John 1:1-5, 14-18 - Christ is God, was at creation
Colossians 1:13-20 - All things were created through, by, and for Christ
Genesis 1:1-2:3 - Creation
Christ's Authority and power over Creation
Mark 3:1-6 - Jesus heals on the Sabbath
Mark 6:30-44 - Jesus feeds the 5,000
Mark 6:45-52 - Jesus walks on water
Marks 16:1-13 - Jesus rises from the dead
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Showing posts with label God. Show all posts
Friday, March 12, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Fear God - 2/14/10am
Sodom’s Example
Genesis 19:1-26 -The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
Jude 5-15 -These are an example, the Lord comes to execute judgment
Fear the Lord
Proverbs 1:7 -Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Proverbs 9:10 -Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Proverbs 15:33 -Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom
Psalm 36:1-12 -The sins of those who do not fear God, God’s loving kindness for those who know Him
Fear and Obedience
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 -Fear God and keep His commandments
II Chronicles 19:4-7 -Fear the Lord, be careful of what you do
Philippians 2:12-13 -Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling
Judgment
Matthew 25:31-46 -Judgment
Hebrews 10:23-31 -Vengeance is mine, it is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God
II Corinthians 5:10-11 -We will all be judged, therefore knowing the fear of the Lord we persuade men
Matthew 10:28 -Fear the one who can destroy body and soul
II Thessalonians 1:5-10 -Those who do not know God or obey will be punished
Revelation 21:8 -The second death
Galatians 5:19-21 -Works of the flesh
Mark 9:42-48 -Where the worm and fire do not die
Genesis 19:1-26 -The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
Jude 5-15 -These are an example, the Lord comes to execute judgment
Fear the Lord
Proverbs 1:7 -Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Proverbs 9:10 -Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Proverbs 15:33 -Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom
Psalm 36:1-12 -The sins of those who do not fear God, God’s loving kindness for those who know Him
Fear and Obedience
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 -Fear God and keep His commandments
II Chronicles 19:4-7 -Fear the Lord, be careful of what you do
Philippians 2:12-13 -Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling
Judgment
Matthew 25:31-46 -Judgment
Hebrews 10:23-31 -Vengeance is mine, it is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God
II Corinthians 5:10-11 -We will all be judged, therefore knowing the fear of the Lord we persuade men
Matthew 10:28 -Fear the one who can destroy body and soul
II Thessalonians 1:5-10 -Those who do not know God or obey will be punished
Revelation 21:8 -The second death
Galatians 5:19-21 -Works of the flesh
Mark 9:42-48 -Where the worm and fire do not die
Saturday, September 19, 2009
The Holy Spirit - 9/20/09pm
This sermon will hardly be all-inclusive or exhaustive on speaking of the Holy Spirit. Nor do I claim to perfectly understand Him and His work. But the Holy Spirit is a subject worth studying, so let us consult the scriptures!
The Holy Spirit is a Person of God
The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force that emanates from God. The Holy Spirit is one of the three Persons of Deity.
Acts 5:1-11 -Holy Spirit and God are used interchangeably
Matthew 3:13-17 -The Son, the Father, and the Holy Spirit
Matthew 28:18-20 -Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit and the Bible
The scriptures are give to us by the Holy Spirit, working through men. The Bible is not a book of stories that men came up with, but given by God.
John 14:25-26 -The comforter, the Holy Spirit, will teach the apostles
I Peter 1:10-12 -The Gospel was taught by those who preached by the Holy Spirit
II Peter 1:19-21 -All prophecy came from the Holy Spirit
II Timothy 3:16-17 -All scripture is God-breathed
The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Much confusion exists when speaking on the subject of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. That the Holy Spirit dwells in the Christian is simple Biblical truth. The means by which He does so is sometimes more difficult to understand. To this purpose, it becomes useful to see consider the indwelling of the Father and the Son.
