Sermons by Scott Roberts (Page 31)
The God who seeks and saves the Lost
Sermon Outline Jonah 4:4-11 The God who seeks and saves the lost Scattering Seed in the Sahel[1] Recalling Jonah Jonah responds like a sulking child who runs away from his father’s question. He refuses to answer (Jonah 4:2) God as one who sows in tears to seek and save the lost As Teacher to Jonah A Living Parable (Jonah 4:6, 7, 8) The Vine – Symbol for the people of God (Ps 80:8, Jer 2:21) The Worm – Symbol of…
Sent Again, Repentance and A Saved City
Sermon Outline Jonah 3;1-10 Sent Again, a City Saved. Repentance requires a Preacher (Jonah 3:1-2) God has always worked through preachers. (Rom 10:14) What kind of preacher was Jonah? Sinner A Saved Sinner God grants a sinner the opportunity to be trusted and used again in service to the Lord. Arise – term given to prophets to tell them it is time to start the work. (1Kin 21:18, Jer 1:17, Ezek 3:22, Mic 2:10, 1Sam 23:4) Who…
The Prayer of Jonah – Jonah 1:17-2:10
Sermon Outline The Lord is in control (Jonah 1:4, 17, 4:6, -8) God uses a variety of means in order to reclaim his erring children. True Prayer Praying to his God (Jonah 2:1) True prayer claims YHWH as your God. True prayer is personal. (HC 120) True prayer is offered to a real, personal God. Recognition of the mess I am in (Confession) Distress is meant to drive us to God Physically Jonah is in distress. In the…
God of Storms – Jonah 1:9-16
Sermon Outline God is Actively Involved in our world God is Judge (Jon 1:3-4) God is judging the actions of Jonah. (Ps 7:11) God will judge all the unrepentant (Rev 20:11-15) God is Discipliner Discipline is about training people to obedience God wants us with our heart and mind to not only obey him, but to want to obey him therefore he disciplines us in order to: Exposes our sin Warns us about our sin Save us from our…
A Fleeing Prophet – Jonah 1:1-9
Sermon Outline Have you ever fled from something? Jonah the Prophet Who is Jonah? (2Kings 14:25) A Prophet (Eze 2:7-8) But so are you! ( Mt 28:19-20, Num 1:29, Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:16-21) A servant – But so are you! (Luke 17:10, Rev 7:3) From Gath –hepher which means… Jonah’s name means ‘dove’. Doves are gentle, soft, (Song 1:15, 2:14, 4:1, Gen 8:8, Lev 1:14) Unfortunately Jonah isn’t going to display these qualities in this story. (Jon 4:2-3, 9)…
The Wickedness of Nineveh – Jonah 1:1-2
Sermon Outline Introduction Jonah (the Book) Prophecy A backwards book The Day of Atonement (Matt. 12:40) Nineveh’s History Nineveh was one of the four great cities of Assyria – also the capital. Archaeological Info. The scriptures tell us about Assyria and Nineveh, her capital: The city was founded by Nimrod, one of the sons of Cush (Gen 10:11) Assyria the bully (2Kings 15:19, 2Ki 15:29) The Sins of Nineveh and Assyria Nahum – 100-150 years after Jonah Evil &…
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…
Sola Scriptura
Psalm 19:7-11 Sermon Outline Medieval History Lesson 5 Questions of the Reformation What must I obey? Sola Scriptura What must I do to be saved? Sola Fide Who must I trust? Solus Christus What must I earn? Sola Gratia What is the point? Soli Deo Gloria Sola Scriptura Defined Characteristics of the Word of God (Ps 19:7-11) Perfect (Lev 1:3) Trustworthy (Dt 7:9) Right Radiant (Song of Solomon 6:10) Righteous (Mt 6:10) Precious Sweet His Promise to us…
Why, O Lord? (Lessons in Suffering)
Why, O Lord? (Lessons in Suffering) Ps 22:1-5, Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4 J. Todd Billings, Rejoicing in Lament The Bible is full of people asking God Why? And How long? A Difficult Pregnancy ( 25:22) When the pursuit of freedom brings more suffering (Ex 5:22-23) When food & water are lacking? (Num 11:11-12, 20:4) Joshua asks God why the nation was defeated in a battle (Josh 7:7) And then of course there is the story of Job (Job 3:11-12,…