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SERMON SEEDS FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2009

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Rev. Jack Peters is the pastor of Ringwood Baptist Church in Ringwood, NJ. You may visit their website at www.ringwoodbaptist.org. To hear recordings of his messages go to Weekly Message.

 

DEAR FRIENDS – I APOLOGIZE FOR A LONG DELAY IN PUTTING OUT SERMON SEEDS. STARTING NEXT MONDAY I WILL TRY TO CONTINUE THIS AS A WEEKLY MAILING. THANKS TO THOSE WHO WERE CONCERNED THAT WE HAD BEEN MISSING FOR SO LONG! PASTOR JACK PETERS

 

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Genesis 1

THAT’S GREAT!

 

GREAT PRONOUNCEMENT - "GOD SAID" - Vss. 3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 24, 26

 

GREAT POWER - "IT WAS SO" - Vss. 7, 11, 15, 24, 30

 

GREAT PRODUCTION - "IT WAS GOOD" - Vss. 10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31.

 

 

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Psalm 6

WHEN HURTING

 

ASK FOR HELP – Vss 1, 4

ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR NEED – Vss. 2-3, 5-7

ASSUME GOD HEARS – Vss. 8-10

 

 

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Habakkuk 3:1-19

FAITH TRIUMPHANT

Pilgrimage of a Great Thinker – Studies in Habakkuk #3

 

 

·        Share the story of a famous person who had triumphant faith.

·        To you, what are the ingredients of a triumphant faith?

·        Why should I want to have a triumphant faith?

 

Habakkuk’s faith was being tested in Chapter 1. In chapter 2 Habakkuk trusts God for an answer to his question. When God answers, Habakkuk is taught the truth. In chapter 3 we discover just how far Habakkuk has come as he expresses his own version of triumphant faith.

 

“In chapter 3, Habakkuk’s prayer is more than a petition. It is a beautiful ode filled to overflowing with adoration and praise, thanksgiving and recollection of how God had dealt with Israel. Habakkuk’s prayer is sublime in both its poetic concepts and diction. It ranks as one of the finest pieces of Hebrew poetry in the Old Testament.” David Levy, When Prophets Speak of Judgment, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, (Bellmawr, NJ, Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry Inc., 1998), p. 70

 

THE PROPHETS PRAYER – Vss. 1-2

 

A.   Revive

 

·        Vs. 1 – The word “Shigionoth” probably refers to musical style or setting.

·        Vs. 2 – The prophet was afraid, but this fear probably included an attitude of reverence and/or awe.

·        Habakkuk’s call for revival was not a request for religious resurgence. Instead, it was an appeal for God to bring about his promised judgments on Israel and Babylon quickly.

·        The word “revive” means to keep alive.

 

B.   Reveal

·        Apparently Habakkuk wanted God to reveal to His people that this was His work. Perhaps he was desirous that the people would know what was coming. Perhaps he wanted them to understand that this was God’s work even as it happened.

·        Why should we want our fellow believers to understand what God is doing?

 

C.   Remember

·        Habakkuk understood the necessity of God’s wrath, but in the midst of wrath, he was desirous that God would remember mercy.

·        On the basis of this verse, what should be our prayer concerning God’s coming judgments during the Tribulation period?

 

THE PROPHET’S PORTRAIT (OF GOD) – Vss. 3-15

 

A.   The Splendor or Glory of God – Vss. 3-5

·        A theophany is a physical manifestation of God’s presence. This passage is a theophany.

·        Vs. 3 – Teman is in what was Edom. Paran is in the Sinai Peninsula.

·        It is very possible that Habakkuk is remembering God’s giving of the law or His deliverance of Israel from Egypt. God’s glory was revealed to Israel at this time. Exodus 19:16

·        Vs. 4 – Notice the brightness of God’s glory, perhaps in the Pillar of Fire, that led Egypt by night. Why would God have hidden His power?

·        Vs. 5 is reminiscent of the plagues that were on Egypt.

 

B.   The Judgments of God – Vss. 6-15

·        Vs. 6 – God measured the earth for judgment.

·        How has God startled nations with judgment?

