SERMON SEEDS F10 FOR MAY 13, 2002
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WELCOME TO SERMON SEEDS FOR MAY 13, 2002
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UPDATE ON PASTOR DOUG WINN - Pastor Doug Winn is battling two infections right now. One is under control. The second has just been discovered. Praise the Lord his kidneys are starting to function, and he may not need any more dialysis. He has not had any in over a week! Pray that he will be out of the hospital and into family housing in the next couple of days. Also pray as they make arrangements to resettle in the Dallas area near two of their children. Finally, we need to continue to pray that he will become a candidate for the liver transplant. Thanks so much.
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CHICAGO ANYONE? - Lord willing, I'm going to Chicago for the Moody Pastors Conference, May 20-24. If you are also attending please let me know. I'd love to meet you.
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INTRODUCING MOUNT UNION ECHOES - Mount Union Echoes is a new mailing list starting this week. Several of you have already subscribed. Echoes will contain full text sermon notes from Pastor Jack Peters. Most often the message of the week will be an expansion of one of the Sermon Seeds outlines. To subscribe send a blank email to mountunionechoes@welovegod.org. News about Mount Union Bible Church will also be included at the end of the notes.
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1 Kings 19, 21 - 2 Kings 2
FINISHING WELL
Revelation 2:10 - ...be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Many Christians have been faithful to the Lord for many years, but then began to falter in their service for God as they got older. Elijah was a mighty man of God who served God well (1 Kings 17-18). He had a period of depression (1 Kings 19), but then went on faithfully serving God to the end. Elijah shows us three principles to follow if we want to finish well.
PREPARE FOR THE WORK
Although Elijah would soon be off the scene, the work of God would continue. It was Elijah's job to make sure that preparation was made so that the wok would go on after Elijah was gone. We too, should make preparations for our work to continue after we are no longer able to do that work.
1 Kings 19:15-17 - Elijah is assigned three specific tasks. One of these tasks was to anoint Elisha has his successor.
1 Kings 19:19-21 - Elisha is called and accepts the call. Elijah did not die right away, nor did Elisha take over right away. Verse 21 tells us that Elisha ministered to or served Elijah.
Elisha became a prophet in training. 2 Kings 3:11 describes Elisha as one who had been Elijah's servant.
In 2 Kings 2, another group is mentioned called the "Sons of the Prophets". These were others that were evidently also trained by Elisha.
Training others is a favorite theme in the Bible.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 tells us that children are to be trained.
Ephesians 4:11-12 tells us that Christians are to be trained.
2 Timothy 2:2 tells us that faithful men need to be trained.
We should prepare for the continuation of God's work by training others.
PROCLAIM THE WORD
As long as God gave him something to say, Elijah proclaimed God's message.
1 Kings 21 - He preached against the sin of Ahab towards Naboth.
2 Kings 1 - He preached against Ahaziah, the son of Ahab.
As long as we are able, we should faithfully proclaim the Word and witness for Christ. 2 Timothy 4:2
PRACTICE THE WALK
2 Kings 2 - Elijah walked with God until God took him to Heaven. He went where God directed him and proclaimed to Elisha what God told him. We need to faithfully walk with God until God calls us into His presence.
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Psalm 40:1-5
DELIVERANCE!
RELIANCE ON THE LORD - Vs. 1
RELEASE FROM THE LORD - Vs. 2
REJOICING IN THE LORD - Vss. 3-5
- A New Song - Vs. 3a
- A Vibrant Testimony - Vss. 3b, 5
- A Happy Heart - Vs. 4
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ATTITUDE
Matthew 5:3-5
My attitude is important. The first three beatitudes, if practiced, will insure that I have a good attitude.
Vs. 3 - POOR IN SPIRIT - How I view myself.
Vs. 4 - MOURNING - How I view my sin.
Vs. 5 - MEEKNESS - How I view my situation (or standing).
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John 1:1-5
THE WORD
Jesus is the "Word" of God. Words express thoughts. Through Jesus we have
the very thoughts of who God is, because Jesus is God in the flesh.
THE PRESENCE OF THE WORD - Vss. 1-2
He has been around since the beginning. He is eternal.
THE POSITION OF THE WORD - Vs. 1
He is God!
THE POWER OF THE WORD - Vs. 3
He is creator. See Colossians 1:16 and Hebrews 1:2.
THE PARTICULARS ABOUT THE WORD - Vss. 4-5
He is life and light!
Sermon Seeds C15
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2 Timothy 2:16-18
A GOOD FRIEND
Onesiphorus, a citizen of Ephesus, visited Rome while Paul was a prisoner.
He showed himself to be a good friend to Paul.
HE WAS DILIGENT - Vs. 17 - Evidently just to find Paul, he had to search
diligently. He did not give up easily in order to be a good friend.
