SERMON SEEDS F28 FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
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Deuteronomy 9:1-6
VICTORY FOR ISRAEL
PROMISE OF VICTORY - Vss. 1-2
Moses was telling Israel that they were going into the Promised Land to possess it and have victory over those mightier than they. That's exactly what we do, when we have victory over sin. Romans 6:11-13
POWER FOR VICTORY - Vs. 3
God would give the victory for Israel. God gives the victory for us. Romans 6:14
PROHIBITION IN VICTORY - Vss. 4-6
Israel was not to think that it was because of her righteousness that they had secured victory. Israel was a "stiff-necked people". It was because of the wickedness of the nations in the Promised Land that caused God to evict them and give the land to Israel. Our victories in Christ have nothing to do with our righteousness, but everything to do with God's grace and mercy. Titus 3:5, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
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Psalm 96
THE MISSIONARY PSALM
CALL TO MISSIONS - Vss. 1-3
The glory and wonders of Christ need to be proclaimed to the "heathen". Matthew 28:19-20
Don't think of heathen people as people who live in a third world setting.
Think of heathen people as anyone in need of Christ.
REASONS FOR MISSIONS - Vss. 4-6
- The Lord is great and should be greatly praised. Vs. 4
- He needs to be feared above all Gods. He is feared when Jesus is claimed as Savior. Vs. 4
- The Lord is the only true God, who also made the Heavens. Vs. 5
- The Lord is preeminent. Vs. 6
MESSAGE OF MISSIONS - Vss. 7-10
To give the Lord the glory due his name means to accept His way of salvation. Acts 4:12
To worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness also requires us to trust Christ as Savior. 1 Peter 2:9-10
The heathen must realize that it is God who reigns. Revelation 1:8
He shall judge righteously. John 3:18, Revelation 20:11-15, 2 Corinthians 5:10
END OF MISSIONS - Vss. 11-13
The Lord will return to judge in righteousness.
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Isaiah 59
THE COMING VICTORY
THE POWER OF GOD - Vs. 1
THE PROBLEM OF SIN - Vss. 2-8
THE PRONOUNCEMENT OF JUDGMENT - Vss. 9-15
THE PROVISION OF A SAVIOR - Vss. 16-17
THE PROMISE OF A SOVEREIGN - Vss. 18-21
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Matthew 23:1-7
MARKS OF A HYPOCRITE
A HYPOCRITE IS:
INCONSISTENT - Vss. 1-3
The Scribes and Pharisees were great at telling others what to do, but didn't do it themselves.
INCONSIDERATE - Vss. 4
They placed great burdens on others, but didn't place the same burdens on themselves.
INSINCERE - Vss. 5-7
They wanted to be seen as holy and respected but did not want to earn the holiness or respect.
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Acts 1:12-26
MOVING FORWARD
Jesus had gone to Heaven but before leaving told the Apostles to wait in Jerusalem for the baptism of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:1-13)
While the Apostles waited they moved forward to take care of some "unfinished business".
THEY WERE IN AGREEMENT - Vs. 14
They were united in one place.
THEY WERE ASKING - Vs. 14
They were praying.
THEY WERE MADE AWARE OF SCRIPTURE - Vss. 15-20
Peter reminded them of the failure of Judas and the teaching of Scripture concerning a replacement.
THEY WERE ADVISED - Vss. 21-22
It was suggested that another be appointed to replace Judas.
THEY WERE ACTING IN FAITH - Vss. 23-26
They simply acted on what the Word of God told them to do.
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1 Corinthians 11:23-32
A COMMUNION MEDITATION
We must be careful that the celebration of Communion, or The Lord's Table does not become a routine addition to our church services without having any impact on those who participate. It is good to remind our flocks of the importance of The Lord's Table.
ELEMENTS AT THE LORD'S TABLE - Vss. 23-25
The bread represents the body of Christ that was broken.
The cup represents the blood of Christ that was shed for our sins.
EXPLANATIONS CONCERNING THE LORD'S TABLE - Vss. 26-27
First, Paul explains that we are showing or preaching or proclaiming the Lord's death till He comes back. Each one of us is preaching our faith in the sacrificial death of Christ for our sins when we take of the bread and the cup. It is the most important message that we will ever preach!
Second, Paul explains that we should not partake of the elements in an unworthy manner.
We are all unworthy because we are sinners.
An unworthy manner is when we partake of the communion without being saved.
An unworthy manner is when we partake of the communion with unconfessed sin in our lives.
An unworthy manner is when we partake of the communion with out paying attention to what we are doing.
An unworthy manner is taking the bread and the cup lightly.
EXAMINATION AT THE LORD'S TABLE - Vss. 28-32
Vs. 28 says that we should examine ourselves before we partake of the Lord's Table. This concept can be summed up with two words.
