SERMON SEEDS I16 FOR JULY 4, 2005
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SERMON SEEDS FOR JULY 4, 2005
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Judges 9
WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND
The expression "What goes around comes around," reminds us that whatever we do to others comes back to ourselves. Galatians 6:7 - "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." This truth is illustrated by the life of Abimelech.
REBELLION AGAINST GOD AND FAMILY Vss. 1-6
REBUKE BY JOTHAM Vss. 7-21
REVOLT OF SHECHEM Vss. 22-29
RETRIBUTION UPON SHECHEM (Vss. 30-49) AND ABIMELECH (Vss. 50-57)
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Various Psalms
WHOLE-HEARTEDLY!
WHOLE-HEARTED PRAISE
Psalm 9:1 - I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
Psalm 111:1 - Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
Psalm 138:1 - I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
WHOLE-HEARTED PURSUIT
Psalm 119:2 - Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
Psalm 119:10 - With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
WHOLE-HEARTED PROMISE
Psalm 119:34 - Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Psalm 119:69 - The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
Psalm 119:145 - I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes.
WHOLE-HEARTED PRAYER
Psalm 119:58 - I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
Remember, the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked
Jeremiah 17:9 - The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
I can not be whole-hearted until I have a new heart and the power of God making me whole hearted.
Jeremiah 24:7 - And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the Lord: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart.
Ezekiel 36:26 - A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
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Matthew 6:10
THY KINGDOM COME
(THE LORD'S PRAYER PART #3 OF 8)
God has given us a great privilege. The privilege is to be a part of His great work here on earth. God wants to accomplish great things in the lives of believers and unbelievers, and he wants us to be a part of it! God has chosen to get His work accomplished by answering our prayers. That is why we are to pray, "Thy Kingdom Come". John 14:12-14, 1 Peter 4:7, 1 John 5:14-15
When we elaborate on these words in prayer, we can ask God to establish his kingdom in several ways.
ASK GOD TO ESTABLISH HIS MILLENNIAL KINGDOM ON EARTH
Jesus is coming again! When He comes He will establish His Millennial Kingdom. Acts 1:9-11, Revelation 19:11-21, Isaiah 11:1-9, Revelation 20:1-2
As Christians we should be anxiously looking forward to the coming of the Lord Jesus to establish His Kingdom, and praying for His arrival.
ASK GOD TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM IN YOUR HEART
Right now we should be desirous that God's Kingdom would reign in our hearts. We should want Jesus to be Lord right now! Ephesians 3:17, Romans 12:1, Galatians 2:20
Our daily prayer should be that Jesus would reign in our hearts by faith! We should examine our lives for sin, and make sure that we are on good terms with him. Psalm 66:18, Psalm 139:23-24
ASK GOD TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM IN YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
You know those among your family and friends who need salvation - pray for them.
You know the weaknesses of your friends and family - pray for them.
You know the trials and tribulations of your friends, pray for them.
Ask God to bring His kingdom to their hearts. 1 John 5:14-15
ASK GOD TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM IN YOUR CHURCH
The more we pray for God's Kingdom to reign in the hearts and lives of our fellow believers, the more that will be accomplished.
Paul was always praying for the churches that he knew. 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4, Philippians 1:3-10, Romans 1:8-9
ASK GOD TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM IN THE UNSAVED
I don't really understand how God balances free will, His election and prayer. I do know this however that God's will is that people get saved. 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 2 Peter 3:9
It is God's will that nobody perish.
It is God's plan to answer prayer.
When we pray according to God's will he hears.
Pray for the unsaved to get saved.
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Luke 16:19-31
TALE OF THE TWOS
TWO PEOPLE Vss. 19-21
1. The Rich Man
2. Lazarus
TWO PASSINGS Vs. 22
1. Lazarus Passed Away Nothing said of burial
2. The Rich Man Passed Away He was buried
TWO PLACES Vss. 22-24
1. Lazarus in Heaven At rest.
2. Rich Man In Hell In torment
TWO PROBLEMS Vss. 24-31
1. There Is No Relief In Hell Vss. 24-26
2. There Is No Returning To Evangelize Vss. 27-31
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John 1:19-34
RECRUITED!
Life of Christ #8
Countless thousands, of preachers, evangelists, Sunday School teachers, and missionaries have been recruited to serve the Lord Jesus Christ. And every one of us who has trusted the Lord Jesus as Savior has been recruited to be a disciple, a committed follower of our Lord and Master.