Ephesians 3:14-19 -Christ dwells in the Christian’s heart by faith
John 14:19-24 -The indwelling of the Son and Father through faithful obedience
Galatians 3:1-14 -The Spirit dwells in us by faith
Romans 10:17 -Faith comes by hearing the word of God
Acts 5:26-32 -The Holy Spirit given to those who obey
Galatians 3:26-4:7 -The Spirit dwells in those who are sons (those who have been baptized)
What we see then is that the Holy Spirit dwells in us by faith, through the word of God. It is not a personal literal indwelling anymore than the indwelling of the Father and of the Son. It is also worth noting that everything that the Holy Spirit does for us is also stated as the word of God doing for us, showing the means by which the Holy Spirit has chosen to operate.
(The Power Point chart showing the verses correlating the Holy Spirit to the Bible are available upon request)
The Holy Spirit and Salvation
The Holy Spirit is involved in our salvation. Not by a miraculous event, but in our faithful obedience to the will of Christ, we are washed by the Spirit of God.
I Corinthians 6:9-11 -Washed, sanctified, and justified by the name of Christ and by the Spirit of God
Titus 3:1-8 -Salvation by Christ and the Holy Spirit
Matthew 28:18-20 -Be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a Person of God
The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force that emanates from God. The Holy Spirit is one of the three Persons of Deity.
Acts 5:1-11 -Holy Spirit and God are used interchangeably
Matthew 3:13-17 -The Son, the Father, and the Holy Spirit
Matthew 28:18-20 -Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit and the Bible
The scriptures are give to us by the Holy Spirit, working through men. The Bible is not a book of stories that men came up with, but given by God.
John 14:25-26 -The comforter, the Holy Spirit, will teach the apostles
I Peter 1:10-12 -The Gospel was taught by those who preached by the Holy Spirit
II Peter 1:19-21 -All prophecy came from the Holy Spirit
II Timothy 3:16-17 -All scripture is God-breathed
The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Much confusion exists when speaking on the subject of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. That the Holy Spirit dwells in the Christian is simple Biblical truth. The means by which He does so is sometimes more difficult to understand. To this purpose, it becomes useful to see consider the indwelling of the Father and the Son.
Ephesians 3:14-19 -Christ dwells in the Christian’s heart by faith
John 14:19-24 -The indwelling of the Son and Father through faithful obedience
Galatians 3:1-14 -The Spirit dwells in us by faith
Romans 10:17 -Faith comes by hearing the word of God
Acts 5:26-32 -The Holy Spirit given to those who obey
Galatians 3:26-4:7 -The Spirit dwells in those who are sons (those who have been baptized)
What we see then is that the Holy Spirit dwells in us by faith, through the word of God. It is not a personal literal indwelling anymore than the indwelling of the Father and of the Son. It is also worth noting that everything that the Holy Spirit does for us is also stated as the word of God doing for us, showing the means by which the Holy Spirit has chosen to operate.
(The Power Point chart showing the verses correlating the Holy Spirit to the Bible are available upon request)
The Holy Spirit and Salvation
The Holy Spirit is involved in our salvation. Not by a miraculous event, but in our faithful obedience to the will of Christ, we are washed by the Spirit of God.
I Corinthians 6:9-11 -Washed, sanctified, and justified by the name of Christ and by the Spirit of God
Titus 3:1-8 -Salvation by Christ and the Holy Spirit
Matthew 28:18-20 -Be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Thursday, September 10, 2009
God's Patience - 9/13/09pm
Ezekiel 20:1-4 -The elders of Israel seek the Lord
Ezekiel 20:5-9 -Israel’s unfaithfulness when coming out of Egypt
Ezekiel 20:10-17 -Israel’s unfaithfulness on the way to Canaan
Ezekiel 20:18-24 -Israel’s unfaithfulness when wandering in the wilderness
Ezekiel 20:25-26 -The depths of Israel’s depravity
Ezekiel 20:27-32 -Israel’s unfaithfulness in the promised land
Romans 9:18-33 -God’s patience had a purpose: it was for those who were obedient, and those to come who would be obedient
Israel had been rebellious against God, yet the Lord did not destroy them. Why? Because there were those that would come later that would serve the Lord, and by patiently enduring those who rebelled, He could show mercy on those who did not. In short, that God was patient with rebellious Israel so that we today might be saved.