HE WAS DELIGHTFUL - Vss. 16&18 - He refreshed Paul, meeting Paul's needs in
Jail, and also ministered to him in Ephesus.
HE WAS DEVOTED - Vs. 16 - He didn't do this once, but often. And, he was not
ashamed of being associated with a prisoner.
Sermon Seeds F10
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1 John 4:1-6
ON GUARD
We must be constantly on guard against the doctrines of false teachers. Here's how to make sure that you are not taken advantage of.
BE CAREFUL - Vss. 1,5
Just because a person sounds good, it doesn't mean the person is right. We must be careful to test the spirits to make sure we follow those teachers that are from God.
False teachers are of the "world". Because they are worldly, those who love the world want to hear them.
BE COGNIZANT - Vss. 2-3, 6
Be aware that only those who believe that Jesus came in the flesh to the world are of God.
Be aware of the spirit of anti-Christ that is in the world.
Be aware that those who are not of God will not adhere to the true teachings of the Word of God.
BE CONFIDENT - Vs. 4
We can overcome false teachers because "greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."
*********************************************************
Revelation 1:5-6
JESUS IS
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
JESUS IS THE PROCLAIMER - …who is the faithful witness…
JESUS IS THE PROOF (OF RESURRECTION) - …and the first begotten of the dead…
JESUS IS THE PRINCE - …and the prince of the kings of the earth.
JESUS IS THE PROPITIATION - Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood…
JESUS IS THE PROVIDER - And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father;
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Posted by: jpeters <jpeters@...>
WELCOME TO SERMON SEEDS FOR MAY 13, 2002
IF SERMON SEEDS IS HELPFUL TO YOU, PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO SOMEONE ELSE!
UPDATE ON PASTOR DOUG WINN - Pastor Doug Winn is battling two infections right now. One is under control. The second has just been discovered. Praise the Lord his kidneys are starting to function, and he may not need any more dialysis. He has not had any in over a week! Pray that he will be out of the hospital and into family housing in the next couple of days. Also pray as they make arrangements to resettle in the Dallas area near two of their children. Finally, we need to continue to pray that he will become a candidate for the liver transplant. Thanks so much.
********************************************************************
CHICAGO ANYONE? - Lord willing, I'm going to Chicago for the Moody Pastors Conference, May 20-24. If you are also attending please let me know. I'd love to meet you.
********************************************************************
INTRODUCING MOUNT UNION ECHOES - Mount Union Echoes is a new mailing list starting this week. Several of you have already subscribed. Echoes will contain full text sermon notes from Pastor Jack Peters. Most often the message of the week will be an expansion of one of the Sermon Seeds outlines. To subscribe send a blank email to mountunionechoes@welovegod.org. News about Mount Union Bible Church will also be included at the end of the notes.
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1 Kings 19, 21 - 2 Kings 2
FINISHING WELL
Revelation 2:10 - ...be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Many Christians have been faithful to the Lord for many years, but then began to falter in their service for God as they got older. Elijah was a mighty man of God who served God well (1 Kings 17-18). He had a period of depression (1 Kings 19), but then went on faithfully serving God to the end. Elijah shows us three principles to follow if we want to finish well.
PREPARE FOR THE WORK
Although Elijah would soon be off the scene, the work of God would continue. It was Elijah's job to make sure that preparation was made so that the wok would go on after Elijah was gone. We too, should make preparations for our work to continue after we are no longer able to do that work.
1 Kings 19:15-17 - Elijah is assigned three specific tasks. One of these tasks was to anoint Elisha has his successor.
1 Kings 19:19-21 - Elisha is called and accepts the call. Elijah did not die right away, nor did Elisha take over right away. Verse 21 tells us that Elisha ministered to or served Elijah.
Elisha became a prophet in training. 2 Kings 3:11 describes Elisha as one who had been Elijah's servant.
In 2 Kings 2, another group is mentioned called the "Sons of the Prophets". These were others that were evidently also trained by Elisha.
Training others is a favorite theme in the Bible.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 tells us that children are to be trained.
Ephesians 4:11-12 tells us that Christians are to be trained.
2 Timothy 2:2 tells us that faithful men need to be trained.
We should prepare for the continuation of God's work by training others.
PROCLAIM THE WORD
As long as God gave him something to say, Elijah proclaimed God's message.
1 Kings 21 - He preached against the sin of Ahab towards Naboth.
2 Kings 1 - He preached against Ahaziah, the son of Ahab.
As long as we are able, we should faithfully proclaim the Word and witness for Christ. 2 Timothy 4:2
PRACTICE THE WALK
2 Kings 2 - Elijah walked with God until God took him to Heaven. He went where God directed him and proclaimed to Elisha what God told him. We need to faithfully walk with God until God calls us into His presence.
*********************************************************
Psalm 40:1-5
DELIVERANCE!
