Category: Sermon Notes

2025 THEME: Burning Hearts

Title: NEVER DONE

Scripture: John 9-Acts 6

There is an old saying that goes something like this: ‘A man’s work is from sun up to sun down, but a mother’s work is never done.’ Have you ever wished that your energy had no limits? In Acts, the central figure of the book is One who’s energy has no limits, who never stops working, who’s power and influence astounds, and who continually glorifies Christ, equips the saints and advances God’s Kingdom on earth: the Holy Spirit.

5 Indicators the Holy Spirit is Growing the Church:

1. 1. Serving with (Power)
   2. Suffering in (Faith)
   3. Sending (Messengers)
   4. Steeped in (Love)
   5. Sharing the Gospel (Boldly)

What kind of 29th chapter will you write? What kind of 29th chapter will we be?

Next week: I Am Not Ashamed
Scripture: Romans 1-16

2025 THEME: Burning Hearts

Title: Real Power on Display

Scripture: John 9-Acts 6

I. THE POWER OF JESUS (John 9-21)

Chapter 9 has two incidents that show His power:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. The man (born blind).
                  2. Revealing to the man (Who He was).

Chapter 10: Raising Lazarus (from the dead).
Chapter 13: Real power of (humility).

II.THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT (Acts 1-3)

The power of a (promise). Acts 1:4-5, 8.

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. First actual mention is in John 14:15-17; 15:26-27.
                  2. What the Spirit is to do: John 16:5-15

II.THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT (Acts 1-3)

Three words to describe Peter: (bold, brash, boisterous).
“F” on his forehead could stand for (Failure) but also (Forgiven).

Next week: Pastor Ryan preaching
Scripture: John 9-Acts 6

2025 THEME: Burning Hearts

Title: The Impact of One Life

Scripture: Luke -19-John 8

I. LIVES CHANGED

5 people changed by Jesus:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. (Zacchaeus) Luke 19:1-9
               2. (Thief on the cross) Luke 23:39-43
               3. (Nicodemus) John 3:1-17; 20:38-39
               4. (Samaritan woman) John 4
               5. (Woman caught in adultery) John 8

II. TRUTH REVEALED

Examples of why lives were changed:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. The shouts of (Hosanna) Lk. 19:28-40
               2. “I am (alive)! Lk. 24:13-34
               3. “I am (God)” John 1:1-4
               4. “I am the (Bread of Life)” John 6:22-51
               5. “I am the (Light of the World)” John 8:12

Next week: Real Power on Display
Scripture: John 9-Acts 6

2025 THEME: Burning Hearts

Title: Jesus the Radical

Scripture: Luke 4-18

I. RADICAL LIFE

Luke 4: Jesus knew (why He came).

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. He was to preach the Good News to the (poor)
               2. He was to proclaim freedom to (captives).
               3. He was to provide recovery of sight to the (blind).
               4. He was to set the oppressed (free).

Luke 9: Jesus knew (who He was). Question to ask: Why did the disciples not know who Jesus
was?

II. HIS RADICAL TEACHINGS

Three ways Jesus’ teachings were radical:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Seeing (others clearly). (6:27-45; 18:15-17)
               2. Seeing (life purposefully). (12:22-33; 16:10-13)
               3. Seeing (yourself honestly). (15; 18:9-14,18-29)

Next week: The Impact of One Life
Scripture: Luke 19-John 8

2025 THEME: Burning Hearts

Title: Yes or No-You Choose

Scripture: Mark 8-Luke 3

I.  SAY NO!

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Following Jesus is saying NO (to self). Mk 8:34-38
            2. The (self-centered) life must be put to death.
            3. The (safe) life must be put to death.
            4. The (self-serving) life must be put to death.
            5. Following Jesus is saying NO to (false satisfaction) Mk. 9:33-37; 10:41-45
            6. Following Jesus is saying NO to (falling asleep). Mk. 13:32-37

II. SAY YES!

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Following Jesus is saying YES to (surrender). Mk.9:14-24
            2. Following Jesus is saying YES to (humility). Mk.12:41-44
            3. Following Jesus is saying YES to (Jesus) Lk.1-3

Next week: Jesus the Radical
Scripture: Luke 4-18

2025 THEME: Burning Hearts

Title: Keeping Things in Order

Scripture: Matthew 22-Mark 7

I.  FIGURING OUT PRIORITIES

Sometimes we allow the (urgent) to take the place of the (important).

What are to be our priorities?

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. To establish a correct an ordered (relationship with Jesus)
               2. To love (our neighbor) correctly.

II. FULFILLMENT OF PROPHECY

Matthew 24-28 Jesus is speaking about the future and events:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Future events pertaining to (His coming).
               2. Future events pertaining to His (death, burial & resurrection).

