Category: Sermon Notes

It is Finished

2023 THEME: Victory!

Series: To and From the Cross

TITLE: It is Finished

Scripture:  John 19:28-37

 

I. THE PATTERN OF JESUS’ WORDS

Three Scripture passages we will look at:

1. John 4:34
2. John 5:36
3. John 17:4

(achievement). The mind of Jesus is filled, not with (hopeless despair), but with a sense of
(accomplishment).

II. THE POINT OF JESUS’ WORDS

Three key phrases in John 19:28

1) Phrase #1: “Knowing that all was finished”
2) Phrase #2: “To fulfill all Scripture”
3) Phrase #3: “It is finished”

What was finished?

1. The (atonement)
2. The (Scriptures)
3. The (Law)
4. The (Devil)

The work of salvation was, and remains, (totally and completely finished).

Next Week: Theme: Victory! Series: To and From the Cross
Sermon Title: Alive! John 11: 25-26

 

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From Darkness to Light

2023 THEME: Victory!

Series: To and From the Cross

TITLE: From Darkness to Light

Scripture:  Mark 15:33-39

I. THE NECESSITY OF DARKNESS

Christianity is not about (creation). It is all about the (cross).

Yielding to the cover of darkness:

1. (Humiliation)
2. (Creation)
3. (Past events)
4. (Intimate relationship)

II. THE NEWNESS OF LIGHT

First, the light (came out)!

Second, the light (brought victory)! Six events show this:

1. Mark 15:34
2. Mark 15:37
3. Mark 15:38
4. Mt. 27:51
5. Mt. 27:52
6. Mt. 27:54

Next Week: Theme: Victory! Series: To and From the Cross
Sermon Title: It is Finished- John 19: 28-37

 

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Insults and Paradise

2023 THEME: Victory!

Series: To and From the Cross

TITLE: Insults and Paradise

Scripture:  Luke 23:26-43

I.    SCENES THROUGH THE LENS OF SCRIPTURE                 


4 scenes full of meaning:

Scene #1- the weeping women
Scene #2- the heartless soldiers
Scene #3- the mocking bystanders

Scripture shows us (all is not lost). There is (hope), God is (still in charge), and we will still have reason to (praise Him).

Scene #4- the thief on the cross

 

II.   WORDS THROUGH THE LENS OF EXPERIENCE                 

                        

Three lessons we can learn:

1. No one is (ever too far gone) to become a Christ-follower.
2. All God wants from any individual is (simple faith).
3. Never doubt that He (accepts you).

 

Next Week: Theme: Victory! Series: To and From the Cross

Sermon Title: From Darkness to Light- Mark 15:33-39 (and others)

 

 

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The Sting of Failure

2023 THEME: Victory!

Series: To and From the Cross

TITLE: The Sting of Failure

Scripture:  Matthew 26:69-75

I.    FAILURE IS A FACT

Let’s talk about failure:

1. Failure is a fact in (the Bible).
2. Failure is a fact of (experience).

II. FAILURE IS FORGIVEN

Jesus predicted both (Judas’ betrayal) and (Peter’s denial).

Not only is failure a (fact), not only is failure (foreseen), failure is also (forgiven).

1. Jesus prayed for Peter’s (faith).
2. Jesus probed for Peter’s (love).

There is a little bit of Peter (in all of us). We brim over with (pride). We think (we are better)
than someone else. We tell ourselves that we haven’t really (done anything) that bad.

Next Week: Theme: Victory! Series: To and From the Cross
Sermon Title: Insults and Paradise- Luke 23:26-43

 

 

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Don’t Forget to Remember

2023 THEME: Victory!

Series: To and From the Cross

TITLE: Don’t Forget to Remember

Scripture:  Matthew 26:17-30

 

I.    THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE MEAL                                                         

Setting the scene in verses 17-19

        1. It is the first day of (Unleavened Bread).
        2. Jerusalem was (packed) and the Roman army on (high alert).
        3. The week began with Jesus entering (riding on a donkey).

II.   THE ELEMENTS SURROUNDING THE MEAL                                       

What is the significance of the meal?

        1. The meal was celebrating (Jesus).
        2. The meal was celebrating the (blood of the Lamb).
        3. The meal was celebrating (hope for the future).

 

The Passover meal (looked back) to what God had done in their history, and (looked forward) with hope and expectation to what God (would do) when God truly became king.

We are not to be (takers of) but those who are (taken by) communion.

A couple thoughts to ponder:

        1. Communion is a (celebration).
        2. Communion is not meant to be a (secondary occasion). It is mean to be (central).
        3. Communion is a life-giving time for (renewal of our faith).

 

Next Week: Theme: Victory! Series: To and From the Cross

Sermon Title: The Sting of Failure- Matthew 26: 69-75

 

 

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The Lamb is Worthy!!

2023 THEME: Victory!

Series: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: The Lamb is Worthy!!

Scripture:  Revelation 5:9-14

 

I.   WHAT IS WORSHIP?            

The Lamb has 7 horns and 7 eyes. What does it mean?

1. First, remember this is (symbolized revelation).
2. Jesus is (Omnipotent).
3. Jesus is (Omniscient).

What is worship?

