Category: Sermon Notes

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!

Title: The Satisfying Savior

Scripture: Eccl. 3; 2 Cor. 5:1-10; Ezekiel 1:4-28

I. A SCRIPTURAL VIEW OF DEATH

Ecclesiastes 3 view of death:

1. (Fatalism) (Vv.1-9)
2. (Skepticism) (Vv.10-11)
3. (Hedonism) (Vv.12-13)
4. (Deism) (Vv.14-17)
5. (Evolutionism) (Vv.18-19)
6. (Universalism) (Vv.20-22)

What does the Bible say?

1. Absent from the body, present with the Lord. (2 Cor. 5:8)
2. Fully justified, fully pardoned (Rom.5:1; 8:1)

II. A SCRIPTURAL VIEW OF HEAVEN

Pictures of heaven in the Bible:

1. Ezekiel 1:4-28
2. Pictured by John in Rev. 4 & 5
3. Revelation 21

The best part? Forever in the (presence of God and the Lamb) around His throne.

Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
Series: The “Perfect” Christian (Book of James)
Title: Troubled by Trials
Scripture: James 1:1-12

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!

Title: The Show-Me Savior

Scripture: I Cor. 12:12-27

I. THE CHURCH AS AN EMPTY FRAME

What is the primary purpose of the church? (to glorify God).

What is our frame to be like?

1. Side #1- A (worshiping) community.
2. Side #2- A place to (receive instruction).
3. Side #3- A (fellowship).
4. Side #4- (True expression).

II. THE CHURCH AS A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE

Some humorous descriptions of a church:

1. The (donkey) church.
2. The (racehorse) church.
3. The (mule) church.

How are we to look?

1. We use our gifts (properly). (Verse 1-11)
2. We seek (unity) not (division). (Verses 12-13)
3. We see to (work together) without (judgment). (Verse 14-27)
4. We have (compassion and care) for each other. (Verses 25-26)

Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
Sermon: The Satisfying Savior
Scripture: 2 Cor. 5:1-10; Ezekiel 1:4-28

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!

Title: The Sending Savior

Scripture: Mt. 28:16-20; Acts 1-2

I. COMMISSION TO A MISSION (Mt. 28:16-20)

5 essential elements to fulfilling the mission:

1. (Availability)- (V.16)
2. (Worship)- (V.17)
3. (Submission)- (V.18)
4. (Submission)- (V.19-20a)
5. (Power)- (V.20b)

II. CONFIRMATION OF THAT MISSION (Acts 1:1-11; 2)

Two words to note:

1. Baptize- Passive voice indicates entirely a (divine action).
2. Power- not in speaking in a foreign language but in the (resurrected Christ).

What happens in Acts 2?

1. The followers of Jesus were (one-minded).
2. The Spirit came. Proof came in three ways: It was (audible). It was (visible). It was (oral).

Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
Sermon: The Show-me Savior
Scripture: 1 Cor. 12:12-27

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!

Title: The Surprising Savior

Scripture: John 19:38-20:10

I. THE MIRACLE OF MIRACLES

The Easter message has been distilled into one sentence: Jesus came back to life after he died.

What others religions say about hope:

1. 1. 1. 1. Judaism- Abraham died at a “ripe old age.”
         2. Buddhism- “When he died, nothing whatever remains behind.”
         3. Islam- Mohammed died at 61 and no one has seen him since.
         4. Christianity-Founded by Jesus, who is alive and well. The resurrection is the (central tenet) of the church today.

II. THE POWER OF BELIEF

“Faith is belief in testimony of credible witnesses.” A belief not based on facts is just a (wish).

What do we have to stand on?

1. 1. 1. 1. The witness of those who saw (Jesus alive).
         2. Affirmation of those who (penned the record) of the eyewitnesses.
         3. Those whom the eyewitnesses (convinced).

The resurrection is a crucial belief. See I Cor. 15:17-19. The resurrection is the (anchor point) for the cables that hold the Christian faith together. And that is why, when anyone wants to destroy Christianity they must first start with dismantling the truth of the resurrection.

Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
Sermon: The Sending Savior
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!

Title: The Sin-Laden Savior

Scripture: Various Scripture for each thought

I. WHY IS IT CALLED THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST?

What is passion? Why was His passion unique?

1. More than a mere (human).
2. He was (innocent).

What is not important is who killed Jesus. What IS IMPORTANT is that He (chose to die).
The death of Jesus is the doorway to most fantastic part of the story: (the resurrection).

II. WHAT DID IT ACCOMPLISH?

6 reasons for the death of Jesus:

1. To absorb the (wrath of God). Romans 3:23-25
2. For the (forgiveness of sin). Eph. 1:7
3. To become a (ransom for many). Mk. 10:45
4. To (reconcile us) to God. 2 Cor. 5:17-19
5. To take away our (condemnation). Rom. 8:34
6. To free us from the (slavery of sin). Heb.13:12 and Rev. 1:5-6

Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
Sermon: The Surprising Savior
Scripture: John 19:38-20:10

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!