·        When will mountains actually be scattered and hills bow? Revelation 6:4-8

·        Vs. 7 – Cushan and Midian were probably nations on either side of the Red Sea that would have been witnesses of God’s work at the Red Sea and would have been troubled.

·        Vs. 8 – This is a question that requires an answer of “no”. When God parted the Red Sea he was not angry, but He was displaying His power in behalf of Israel.

·        Vs. 9 – God is ready to come to the aid of His people as He did at the Red Sea.

·        Vs. 10 – Perhaps the flood is being referred to here as one of God’s judgments.

·        Vs. 11 – Compare this verse with Joshua 10:12-14.

·        Vss. 12-13 – Looking forward to the Battle of Armageddon, God’s triumph in Christ will be complete. Revelation 19:17-21

·        Vss. 14-15 – God is seen here as fighting for Israel.

 

THE PROPHET’S PERSONAL TESTIMONY – Vss. 16-19

 

A.   Reaction – Vs. 16

·        Habakkuk was shaken by the awesome devastation that was to come.

·        He would wait patiently for God’s vindication.

 

B.   Reality – Vs. 17

·        How is this account a worst case scenario?

·        How might we paraphrase this passage for today?

 

C.   Rejoicing – Vs. 18

·        Why can we rejoice in the Lord when there seems to be nothing worth rejoicing about?

·        How is God the God of our salvation?

 

D.   Resources – Vs. 19

 

1.     Strength

 

2.     Power

 

3.     High Walk

 

Habakkuk progressed from saying “Why, Lord?” to “Wow, Lord!”

 

 

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Matthew 19:1-12

THE MASTER ON MARRIAGE

 

Jesus speaks here about Marriage.

 

MARRIAGE IS PRICELESS – Vss. 1-5

MARRIAGE IS PERMANENT – Vss. 6-9

MARRIAGE IS PREVALENT – Vss. 10-12

 

 

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MODELS

IN STEP WITH THE MASTER – LESSON #15 – STUDIES IN LUKE

Luke 7:1-35    

 

·        Look at the outline below, choose a topic and give us an example of it.  For instance, give an example of “model faith”.

After delivering the “Sermon on the Plateau” Jesus headed home to Capernaum. Chapter 7 shares stories from Jesus’ ministry that give us models. Some of these models are ones to follow, while others are ones to avoid.

 

MODEL FAITH – Vss. 1-10

·        Vss. 1-2 – A centurion was traditionally the leader of a hundred men. He was a mid-level army officer. In this case he was a gentile.

·        Vs. 3 - Why do you think he sent representatives instead of coming himself?

·        Vss. 4-7 - Compare the comments on worthiness found in these verses. Who was correct and why?

·        Vss. 7-8 – What do these verses tell you about the centurion’s opinion of Jesus?

·        Vs. 9 – What made the centurion’s faith so remarkable that Jesus marveled?

·        How does the centurion put us to shame? Hebrews 10:6, Mark 11:22-24

·        Vs. 10 – What would Jesus heal in your life, family, work, and or church, if you trusted Him?

 

MODEL MERCY – Vss. 11-17

·        Vss. 11-12 – Imagine two large crowds converging.  Describe the contrasting mood of each crowd.

·        Vs. 12 – People were generally buried the same day they died.  What made the widow’s situation so desperate?

·        Vss. 13-15 – Notice the compassion of Jesus and that He was willing to involve Himself in the situation.

·        Vss. 16-17 – How would you evaluate the reaction of the people?

 

MODEL DISCOURAGEMENT – Vss. 18-23

·        Vss. 18-20 - Why was John discouraged?  How does discouragement lead to doubt?

·        Why was John disappointed with Jesus? Luke 3:16-17

·        Vs. 21- Jesus gave the disciples something to report to John. They were eye witnesses of great miracles.

·        Vs. 22 – Jesus refers to promises made in Isaiah about Him.  Jesus is implying that He is fulfilling Scriptures concerning Him, and this is proof that He is Messiah.

·        Vs. 23 – Jesus encouraged John not to give up, or to be offended in Him. When will we need this kind of encouragement?

