Category: Sermon Notes

Jesus is Our Substitute

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: Jesus Unfiltered

TITLE: Jesus is Our Substitute

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-53:10

I.  THE PROBLEM TEACHING

What is penal substitution? Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross takes the place of the punishment we ought to suffer for our sins.

Their ideas in a nutshell:

            1. Atonement is a (cruel and barbaric)doctrine.
            2. Jesus was not a substitution for (sin) on (humanity’s behalf).

II. THE CURE

Two words need defined:

        1. Atonement- Making as one.” The NT word is (reconciliation).
        2. Ransom- “to be bought back”

There is no Christianity without the cross. Why?

        1. The cross was necessary to fulfill God’s (eternal plan).
        2. The cross was the only way to (to save us from our sin).
        3. The cross satisfied the (wrath of God).

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: Jesus Unfiltered
Title: Resurrection Sunday! Jesus is Victorious
Scripture: I Cor. 15:12-57

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Jesus is Incomparable

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: Jesus Unfiltered

TITLE: Jesus is Incomparable

Scripture: Is. 7:14; Luke 1:26-38;

                       Jn. 20:30-31; 21:24-25

I.   JESUS’ BIRTH WAS INCOMPARABLE

If the Virgin Birth is dubious, then the entire Christian faith is (untrue).

The Biblical explanation of the Virgin Birth (VB):

            1. The VB is historically (accurate).
            2. The word “virgin” means (virgin).
            3. To throw out the VB means to reject Christ’s (deity), the accuracy and authority of (the Scripture), and other doctrines.

Without the VB, Christ is not God. If Christ was not conceived by the Holy Spirit, then He must have a human father, and thus He is not divine. Without the Virgin Birth, the gospel does not provide salvation because if it is a lie, Jesus could never reverse the curse and save sinners. And if it is not true, the whole range of Christian doctrine falls apart.

II.  JESUS’ LIFE IS INCOMPARABLE

What we must acknowledge:

        1. We don’t know all there is to know
        2. What we do know is incredible.

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: Jesus Unfiltered
Title: Jesus is Our Substitute
Scripture: Is. 52:13-53:10

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Jesus is God

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: Jesus Unfiltered

TITLE: Jesus is God

Scripture: Mt. 3:13-17; 26:36-46

Freud- “God was an invention of man.”

I. THE ANT-MAN HERESY

The heresy of (modalism). How you see the Trinity.

Five truths of the Trinity:
1. There is only one God.
2. The Father is God.
3. The Son is God.
4. The Holy Spirit is God.
5. The Father is not the Son is not the Spirit.

II. THE ANTI-HERO CONTAINED

Two words come into play: (Transcendent) and (Immanent).
Transcendent- God goes beyond us in many ways
Immanent- God is the I AM, but also Immanuel (God with us).

Two Scriptures:

  • Mt. 3:13-17
  • Mt. 26:36-46

NEXT WEEK’S THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: Jesus Unfiltered
TITLE: Jesus is Incomparable
SCRIPTURE:  Is. 7:14; Luke 1:26-38; Jn. 20:30-31; 21:24-25

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Jesus is Real

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: Jesus Unfiltered

TITLE: Jesus is Real

Scripture: I Cor. 15:1-9

Woke: “a word to describe someone who, whether consciously or unconsciously, has adopted grievances and activism rooted in Cultural Marxism and Critical Theory, especially related to the intersectional oppression matrix of race, gender, and sexuality.”

I. WHAT ARE WE UP AGAINST?

Our point of reference MUST NOT BE what our (culture) thinks, but what does (God) think. Our own (judgment); our own (viewpoint); and our own (heart) is not a reliable gauge for action.

II. WHAT SHOULD WE BE HEADING TOWARD?

What did the earliest Christians believe?

      1. That Jesus (died for their sins).
      2. Jesus (was buried) and (raised from the dead).
      3. That His atoning death, burial, and resurrection were inseparable from the (Scriptures).
      4. Their core belief in the Resurrection could be (verified by evidence).

Progressives don’t see their false beliefs as (hijacking Christianity); they see it as rescuing Jesus from the rigidity of (traditional Christianity).

NEXT WEEK’S THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: Jesus Unfiltered
TITLE: Jesus is God (The Ant-Man Heresy)
SCRIPTURE: Mt. 3:13-17; 26:36-46

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Tough Challenges are Given- Part 2

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: WELCOME HOME…where…

TITLE: Tough Challenges are Given- Part 2

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

I.   Our New Identity           

You are God’s (Chosen People)
You are (Holy)
You are (Dearly Loved)

Dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you. [v.12 MSG]

(Compassion)     (Patience)

(Kindness)         (Bear with each other)

(Humility)          (Forgive each other)

(Gentleness)      (Love one another)

II.  Our New Ruler

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…
If our King is a Good King we have (nothing to fear and much to rejoice over).
Live at (peace with each other) and be (peace-makers).
Be (thankful)! – Mentioned 3 times in these last three verses!

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly…
(Scripture)– Are you a vessel filled with God’s Word? Are you saturated with it?
(The Spirit) – As you abide with Christ, you will learn to know the Holy Spirit’s leading in your life

Let whatever you say and do be to Christ’s Glory.