Romans 2:1-11 -Do not despise God’s patience, leading to repentance
Some in Rome had been unrighteous judging others of the same thing they themselves had been doing. Paul here makes a point: God has shown patience to those that sin that they might repent of what they are doing and turn back to following Him. We too should have this attitude. Not to tolerate and accept the sin, but to patiently strive to turn the sinner back to God and to give opportunity and time for such to happen.
I Timothy 1:12-17 -Paul is an example of God’s patience
Paul serves as an example of God’s patience. The Lord did not destroy Paul when he blasphemed and persecuted the Lord’s church. Instead, opportunity was provided for Paul to repent and obey the Lord.
I Peter 3:18-22 -God’s patience in the days of Noah led to salvation
Christ, through Noah, preached what men must do. They rejected the word of God and continued in their sin, leading to their “imprisonment.” Nonetheless, eight were saved by the Lord’s patience. Instead of immediately destroying all, he gave opportunity for salvation.
II Peter 3:1-18 -”The longsuffering of our Lord is salvation”
The Lord has not destroyed the earth, giving opportunity for all men to obey the gospel and have eternal salvation. Will you not obey the gospel? Or will you delay until God’s patience has reached its end and it is too late?
Ezekiel 20:5-9 -Israel’s unfaithfulness when coming out of Egypt
Ezekiel 20:10-17 -Israel’s unfaithfulness on the way to Canaan
Ezekiel 20:18-24 -Israel’s unfaithfulness when wandering in the wilderness
Ezekiel 20:25-26 -The depths of Israel’s depravity
Ezekiel 20:27-32 -Israel’s unfaithfulness in the promised land
Romans 9:18-33 -God’s patience had a purpose: it was for those who were obedient, and those to come who would be obedient
Israel had been rebellious against God, yet the Lord did not destroy them. Why? Because there were those that would come later that would serve the Lord, and by patiently enduring those who rebelled, He could show mercy on those who did not. In short, that God was patient with rebellious Israel so that we today might be saved.
Romans 2:1-11 -Do not despise God’s patience, leading to repentance
Some in Rome had been unrighteous judging others of the same thing they themselves had been doing. Paul here makes a point: God has shown patience to those that sin that they might repent of what they are doing and turn back to following Him. We too should have this attitude. Not to tolerate and accept the sin, but to patiently strive to turn the sinner back to God and to give opportunity and time for such to happen.
I Timothy 1:12-17 -Paul is an example of God’s patience
Paul serves as an example of God’s patience. The Lord did not destroy Paul when he blasphemed and persecuted the Lord’s church. Instead, opportunity was provided for Paul to repent and obey the Lord.
I Peter 3:18-22 -God’s patience in the days of Noah led to salvation
Christ, through Noah, preached what men must do. They rejected the word of God and continued in their sin, leading to their “imprisonment.” Nonetheless, eight were saved by the Lord’s patience. Instead of immediately destroying all, he gave opportunity for salvation.
II Peter 3:1-18 -”The longsuffering of our Lord is salvation”
The Lord has not destroyed the earth, giving opportunity for all men to obey the gospel and have eternal salvation. Will you not obey the gospel? Or will you delay until God’s patience has reached its end and it is too late?
Monday, June 8, 2009
The Creator - 6/7/09pm
Psalm 8 -Praise God for what He has created
Consider all that the Lord has made. Consider how it was that He brought about all creation.
Genesis 1 -The six days of creation
Romans 1:18-32 -The attributes of God are seen in creation
Consider what we should learn from what the Lord has made. We should be able to look around and learn of God. We should understand some of His attributes. We should understand some of His glory.
