Category: Sermon Notes

THEME: Unsinkable

SERIES: Last Words

TITLE: I’m Done!

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Jesus fulfilled (332) distinct prophecies in the OT. The mathematical probability of one man fulfilling them is 1/84 with 97 zeroes.

I.        THE CRY FOR RELIEF    

Philosophy during Paul’s day called (Gnosticism).

Turn to Psalm 69:20-21. This is a psalm where the psalmist not only describes his own (pain and thirst), but also foretells the (Savior’s) pain and thirst.

Twice Jesus was offered something to drink.

1.     Before nailed to cross, he was offered wine mixed with gall, which had a (narcotic) effect.

2.     Sour wine which the OT called (vinegar).

 II.        THE CRY FOR COMPLETION                          

“My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to accomplish His work.” Jn.4:34

“For the works the Father has given me to accomplish, the very works I am doing, bear witness about me…” 5:36

“I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.” 17:4

What did Jesus accomplish, complete, finish?  (Chuck Swindoll)

1.     Concerning the (Atonement).

2.     Concerning the (Scriptures)

3.     Concerning the (Law)

4.     Concerning the (Devil).

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Title: Surrender and Victory- Luke 23:44-49

THEME: Unsinkable

SERIES: Last Words

TITLE: Remembered and Forsaken

Scripture: John 19:25-27; Mt.27: 45-50

I.    HIS HEART FOR HIS MOTHER                                                    

A typical Jewish man in Jesus’ day wore five pieces of clothing: A (headpiece); (Sandals); an (outer garment); a (girdle); and (undergarment).

“Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”  Lk.2:34-35

Jesus’ words show his (love and honor) for His mother, but also an incredible amount of (forgiveness) for John.

II.   HIS HURT FOR HIS FATHER

Jesus was dying as a substitute for others. All our sin was put on Him. All the punishment for our sins was put on His shoulders. The very essence of that was an outpouring of God’s (wrath), something Jesus has (never) experienced before.  And in this lies the true meaning of the cross. The word used is (atonement).

“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Cor.5:21

“Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us.” The $2 word for that act is (propitiation). It speaks of an offering made to satisfy God.

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THEME: Unsinkable

SERIES: Last Words

TITLE: Sayings of Christ on the Cross

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

The First Two Sayings: “Father, Forgive Them…” and “Today you will be with me in Paradise”

Saying #1 from the Cross: Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.

Two Important Truths from this 1^st Saying:

J1. esus’ words fulfill messianic prophesy from Isaiah – Jesus becomes our (Intercessor)

Isaiah 53:12; Hebrews 7:24-28 and 9:12-15

2. Jesus takes on the role of (Redeemer)

1 John 4:10 and Romans 3:22-26

J.I. Packer: In Christianity “God propitiates his wrath by his own action. He set forth Jesus Christ to be the propitiation of our sins.”

Father Forgive Us:

1. You can have assurance of the forgiveness that Christ died to obtain for you!
2. The experience of your forgiveness should feed your worship and fuel your passionate pursuit of the one who has supplied your forgiveness!
3. Offering forgiveness isn’t natural – it’s supernatural – like Christ.
4. The product of offering forgiveness to others is Freedom and Peace
5. Harboring unforgiveness is an insult to God’s mercy toward you.

Saying #2 from the Cross: I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.

 The Criminal’s Confession:

1. He acknowledges that he is (a guilty sinner)
2. He recognizes the uniqueness of Jesus
3. He realized his (eternal destiny) was enjoined to Christ and demonstrated faith in the coming kingdom of Christ

Four Practical Truths (From Charles Swindoll)

1. You are NEVER too far gone to become a Christian!
2. The printed page of God’s Word and the godly life are the two most effective tools for evangelism.
3. All the God wants and accepts is simple faith. We bring nothing to God except our faith in Him and in the finished work of Christ on the cross.
4. You are instantly accepted into God’s family when you open your heart to him.

