven+ is the treasure of infinite worth that requires all you have
-Often Hidden
-Joy Producing
-For Everyone
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The Kingdom of Heaven is the +treasure of infinite worth+ that requires all you have
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The Kingdom of Heaven is the treasure of infinite worth that +requires all you have+
-Giving
-Serving
-Discipling
-Loitering
-Neighboring
Sermon Notes - 1 Timothy 4:1-11 - Catechisms
Main Point: We must all be shaped by the teachings of God, not the world - and catechisms can help.
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The World's Teaching (1-5)
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God's Teaching (6-11)
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Catechisms
-What They Are
-How They Work
Sermon Notes - 1 Corinthians 13 - Love Came Down at Christmas
Main Point: Love is to always be our first priority because Love came down at Christmas.
- When love is not our first priority: we are merely noise or nothing (1-3)
-Giftedness without love
-Generosity without love
- When love is not our first priority: we are not like Jesus (4-7)
-Love is patient
-Love is kind
-Love does not envy
-Love does not boast
-Love is not arrogant
-Love is not rude
-Love does not insist on its own way
-Love is not irritable
-Love is not resentful
-Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth
-Love bears all things
-Love believes all things
-Love hopes all things
-Love endures all things
- When love is not our first priority: we are missing the point (8-13)
Sermon Notes: (JOY: John 16:16-24)
Main point: In fulfilling his mission, Jesus brings us joy.
Outline:
(1) A Time of Sorrow
(2) An Eternity of Joy
Sermon Notes: Hope – 1 Peter 1:3-16 Our Living Hope
Main Point: Set your Hope fully on grace to be given to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Biblical Hope – A confident expectation that God is ready, willing, able, and faithful to do what he said he's going to do, that God is faithful to keep his promises.
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Living Hope / New Birth 3-6
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Suffering with Joy – Vs 6-9
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Incomparably Privileged V10-12
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Be Holy V13-16
Sermon Notes - Psalm 136
Main Point: Because God’s steadfast love endures forever, we ought to respond in worship and thanksgiving.
1) Give thanks to God for who He is (v1-3)
2) Give thanks to God who created and sustains the universe (v4-9)
3) Give thanks to God who delivers His people (v10-15)
4) Give thanks to God who keeps His promises (v16-22)
5) Give thanks to God whose steadfast love endures, even today (v23-26)
Sermon Notes - Psalms 100
Main Point: Because of who God is and what he has done, does, and will do, we should respond to him in thankfulness and praise.
1) How we praise: Verses 1 - 2
2) Who we praise: Verses 3 - 4
3) Why we praise: Verse 5
Sermon Notes - Genesis 49:29-50:26 - The End of the Beginning
Main Point: God will sustain us through everything, even life and death, to the end.
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The End of Jacob (49:29-50:14)
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The End of Joseph (50:15-26)
-Acknowledge God's Role
-Accept God's Perspective
-Apply God's Love
- The End of Genesis
Sermon Notes - Genesis 49:1-28 - Salvation and Blessings
Main Point: God's salvation and blessings are sure in his Messiah - the Lion of Judah.
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The Future of the Other Brothers
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The Salvation from Judah
-Authority
-Might
-Rule
-Prosperity
-Christ
- The Blessings of Joseph
Sermon Notes - Genesis 46-47 - Israel in Egypt...For Now
Main Point: We are to trust God every step of the way, even when we don't see the fruit of that trust, because God has always been and will always be faithful to us.
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Israel's Blessed Journey (46:1-7)
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Israel's Awaited Genealogy (46:8-27)
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Israel's Joyful Reunion (46:28-30)
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Israel's Blessing of Pharaoh (46:31-47:12)
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Israel's Flourishing (Contra Egypt) (47:13-27)
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Israel's Faithful Perspective (47:28-31)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 44 - True Repentance at Last
Main Point: True repentance means acknowledging our sin and then turning from it and towards God.
-Joseph's Test (v. 1-17)
-Excursion: A Question Dodged
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3:13 - Shifting the Blame
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4:10 - Complaining
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12:18 - Leaving
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20:9 - Rationalizing
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26:10 - Silence
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29:25 - Making Excuses
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31:26 - Accusing Others
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44:15 - True Repentance
-Judah's Speech (v. 18-34)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 43 - Mercy Overcomes Jealousy
Main Point: The jealousy in our hearts can only be overcome by the mercy of God.
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The Mercy Jacob Prays For (v. 1-15)
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The Mercy the Steward Recognizes (v. 16-25)
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The Mercy Joseph Displays (v. 26-34)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 42 - Awakening Our Consciences
Main Point: God awakening our consciences to our guilt is a blessing, even if it is painful.
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Trouble in Canaan (v. 1-5)
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Testing in Egypt (v. 6-25)
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Tension in Canaan (v. 26-38)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 41 - God is Sovereign Over Everything
Main Point: Our sovereign God directs everything for our good and his glory.
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God Directs the Timing (1-13)
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God Directs the Details (14-36)
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God Directs the Good (37-52)
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God Directs the Bad (53-57)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 40 - Not Forgotten
Main Point: God never forgets us, so we are to remember him in all we do.
- The Structure of the Passage
-A. The Meeting (1-4)
-B. The Inquiry (5-8)
-C. The First Dream Interpretation (9-13)
-D. Joseph's Request (14-15)
-C. The Second Dream Interpretation (16-19)
-B. The Fulfillment (20-22)
-A. The Forgetting (23)
- The Character of Joseph
-Service
-Patience
-Faith
Sermon Notes - Genesis 38 - Grace in Unexpected Places
Main Point: God's grace overcomes all our sin and leads to our salvation.
- Fall to Sin
-Judah (1-5)
-Tamar (6-11)
-Judah and Tamar (12-23)
- Rise to Salvation
-Judah and Tamar (24-26)
-The People of God (27-30)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 37 - The Providence of God
Main Point: God's providence cannot be stopped; therefore we are to be faithful to him in everything.