Job 40:7-24 -Consider the greatness of God in His creations
Job 41:1-11 -Consider the greatness of God in His creations
Colossians 1:15-18 -All things created through Christ, who is over creation
Remember back when looking at the days of creation, in which man was made in God’s image. Consider then, what we should dedicate our lives to. Consider what we owe to the Lord.
Matthew 22:15-22 -Whose image? Then render unto.
Ecclesiastes 12:1 -Remember your creator in the days of your youth
Consider all that the Lord has made. Consider how it was that He brought about all creation.
Genesis 1 -The six days of creation
Romans 1:18-32 -The attributes of God are seen in creation
Consider what we should learn from what the Lord has made. We should be able to look around and learn of God. We should understand some of His attributes. We should understand some of His glory.
Job 40:7-24 -Consider the greatness of God in His creations
Job 41:1-11 -Consider the greatness of God in His creations
Colossians 1:15-18 -All things created through Christ, who is over creation
Remember back when looking at the days of creation, in which man was made in God’s image. Consider then, what we should dedicate our lives to. Consider what we owe to the Lord.
Matthew 22:15-22 -Whose image? Then render unto.
Ecclesiastes 12:1 -Remember your creator in the days of your youth
Friday, February 27, 2009
God's Forgiveness - 3/1/09am
Romans 3:23 -All men are in need of forgiveness
Luke 24:45-49 -Forgiveness is available for all
We have all sinned and are in need of forgiveness. Fortunately, we have a God who loves us enough to make forgiveness available to us.
Luke 5:17-25 -Christ has power to forgive sins
Ephesians 1:7-8 -Forgiveness through God’s grace
God has the ability and willingness to extend to us forgiveness that we do not deserve. He has done what is necessary to make it possible: He sent His Son.
Romans 3:22-26 -Christ is the sacrifice for our sins
I John 4:7-12 -Christ is the sacrifice for our sins
Matthew 26:26-29 -Christ’s blood is poured our sins
Hebrews 9:16-28 -His sacrifice was necessary
However, there are those things that God requires of us in order to receive His forgiveness.
Acts 10:43 -Believe for forgiveness of sins
Matthew 6:9-15 -Forgive for our sins to be forgiven
I John 1:8-10 -Confess sins for forgiveness
Luke 11:2-4 -Prayer for forgiveness of sins is shown
Acts 8:9-23 -Repent and pray for forgiveness
Acts 2:38 -Repent and be baptized for forgiveness
As in so many things, God gives us evidence that He is willing to forgive anyone who is willing to turn towards Him, no matter what life that person once led. Let us look at just one example of one person God was willing to forgive.
I Timothy 1:15-17 -Christ came to forgive sinners, of whom Paul was chief
Acts 8:1-3 -Paul approving Stephen’s death, destroying church
Acts 9:1-2 -Paul persecuting church
Acts 9:13-14 -Others knew of his persecution
II Timothy 4:7-8 -Paul awaits a crown of righteousness
Luke 24:45-49 -Forgiveness is available for all
We have all sinned and are in need of forgiveness. Fortunately, we have a God who loves us enough to make forgiveness available to us.
Luke 5:17-25 -Christ has power to forgive sins
Ephesians 1:7-8 -Forgiveness through God’s grace
God has the ability and willingness to extend to us forgiveness that we do not deserve. He has done what is necessary to make it possible: He sent His Son.
Romans 3:22-26 -Christ is the sacrifice for our sins
I John 4:7-12 -Christ is the sacrifice for our sins
Matthew 26:26-29 -Christ’s blood is poured our sins
Hebrews 9:16-28 -His sacrifice was necessary
However, there are those things that God requires of us in order to receive His forgiveness.
Acts 10:43 -Believe for forgiveness of sins
Matthew 6:9-15 -Forgive for our sins to be forgiven
I John 1:8-10 -Confess sins for forgiveness
Luke 11:2-4 -Prayer for forgiveness of sins is shown
Acts 8:9-23 -Repent and pray for forgiveness
Acts 2:38 -Repent and be baptized for forgiveness
As in so many things, God gives us evidence that He is willing to forgive anyone who is willing to turn towards Him, no matter what life that person once led. Let us look at just one example of one person God was willing to forgive.