Romans 10:13 – “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

THEME: Unsinkable

SERIES: An Anchor

TITLE: Stop Singing The Blues

Scripture: Psalm 77

I.    COMPLAINING ABOUT MY TROUBLES (1-9)                                                   
 

Strange idea going around churches these days: Being a follower of Christ will (exempt us from problems).

The important word for Asaph is the word (remember). He may be struggling, but he hasn’t (forgotten).

But while Asaph is not forgetting what God has done, he is also (feeling sorry for himself).

II.   CONQUERING MY TROUBLES (10-20)                        
 

Please turn to Deuteronomy 2.  What I will call “protected people groups.”  They all came from dubious circumstances:

1)      Esau disregarded his (birthright).

2)      Moab and Ammon were products of (incest).

It is easy to get overwhelmed and swamped and forget God’s goodness and promises. But here is why I can’t forget!  Verse 11

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Title: Youth Pastor Ryan East preaching

THEME: Unsinkable

SERIES: An Anchor

TITLE: Life’s Not Fair!

Scripture: Psalm 73

I.   THE DOWNWARD SLOPE                                                  
 

What is Asaph’s problem? You can’t read this without seeing his depth of (disillusionment). The lens of his eye is clouded by personal (resentment) and (confusion).

Let’s dissect verses 1-14:

1)      Verse 1: (God is good)

2)      Verse 2: (But as for me)

3)      Verses 2-3: the prosperity of the (wicked)

4)      Verses 4-11: the wicked seem to get away with things

5)      Verse 12: Summary- “this is what the wicked are like.”

6)      Verses 13-14: Faulty conclusion- (What’s the use?)

II.  THE UPWARD ASCENT                       
 

“Life must be lived forward-unfortunately it can only be understood backward.”

His turning point is seen in verses 16-17: Asaph found himself in the (presence of God).

Three main areas where Asaph changes his thinking:

1.      A new awareness of the (destiny of the wicked). [18-20]

2.      A new awareness of (himself). [21-22]

3.      A new awareness of (God’s presence). [23-26]

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Title: Stop Singing the Blues- Psalm 77

THEME: Unsinkable

SERIES: An Anchor

TITLE: CQD

Scripture: Psalm 51: 10-19

I.   TRANSFORMATION             

David doesn’t come to God on basis of God’s (justice), but on the basis of His (mercy).

Forgiveness is not all David needs. He is aware of his sin and confesses it. What David does need is an (inward renewal).

Reformation and Transformation are two different things:

1.      (Reformation) is taking what is there and upgrading it.

2.      (Transformation) is totally redoing and remaking what is there.

Four things David asks for:

1)      (Create) in me a clean heart. [v.10]

2)      (Cast me not away) from your presence. [v.11]

3)      (Restore to me) the joy of my salvation. [v.12a]

4)      (Refocus) on the future. [v.12b]   Please turn to Psalm 32:1-2

II.  TESTIMONY                      

David says he will teach two things:

1.      He will teach (transgressors your way). [v.13]

2.      His tongue would sing aloud of his (righteousness). [v.14b]

He also says he will (praise God rightly).

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Title: Life’s Not Fair!- Psalm 73

THEME: Unsinkable

SERIES: An Anchor

TITLE: SOS

Scripture: Psalm 51: 1-9

“Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did.”  “Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come.” “Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” I Cor.10:6, 11-12

I.    HIS CRY FOR HELP (HIS SOS)                                                
 

We don’t live in a series of (big, dramatic) moments. We don’t go from (one big) decision to another. We all live in a series of (little moments).  The character of a life is set in ten thousand little moments of everyday life.