1. CONFESSION - Vs. 28 - Sin is to be named and confessed to God. Psalm 32:5, 1 John 1:9
2. CHASTENING - Vss. 29-32 - The person who partakes of the Table without confession of sin is inviting the judgment of God (The word damnation in vs. 29 means judgment.). God disciplined many who took of the table in an unworthy way with an early death (sleep). When we judge our own sins through confession, then God does not have to discipline us.
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WHAT NOW PETER?
If anyone knew what it meant to have "ups and downs" it was the Apostle Peter.
He was certainly up when his brother Andrew found him and took him to Jesus.
Not only did he find the Messiah, the Savior, The Son of God, but Jesus told him,
"Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone." (John 1:42)
Not too long after that Peter allowed Jesus to use his boat for some teaching. Jesus then told him to launch out for a catch. Peter was up when he said, "Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net." (Luke 5:5) Imagine Peter's surprise when two boats began to sink as a result of the catch of fish. Peter was brought low enough to say, "Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord." (Luke 5:8) Peter was brought back up by Jesus' encouraging words, "Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men." (Luke 5:10)
Peter had similar "ups and downs" when Jesus walked on the water (Matthew 14:25-32) and when he identifies Jesus as Son of God and then rebukes the Lord for talking about His death (Matthew 16:13-23).
Peter's greatest down time is recorded in Matthew 26:31-35 and 69-75. Peter had "blown it" and done dumb things before, but this denial of Jesus was his greatest failure, his biggest "down".
He was totally done! Was there forgiveness for Him? Was there a second chance? Would Peter ever serve the Master again?
Some time in your life you will feel just like Peter. You will wonder if the Lord can or will forgive you or if the Lord will ever use you in His service again. When you feel this way you will be asking the same question that Peter was asking, "What now?" When this happens, remember the answers that Peter received.
What now, Peter?
NOW THERE IS FORGIVENESS
Failure because of sin requires forgiveness.
After the final events of Jesus' life, Peter, of all the Apostles, needed forgiveness the most.
He had been most adamant in his loyalty to Christ and most flagrant by denying Him.
In Mark 16:6-7 an angel told the women to tell the Apostles and Peter of the resurrection.
In Luke 24:34 we find that before he appeared to the rest of the disciples, the Lord appeared to Peter. Of course, I am speculating a bit, but I feel the appearance of was so Peter could confess his sin and receive the needed forgiveness.
Sin separates our fellowship with God (Psalm 66:18), but confession restores it (Psalm 32:5, 1 John 1:9).
What now, Peter?
NOW THERE IS A FUTURE - John 21
Vss. 1-3 - Why did Simon decide to go fishing? Could it be that although he was forgiven, he went back to secular work? Could it be that although he was forgiven, he no longer felt qualified to serve?
The first time Peter was commissioned, Peter had fished all-night and caught nothing. He then had a great catch at the Lord's command. He was then told to fear not, for he would catch men (Luke 5:1-11).
Vss. 4-7 - The second commissioning of Peter was also preceded by a night of fishing in which nothing was caught. There was also another supernatural catch of fish.
Vss. 9-12 - There is an invitation to "Come and dine." It was after this meal that Jesus talks to Peter. Probably Peter had not yet forgiven himself for the events that had transpired. Note that as Jesus had been publicly denier by Peter around a fire, now Peter publicly affirms his affection for Jesus before the disciples and before a fire.
Vss. 15-17 -Peter had denied Jesus three times. Peter now reaffirms his love for Jesus 3 times. (You may want to discuss the meanings of the two Greek words for love used in this passage.)
After each question Jesus says to Peter "Feed my lambs", or "Feed my sheep."
Peter had a future for the Lord.
Even when we fail it does not mean that we are done being used in service by the Lord.
Perhaps it might not mean service in the same capacity, or ministry, or town, or on the same level.
However, there is still work to be done!
What now, Peter?
NOW THERE IS FILLING
Peter was repentant and forgiven. Peter had a future. But Peter needed help. Jesus had promised the help that Peter needed. It was the help of the Holy Spirit. John 14:16-17, Acts 1:8
The help came at Pentecost. Acts 2:1-4
For us being filled with the Holy Spirit is a key ingredient for service. Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:16, Galatians 5:22
What now, Peter?
NOW THERE IS FRUITFULNESS
In Acts 2-3 Peter preaches two sermons and there are thousands of converts.
Peter ended up being a key leader in the early church.
This man who once denied his Lord wrote 1&2 Peter.
Our lives can also be fruitful for our Lord.
What now, Peter?
NOW THERE IS FAITHFULNESS - John 21:18-19
One day Peter would show his faithfulness to Christ. He would also be crucified.
As we read the story of Peter's ministry after Pentecost we find a man who was faithful to his Lord.
What more can we ask for ourselves? 1 Corinthians 4:2
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