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The Favorite Son (2-11)
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The Obedient Son (12-17)
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The Sinful Sons (18-28)
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The Deceitful Sons (29-35)
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The Living Son (36)
Sermon Notes - Psalm 27 - The Beauty of the Lord
Main Point: The beauty of the Lord deserves all our praise and dispels all our fear.
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David's Situation
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David's Hope
-Gaze
-Beauty
-Worship
- Our Hope
Sermon Notes - Psalm 99 - The Divine Authority of Our Holy God
Main Point: Let us worship the Lord, for he is holy.
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Our Holy God Reigns (1-3)
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Our Holy God is Just (4-5)
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Our Holy God Comes to Us (6-9)
Jesus died for you (verse 1)
-brokenness
-God's design
-Sin
-Jesus
-Turn and trust
-Recover God's design
Live for God: Wholeheartedly (verse 1)
Live for God: Not for the world (verse 2)
Live for God: His way (verse 2)
Sermon Notes - Matthew 6:19-24 - Serve God, Not Money
Main Point: You will serve either God or money - choose God every time.
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Why serve money when it won't last? (19-21)
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Why serve money when it pollutes your heart? (22-23)
-Time
-Talents
-Treasure
- Why serve money when you can serve God? (24)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 36:1-37:1 - All Scripture is God-Breathed
Main Point: Because all of God's word is inspired, we can stand firm on his promises.
- The Doctrine of Scripture:
-1st List:
-Revelation
-Inspiration
-Inerrancy
-2nd List:
-Sufficiency
-Clarity
-Authority
-Necessity
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God Has Fulfilled His Promises to Esau (36:1-43)
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God Will Fulfill His Promises to Us (37:1)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 35 - Faithful to the End
Main Point: Because God is faithful to the end to us, we are to be faithful to the end to him.
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God calls us to be faithful to him alone (1-4)
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God brings his people safely home (5-7)
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God remembers the "little" people (8)
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God's plan of salvation will not fail (9-15)
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God provides for us in our sorrows (16-21)
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God's promises are not nullified by our sin (22-26)
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God is faithful to his word (27-29)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 34 - The Damaging Effects of Sin
Main Point: When faced with evil, we are not to respond with fear or fury, but with full trust that God will make all things right.
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The Damaging Effects of Lust (1-4)
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The Damaging Effects of Deceit (5-24)
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The Damaging Effects of Violence (25-31)
When faced with evil, we are not to respond with fear or fury, but with full trust that God will make all things right.
Sermon Notes - Genesis 33 - Grace-Filled Reconciliation
Main Point: Reconciliation is to mark those who have received God's grace.
- Jacob and Esau Come Together (1-11)
-Jacob's Humiliation Before Esau (1-3)
-Esau's Acceptance of Jacob (4-7)
-Jacob and Esau's Reconciliation (8-11)
- Jacob and Esau Separate (12-20)
-Jacob Rebuffs Esau's Requests (12-15)
-Jacob and Esau Go Their Own Ways (16-17)
-Jacob Settles in Shechem (18-20)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 32 - Wrestlemania
Main Point: God allows us to wrestle in life, even with him, for our good and his glory.
- Jacob Wrestles With Fear (1-21)
-Jacob is assured of God's presence (1-2)
-Jacob is afraid of Esau's arrival (3-8)
-Jacob prays for God's deliverance (9-12)
-Jacob prepares for Esau's arrival (13-21)
- Jacob Wrestles With God (22-32)
-Jacob is alone (22-24a)
-Jacob wrestles with God (24b-25)
-Jacob receives God's blessing (26-29)
-Jacob is forever changed (30-32)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 31 - God Brings Jacob Home
Main Point: God protects his people and always brings them home.
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Jacob's Obedient Departure (1-21)
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Laban's Selfish Anger (22-35)
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Jacob's Righteous Anger (36-42)
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Laban's Defeated Departure (43-55)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 30:25-43 - God's Unstoppable Blessings
Main Point: God works through human efforts to accomplish his will and administer his blessings.
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God's Blessings Discussed (25-34)
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God's Blessings Displayed (36-43)
-Superstitious Traditions
-Wise Practices
-Trust in God
Main Point: God blesses according to his sovereign plan.
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God blesses the downcast (29:31-35)
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God blesses the desperate (30:1-21)
-Surrogates (30:3-13)
-Supplements (30:14-21)
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God blesses the desperate (30:1-21)
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God blesses the dependent (30:22-24)
Sermon Notes - 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 - Hannah's Prayers
Main Point: We can always take our problems to God in prayer.
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Problem: Hannah's Suffering (1:1-8)
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Prayer: Hannah's Solution (1:9-28)
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Providence: Hannah's Savior (2:1-10)
Sermon Notes - John 17:1-26 - The High Priestly Prayer
Main Point: Jesus' prayer reveals the triune God's plan of salvation for his people.
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Jesus prays that he be glorified (1-5)
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Jesus prays that his apostles be fortified (6-19)
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Jesus prays that his church be unified (20-26)
Main Point: We can have a relationship with God because he comes to us.
God’s Revelation (10-15)
The Setting (10-11)
The Vision (12-13a)
The Promise (13b-15)
Jacob’s Response (16-22)
At Midnight (16-17)
At Morning (18-22)
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Esau's Disobedient Marriages (26:34-35)
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Isaac and the "Son of Blessing" (27:1-4)
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Rebekah Sends Jacob Forward (27:5-17)
4.Jacob Receives the Blessing (27:18-29)
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Esau Receives the "Blessing" (27:30-40)
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Rebekah Sends Jacob Away (27:41-45)
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Isaac and the Son of Blessing (27:46-28:5)
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Esau's Obedient Marriage (28:6-9)
Main Point: Because God is always faithful to his promises, we are to prioritize the spiritual things of life.