Two things are evident in Psalm 51 right off the bat:

1.      The first is a fierce, almost desperate clinging to (God’s mercy).

“I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name ‘The Lord.’ And I will be gracious to whom I will gracious and will show mercy to whom I will show mercy.” Ex.33:19

2.      David’s profound awareness of (his sin).

II.   HIS CONFESSION AND CLEANSING                     

In verses 1-2 he uses three words to describe his sin:

1)      (Transgressions) which refers to crossing a line of a forbidden boundary.

2)      (Iniquity) which means “perversions.”

3)      (Sin) which means missing the mark.

So it is like this:

1.      I am aware of my sin [v.3]

2.      I know that it is sin. [v.4]

3.      I confess my sin.

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” Is.1:18

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Title: CQD- Psalm 51: 10-19

THEME: Unsinkable

SERIES: An Anchor

TITLE: Choose Your Path

Scripture: Psalm 1

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” Robert Frost

“Midway this way of life we’re bound upon, I woke to find myself in a dark wood, Where the right road was wholly lost and gone.” Dante

I.    LIFE ON THE RIGHT PATH                                               
 

“…the text upon which the whole rest of the book make up a divine sermon.” Spurgeon

“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” Jesus

What causes this abundant happiness the psalmist writes about?

1)      (Walk)

2)      (Stand)

3)      (Sit)

II.   LIFE IN THE FAST LANE           

When the Bible uses the word “wicked” it’s not just referring to serial killers or rapists. It’s talking about those who walk away from the (will of God) and the (Word of God).

The Bible defines wickedness as a (condition of the heart).

The godly runs (towards) God’s plan; the wicked runs (away).

Proverbs 14:12- “There is a way which seems right to man, but the end is death.”

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Title: SOS- Psalm 51: 1-9

THEME: Unsinkable

SERIES: An Anchor

TITLE: Don’t Drown!

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11,23

I.    WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH WORRY?        

What does Jesus say about worry? (Matthew 6:25-32)

1.      Worry is (inconsistent). [Verse 25]

2.      Worry is (irrational). [Verse 26]

3.      Worry is (ineffective). [Verse 27]

4.      Worry is (illogical). [Verses 28-30]

5.      Worry is (irreligious). [Verses 31-32]

II.   WHAT’S THE ANTIDOTE TO WORRY?          

Some key words to see:

1)      (Trust) in the Lord. [v.3]

2)      (Delight) yourself in the Lord. [v.4]  “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and everything else will be added to you.”

3)      (Commit) your way to the Lord. [v.5]

4)      (Be still) before the Lord. [v.7]  “All men’s miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone.” Pascal

5)      (Refrain) from anger. [v.8]

Two thoughts to think about when we read verse 23:

1.      Don’t dwell on yesterday’s messes.

2.      Don’t anticipate tomorrow’s stresses.

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Title: Choose Your Path- Psalm 1

THEME: Unsinkable

SERIES: An Anchor

TITLE: Faith or Feelings?

Scripture: Psalm 13

Five kind of people who “dwell in the dust.”  F.B.Meyer

1)      Those who feel forsaken by God

2)      Those who feel their prayers are going nowhere

3)      Those who are discouraged with life’s possibilities

4)      Those who are going through difficult financial or physical stress

5)      Those who are stuck in a job or family situation they can’t get out of.

I.    OUR SUBJECT                                              
 

Author is David. He calls the people he is surrounded by as (people of the lie).

·         Physically

·         Materially

·         Politically

·         Socially

·         Talent-wise

II.    HIS STRUGGLE (AND OURS)                   
 

How to see this chapter:

1.      Verse 1a-> Verse 5a

2.      Verse 1b-> Verse 6b

3.      Verse 2a-> Verse 6a

4.      Verse 2b-> Verse 5b

With things going so bad, why did David not shake his fist at God? Because his beliefs, based on the certainty of (God’s character), and based on the certainty of (God’s promises), kept him anchored even while his (feelings) were all over the map.

To be unsinkable we need the anchor of (God’s Word) not the anchor of our (feelings).

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Title: Don’t Drown! Psalm 37:1-11, 23