I Timothy 1:15-17 -Christ came to forgive sinners, of whom Paul was chief
Acts 8:1-3 -Paul approving Stephen’s death, destroying church
Acts 9:1-2 -Paul persecuting church
Acts 9:13-14 -Others knew of his persecution
II Timothy 4:7-8 -Paul awaits a crown of righteousness
Friday, February 20, 2009
The Church's Foundation - 2/22/09pm
Matthew 16:13-19 -On this rock Christ built His church
What is the rock being referred to here. Is it Peter? It is his confession? The rock that the church is founded on is the basic truth of what Peter said:
That Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ.
I John 2:22-25 -Antichrists deny that Jesus is the Christ
I John 5:1 -Children of God believe that Jesus is the Christ
That Jesus is the Son of God.
I John 5:1-13 -Not believing Jesus as the Son is calling God a liar
I John 4:12-16 -God abides in those who confess Jesus as God’s Son
Let us take a few moments to consider the foundation of the church.
I Corinthians 3:1-17 -Christ the foundation that we built ourselves upon
Ephesians 2:20-22 -Christ is the chief cornerstone
I Peter 2:1-8 -Christ is the Chief cornerstone
The church is built upon Christ. Not upon other men. But upon Christ. Who Christ was, and what Christ taught, that is, the gospel.
We must be built on His example.
John 13:13-17 -Follow Christ’s example
I Corinthians 11:1 -Follow Paul’s example, as he followed Christ’s
I Peter 2:21 -Christ set an example that we should follow
We must be built on His words.
Mark 8:38 -If we are ashamed of Christ’s words, He is ashamed of us
Luke 6:46-49 -Wise and foolish builders
John 14:23-24 -If we keep His words, the Farther will love us
I Corinthians 11:23 -Paul taught what Christ had taught
We see that we not limited only to following whichever words are in red, but also the rest of the inspired scriptures.
Jude 1:20-21 -Build yourselves ON your most holy faith
I Corinthians 2:1-5 -Paul preached Jesus, that their faith rested on God’s power, not man’s wisdom
Acts 8:26-40 -Philip preaches Jesus, the Eunuch obeys the gospel.
What is the rock being referred to here. Is it Peter? It is his confession? The rock that the church is founded on is the basic truth of what Peter said:
That Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ.
I John 2:22-25 -Antichrists deny that Jesus is the Christ
I John 5:1 -Children of God believe that Jesus is the Christ
That Jesus is the Son of God.
I John 5:1-13 -Not believing Jesus as the Son is calling God a liar
I John 4:12-16 -God abides in those who confess Jesus as God’s Son
Let us take a few moments to consider the foundation of the church.
I Corinthians 3:1-17 -Christ the foundation that we built ourselves upon
Ephesians 2:20-22 -Christ is the chief cornerstone
I Peter 2:1-8 -Christ is the Chief cornerstone
The church is built upon Christ. Not upon other men. But upon Christ. Who Christ was, and what Christ taught, that is, the gospel.
We must be built on His example.
John 13:13-17 -Follow Christ’s example
I Corinthians 11:1 -Follow Paul’s example, as he followed Christ’s
I Peter 2:21 -Christ set an example that we should follow
We must be built on His words.
Mark 8:38 -If we are ashamed of Christ’s words, He is ashamed of us
Luke 6:46-49 -Wise and foolish builders
John 14:23-24 -If we keep His words, the Farther will love us
I Corinthians 11:23 -Paul taught what Christ had taught
We see that we not limited only to following whichever words are in red, but also the rest of the inspired scriptures.
Jude 1:20-21 -Build yourselves ON your most holy faith
I Corinthians 2:1-5 -Paul preached Jesus, that their faith rested on God’s power, not man’s wisdom
Acts 8:26-40 -Philip preaches Jesus, the Eunuch obeys the gospel.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Pharoah's Question - 12/28/08pm
Exodus 5:1-2 -Who is the Lord that I should obey His voice?