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Leaving Ishmael (v. 12-18)
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Following Isaac (v. 19-26)
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Meeting Jacob & Esau (v. 27-34)
-Avoid Spiritual Short-Sightedness
-Avoid Spiritual Utilitarianism
-Pursue the Better Brother: Jesus
Sermon Notes - 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 - Identity
Main Point: The identity we all desire is found in Christ alone.
-Paul's Identity - An Ambassador for Christ
-Our Culture's Identity - Expressive Individualism
-The Transgender Moment
-What It Is
-Why It Falls Short
-How We Should Respond to It
-Sincerely
-Clearly
-Comprehensively
-Our New Identity - Gospel Hope
Sermon Notes - Jeremiah 1:5 - Sanctity of Life
Main Point: God is sovereign over every aspect of our lives and gives our lives worth.
- God Knows
-You are not an accident
-You are valuable
-You are wanted
- God Forms
-The unborn
-The elderly
-The foreigner
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God Consecrates
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God Appoints
Sermon Notes - Matthew 13:1-23 - Deconstruction
Main Point: The good news of Jesus Christ is the only hope for every person.
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Acknowledge the Reality of Deconstruction
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Understand the Reasons for Deconstruction
-Abuse
-Hurt
-Politics
-Isolation
- Hope in the Face of Deconstruction
-Hope for the Church
-Hope for the Deconstructing
-Hope for Everyone
Sermon Notes - Acts 17:16-34 - Evangelism
Main Point: Only the gospel can enter, challenge, and fulfill every person's story.
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Studying the Message
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Applying the Methods
A. Intentionality
-Enter
-Challenge
-Fulfill
B. Community
C. Hospitality
sermon notes
Title
1 Peter 3:13–22 “Honor Christ the Lord as Holy ”
Main Point
Since Jesus Christ is the exalted king of creation, we should honor him with our lives and hope in him in all circumstances
Sermon Points
Honor Christ by being zealous for good works
Honor Christ by enduring suffering
Honor Christ by being like him
Honor Christ by putting your faith in him
Sermon Notes - Luke 2:1-14 - The Revelation of God's Glory
Main Point: Jesus' humble birth reveals God's great glory
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The Sovereign Plan (1-5)
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The Humble Birth (6-7)
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The Glorious Announcement (8-14)
Sermon Notes - Luke 1:26-38 - Responding to the Gospel
Main Point: Let us respond to the gospel with sobriety, sincerity, and surrender.
Part I - The Message: God's Gracious Favor (26-28)
Part I - The Response: Sobriety (29)
Part II - The Message: God's Glorious Announcement (30-33)
Part II - The Response: Sincerity (34)
Part III - The Message: God's Sovereign Plan (35-37)
Part III - The Response: Surrender (38)
Hope is our assurance that God will finish all He has started. Hope is our confidence that He will do all He has promised. All the promises of God are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He is our hope, today and forever!
Sermon Notes - Church Structure: The Congregation
Main Point: Because the congregation has heaven's authority on earth, we must hold one another accountable in the church.
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Authority: The Keys of the Kingdom
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Accountability: Meaningful Membership
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Application: Formative and Corrective Discipline
Sermon Notes - Church Structure: Elders
Main Point: God gives us elders as shepherds for his church.
- What Elders Do
-Shepherding as Authority
-Shepherding as Teaching
-Shepherding as Sheepdogs
- Who Elders Are
-Men
-Qualified Men
-A Plurality of Qualified Men
- Why Elders Matter
-We are Called to Submit to Elders
-Elders are for Our Good
-Elders Point to the Good Shepherd
Sermon Notes - Church Structure: Deacons
Main Point: God gives us deacons as lead servants in his church.
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What Deacons Do
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Who Deacons Are
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Why Deacons Matter
Sermon Notes - Genesis 23 - Hope In the Face of Death
Main Point: God's promises remain true, even after death.
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Sarah's Death (1-2)
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Abraham's Negotiation (3-18)
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Sarah's Burial (19-20)
Text: I Peter 3:1-12 " Instructions In Holy Living"
Main Point:
How we live with one another will bear witness to the power of the Gospel to change lives.
Sermon Points
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Instructions for Wives
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Instructions for Husbands
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Instructions for Everyone
Sermon Notes - Genesis 22 - The Lord Provides
Main Point: Because God has fully provided for us, we are to fully live for him.
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The Test of Faith (1-2)
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The Response of Obedience (3-10)
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The Substitute of the Lamb (11-14)
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The Confirmation of God's Promises (15-19)
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The Preparation of Isaac's Future (20-24)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 21:22-34 - Peace and Blessings
Main Point: God's blessings enable us to be agents of peace in the world, as we live by faith.
- Peace and Blessings (22-24)
A. Abimelech's request is based on God's blessings.
B. Abimelech's request is needed because of Abraham's checkered past.
C. Abimelech's request is marked by lovingkindness.
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Peace and Truth (25-30)
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Peace and Worship (31-34)
A. Abraham worships God because God started this peace.
B. Abraham worships God because he expects God to uphold this peace for generations to come.
C. Abraham worships God because God has proven himself faithful to his promises.
Sermon Notes - Genesis 21:1-21 - Two Kinds of Laughter
Main Point: When God fulfills his promise, we are to respond to it in faith.
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Isaac's Arrival (1-7)
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Ishmael's Departure (8-21)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 20 - God is (Still) Faithful to His Promise
Main Point: Even when we are faithless, God remains faithful.
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Intervention (1-7)
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Confrontation (8-13)
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Restoration (14-18)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 19 - Divine Judgment
Main Point: God's judgment is real - and only an imputed righteousness can save us from it.