Title: The Sold-Out Savior

Scripture: Various Scripture

Two Failures, Two Roads — Peter’s Denial and Judas’s Betrayal Text:
Matthew 26:69–75; Matthew 27:1–5; Luke 22:31–32

“Amazing grace! How sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, Was blind but now I see… Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; ‘Tis grace has
brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.”~ John Newton (1725-1807)

1. 1. Peter’s Denial: Failure Out of Fear (Matthew 26:33)
   2. Judas’s Betrayal: Failure Out of a Hardened Heart (Matthew 27:1-5)
   3. Both Men Felt Remorse (Luke 22:26, Matthew 27:5)
   4. Peter Turned Toward Jesus (Luke 22:31–32)
   5. Judas Turned Away in Despair (Matthew 27:3-5)
   6. The Danger of Despair (Romans 5:20)
   7. Warning and Hope

Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
Sermon: The Sin-Laden Savior
Scripture: Various Scripture for each thought

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!

Title: The Sorrowful Savior

Scripture: Mt. 26:36-46; Mk. 14:32-42; Lk. 22:39-46

I. SORROW EXPRESSED

Whenever we read the Gospels, I think it is sometimes easy to forget the (humanity) of Jesus.

Mark tells us Jesus was “deeply troubled and distressed.” The word “deeply troubled” is the
word (stricken with terror or awe). “Distressed” suggests He was (uncomfortable or ill-at-ease).

II. SUBMISSION EXTENDED

The picture of Jesus given here is not a picture of (serenity) but of (deep grief), of heart-piercing
agony.

We are often faced with moments when we must decide. Some are easy to make, but some are
extremely tough and call for a reckoning. 3 thoughts:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. We all face (moments of decision).
                  2. There comes a point when we must release (our will) and (accept His).
                  3. Accepting God’s will over our own, leaves us ready to (face whatever is coming).

Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
Sermon: The Sold-Out Savior
Tom Mangia preaching (Tom is one of our elders)

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!

Title: The Sacrificing Savior

Scripture: I Cor. 11:17-34

I. SETTING THE SCENE

By instruction and example Jesus instituted two ordinances: (baptism) and the (Lord’s Supper). These ordinances are not (electives). They are for all who believe in Jesus and want to follow Him faithfully.

SETTING THE SCENES:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Scene #1: Jesus with His disciples in the (Upper Room). (Mt. 26) They are celebrating the (Feast of Passover) and the (Feast of Unleavened Bread).
                  2. Scene #2: Paul and the church at (Corinth). (I Cor. 11) Paul is not (praising) them but (chastising) them. The word divisions is the word (schisms) which literally means a tearing or cutting. The factions were so strong, they were not only (disruptive), but also (destructive).

II. FINDING THE MEANING

In Matthew’s account many misunderstand “This is my body” and “This is my blood.” It is not to be taken literally but to realize the bread (represents His body) and the wine (represents His own blood).

Breaking down I Corinthians 11:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. The (purpose) is found in verses 23-26.
                  2. The (preparation) is found in verses 27-34. “Unworthy” (KJV) vs “unworthy manner”
                  3. The (plea) is found in verses 28-30.

Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
Sermon: The Sorrowful Savior
Scripture: Mt.26:36-46; Mk. 14:32-42; Lk. 22:39-46

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!

Title: The Suffering Savior

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-53:12

The road to Easter is paved through the (Old Testament). The death of Jesus was not a (last
minute thing). It didn’t catch the Father or the Son (off guard). Nor was the road an (easy one).

I. CHRIST REPULSIVE

There are 4 “Servant Songs” in Isaiah. In this one we learn (why) the Servant suffered.

II. CHRIST REJECTED

It is hard to see how people could (reject) the Messiah. Why did they?

1. His pedigree was (unimpressive).
2. His (physical appearance) was unimpressive.
3. The ultimate (consequence).

III. CHRIST REDEMPTIVE

In verse 4 everything changes. The people thought something was wrong (with Him)-that He had done something to deserve God’s judgment.

Jesus Christ became our (redeemer).

Reference I Peter 2:21-24

The million dollar term used for all we have been talking about is (substitutionary atonement)

Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
Sermon: The Sacrificing Savior
Scripture: I Cor. 11:17-34

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!

Title: SEVEN

Scripture: John 15:1-11

February 22, 2026

Invited to Abide

John MacArthur – “Just as a branch depends entirely on the vine for life, sustenance, growth and fruit,so
believers depend completely on the divine Lord [Jesus] as the source of their spiritual life and effect.
And just as a branch cannot bear fruit unless it is connected to the vine,
so believers cannot bear fruit apart from their life-giving union with Christ.”

THREE SYMBOLS of Jesus’s Metaphor:

Jesus is the (VINE) [v.5 and v.1]

The Father is the (VINE DRESSER) [v.1-2]

Disciples of Jesus are the (BRANCHES) [v.4-11]

What is the responsibility of the branch? The command here is not to (produce fruit)!
The command here is (ABIDE).

What kind of fruit grows on the abiding branches?

1. The (fruit of the Spirit) [Galatians 5]
2. (Praise) offered to God [Hebrews 13:15 ESV]
3. (Sacrificial love) that meets the (needs of others) [Romans 15:28]
4. (Holy, righteous and God-honoring) living [Matt 3:8, Eph 5:9, Col 1:10]
5. New (converts) who come to Jesus [John 4:35-41]

All fruit-bearing comes from abiding. The vine is the source. NO Abide = NO Fruit.