He is your Creator
The created exists to do the will of the creator. As the Lord is our Creator, it is imperative that we listen to what He has to say, and to what He wants us to do.
Ecclesiastes 12:1 -Remember your creator
Romans 1:18-25 -Worshipping the created rather than the Creator
Genesis 1:1-2:7 -Seven days of creation
He is your Loving Father
The Lord is our Father. We know we are to be obedient to our earthly fathers. How much more so should we obey our heavenly Father?
Ephesians 6:1-3 -Honor for earthly parents
Luke 11:11-13 -How much greater is your Heavenly Father?
John 8:38-47 -Doing the will of your father
He is your Judge
It only makes sense to listen to and obey the One who will judge us and give sentence in that last day. Disregarding what the Judge has to say is surely futile!
Hebrews 12:22-25 -God, who is judge of all
Acts 17:30-31 -God will judge through Christ
Matthew 25:31-46 -Separation of the sheep and the goats
He is your Creator
The created exists to do the will of the creator. As the Lord is our Creator, it is imperative that we listen to what He has to say, and to what He wants us to do.
Ecclesiastes 12:1 -Remember your creator
Romans 1:18-25 -Worshipping the created rather than the Creator
Genesis 1:1-2:7 -Seven days of creation
He is your Loving Father
The Lord is our Father. We know we are to be obedient to our earthly fathers. How much more so should we obey our heavenly Father?
Ephesians 6:1-3 -Honor for earthly parents
Luke 11:11-13 -How much greater is your Heavenly Father?
John 8:38-47 -Doing the will of your father
He is your Judge
It only makes sense to listen to and obey the One who will judge us and give sentence in that last day. Disregarding what the Judge has to say is surely futile!
Hebrews 12:22-25 -God, who is judge of all
Acts 17:30-31 -God will judge through Christ
Matthew 25:31-46 -Separation of the sheep and the goats
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
The Love of a Just God - 8/31/08am
John 3:16 -For God so loved the world
Many people today look at the Lord’s promised punishment for sin and think that a loving God could not possibly do such a thing. And since we know that God is loving, He couldn’t do such a thing. Let us examine the nature of God’s love and of His justice.
I John 4:7-19 -God is love
Yet, does not the Lord also love His Son?
Mark 1:9-11 -God’s beloved Son
II Peter 1:16-18 -God loves His Son
If, for those of you with children, someone repeatedly abuses your child, what is the course of love? Are you more loving if you ignore the abuse out of “love” for the abuser? Or are you more loving if you take action against it? How often have we seen on the news someone who knowingly allows their child to be continually mistreated in horrific ways? And how often have you heard someone say that it was because the person was “just so loving?”
Hebrews 6:4-6 -When we sin, we crucify Christ again
It is easy, in this self-centered world, to forget about others. God does not. He remembers His only begotten son. Would we then say that God must give us rewards, even though we have abused His Son in such a way, while ignoring the love He has for His Son? Do we presume to declare that we deserve such?
God’s love, even though we are undeserving
Romans 3:23 -All have sinned and fallen short
Romans 5:6-11 -While we were still sinners, Christ died for us
Titus 2:11-15 -Salvation through grace
-Notice that grace teaches and requires godly living!
God’s love is seen in that even though we do not deserve it, we are given grace: the opportunity to have eternal life. Salvation is not a “right” we have as human beings. It is something undeserved that has been offered to us.
God is a just God, which is love for those who follow Him
Ecclesiastes 3:16-17 -Wickedness instead of justice
Ecclesiastes 5:8 -Oppression of the poor and a perversion of justice
What do we have to say about betrayals of justice? Who is happy when a guilty person receives no consequences for their crimes?