III. FOLLOWING THE PROMISED ONE

“He who thinks he leads and has no one following is only taking a walk.” –Leadership saying

A quick recap of Mark 1-7

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Chapter 1- Introduction of John, Jesus’ baptism and the first disciples
               • Chapter 2-Healing and the call of Matthew
               • Chapter 3- Listing of the disciples
               • Chapter 4-7- Like a highlight reel of Jesus’ work and teachings

“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though
they stumble, they will never fail, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Psalm 37:23

Next week:  Yes or No-You Choose
Scripture: Mark 8-Luke 3

2025 THEME: Burning Hearts

Title: In the Right Place

Scripture: Matthew 5-21

Most common question: What is your (motive)? Put another way: What is your (focus)?

I. ON OUR HEART

Proverbs 4:23-“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”

The heart is the seat of our (thoughts, emotions, desires, and will).

II. ON THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST

“It is spiritually dangerous to be more concerned about the sin of others than you are about your own.” (Tripp-Sept. 29-p.347)

What happens when we put the microscope on others?

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Stop being aware of (our shortcomings).
               2. We become (self-righteous).

Being in the presence of Christ means (He is all there).

III. ON THE SAME MISSION AS JESUS

Jesus was a man on (a mission). He knew (why He came). Luke 19:10

Our culture is enamored. Greatness = power. Power = greatness. Not so with Jesus.

Next week: week: Things in Order
Scripture: Matthew 22-Mark 7

2025 THEME: Burning Hearts

Title: The End and the Beginning

Scripture: Habakkuk 1-Matthew 4

I. HOW LONG, LORD, HOW LONG?

3 perspectives:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. How long, Lord, how long will we suffer? (Habakkuk)“The little book of Habakkuk is about waiting on and trusting in the Lord, even when you are confused by what He is doing, and it ends with one of the clearest statements in all of Scripture about where true, sturdy, and lasting joy is to be found.” (9/21-PDT)
               2. How long, Lord, how long will we wait? (Zephaniah & Haggai)
               3. How long, Lord, how long will we hope? (Zechariah & Malachi)Zechariah writes to the (remnant in (Jerusalem).
                  Malachi focuses on (multiple) subjects. Malachi tells them (Elijah) will return. Elijah is
                  (John the Baptist) who will usher in the (Messiah).

II. THE WAITING IS OVER!

We are now entering the Golden Age-the age when the Messiah comes to earth in the form of a baby (to die for the sins of the world).

A brief summary:
Matthew 1- the crib and Bethlehem
Matthew 2- Herod’s jealousy
Matthew 3- Introduced to John the Baptizer
Matthew 4- Jesus’ victory over Satan in the wilderness

Next week: week: In the Right Place
Scripture: Matthew 5-21

2025 THEME: Burning Hearts

Title: God’s Unfailing Love

Scripture: Hosea 1-Nahum 3

I. AS A FATHER TO HIS CHILDREN (Hosea)

God’s judgment against Israel is to (draw them back to Himself) and to show how much (He
loves) them.

II. AS A PROMISE KEEPER TO HIS CHILDREN (Joel)

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. As a loving Father, He keeps His promise to His children about (restoration).
               2. As a loving Father, He makes a promise about the (future).

III. AS THE SHEPHERD TO HIS SHEEP (Amos)

Sin (breaks) our world; God’s (grace) restores it. Sin breaks us; God’s grace restores us.

IV. AS THE ESCAPE FOR HIS CAPTIVES (Obadiah)

Sin has held us (captive), but some day the chain and power of sin will be (broken).

V. AS RESCUER FOR HIS REBELS (Jonah)

VI. AS THE RENEWER OF HIS WORLD (Micah)

The real jewel in Micah is 6:8

VII. AS THE BRINGER OF JUDGMENT (Nahum)

Those who think they have won now will find out they are simply losers in the end. God will not
(be toyed with or mocked).

Next week: week: The End and the Beginning
Scripture: Habakkuk 1-Matthew 4

2025 THEME: Burning Hearts

Title: In His Presence

Scripture: Ezekiel 43-Hosea 7

I. GOD’S PRESENCE IS IN HIS TEMPLE (Ezekiel 43-48)

Purpose emphasized in Ezekiel: (God’s holiness) matters.

What was God expecting?

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. To put everything away that was (unholy).
               2. Closeness to God comes with a (cost).
               3. Diligently seek to obey God’s (statutes and laws).

II. GOD’S PRESENCE IS IN HIS PEOPLE (Daniel)

Three stories in Daniel:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. The Hebrew boys in Nebuchadnezzar’s court
               2. The 3 Hebrew boys and the statue
               3. Daniel defying the king’s order

III. HE IS A SHEPHERDING GOD

Hear about this NEXT WEEK!

Next week: week: God’s Unfailing Love
Scripture: Hosea 1-Nahum 3