NEXT WEEK’S THEME: Run with the Horses
SERIES: Jesus Unfiltered
TITLE: Jesus is Real
SCRIPTURE: I Cor. 15:1-9

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Tough Challenges are Given- Part 1

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: WELCOME HOME…where…

TITLE: Tough Challenges are Given- Part 1

Scripture:  Col. 3:5-11

 

I.   COACHING UP           

3 things to do counteract false teachers:

        1. We need to (reset our sights) on things above.
        2. We are to (reshape our perspective).
        3. We need to (redefine our purpose).

II.  COACHING DOWN     

Paul uses various images to portray Christian living:

        1. A (disciplined athlete) in I Cor. 9
        2. A (faithful soldier) in 2 Tim. 2
        3. A (tenacious wrestler) in Eph. 6

 

Sanctification= (set aside for a specific purpose).

Three things we need to do:

        1. Put to death our (sinful passions).
        2. Put off our (sinful practices).
        3. Put down our (sinful pride).

 

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses   SERIES: WELCOME HOME…where…

Title: Tough Challenges are Given-Pt. 2- Col.  3:12-17 (Pastor Ryan preaching)

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Obedience is Encouraged

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: WELCOME HOME…where…

TITLE: Obedience is Encouraged

Scripture:  Col. 2:16-3:4

 

Following Jesus should be (expected), but never (demanded).

I.   OBEDIENCE AND THE “LORD IT OVER” APPROACH           

Two words will conflict:

      1. (Grace)- God’s unmerited favor
      2. (Legalism)- conforming to a code to exalt self. A (self-made) approach to get on God’s good side. Always involves man-made (rules and regulations) enforced through guilt and shame.

 

Let’s go to the text:

      1. Our (sins) were nailed to the Cross, not a (deed) we do.
      2. (Freedom) comes through Christ, not rules and regulations.
      3. We are free from the (bondage of religion).
      4. Relying on religion, on legalism, leaves one out in the cold when it comes to (salvation).
      5. Relying on religion leaves one (powerless and chained).

II.  OBEDIENCE AND THE “LOVE IT ALWAYS” APPROACH          

What do we need to do?

      1. We need to (reset our sights) on things above.
      2. We are to (reshape our perspective).
      3. We are to (redefine our purpose).

 

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses   SERIES: WELCOME HOME…where…

Title: Tough Choices are Challenged-Pt. 1- Col.  3:5-11

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Lives are Changed

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: WELCOME HOME…where…

TITLE: Lives are Changed

Scripture:  Col. 2:6-15

 

I.  WE MUST DEEPEN OUR INTIMACY          

Here is what we have so far:

        1. It starts with the (new birth).
        2. It continues when we (follow Him).
        3. We learn steady walking leads to (stability and growth).
        4. A steady faith is marked by (overflowing gratitude).

 

II. WE MUST DEFINE OUR IDENTITY          

 

What is the transformation which must take place?

        1. There is a (death).
        2. There is a (burial).
        3. There is a (resurrection).

 

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses   SERIES: WELCOME HOME…where…

Title: Obedience is Encouraged- Col.  2:16-3:4

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Grace is Offered

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: WELCOME HOME…where…

TITLE: Grace is Offered

Scripture:  Col. 1:20-2:5

I.  GRACE IS OFFERED VERTICALLY

 

5 key words to know:

        1. (Justification)- Sinner declared righteous (not guilty)
        2. (Redemption)- Sinner is granted freedom
        3. (Forgiveness)- Sinner has debt paid and forgotten
        4. (Adoption)- Sinner is made a son
        5. (Reconciliation)- Sinner is made a friend 

II.  GRACE IS OFFERED HORIZONTALLY       

 

People are in need of a lot of grace today. Why? Because we are all (broken people). 

Paul had 5 goals for the Colossians:

        1. He wanted them to be (encouraged). (v.2a)
        2. He wanted them to be (knit together). (v.2b)
        3. He wanted them anchored (in the truth). (v.2c-3)
        4. He wanted them to know there will be (challenges). (v.4)
        5. He wanted them to (offer grace). (v.5)

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses   SERIES: WELCOME HOME…where…

Title: Lives are Changed- Col.  2:6-15

 

 

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Jesus is Honored

2024 THEME: Run with the Horses

SERIES: WELCOME HOME…where…

TITLE: Jesus is Honored

Scripture:  Col. 1:15-20

I.   JESUS IS LORD OF CREATION        

(Preeminence)- Jesus is first. In Everything. First in importance, honor, and exaltation.

Is Jesus one of many gods?

He is the (visible image) of the (invisible God).
He is the (firstborn) of all creation.

What makes Jesus Lord of creation?

        1.  He is the (authority over creation).
        2.  He is the (agent of creation).
        3.  He is the (aim of creation).

II.  JESUS IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH        

He is the source from which the church derives its (life, sustenance, and growth)

III. JESUS IS THE SAVIOR OF THE CROSS 

(Redemption)=the act of setting free, liberating

Two take aways:

        1. Make Christ (first) in everything.
        2. Refocus our (attention) on Christ

 

NEXT WEEK: THEME: Run with the Horses   SERIES: WELCOME HOME…where…

Title: Grace is Offered- Col. 1:20-2:5

 

 

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