Psalm 89:14 -Justice is a foundation of His throne
Isaiah 45:20-25 -The Lord is just
II Thessalonians 1:3-10 -Vengeance in recompense
His justice will be based on what we do
Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 -Do as you like, God will judge what you do
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 -God will bring every work into judgment
Colossians 3:23-25 -Repayment for the righteous and unrighteous
In His loving justice, there is much deserved punishment
Romans 3:8 -Their condemnation is just
Revelation 20:11-15 -Evildoers will be cast into the lake of fire
In His merciful justice, there is undeserved reward
Jude 1:21 -Keep yourself in His love, looking forward to eternal life
Revelation 21:1-7 -A new heaven and a new earth
Many people today look at the Lord’s promised punishment for sin and think that a loving God could not possibly do such a thing. And since we know that God is loving, He couldn’t do such a thing. Let us examine the nature of God’s love and of His justice.
I John 4:7-19 -God is love
Yet, does not the Lord also love His Son?
Mark 1:9-11 -God’s beloved Son
II Peter 1:16-18 -God loves His Son
If, for those of you with children, someone repeatedly abuses your child, what is the course of love? Are you more loving if you ignore the abuse out of “love” for the abuser? Or are you more loving if you take action against it? How often have we seen on the news someone who knowingly allows their child to be continually mistreated in horrific ways? And how often have you heard someone say that it was because the person was “just so loving?”
Hebrews 6:4-6 -When we sin, we crucify Christ again
It is easy, in this self-centered world, to forget about others. God does not. He remembers His only begotten son. Would we then say that God must give us rewards, even though we have abused His Son in such a way, while ignoring the love He has for His Son? Do we presume to declare that we deserve such?
God’s love, even though we are undeserving
Romans 3:23 -All have sinned and fallen short
Romans 5:6-11 -While we were still sinners, Christ died for us
Titus 2:11-15 -Salvation through grace
-Notice that grace teaches and requires godly living!
God’s love is seen in that even though we do not deserve it, we are given grace: the opportunity to have eternal life. Salvation is not a “right” we have as human beings. It is something undeserved that has been offered to us.
God is a just God, which is love for those who follow Him
Ecclesiastes 3:16-17 -Wickedness instead of justice
Ecclesiastes 5:8 -Oppression of the poor and a perversion of justice
What do we have to say about betrayals of justice? Who is happy when a guilty person receives no consequences for their crimes?
Psalm 89:14 -Justice is a foundation of His throne
Isaiah 45:20-25 -The Lord is just
II Thessalonians 1:3-10 -Vengeance in recompense
His justice will be based on what we do
Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 -Do as you like, God will judge what you do
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 -God will bring every work into judgment
Colossians 3:23-25 -Repayment for the righteous and unrighteous
In His loving justice, there is much deserved punishment
Romans 3:8 -Their condemnation is just
Revelation 20:11-15 -Evildoers will be cast into the lake of fire
In His merciful justice, there is undeserved reward
Jude 1:21 -Keep yourself in His love, looking forward to eternal life
Revelation 21:1-7 -A new heaven and a new earth
Sunday, April 20, 2008
The King of the Kingdom - Gospel Meeting Sermon 2 - 4/20/08pm
Hebrews 7
What does this passage teach us about Christ?
King of Righteousness (v 2)
Christ is the King of Righteousness. His kingdom is made up of the Righteous, and His decrees are righteous.
Ephesians 4:22-24 -Put on the new self, created to be like God in righteousness
II Timothy 3:16-17 -Scripture is for equipping in righteousness
II Timothy 4:8 -The Lord awards a crown of righteousness
King of Peace (v 2)
Christ is the King of Peace. He does not guarantee peace between His followers and the world, quite the opposite. But He makes peace between believers possible, and grants us an individual peace, knowing our eternal outcome.
Romans 15:13 -The Hope of God will fill us with joy and peace
Philippians 4:4-7 -The hope that surpasses all understanding
Psalm 119:165 -Those who love God’s word have peace
Acts 10:36 -The gospel of peace
Priest Forever (v 3)
Not only is Christ our king, but He is also our chief priest. He provides for us spiritually, forever.