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The Reason for and Announcement of Divine Judgment (v. 1-14)
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The Execution of and Rescue from Divine Judgment (v. 15-26)
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The Faithfulness of God in the Midst of Divine Judgment (v. 27-29)
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The Continued Need for Rescue from Divine Judgment (v. 30-38)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 18:16-33 - Praying to the Just and Merciful God
Main Point: God is perfectly just and perfectly merciful, so we can come to him with anything.
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God Informs Abraham (16-21)
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Abraham Intercedes Before God (22-33)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 18:1-15 - The Everyday and the Extraordinary
Main Point: Our faith in God is to be marked by everyday actions and extraordinary trust in Him.
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Everyday Actions: Hospitality in an Inhospitable World (1-8)
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Extraordinary Trust: Faith in the Face of the Impossible (9-15)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 17 - The Sign of the Covenant
Main Point: The God who is faithful to his word calls us to obedience.
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Covenant Assurance (v. 1-8)
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Covenant Sign (v. 9-14)
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Covenant Fulfillment (v. 15-22)
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Covenant Obedience (v. 23-27)
Title: I Can't Get No Satisfaction
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Seek refuge in God alone
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Do not seek satisfaction in things that are fleeting & won't Satisfy
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Fight sin by seeking Satisfaction.
Title:
Psalm 2: Who will be the King in your life?
Main Point
The Lord’s Anointed will rule the nations as the sovereign King, blessed are those who submit to his rule, and cursed are those who oppose it.
Sermon Points
The Rebellion (v1-3)
The Reality (v4-6)
The Reign (v7-9)
The Response (v10-12)
Sermon Notes - Psalm 34 - Responding to the Goodness of God
Main Point: The goodness of God calls for a response from us all.
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Praise God (1-3)
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Seek God (4-7)
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Fear God (8-14)
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Trust God (15-22)
Sermon Notes - Psalm 88 - Praying in the Dark
Main Point: Even in our darkest hour, we can and must cry out to God.
Sermon Notes - Psalm 12 - The Words of Man & The Words of God
Main Point: The true words of God will prevail over the lying words of man.
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The Lying Words of Man (1-4)
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The True Words of God (5-8)
Sermon Notes - Psalm 25 - The Ways of the Lord
Main Point: God makes his ways known to us through the redeemer.
-Lament is prayer based on God's past faithfulness, in light of present suffering, with hope for future deliverance.
-Lament is prayer based on God's past faithfulness, in light of present suffering, with hope for future deliverance.
-Lament is prayer based on God's past faithfulness, in light of present suffering, with hope for future deliverance.
Sermon Notes - Genesis 16:1-16 - Wait on the Lord
Main Point: Because God always sees us, we can always wait on him.
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Our Blind Planning (1-6)
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God's Seeing Grace (7-16)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 15:1-21 - God Is Trustworthy
Main Point: God's covenant faithfulness proves his trustworthiness
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Faithfulness by Word (1-6)
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Faithfulness by Covenant (7-21)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 14:1-24 - Battles and Blessings
Main Point: True blessing comes from God alone.
- The Battles (1-16)
-The Land's Violence (1-7)
-Lot's Capture (8-12)
-Abram's Rescue (13-16)
- The Blessings (17-24)
-Two Kings (17-18)
-Two Blessings (19-24)
-One Savior
Sermon Notes - Genesis 13:1-18 - Walking By Faith Through Conflict
Main Point: Walking by faith (not by sight) enables us to overcome conflict as we trust God every step of the way.
-The Reason for the Conflict (1-7)
-The Resolution of the Conflict (8-13)
-The Reaffirmation of the Promise (14-18)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 12:10-20 - God is Faithful to His Promise
Main Point: God always keeps his promises, even in spite of our sin.
-Abram's Ruse (10-16)
-The Reason for the Ruse (10-13)
-The Realization of the Ruse (14-15)
-The Results of the Ruse (16)
-God's Rescue (17-20)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 11:27-12:9 - The Beginning and Blessing of Abram
Main Point: Faith, based on grace, is demonstrated by obedience
-The Introduction to the Man of Faith (11:27-32)
-The Calling to Faith (12:1-3)
-The Obedience to Faith (12:4-9)
Sermon Notes - Colossians 3:12-17 - Putting on Christ for the Body of Christ
Main Point: As the people of Christ, we live for Christ, especially towards one another.
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Who We Are in Christ (12a)
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How We Live in Christ (12b-17)
-The Love of Christ (12b-14)
-The Peace of Christ (15)
-The Word of Christ (16)
-Everything for Christ (17)
Watching over one another is messy but necessary work
Points:
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Seek Restoration
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Discipline over Scriptural Matters
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Handle each case of discipline on a case-by-case basis
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Wield the authority of Jesus in a worthy manner
Sermon Notes - Deuteronomy 6:1-9 - Foundations of the Faith
Main Point: Obedience to God means loving God fully.
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The Foundational Commandment (1-3)
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God's Foundational Truth (4)
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Our Foundational Duty (5-9)
-Internalize God's Word
-Tell Others About God
-Live for God
Sermon Notes - Hebrews 10:19-25 - Responding to the Person and Work of Christ
Main Point: Because of who Jesus is and what he has done for us, we are to draw near to him, hold fast to our hope, and consider how to encourage one another.
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What We Have in the Person and Work of Christ (19-21)
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How We Respond to the Person and Work of Christ (22-25)
-Draw Near to God (22)
-Hold Fast to Our Hope (23)
-Consider How to Encourage One Another (24-25)
Sermon Notes - Matthew 16:13-20
Main Point: The Church is Christ's embassy in the world, given his authority to determine the who and what of the gospel.