RELIANCE ON THE LORD - Vs. 1
RELEASE FROM THE LORD - Vs. 2
REJOICING IN THE LORD - Vss. 3-5
- A New Song - Vs. 3a
- A Vibrant Testimony - Vss. 3b, 5
- A Happy Heart - Vs. 4
*********************************************************
ATTITUDE
Matthew 5:3-5
My attitude is important. The first three beatitudes, if practiced, will insure that I have a good attitude.
Vs. 3 - POOR IN SPIRIT - How I view myself.
Vs. 4 - MOURNING - How I view my sin.
Vs. 5 - MEEKNESS - How I view my situation (or standing).
*********************************************************
John 1:1-5
THE WORD
Jesus is the "Word" of God. Words express thoughts. Through Jesus we have
the very thoughts of who God is, because Jesus is God in the flesh.
THE PRESENCE OF THE WORD - Vss. 1-2
He has been around since the beginning. He is eternal.
THE POSITION OF THE WORD - Vs. 1
He is God!
THE POWER OF THE WORD - Vs. 3
He is creator. See Colossians 1:16 and Hebrews 1:2.
THE PARTICULARS ABOUT THE WORD - Vss. 4-5
He is life and light!
Sermon Seeds C15
*********************************************************
2 Timothy 2:16-18
A GOOD FRIEND
Onesiphorus, a citizen of Ephesus, visited Rome while Paul was a prisoner.
He showed himself to be a good friend to Paul.
HE WAS DILIGENT - Vs. 17 - Evidently just to find Paul, he had to search
diligently. He did not give up easily in order to be a good friend.
HE WAS DELIGHTFUL - Vss. 16&18 - He refreshed Paul, meeting Paul's needs in
Jail, and also ministered to him in Ephesus.
HE WAS DEVOTED - Vs. 16 - He didn't do this once, but often. And, he was not
ashamed of being associated with a prisoner.
Sermon Seeds F10
*********************************************************
1 John 4:1-6
ON GUARD
We must be constantly on guard against the doctrines of false teachers. Here's how to make sure that you are not taken advantage of.
BE CAREFUL - Vss. 1,5
Just because a person sounds good, it doesn't mean the person is right. We must be careful to test the spirits to make sure we follow those teachers that are from God.
False teachers are of the "world". Because they are worldly, those who love the world want to hear them.
BE COGNIZANT - Vss. 2-3, 6
Be aware that only those who believe that Jesus came in the flesh to the world are of God.
Be aware of the spirit of anti-Christ that is in the world.
Be aware that those who are not of God will not adhere to the true teachings of the Word of God.
BE CONFIDENT - Vs. 4
We can overcome false teachers because "greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."
*********************************************************
Revelation 1:5-6
JESUS IS
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
JESUS IS THE PROCLAIMER - …who is the faithful witness…
JESUS IS THE PROOF (OF RESURRECTION) - …and the first begotten of the dead…
JESUS IS THE PRINCE - …and the prince of the kings of the earth.
JESUS IS THE PROPITIATION - Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood…
JESUS IS THE PROVIDER - And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father;
*******************************************************
ABOUT SERMON SEEDS:
Sermon Seeds is a weekly e-mailing of free brief sermon outlines from Pastor Jack Peters. These outlines are meant to help other pastors and Bible Teachers in their own preparations.
These outlines are only "seeds". They are not sermons ready for you to preach. Feel free to improve on these outlines anyway the Lord leads you.
If Sermon Seeds has been a blessing to you, please pass them on to other pastors and Bible teachers. Thanks.
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PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE!
http://www.sermonseeds.org is the location for the Sermon Seeds Archives. You will find most of the outlines from these e-mail editions, plus links to other helpful web pages. Be sure to sign the guest book, and tell me a little about yourself.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.sermonseeds.org
This ministry has grown over the years because people like you have told others about Sermon Seeds. Always feel free to forward the weekly Sermon Seeds email to those who you think might be interested in these outlines. Also, please share our website address with others as well. Thank you for your support
TALK TO JACK THROUGH INSTANT MESSAGING
I welcome live correspondence with those on the Sermon Seeds list. I have just added AIM (AOL Instant Messaging) to my computer, but have dropped ICQ. To put me on your "buddy list" here is the information you need.
AOL AIM - JackPeters47
MSN (Microsoft) - johnwpeters@hotmail.com
OUR OTHER MAILING LIST - PASTOR MAILPastor Mail is a mailing list fellowship for male pastors. The purpose of the list is to share sermons, outlines, illustrations, and prayer requests. We also discuss pastoral issues. If you are a male pastor, retired pastor or pastoral student you may join the list by sending a blank email to pastormail-subscribe@welovegod.org
Ezra 7:10
AOL INSTANT MESSENGING SCREEN NAME - JackPeters47
MSN MESSENGER SCREEN NAME - johnwpeters@hotmail.com
Looking for preaching and teaching ideas?
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http://www.sermonseeds.org