I Peter 2:9-10 -Christians are a royal priesthood
Hebrews 4:14-5:10 -How Christ is our high priest
Able to Save Completely and Forever (vv 23-25)
Christ has the power to save us. Not only can He save us, but His salvation is complete. And it has no expiration date on it. Our salvation will not disappear unless we reject it.
Acts 4:8-12 -Salvation is found only in Christ
Romans 8:35-39 -There is no external force that separates us from God
He Was Our Perfect Sacrifice (vv 26-28)
Christ fulfilled the Old Law and served as our perfect, final sacrifice. It is because of what He gave that we can have salvation and eternal life. Is it through His sacrifice that we have forgiveness of sins.
I Peter 2:24 -He bore our sins so that we might die to sin
Hebrews 9:27-10:4 -Christ died for our sins
I John 2:2 -He is our atoning sacrifice
He Has All Authority (Matthew 28:18-20)
Christ has been given complete authority by the Father. His will shall be done. His decrees are firm, and His judgments are set. What He says is what goes.
Mark 1:21-28 -Authority over the demons, people recognize His authority
Hebrews 2:6-8 -Everything is put under His feet
He Does Not Require Great Feats to Follow (Matthew 11:28-30)
Christ’s commands as King are all fairly simple and straightforward. He does not require greats feats and accomplishments. Just simple faith and obedience.
Luke 17:7-10 -We are just servants, doing what is asked
I John 2:3-6 -Obey His commands, walk as He did
Are you willing to follow Him? Are you willing to make Him your King and walk as He did?
What does this passage teach us about Christ?
King of Righteousness (v 2)
Christ is the King of Righteousness. His kingdom is made up of the Righteous, and His decrees are righteous.
Ephesians 4:22-24 -Put on the new self, created to be like God in righteousness
II Timothy 3:16-17 -Scripture is for equipping in righteousness
II Timothy 4:8 -The Lord awards a crown of righteousness
King of Peace (v 2)
Christ is the King of Peace. He does not guarantee peace between His followers and the world, quite the opposite. But He makes peace between believers possible, and grants us an individual peace, knowing our eternal outcome.
Romans 15:13 -The Hope of God will fill us with joy and peace
Philippians 4:4-7 -The hope that surpasses all understanding
Psalm 119:165 -Those who love God’s word have peace
Acts 10:36 -The gospel of peace
Priest Forever (v 3)
Not only is Christ our king, but He is also our chief priest. He provides for us spiritually, forever.
I Peter 2:9-10 -Christians are a royal priesthood
Hebrews 4:14-5:10 -How Christ is our high priest
Able to Save Completely and Forever (vv 23-25)
Christ has the power to save us. Not only can He save us, but His salvation is complete. And it has no expiration date on it. Our salvation will not disappear unless we reject it.
Acts 4:8-12 -Salvation is found only in Christ
Romans 8:35-39 -There is no external force that separates us from God
He Was Our Perfect Sacrifice (vv 26-28)
Christ fulfilled the Old Law and served as our perfect, final sacrifice. It is because of what He gave that we can have salvation and eternal life. Is it through His sacrifice that we have forgiveness of sins.
I Peter 2:24 -He bore our sins so that we might die to sin
Hebrews 9:27-10:4 -Christ died for our sins
I John 2:2 -He is our atoning sacrifice
He Has All Authority (Matthew 28:18-20)
Christ has been given complete authority by the Father. His will shall be done. His decrees are firm, and His judgments are set. What He says is what goes.
Mark 1:21-28 -Authority over the demons, people recognize His authority
Hebrews 2:6-8 -Everything is put under His feet
He Does Not Require Great Feats to Follow (Matthew 11:28-30)
Christ’s commands as King are all fairly simple and straightforward. He does not require greats feats and accomplishments. Just simple faith and obedience.
Luke 17:7-10 -We are just servants, doing what is asked
I John 2:3-6 -Obey His commands, walk as He did
Are you willing to follow Him? Are you willing to make Him your King and walk as He did?
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