-The Who and What of Jesus and His Office
-The Who and What of Peter and His Confession
-The Who and What of the Church and the Keys
Sermon Notes - Luke 15:1-32 - The Joy of Salvation
-Who Jesus is Teaching (1-3)
-What Jesus is Teaching (4-10)
-How Jesus is Teaching Us (11-32)
Sermon Notes - Luke 14:25-35 - The Cost of Discipleship
Main Point: Following Jesus costs everything - but the reward is infinitely more.
-The Relational Cost (26)
-The Physical Cost (27)
-Interlude: Count the Cost (28-32)
-The Comprehensive Cost (33)
-The Alternative Cost and the Invitation to the Reward (34-35)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 10:1-11:26 - To God (Alone) Be The Glory
Main Point: God alone deserves glory because God alone accomplishes his purposes no matter what.
- The State of the World (10:1-32)
-The number of names display the extent of humanity's multiplication in the world
-The presence of Canaan and Eber display the place of Israel in the world
-The wickedness of Nimrod displays the scope of sin in the world
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The Reason for the State of the World (11:1-9)
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The Hope for the World (11:10-26)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 9:1-29 - Covenant Blessings
Main Point: God's covenant blessings are the answer to sin.
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The Instructions For The Covenant (1-7)
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The Establishment Of The Covenant (8-17)
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The Need For The Covenant (18-29)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 8:1-22 - Re-Creation: God's Gracious Salvation
Main Point: Because God has saved us from judgment, we live for Him.
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God Remembers - We Rest in Him (v. 1-5)
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God Re-Creates - We Rely on Him (v. 6-19)
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God Receives - We Keep Giving to Him (v. 20-22)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 6:9-7:24 - Uncreation: God's Just Judgment
Main Point: God judges the wicked, but saves the righteous
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Heed God's Warning
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Obey God's Word
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Trust in God's Work
Sermon Notes - 1 Peter 2:13-25 - "All Authority Belongs to Christ"
Main Point:
Because all authority in heaven and on earth belongs to Jesus, we should live in submission to any earthly authority.
Sermon Points:
Submit the authority of our Government (v13-17)
Submit the authority of our Employer (v18-20)
Submit to Christ as Christ submits to the Father (v21-25)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 5:1-6:8 - Sin Increases, Grace Abounds
Main Point: Sin increases without end, but God's grace abounds all the more.
-Sin Increases: Everyone* Dies
-Grace Abounds: Except One
-Sin Increases: Every* Heart is Evil
-Grace Abounds: Except One
Sermon Notes - Genesis 4:1-26 - Fighting Sin
Main Point: We must fight sin, but only God can finally overcome it
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Sin is crouching at the door, we must not underestimate it (1-7)
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Sin's desire is contrary to us, we must fight against it (8-15)
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Sin must be ruled over, but not by us alone (16-26)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 3:8-24 - Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Main Point: God is gracious, even in the face of sin.
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God's Gracious Pursuit (8-13)
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God's Gracious Punishment (14-19)
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God's Gracious Provision (20-24)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 3:1-8 - The Fall of Sin
Main Point: We all, like our first parents, have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
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The Crafty Serpent (1a)
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The Careless Conversation (1b-5)
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The Crushing Sin (6-8)
Main Point: God made us to serve Him, that His dwelling place would be on earth, as it is in heaven.
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The Toledot Title (4)
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Circumstances & Creation (5-7)
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Provision & Prohibition (8-17)
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Helper & Harmony (18-25)
Sermon Notes - Genesis 1:26-28 - The Image of God
Main Point: Every human being is made in God's image, and so resembles and represents God in the world.
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Resemblance: The Image and Our Relationship with God
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Representation: The Image and Our Relationship with Others and Creation
A. Filling: Be Fruitful and Multiply
B. Forming: Subdue and Have Dominion
- Redemption: The Image and Our Relationship with Christ
Sermon Notes - Genesis 1:3-2:3 - Creation and Rest
Main Point: By his word God creates and rests for His glory and our good.
- God Creates for His Glory and Our Good (1:3-31)
A. Overview
-God's Spoken Command
-Report of Fulfillment
-God's Evaluation
-Concluding Temporal Summary
B. Forming (1:3-13)
C. Filling (1:14-31)
- God Rests for His Glory and Our Good (2:1-3)
A. What it Means that God Rested
B. What It Means that God Blessed the Seventh Day and Made It Holy
C. What the Sabbath Means for Us
Sermon Notes - Titus 2:11-14 - The Greatest Gift
Main Point: We live for God because of what he has done and will do for us
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Past: God gave himself for us in grace (v. 11, 14)
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Present: We live for God today (v. 12)
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Future: God will return to us in glory (v. 13)
Trust in the redeeming will of God
Jesus is the True Israel
The Love of God is shown in the Coming of Jesus.
Numbers 6:22-27 - Peace and Blessings in Christ
Main Point: We find peace in the blessing of God's presence, through Christ
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What the blessing is
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Where the blessing comes from
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What the blessing means
Sermon Notes
Jeremiah 29:1-14 - Finding Hope in Suffering
Main Point: Even in the midst of suffering, hope is found in the Lord
- Where Not to Find Hope in Suffering
A. Avoiding Suffering by Assimilation
B. Avoiding Suffering by Exclusion
- Where to Find Hope in Suffering
A. Trusting God's Sovereignty
B. Trusting God's Promises
- How to Live Out That Hope
A. Seeking the Welfare of Our City
B. Seeking God with All Our Hearts
Sermon Notes
Ephesians 6:10-24 - Stand Firm
Main Point: In light of the person and work of Christ, stand firm in him to the end.
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Stand firm in battle (10-13)
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Stand firm in the armor of God (14-17)
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Stand firm in prayer (18-20)
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Stand firm in love to the end (21-24)
Sermon Notes
Ephesians 6:1-9 - Spirit-Filled Submission: Family & Work
Main Point: How we relate to others reflects how we relate to God.
