SERMON SEEDS H9 FOR 5/10/04
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SERMON SEEDS FOR MAY 10, 2004
This edition of Sermon Seeds includes five outlines appropriate for Mothers Day. All but one have been shared previously.
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Joshua 2:1-22
A SPECIAL HELPER
Two Israelites had gone into Jericho to spy before Israel attacked the city. God provided a special helper, a harlot by the name of Rahab, to assist the spies. Rahab had become a believer, and was used of God. In return, her life and the lives of family members were spared.
RAHAB'S PROTECTION OF THE SPIES - Vss. 1-7
Rahab protected the spies from the soldiers which were looking for them.
RAHAB'S PROFESSION OF FAITH - Vss. 8-11
Her faith, based on what God had done for Israel, was in the Lord.
There was no doubt in her mind.
RAHAB'S PETITION FOR LIFE - Vss. 12-13
Rahab wanted her and her family to be protected when Israel conquered the land.
RAHAB'S PACT WITH ISRAEL - Vss. 14-22
Protection was promised as long as:
Rahab was silent. - Vss. 14, 20
The scarlet thread was in the window. Vs. 18
Her family remained in Rahab's house. Vss. 8-19
Joshua kept the promise which the spies made to Rahab. See Joshua 6:22-23.
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Proverbs 4:5-9
BE WISE
THE PURSUIT OF WISDOM Vss. 4-6
THE PRIORITY OF WISDOM Vs. 7
THE PRODUCTIVITY OF WISDOM Vss. 8-9
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Malachi 3:16-4:6
SUNSHINE
We like the sun! There's nothing like a bright sunny day after a snow storm to show off nature's beauty. There's nothing like sunshine to accent the coming out of the leaves and flowers in the spring. There's nothing like sunshine to highlight a summer day at the beach! There's nothing like sunshine to bring out the beauty of fall colors.
Even in life's relationships we refer to sunshine.
An old song goes,
"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
You make me happy when skies are gray,
Oh you don't know dear, how much I love you,
Please don't take my sunshine away."
We use sunshine as a spiritual application as well,
Eliza E. Hewitt wrote:
"There is sunshine in my soul today,
More glorious and bright
Than glows in any early sky,
For Jesus is my light.
"O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine,
While the peaceful happy moments roll;
When Jesus shows His smiling face,
There is sunshine in my soul."
The passage before us deals primarily with prophecy concerning future events in the life of Israel, and the one who will bring this to pass. He will rule, reign and be all that Israel would ever want. He is the Lord Jesus, THE SON OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. He is the future sunshine for Israel, and the sunshine for Christians now.
A FAITHFUL REMNANT - 3:16-17
God always has a remnant of faithful people who will follow Him no matter what.
A FEARFUL RESULT - 4:1
The Day of the Lord is coming!
A FUTURE REIGN - 4:2-3
See Isaiah 11.
A FINAL REMINDER - 4:4
Those waiting for Jesus to come are to remain obedient.
A FORTHCOMING RESTORER - 4:5-6
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Matthew 6:9-13
PRAYER FOCUS
FOCUS ON FATHER
Matthew 6:9-10 - After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. [10] Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
FOCUS ON FOOD
Matthew 6:11 - Give us this day our daily bread.
FOCUS ON FORGIVENESS
Matthew 6:12 - And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
FOCUS ON FREEDOM
Matthew 6:13a - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
FOCUS ON FAITH
Matthew 6:13b - For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
God will answer prayers that are offered by faith, in Christs name, and for His glory.
Mark 11:24, John 14:13-14
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Acts 10
SALVATION STORY
A CONVICTED SINNER Vss. 1-8
A CORRECTED PREACHER Vss. 9-23
A COMMUNICATED GOSPEL Vss. 24-43
A CONVERTED CONGREGATION Vss. 44-48
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1 Corinthians 1:1-3
SOMETHING SPECIAL
SPECIAL PERSON Vs. 1 Paul, called to be an Apostle
SPECIAL PEOPLE Vs. 2 The church in Corinth, called to be saints with all other believers
SPECIAL PLEASURES Grace and Peace
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Hebrews 1:1-3
THE AWESOME SON
(This is a complete lesson with study questions)
HEBREWS STUDY #1
§ We often hear the word awesome in todays vernacular.
§ What are some things we hear called awesome?
§ What does the word awesome mean?
§ Consider the dictionary definition of awesome, and you will come to the conclusion that not much of what is called awesome really is!
One person who can live up to the descriptive word awesome is the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ. In Hebrews 1:1-3 we find that He truly is awesome.
WHY STUDY HEBREWS?
Ø It is an inspired description of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God and our Great High Priest.
Ø It is a book of warning.
Ø It is a book of encouragement.
Ø It is a book about faith.
Ø It is a book that teaches us the Old Testament as well as the new.
Ø It is a book that shows us something better.
INTRODUCTION
ü The author of the Book of Hebrews is unknown.
ü In Vs. 1 we are told that God has spoken in the past.
ü To whom did God speak?
ü In what ways did God speak?
ü Vs. 2 tells us that God spoke through His Son.
ü What is the difference between God speaking through a prophet and through His Son?
ü Why does God speaking through His Son carry more weight?
1. JESUS CHRIST IS HEIR OF ALL THINGS Vs. 2
V What is an heir?
V How is it possible for God to have an heir, if He isnt going to die?
V Read Psalm 2:6-9, Philippians 2:8-11, Revelation 2:11-15, 1 Corinthians 15:24-28.
2. JESUS CHRIST IS CREATOR Vs. 2
John 1:1-3 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] The same was in the beginning with God. [3] All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Colossians 1:16 - For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
ª When it says that Jesus made the world, it actually means the ages.
ª Jesus did not just create the world, but time, energy, space, and matter. The whole universe was made by Him.
ª How is this significant to us in relation to living the Christian life?
3. JESUS CHRIST IS THE BRIGHTNESS OF GODS GLORY - Vs. 3
Õ Christ is the radiance of Gods glory.
Õ How does Jesus radiate the glory of God?
Õ How is this radiance helpful to us as Christians?
4. JESUS CHRIST IS THE EXPRESS IMAGE OF GODS PERSON Vs. 3
6 He is the exact representation of God.
6 Jesus was able to say to Philip, If youve seen Me, youve seen the Father! John 14:9
6 Colossians 1:15 - Who is the image of the invisible God
The Greek word for image is the one we get our word icon from.
6 John 1:14 - And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
6 What is the significance of Christ being the express image of Gods person to us?
5. JESUS CHRIST HOLDS THE WORLD TOGETHER Vs. 3
þ Most of us have seen jugglers. Jugglers can toss several things in the air and keep them under control. Sometimes they will do this while balancing themselves on something, and or twirling something around a body part. Jugglers can be absolutely amazing.
þ The Lord Jesus Christ is more amazing than any juggler.
He upholds all things by the word of his power.
Colossians 1:17 - And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
þ Does holding all things together include our lives? If so, what does that mean to us?
6. JESUS CHRIST PURGED OUR SINS Vs. 3
V When, where, why, and how did Jesus purge our sins?
V Why is this purging of our sins so significant?
7. JESUS CHRIST SITS AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD Vs. 3
· Right now Jesus sits in a place of honor, authority, and power. He is just waiting until the Father says that it is time to act. Then He will return.
Psalm 110:1 - The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make
thine enemies thy footstool.
· What is Jesus doing at the right hand of God?
Hebrews 4:15-16 - For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. [16] Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 7:24-25 - But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. [25] Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
1 John 2:1-2
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: [2] And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
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