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…
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 –…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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)…