-Children: Obey your parents in obedience to the Lord (1-3)
-Parents: Bring up your children as the Lord has brought up you (4)
-Servants: Obey your masters in obedience to the Lord (5-8)
-Masters: Be considerate to your servants as the Lord has been considerate to you (9)
Ephesians 5:22-33 - Spirit-Filled Submission: Marriage
Main Point: Because marriage is a model of Christ and the church, wives are to submit to their husbands and husbands are to love their wives.
1. Wives & Husbands (22-25)
2. Christ & the Church (26-32)
3. Wives & Husbands Revisited (33)
Main Point: As children of light we are not to walk in darkness, but in the light of Christ.
1. Do Not Walk in Darkness (v. 3-7)
2. Walk in the Light (v. 8-10)
3. Shine Light on the Darkness (v. 11-14a)
4. Walk in the Light of Christ (v. 14b)
Sermon Notes Ephesians 4:1-16 - Unity by Truth in Love Main Point: As Christians, we are to walk in unity by truth in love 1. The Call to Walk in Unity (1-3) 2. The Reason for Walking in Unity (4-6) 3. The Means of Walking in Unity (7-10) 4. The Goal of Walking in Unity (11-16)
Sermon Notes Ephesians 4:1-16 - Unity by Truth in Love Main Point: As Christians, we are to walk in unity by truth in love 1. The Call to Walk in Unity (1-3) 2. The Reason for Walking in Unity (4-6) 3. The Means of Walking in Unity (7-10) 4. The Goal of Walking in Unity (11-16)
Main Point: We have been chosen by God to be a royal priesthood that offers lives of spiritual sacrifice to him.
Sermon Points: Have you tasted that the Lord is good? Is Christ your cornerstone or your stumbling block? What does your building look like? Are you living as an exile in the world or a citizen of the world?
Main Point: We need God to apply the gospel to every aspect of our lives. 1. The Posture of Paul's Prayers (14-15) 2. The Requests of Paul's Prayers (16-19) A. For Strengthening (16-17A) B. For Comprehending (17B-19A) C. For Filling (19B) 3. The Conclusion of Paul's Prayers (20-21)
Main Point: The Mystery of Christ is the union of Jews and Gentiles in Christ, of which Paul is a minister by Christ 1. The Mystery of the Minister (1-6) 2. The Minister of the Mystery (7-13)
Sermon Notes Ephesians 2:11-22 - God's Glorious Reconciliation Main Point: In reconciling us to himself, God has reconciled us to one another as his church. 1. Separated from God and Man (11-12) 2. Reconciled to God and Man (13-18) 3. United with God and Man (19-22)
Ephesians 2:1-10 - Death to Life Main Point: God has brought us from death to life to the praise of his glorious grace. 1. Our Old Life of Death (1-3) 2. Our New Life in Christ (4-7) 3. Our Eternal Life by Grace (8-10)
Main Point: We know God better when we know His works better. 1. The Setting of Paul's Prayers (15-16) 2. The Subject of Paul's Prayers (17-18a) 3. The Specifics of Paul's Prayers (18b-23) A. Hope (18b) B. Riches (18c) C. Power (19-23)
- Blessed and Blessings (3)
- Election and Adoption - by the Father (4-6A)
- Redemption and Inheritance - by the Son (6B-12)
- Sealing and Certainty - by the Spirit (13-14)
Main Point: Christ's cosmic reconciliation. 1. Who's Writing: Paul the Apostle 2. Who He's Writing To: The Saints in Ephesus 3. What He's Writing About: Grace and Peace 3A. Grace 3B. Peace
Psalm 8 - God's Majesty is Revealed -God's Majesty is Revealed (1a + 9) -God's Majesty is Revealed in Creation (1b + 3) -God's Majesty is Revealed in Humanity (4-8) -God's Majesty is Revealed in His Silencing Evil (2)
Main Point: To be blessed, we must be rooted in God's word. 1. Rooted in God's Word (v. 1-2) 2. Rooted for Life (v. 3-4) 3. Rooted Forever (v. 5-6)
"Reasons to pursue holy living"
- We are to be holy because God is Holy
- We are to be holy because we have been ransomed by the blood of Christ
- We are to be holy because Jesus is alive
- We are to be holy because the word of the Lord is eternal
Ecclesiastes 8-9: Life's Paradoxes Main Point: Life is full of paradoxes, but we are to fear God and enjoy his gifts through it all 1. The Paradox of Power (8:1-9) 2. The Paradox of Judgment (8:10-17) 3. The Paradox of Death (9:1-6) 4. The Paradoxes of Life (9:7-18)
Ecclesiastes 7: The Benefits & Limitations of Wisdom Main Point: As beneficial as wisdom is, it can't give us meaning 1. The Benefits of Wisdom: Principles for Life Under the Sun (1-13) 2. The Limitations of Wisdom: All is Not as All Should Be (14-22) 3. Reflections on Wisdom: Hopeless Apart from God (23-29)
