SERMON SEEDS M4 FOR 4/5/09
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SERMON SEEDS FOR APRIL 5, 2009
Rev. Jack Peters is the pastor of Ringwood Baptist Church in Ringwood, NJ. You may visit their website at http://www.ringwoodbaptist.org. To hear recordings of his messages go to Weekly Message.
THIS WEEK
Three of the eight outlines are new. The other 5 are reruns, but hopefully still helpful. Good Friday and Easter are the topics of these outlines. For more outlines go to http://www.sermonseeds.org and under holidays look for Good Friday and Easter outlines.
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Matthew 26:1-17
PRELUDE TO THE CRUCIFIXION
A PROPHECY Vss. 1-2
A PURPOSE Vss. 3-5
A PREPARATION Vss. 6-13
A PLOT Vss. 14-17
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Matthew 28:1-10
EASTER ANGEL
Theres lots said about the angels at Christmastime. However, the angels were active at the resurrection as well. Here is one such angel at work.
THE ANGELS ACTIONS Vss. 1-4
He rolled back the stone.
He scared the guards.
THE ANGELS ANNOUNCEMENT Vss. 5-7
They were not to fear.
Jesus was not there, but risen.
They were to see where the Lord had laid.
They were to tell the disciples.
THE ANGEL AUTHENTICATED Vss. 8-10
Jesus appeared to the women and showed that what the angel had said was correct.
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Mark 15:6-15
THREE PRISONERS
THE REPULSIVE PRISONER BARABBAS Vs. 7
THE RIGHTEOUS PRISONER JESUS
THE REMARKABLE PRISONER PILATE Vs. 15 Pilate was physically free, but a prisoner of fear.
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Mark 16
EASTER EVENTS
THE WOMEN WERE CONCERNED - Vss. 1-4
THE ANGEL WAS COMFORTING - Vss. 5-7
THE LORD WAS CONSPICUOUS - Vss. 9-10
THE APOSTLES WERE CALLUSED - Vss. 11-14
THE PLAN WAS MADE CLEAR - Vss. 15-20
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Luke 24:13-35
JESUS DREW NEAR
When Jesus rose from the dead He ministered to hurting people.
He appeared to Mary Magdalene who was hurting because of the loss of her Master.
He appeared to Peter who was hurting because he had denied his Lord three times.
He appeared to 10 of the disciples who were hurting because they ran when Jesus was arrested.
He appeared to Thomas who was hurting because of his unbelief.
He appeared to as many as 500 disciples at one time. Many of these would have been hurting for some reason.
As we see our text, Jesus also appeared to two of His followers on the Road to Emmaus. They were also hurting. It says in Luke 24:15, "Jesus himself drew near, and went with them."
Even today, when we are hurting, we find that Jesus draws near."
JESUS DRAWS NEAR DURING CONFUSION - Vss. 1-14
Jesus drew near to these disciples during confusing times. Just that week they probably had been involved with Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Then there was the betrayal, arrest, trial, conviction and crucifixion of their Lord.
Added to this were the events of Verses 1-14. These men were certainly confused!
It is during our times of confusion that Jesus will draw near to help us.
When we hurt because of sickness, death, marital or family problems, financial difficulties or employment or school problems, Jesus will draw near to help us. Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 8:38-39, Hebrews 13:5
JESUS DRAWS NEAR WITH CONCERN - Vss. 15-17
He wanted to know why the disciples were sad.
He was desirous to help.
Even today, Jesus is present, always ready to listen and always concerned. Hebrews 4:15-16, 1 Peter 5:7,
JESUS DRAWS NEAR WITH CORRECTION - Vss. 18-27
Notice that Jesus listened to their concerns and then corrected them!
He taught them about Himself so that they would better understand the events that had just taken place.
As we pray and study our Bibles during times of trouble, Jesus will correct us as well, and put us on the right path. 2 Timothy 3:16
JESUS DRAWS NEAR WITH COMFORT - Vss. 28-35
These disciples were comforted by Jesus' appearance. Vs. 31
Actually as Jesus taught the Scriptures to them their hearts "burned". This was a good heartburn. Vs. 32
Notice how quickly they shared their comfort with others.
