Sermons from 2020 (Page 4)
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Sermon Scripture: Romans 6 Into: Let’s take a walk Walking in a new life means we have buried the old one. (V. 1-4) Christ died, putting sin away from us. Don’t put something old on something new (Matthew 9:16-17) If you say you are a Lions fan, then prove it. Walking with Jesus means that death no longer is in control. (V. 5-11) Dead to sin (1 Corinthians 3:1-3) Let all malice be put away (Eph. 4:31) Walking in righteousness How COVID has affected us
The Calm During the Storm
Sermon Scripture: Romans 5 There is peace in justification. (v.1-5) Paul’s life Peace in suffering (2 cor 11:24-26, Philippians 1:21) Peace because of the Holy Spirit There is peace when we are loved. (v.6-11) Two women who met Jeus (John 4:13; 8:10-11) While we were still weak sinners Christ died for us Saved from experiencing God’s wrath There is peace in overcoming. (v.12-17) The prodigal son (Luke 15:19) Man’s sin was a huge obstacle A costly free gift There is How COVID has affected us
Grace Refrigerator
Romans 3:21-4:25 Intro: What’s on your fridge? The lists capture the “to-do’s” in our life. (Romans 3:21-22;27-28;4:4-5,15) Exodus 20:1-17, Matthew 22:37-40 Romans 3:19-20 The pictures capture memories we don’t want to forget. (Romans 4:1-3,9-12) Genesis 12:1-4 Genesis 17:9-14 Rom 4:11 The artwork captures grace because most of us produce stuff only mom could love. (Romans 3:23-24;29-31;4:16) Rom 4:18-19 Rom 3:23-24 God’s grace is the magnet that holds all believers in place.
The Need for Amazing Grace
Sermon Scripture: Romans 1:18-3:20 The need for grace is because humans have rejected God. There is no acceptable excuse for not knowing God, yet we still look for one. (1:18-20) God gave us up to “dishonorable passions,” He didn’t force them on us. (1:21-26) Paul is speaking to us all, but we like to think he is talking about “sinners.” (2:1,3-4)) We are all sinners and that is why we need and should be thankful for grace. (3:10-18) The one How COVID has affected us
Newsies
Sermon Scripture: Romans 1:1-17 Sermon Big Idea: We, like Paul, have a purpose, passion, and path we are called to take. And it all leads to grace. Paul – Acts 7:58, 8:3, 9:1-6 Rome – don’t know who started it. Letter probably 56-57 AD. Heart of the beast Our purpose is to abide by God’s calling (v. 1) Servant – John 13:14-15 Apostle – sent one – Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8 Set apart – 2 Cor. 3:2 Our passion is How COVID has affected us
The Fearful Seafarers
Today’s Scripture: Mark 4, Jonah 1, Joshua 24 Big Idea: Fear God. He holds everything else we are afraid of in his hands. A cultivated heart is ready to receive God’s Word and increase in faith. A hidden faith is extinguished. A faith displayed will increase in impact. In a healthy environment, faith grows. Luke 17 – The kingdom of God is within you Faith may start small, but when properly placed, it grows to great significance. When we have How COVID has affected us
A Higher Love
Sermon Scripture: Romans 5:1-10 Sermon Big Idea: An even higher love than a son’s death is the Son’s life. When hardships come we discover faith (v, 1) John 20:8 – John saw and believed When hardships come we discover hope (v. 2-5) John 18 – Peter denies Jesus John 21 – Peter is welcomed back and charged by Jesus Acts 2,3 – Peter boldly preaches the Gospel When hardships come we discover love (v. 6-8) Luke 23:39-43 – The thief How COVID has affected us
The Real Trophy
Job repents by humbling himself before God – Job 42:1-6 If my people will…2 Chronicles 7:11-14 Peter in the Temple. Acts 3:19 Job’s friends are called to repent by God – Job 42:7-9 God gives repentance instruction The size of the sacrifice tells us how upset God was Job is allowed to intercede for his friends/enemies Reconciliation? – Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 25:21-22 Prayers of the righteous – James 5:16 Job is restored with blessings from God – Job 42:10-11 The How COVID has affected us
The Answer We Don’t Want
Job 38:1-3 Our arrogance leads us to want answers. We must accept God’s wisdom “like a man.” How will we answer the questions God has for us? Job 38:4-7 Where were we when He created everything? Our view of God is limited to our short life. Job 38:12-27;39:1-4 Do we know how God established everything? Our view of the world is limited to our little piece of it. Our view of life is limited to human life. Job 40:1-14 Will How COVID has affected us
Forced Preparation
Job 33-37 Big Idea: The pain Job is suffering and that you and I suffer is to purify our life, not punish our life. Why is this happening?Options we consider: God’s wrath Satan’s temptation God’s testing Our fallen world Who is this 4th friend?Should we lump Elihu in with Job’s friends? God didn’t reprimand him Job didn’t respond to him What he says seems to be on point God will take drastic measures to get our attention. (33:14-26) As good How COVID has affected us