Main Point: Rightly approaching God enables us to rightly approach everything else 1. Wrongly and Rightly Approaching Worship (5:1-7) 2. Wrongly and Rightly Approaching Wealth (5:8-6:12) A. Wrongly Approaching Wealth (5:8-17) B. Rightly Approaching Wealth (5:18-20) C. Wrongly Approaching Wealth Revisited (6:1-12)
Sermon Notes Ecclesiastes 3-4: God Is In Control Main Point: Because there is a time for everything, we can trust God in everything 1. God's Plan for Time (3:1-15) A. There Is a Time for Everything (3:1-8) B. God Is In Control of Everything (3:9-15) 2. Our Challenges with Time (3:16-4:16) A. The Challenge of Injustice (3:16-22) B. The Challenge of Oppression (4:1-3) C. The Challenge of Envy in Work (4:4-6) D. The Challenge of Isolation (4:7-12) E. The Challenge of Fleeting Recognition (4:13-16)
Main Point: Meaning is not found in our grasping, but in God's giving 1. The Approach to Grasping Under the Sun (1:12-18) 2. Grasping Under the Sun (2:1-23) A. Pleasure (2:1-11) B. Learning (2:12-17) C. Achievement (2:18-23) 3. Giving from Beyond the Sun (2:24-26)
Main Point: Under the sun, everything is vanity - but there is more than what's under the sun 1. The Preacher's Introduction (1) 2. The Preacher's Theme (2) 3. The Preacher's Question (3) 4. The Preacher's Poem (4-11) A. Forgetful Earth (4) B. Cyclical Nature (5-6) C. Unfilled Waters (7) C'. Unfilled Humanity (8) B'. Cyclical Humanity (9-10) A'. Forgetful Humanity (11)
Main Point: Under the sun, everything is vanity - but there is more than what's under the sun 1. The Preacher's Introduction (1) 2. The Preacher's Theme (2) 3. The Preacher's Question (3) 4. The Preacher's Poem (4-11) A. Forgetful Earth (4) B. Cyclical Nature (5-6) C. Unfilled Waters (7) C'. Unfilled Humanity (8) B'. Cyclical Humanity (9-10) A'. Forgetful Humanity (11)
Main Point: Jesus is risen - what will you do about it? 1. Jesus' Death and His Disciples (15:40-16:3) 2. Jesus' Resurrection and His Disciples (16:4-7) 3. Jesus' Resurrection and Us (16:8) A. We Can Trust Jesus B. We Can Trust Scripture C. We Can Trust the Gospel
Mark 15:1-39 - Forsaken Main Point: Jesus is forsaken by man and God to bring us to God 1. Forsaken by Man (1-32) 2. Forsaken by God (33-37) 3. Forsaken for Us (38-39)
- Prayer (32-42) 1A. Jesus and Prayer (32-36) 1B. The Disciples and Prayer (37-42)
- Betrayal (43-52) 2A. Jesus and Betrayal (43-49) 2B. The Disciples and Betrayal (50-52)
- Trial (53-72) 3A. Jesus and Trial (53-65) 3B. The Disciples and Trial (66-72)
Sermon Notes Mark 12:13-44 - Jesus & Everything Main Point: Because Jesus gave us everything, we are to give everything to him 1. On Loyalty (13-17) 2. On Resurrection (18-27) 3. On Obedience (28-34) 4. On Identity (35-37) 5. On Appearances (38-40) 6. On Giving (41-44)
Sermon Notes Mark 11:27-12:12 - The Authority of the Son of God Main Point: Because Jesus is the Son of God, we are to submit to and follow him 1. As the Son of God, Jesus has the authority of God, so we are to submit to him (11:27-33) 2. As the Son of God, Jesus provides a way to God, so we are to follow him (12:1-12)
Mark 11:1-25 - Jesus: The Messiah & Object of Our Faith Main Point: Jesus is the Messiah and so he alone is to be the object of our faith 1. Jesus the Messiah Sets His Sights on the Temple (1-11) 2. Jesus the Messiah Sets Himself Over the Temple (12-25) A. The Parable Introduced (12-14) B. The Parable Displayed (15-19) C. The Parable Explained (20-25)
Sermon Points/Sections The Inheritance of the Saints (v3-5) The Refining of the Saints(v6-7) The Joy of the Saints (v8-9) The Spectacle of the Saints (v10-12)
The Willing Suffering Servant (32-34) The Humble Suffering Servant (35-45) The Suffering Servant For Us (46-52)
- Submitting to Jesus in Marriage (1-12)
- Submitting to Jesus in How We View Others (13-16)
- Submitting to Jesus with our Possessions (17-31)
Main Point: Only the inside-out work of Jesus can truly cleanse us 1. The Fake Cleansing of the Pharisees (1-13) 2. The True Cleansing of Jesus (14-23) 3. The True Cleansing of Jesus Applied (24-30
Isaiah 52:13-53:12 - The Suffering Servant of the Lord Main Point: God rescues His people through His suffering servant 1.The Shocking Servant (52:13-15) 2.The Spurned Servant (53:1-3) 3.The Substitutionary Servant (53:4-6) 4.The Silent Servant (53:7-9) 5. The Satisfied Servant (53:10-12)
Sermon Points: Proclamation of Comfort Prophecy of Comfort
Application Point: We are to be people who extend the comfort of God to the world, by comforting others with the comfort that we have received from God.