1. Worship is (honor and adoration) directed to God.
2. Worship is not (me-focused).
3. Worship is (24/7/365).

II.   WHAT IS THE SONG OF WORSHIP?                                      

The song celebrates:

1. (He was slain).
2. Jesus (ransomed people for God).
3. We have been made a (kingdom and priests).

The closing in verse 13: This list is (comprehensive), meaning that all honor and praise belong to Jesus and none of it to us, for salvation has been accomplished by the (work of Christ alone).

Next Week: Theme: Victory! Series: To and From the Cross

Sermon Title: Remember Not to Forget- Matthew 26: 17-30

 

 

 

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The Lion Who is a Lamb

2023 THEME: Victory!

Series: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: The Lion Who is a Lamb

Scripture:  Revelation 5:1-8

 

I.    THE SCROLL                      

 

To worship is to let the (worth and wonder) of God sink so deeply into our soul that we respond in a (wholehearted reorientation) of our life.

What is the scroll? It represents God’s plans for (judgment and salvation).

Ideas to consider:

        1. Contains (all sacred history) from the cross to the new creation.
        2. The decrees of God are (comprehensive and extensive).
        3. What is written is (precise). Sealed to let us know it is complete and cannot be altered.

Why did John weep?

        1. History is (unfathomable) apart from the person and redeeming work of Christ.
        2. History would be (unknown and unaccomplished).

 

II.   THE SEARCH             

 

The One who can open the scroll is given two names:

        1. (The Lion of the tribe of Judah)
        2. (The Root of David)

 

Next Week: Theme: Victory! Series: The Lamb Wins!!

Sermon Title: The Lamb is Worthy!!- Revelation 5:9-14

 

 

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God on the Throne

2023 THEME: Victory!

Series: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: God on the Throne

Scripture:  Revelation 4

 

 I.        THE SCENE BEFORE US               

 

What is this heaven?

1.       The first heaven- (space which surrounds the earth). Ps. 147:8)

2.       The second heaven- (outer galaxies).  Gen.1:17

3.       The third heaven- (place where God dwells).  2 Cor.12:2

John sees what we all need to see: (God on the throne of the universe).

 

 II.        THE CELEBRATION BECKONING US               

 

4 essentials about true worship:

1.       True worship is the worship (of God alone).

2.       True worship is the acknowledgment of (God’s attributes).

3.       True worship is (ceaseless).

4.       True worship is best when it is also (done with others).

The words they use:

1)      “Holy, holy, holy”- The ultimate. (Sets Him apart from all others).

2)      “Lord God, the Almighty”- three-fold name for God.

3)      “The one who was and is and is to come”- expresses the idea of (divine infinity and sovereignty) over history.

To summarize: God is (holy). God is (sovereign). God is (eternal).

 

Next Week: Theme: Victory! Series: The Lamb Wins!!

Sermon Title: The Lion Who is a Lamb- Revelation 5:1-8

 

 

 

 

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He Knows-Pt. 2

2023 THEME: Victory!

Series: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: He Knows-Pt. 2

Scripture:  Revelation 3

 

I.        HE KNOWS WHAT?                                                      

 

Characteristics called God’s perfections:

        1. He is (Immutable). He is unchanging.
        2. He is (Omnipotent)- He is all-powerful
        3. He is (Omnipresent)-  He is everywhere Present
        4. He is (Omniscient)-  He is all-Knowing

 

Review of chapter 2 (What God knows)

        1. Ephesus- He knows what and who we love
        2. Smyrna- He knows what we are willing to suffer for
        3. Pergamum- He knows what we really believe
        4. Thyatira-  He know what we are willing to tolerate

II.        WHAT MORE DOES HE KNOW ABOUT THE CHURCH?                                     

#5- The church at Sardis- He knows our (spiritual condition).

*It is possible to have a reputation of being spiritually alive, when in reality the condition of our souls is different.

#6- The church at Philadelphia- He knows the state of our (commitment).

#7- The church at Laodicea- He knows (who we are depending on).

 

Next Week: Theme: Victory! Series: The Lamb Wins!!

Sermon Title: God on the Throne- Revelation 4

 

 

 

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He Knows-Pt. 1

2023 THEME: Victory!

Series: The Lamb Wins!!

TITLE: He Knows-Pt. 1

Scripture:  Revelation 2

 

I.    WHAT DOES IT MEAN HE KNOWS?               

3  characteristics about God to know:

1. Omnipotence- (All-Powerful)
2. Omnipresence- (All-Present)
3. Omniscience- (All-Knowing)

What does it mean to say God is all-knowing? He knows (absolutely everything) that can be known.

II.   WHAT DOES HE KNOW ABOUT THE CHURCH?

Letter #1- Jesus knows what and who we (really love).
Letter #2- Jesus knows what you’re willing (to suffer for).
Letter #3- Jesus knows what we (really believe).
Letter #4- Jesus knows what we are (willing to tolerate).

Next Week: Theme: Victory! Series: The Lamb Wins!!
Sermon Title: He Knows-Pt 2- Revelation 3

 

 

 

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