Jesus will comfort us. As we get into the Word of God and prayer, we will see Him clearly and be comforted.
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EVENTS AT GOLGOTHA
CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS Vss. 16-18
CONTROVERSY OVER THE SIGN Vss. 19-22
CLOTHING DISTRIBUTED Vss. 23-24
COMPASSION OF THE SAVIOR Vss. 25-27
COMPLETION OF THE SACRIFICE Vss. 28-35
CONFIRMATION BY JOHN Vss. 35-37
COMMITTAL TO THE TOMB Vss. 38-42
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John 21
IT SOUNDS FAMILIAR
A FAMILIAR SCENE - Vss. 1-3
Peter and some of the other disciples decided to return to the familiar haunts of the fishing boat.
And like other times in the past, there were no fish to be caught!
A FAMILIAR SOUND - Vss. 4-6
It was the voice of the Lord Jesus. He was inquiring as to their wellbeing. When they reply that they have no "meat", he tells them to cast the net on the other side of the boat. There is a great catch.
A FAMILIAR STORY - Vss. 7-12
It is Peter, who as usual, reacts spontaneously. He grabs his coat and puts it on. He grabs the net to bring it in. Then he and the other disciples are invited to join Jesus for breakfast!
A FAMILIAR SPOTLIGHT - Vss. 13-18
The spotlight is on Peter! It needed to be. Peter had publicly denied his Lord. He needed to publicly confess his Lord. He also needed to be publicly restored by Jesus so the other disciples will later follow his leadership.
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1 Corinthians 15:1-10
RESURRECTION FOR EVERYONE
On Good Friday we remember the death of the Lord Jesus on the cross for our
sins. He died for everyone. Anyone who trusts him can have forgiveness and eternal life.
On Easter Sunday we remember the resurrection of Christ from the dead. Just
as the death of Jesus Christ was for everyone, so is the resurrection. In 1
Corinthians 15:1-11 we have list of witnesses to the resurrection. I find it
striking that the resurrection of Christ was for each witness. It met a
need, having a purpose for witness. Perhaps as we study these particular
people this morning you see yourself as having the same need as one of these
witnesses.
Introduction - Vss. 1-4 (Stress the Gospel message of verses 3-4.)
THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST WAS FOR:
THE DENIER - Vs. 5 - Peter who was so adamant about his loyalty denied
Christ 3 times. Matthew 26:70-74, Luke 23:54-62. When Jesus arose from the
dead, he appeared to Peter in Luke 24:52, and gave Peter special attention
in John 21. Peter, the denier, needed to know that he was forgiven and still
useful in ministry for Christ.
THE DESERTER - Vs. 5 - The Apostles are called "the twelve" even though
there was now 11. They had run when Jesus was in His darkest hour. Jesus
appeared to them with a message of Peace and commission. See John 20:19-23.
THE COMMON MAN - Vs. 6 - Here was a group of believers who hadn't
necessarily denied Christ. They were not necessarily distinguished people.
They were probably an average cross section of people, and yet Jesus
appeared to them. This reminds me that one does not have to be special to go
to Heaven, become saved, and feel the touch of the resurrection.
THE UNBELIEVER - Vs. 7 - This James was half-brother to Jesus. John 7:5
tells us that His brethren didn't believe on Jesus. James was touched by the
appearance of his brother. He became a believer.
THE MESSENGER - Vs. 7 - Here they are referred to as the apostles. They saw
Jesus more than once. As apostles, they were sent as messengers with the
Gospel. The Lord commissioned them to go out in Matthew 28:18-20. Because
they had seen the risen Lord they were effective messengers for Him. A true
witness for Christ must see Him as risen, or he has no message.
THE PERSECUTOR - Vss. 8-11 - Not only did Paul not believe in Jesus, but he
persecuted Jesus' followers. See Acts 8:1 and 9:1-2. The risen Jesus
appeared to Paul on the Damascus road (Acts 9).
Even those who persecute Jesus and His followers can be saved!
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