Sermon Outline Isaiah 11:1-10 - The Righteous Root of Jesse Main Point: The root of Jesse will come to bring peace on earth and goodwill to men 1. The King: His Person and Work (1-5) 2. The Kingdom: Its Scope and Hallmark (6-9) 3. The Rest: Its Signal and Recipients (10)
Do not let the darkness overcome you Look to the promised for the coming deliverance Do not try to accomplish Gods will independently
Sermon Outline Mark 6:31-56 - The Divine Shepherd Main Point: Jesus is the Divine Shepherd of his people 1. The Shepherd feeds his sheep (31-44) 2. The Shepherd is with his sheep (45-52) 3. The Shepherd saves his sheep (53-56)
Main Point: The mission of God will advance, even through death 1. The Commencement of the Mission (7-13) 2. The Cost of the Mission (14-29) 3. The Continuation of the Mission (30) A. The mission of God is urgent, so let us prioritize it above all else B. The mission of God is dangerous, so let us be prepared for anything C. The mission of God is certain, so let us hope no matter what
Mark 5:21-6:6 - Parables of Deed - Part II: Sickness & Death Main Point: Jesus has power over sickness and death, so let us place our faith in him. A1. Faith Introduced (5:21-24a) B. Faith Modeled (5:24b-34) A2. Faith Over Fear (5:35-43) C. Faith Absent (6:1-6)
c - Parables of Deed - Part I: Sea & Demons Main Point: By calming the storm and the demons, Jesus reveals who he is and invites us to respond to him. 1A. Jesus Calms the Storm (4:35-39) 1B. Jesus Confronts the Disciples (4:40-41) 2A. Jesus Calms the Demons (5:1-13) 2B. Jesus Confronts the Crowd (5:14-20)
Mark 4:1-34 - Parables for Those Who Hear Main Point: Jesus tells parables to reveal his kingdom and our hearts, but only to those with ears to hear 1. The Parable Preparation (1-2) 2. The Parable of the Sower (3-9) 3. The Parables' Purpose (10-12) 4. The Parable of the Sower Explained (13-20) 5. The Parable of the Lamp (21-25) 6. The Parable of the Growing Seed (26-29) 7. The Parable of the Mustard Seed (30-34)
Main Point: As he accomplishes his mission, Jesus establishes who is with him and who is against him. 1. The Mission (7-12) 2. Those With Jesus (13-19) 3. Those Against Jesus (20-35)
Jesus Questioned About Forgiving Sins (2:1-12) Jesus Questioned About Eating with Sinners (2:13-17) Jesus Questioned About Fasting (2:18-22) Jesus Questioned About Doing Work on the Sabbath (2:23-28) Jesus Questioned About Doing Good on the Sabbath (3:1-6)
- Authority to Announce the Kingdom of God (v. 14-15)
- Authority to Call (v. 16-20)
- Authority to Speak (v. 21-28)
- Authority to Heal (v. 29-34)
- Authority to Pray & Preach (v. 35-39)
- Authority to Cleanse (v. 40-45)
- The Thesis of Mark (v. 1)
- Jesus' Messenger in the Wilderness (v. 2-8)
- Jesus' Baptism in the Wilderness (v. 9-11)
- Jesus' Temptation in the Wilderness (v. 12-13)
Jesus Lord of the Church (4:1) To the Undershepherd: Part 1 (4:2) To the People (4:3-4) To the Undershephers: Part 2 (4:5)
A Legacy of Faithfulness Joshua 23 & 24 Reminders, Exhortations, Warnings, Challenges, Responses
Pastor Justin shares his last message with us before embarking on their next ministry calling in Dubai. Fittingly, he shares from the Scripture used as the basis of the benediction prayed over us at the close of every Sunday worship: Psalm 67.
Join us in-person or online for our Sunday morning worship experience live from the worship center at Burtonsville Baptist Church.
Join us in-person or online for our Sunday morning worship experience live from the worship center at Burtonsville Baptist Church.
Tim shares from the life of Moses, a hero of the faith, as he experiences the consequences of a moment of frustration and faithlessness while shepherding the people of God, the Israelites.
Tim picks up from his teaching last week on the Israelite's experience after their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Today, Tim examines God's design for leadership and healthy submission in the life of a believer.
Tim shows from Israel's history that choosing to trust, or not to trust, God at His word can have tremendous consequences--good, or bad.
The imprisoned Apostle Paul is writing his young disciple, Timothy, who is living in a world where Christians are being killed, the gospel is being abandoned, and it was only going to get worse.
Timothy's resolve was wavering, despair was lurking, and like many Christians who have come after him, it was easy to say, "why continue?"
Building on his teaching from last week, Paul gives Timothy (and us) six ways to "press on" in our Christian life and service to our Savior, remaining faithful to the end.
The Apostle Paul is writing to his young "son in the faith" to "be strengthened." As men, as fathers, and as believers, we experience, and sometimes suffer, our weaknesses every day.
Unfortunately, it's easy to miss what it means to be strong, continuing to live in our weakness.
Listen as Pastor Justin shows us our need from 2 Timothy, the real source of this strength, and most importantly how to receive this strength available to every follower of Christ.
Pastor Jeff shares an encouraging thought: the emotional turmoil and even depression we're experiencing in today's world is not "novel," but has been experienced by God's children before us.
Why encouraging? Because through the Holy Spirit's direction, our condition, cause, and most importantly cure--how to win over doubt and discouragement-- has been personally recorded in Psalms 42 and 43. Listen as pastor Jeff opens God's Word for you today!
Pastor Justin draws today's message from Paul's second letter to Timothy, explaining three important influences in young Timothy's life. See how God used Paul, Timothy's grandmother Lois, and his mother Eunice, to make him the man of God he became.
Pastor Justin shows how these two verses in the letter of Paul to the Galatian church capture the essence of why Christ stepped down into our world. It's a wonderful short summary of the gospel to share with friends and family.
Pastor Justin lays out the "why and what" of global missions from Isaiah 12; where we see individual salvation, corporate celebration and global proclamation in the prophet's words.
Pastor Justin closes our VBS Week out with the most important message and reason we learn and celebrate together all week: The Gospel of Jesus:
God Rules We Sinned God Provided Jesus Gives We Respond
Good Friday and Easter Sunday are foundational events in the Christian faith. The Bible tells us that Jesus died in the place of sinners, suffering the punishment for our sins on the cross. He then rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, never to die again, and offers eternal life to every person who believes in Him. That is the good news of the gospel.
The prophet Elijah blazed onto the scene during one of the darkest periods of Israel's history. King Ahab was a devoted worshiper of the god Baal and actively opposed to Yahweh's Word. During this desperate scene, God used one man to shut up the heavens and force His people to confront the most important question: Who is your God? It is a question all of us must answer because it causes us to examine the allegiances of our hearts.
Our Elder, Jeremy Dawkins, has committed to exploring the book of Joshua verse-by-verse with us when he's called on to share God's Word. Following 40 years wandering in the desert under Moses' leadership, we'll see how God used Joshua to take God's people to land God had promised them. We'll learn from their example as we apply God's Word to our lives.