 

MODEL SERVANT – Vss. 24-30

·        Vs. 24 – Why did Jesus wait until after John’s disciples left to compliment John?  What does that teach us?

·        Vss. 24-25 – Jesus is asking the crowd why they went to the wilderness to hear John.  Was it because he was a “wimp”?  Obviously, not!

·        Vs. 26 – How did John embody what the people of that day and we would envision as a prophet?

·        Vss. 26-27 – John was more than a prophet because he was the forerunner of the Lord Jesus. Malachi 3:1

·        Vs. 28 – With obvious exception of the Lord Jesus Himself, John was the greatest man who ever lived. Why?

·        Why is he that is “least in the kingdom” greater than John?

·        Vs. 29 – The common people and even the tax collectors agreed with Jesus’ pronouncements.  They declared God right, agreeing with Jesus. They had been baptized by John.

·        Vs. 30 – The Pharisees and lawyers rejected John’s baptism and thus rejected God’s will.

 

MODEL REBELLION – Vss. 31-35

·        Vss. 31-32 – Jesus is quoting children calling to other children who would not play with them.  They played flute, but there was no dance.  They mourned and there was no weeping.

·        Vs. 33 – John came as an ascetic and they said he had a demon.

·        Vs. 34 – Jesus came eating and drinking and they called Him a glutton and a drunk.

·        Vs. 35 – The truly wise have proven Jesus right by their actions.

 

 

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1 JOHN 2:18-19, 22-23

SPOTTING A PHONY - PART 1

Live the Truth #10 – Studies in First John

 

Many phonies out there! Most dangerous are religious phonies!

Spotting false teachers is of utmost importance as John continues to teach us to “Live the Truth”

1John 2:18-27 – Antichrists, Anointing, Abide

ANTICHRISTS - WHO ARE THEY? – Vs. 18

Last Hour – Last Days – Last Times – Started at 1^st coming. Culminates with Second Coming – Should give sense of urgency – Matthew 25:13

Antichrist – Anti = against or same as – Different names – 2 Thessalonians 2:3-6,

Many antichrists – all sponsored by Satan – 1 Peter 5:8

ANTICHRISTS - WHY DO THEY LEAVE? – Vs. 19

 

Doctrinal and Geographical Departure

When False Believers separate from true believers it is to manifest the fact they not part “of us”. Jehovah’s Witnesses,  Mormons, Liberal denominations,

Would have continued with us – Philippians 1:6

Their departure like surgery – pain, healing period, healthy!

ANTICHRISTS - WHAT IS THEIR PROBLEM? – Vss. 22-23

Vs. 22 – Liar = purposeful deception

Matthew 16:13-17, John 1:1-3, 14, John 20:31, Titus 2:13

The deity of Jesus Christ is non-negotiable for the true believer.

 

 

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1 JOHN 2:20-21, 24-25

SPOTTING A PHONY –PART 2

Live the Truth #11 – Studies in 1 John

 

ANTICHRISTS (Review) – Vss. 18-19, 22-23

ANTICHRISTS - WHO ARE THEY? – Vs. 18

ANTICHRISTS - WHY DO THEY LEAVE? – Vs. 19

They leave doctrinally and geographically.

ANTICHRISTS -WHAT IS THEIR PROBLEM? – Vss. 22-23 – Matthew 16:16, Titus 2:13

 

ANOINTING – THE SPIRIT OF GOD – Vss. 20-21

Vs. 20 – 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, John 14:26, John 16:13-14

Vs. 21 – You know the truth. You know the Lord Jesus Christ! John 14:6

 

ABIDE – THE WORD OF GOD – Vss. 24-25

Vs. 24 – Colossians 3:16

They had heard the truth of the Gospel since the time they were saved. It was to abide.

Not only will the truth of the Gospel abiding make you able to spot a phony, it will make you a better lover of Christ and a better Christian.

Communion is a constant reminder – 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Vs. 25 – We have eternal life now! It is a present possession.    

               1Timothy 6:12 – Lot’s of joy here! – Don’t live      

               like a spiritual pauper if you are a millionaire.

 

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