Advent (Page 2)
Jesus came to bring Light to the World (John 8:12)
Sermon Outline Pure darkness is disorienting Light in Scripture Light is an important theme in the Bible from the opening to the closing pages God creates light on the first day (Gen 1:3-4, 14-18) God removes light as punishment (Ex 10:23). God leads his people ‘in a pillar of fire to give them light’ (Ex 13:21) Light is part of the Tabernacle (Ex 25:31-40, 27:20) Light is used as a metaphor for the Laws of God (Job 24:13-17) Light is…
Jesus came so we can know God (Galatians 4:4-9)
Sermon Outline Christmas is a wonderful holiday The Fullness of time (Gal 4:4, Mt 3:17, Jn 3:16) The Christmas Story The Bare Facts of Christmas (Gal 4:4) The Son of God is born of a woman (Lk 7:28) The Son of God was born under the law And his entrance into the world was for 2 reasons (Gal 4:5) To redeem Jews To grant adoption to Gentiles Gifts of Sons (Gal 4:6-9) Recipients of Holy Spirit (Rom 8:14-16) Ability…
John 4:3-24 Jesus came to give us hearts that truly worship
Sermon Outline Describe the perfect worship service. Where? What happening? Who is present? What are you doing? Context (John 4:3-6, Gen 33:18-20, 34:25-27, 48:22) The Gift of God (John 4:10) Is the Gift Jesus Himself? (John 3:16) Is the Gift the Holy Spirit? (John 7:38-39) YES! It is both (John 14-17, 4:21) Worshipping the Father in Spirit and Truth True Worship has nothing to do with external location (John 4:21, 23) True worship isn’t about place True worship isn’t about…
Jesus came to give us a new covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-40; Hebrews 8-10 )
SERMON OUTLINE I. Introducing Advent Series II. New Covenant a. Context (Jer 19:9, Lam 4:10, Jer 31:31) b. The Hope of reconciliation (Jer 31:31, Lk 22:20, Jer 11:10, 13) c. A Regenerating Covenant (Jer 31:33-34, 2Cor 3:3, John 16:7, 13) d. A Covenant with Forgiveness (Jer 31:34) e. A Covenant without end (Jer 31:35-40) III. Jesus and the New Covenant a. The old covenant blood purified the flesh (Heb 8:13) b. New Covenant Blood purifies the conscience (Heb 8:14) c. The New covenant redeems us from Sin (Heb 9:15,…
The Divine Character of Jesus, Part 2
The Divine Character of Jesus, Part 2 (Ex 34:6-7, various NT) Sermon Outline Recap of Part 1 God is abounding in love (Jn 6:38-40, Lk 19:10) Significance: If God is faithful to you in Christ, you can be assured that nothing can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus. (Rom 8:39) God is abounding in faithfulness (truth) (Jn 14:6, 18:37) Significance: The things Jesus promised, we can depend upon. He will come back. HE will never leave…
The Divine Character of Jesus, Part 1
The Divine Character of Jesus, Part 1 (Ex 34:6-7 and various NT) Sermon Outline What does it mean to be divine? (WSC 4, BC 10, 19, Ex 34:6-7) God is LORD (Jn 6:35, 8:12, Jn 9:35, 10:7-14, 10:30, 11:25, 14;6, 15:1, 16:28, 18:6, Lk 2:14, 22:69, Mt 28:9, 17, Phil 2:10, Heb 1:6) Significance: We must worship and bow down, giving all honor, glory and praise to Jesus. God is merciful (Mt 8:2-3 12:20, Isa 42:3, Jam 2:13)…
Jesus’ Humanity is Essential
Sermon Outline Read: Lk 2;1-7, 1Jn 4:2-3, 2Jn 7 Advent Overview This year, I would like us to reflect on the Humanity, Divinity, Sonship and Royalty of Jesus Christ. The humanity of Jesus has been challenged all the way back to the first century of the Church. Notice what the Apostle John writes (1Jn 4:2-3, 2Jn 7) John Understood the competing worldview of the Jew and the Greek! Challenges to the Humanity of Jesus Greeks struggled to see…
Twelve Reasons for the Incarnation
Sermon outline Introduction to the 12 Days of Christmas 12 Reasons for the Incarnation a light to guide our way (Jn 1:9) God’s fullness dwells again with humanity (Mt 1:23, Gen 3:8) Display God’s glory (Jn 1:14) Grace and truth to live by (Jn 1:14) Shepherd to guide our way (Mt 2:6, Jn 10:11) The right to be His children (Jn 1:12) High Priest who could sympathize (Heb 2:17-18) Save from our sins (Mt 1:21, Lk 19:10, Gal 4:4-5, 1Jn…
For God’s Glory – Luke 2:8-20
Sermon Outline Soli Deo Gloria Luke 2:8-20 Christmas is a scary holiday! Why were the shepherds terrified? (Luke 2:8-9) Shepherd, the manly men of the middle east. (Jer 50:44, 49:19, 1Sam 17:34-35) 2 Reasons (Luke 2:9) An Angel appeared (Dan 8:17, Lk 1:13, 30) God’s glory envelops We are sinners and should be terrified too. We deny God We try to work our way to God (James 2:1-, Isa 64:6) Only God can save us (Lk 2:10-14) The Incarnation glorified…
Sola Gratia (Romans 11:1-6)
Sermon Outline Sola Gratia – Romans 11:1-6 A Thief and a Righteous Man[1] Salvation is entirely by Grace Physically, which of us can ascend to God? Mentally, which of us could stand up before God? Spiritually, who could atone for their sin? 8:29-30 Context of Romans 9-11 Extended discussion about Grace and election. Election is “not based on man’s desire or effort but on God’s mercy” (Rom 9:16) Did God Reject Israel? (Rom 11:1, Dt 32:18-19, Judg 6:13, 1Sam…