As we continue our study of the Life of Christ this morning, we see Jesus recruiting the first of his disciples. The first recruits were men whom we can learn from. Each one of the four mentioned by name in this passage have something to teach us. We find:
BACKGROUND
Vs. 35 This is the day after John has identified Jesus as the
Messiah.
There were two disciples with him, Andrew, and most likely, John, the human author of this Gospel.
Vs. 36-37 John saw Jesus again. This time Jesus was just
walking by. John reiterated to these two disciples that here was the Lamb of God. He made it very clear that here was the one, the Messiah that John had been preaching about.
Vss. 38-39 Jesus asked what they were looking for.
The disciples were basically asking private time with the Lord Jesus.
Where are you living? they ask.
Come and see, was Jesus reply.
Jesus was ready to spend time with these men.
Jesus is ready to spend time with any person who wants to learn from Him.
We should be ready to spend time with anyone who wants to learn about the Lord Jesus.
A DISCIPLE WITH A CHAMPION Vss. 40-41
Vs. 40 One of the first two to follow Jesus was Andrew. Andrew was a fisherman and partner with his brother, Simon Peter.
Many people in Johns day knew about Peter. Evidently, not so many knew about Andrew.
Andrew was one of those guys who kind of flew below the radar. Probably few knew Him. Everybody knew his brother.
Andrew was not as well known or probably as talented as Peter, but Andrew had a champion. And the first person Andrew wanted to tell about His champion was his brother.
Vs. 41 Israel was waiting for the Messiah, the Christ, the Anointed One from God. Andrew announces to his brother, Peter, We have found the Messiah!
Andrew had a champion.
· As Andrews champion, Andrew believed on Jesus as Savior.
· As Andrews champion, Andrew believed on Him, as Lord and Master.
· As Andrews champion, Andrew wanted his brother, Peter to believe on the Lord Jesus too.
· As Andrews champion, Andrew was known for bringing people to the Lord Jesus.
Andrew is mentioned three times in this Gospel, and each time he is bringing someone to the Lord Jesus. He wanted for people to know his champion.
Is the Lord Jesus your champion?
· Is Jesus your champion because you have trusted Him as your Savior?
· Is Jesus your champion because you have trusted Him as Lord and Master?
And like it or not, whatever controls us, is our champion! Matthew 6:24
Jesus should be our champion! 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
A DISCIPLE WITH COURAGE Vs. 42
Andrew probably had no idea that his brother would turn out to be one of the most famous and effective of all the Apostles.
And we never know how the Lord Jesus will use those whom we bring to Christ. They very well could outshine us!
Vs. 42 Andrew brought Peter to Jesus.
Jesus gave Peter a new name.
Jesus saw in Peter a rock or a stone.
Jesus saw in Peter a man of courage, of boldness, who would preach boldly and live boldly for Christ.
But if you know anything about Peter, you know that he was very impetuous, up one moment and down another. You also know that he denied the Lord Jesus three times.
How could Jesus nickname this type of man, Rock?
It is because Jesus knew what He would do for Peter.
It is because Jesus knew that when He sent Peter and the other Apostles the Holy Spirit that they would be empowered men who would boldly show courage.
· It was Peter who boldly preached on the Day of Pentecost and saw 3,000 converts.
· When Peter and John were not to speak in the name of the Lord Jesus, their response was courageous in Acts 4:20, For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
· When Peter and the other Apostles were confronted because they were preaching about the Lord Jesus, they said in Acts 5:29, We ought to obey God rather than man.
We live in a day when people dont want you sharing your Christian faith.
We live in a day when you may be criticized if you tell people that Jesus is the only way to Heaven.
We live in a day when some want the Christian message silenced.
The Lord wants people who, through the His empowering have courage.
Just like Peter, we will not have courage until we allow Gods Holy Spirit to control us.
John 15:4 - Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
A DISCIPLE WITH A CAUSE Vs. 43
Vs. 43 - A third disciple is mentioned by name.
His name was Phillip.
Jesus simply said, Follow Me.
One verse tells us about Phillips recruitment.
But those 2 words, follow me speak volumes.
When we follow someone or something, that someone or something becomes our cause.
It is what we stand for.
It is what we live for.
One cannot be a disciple of Christ unless He is willing to make Jesus his cause.
Jesus is very stringent on the requirements for following Him. John 12:24-26
To follow Jesus we must die to ourselves.
To follow Jesus we must despise our own lives in favor of Jesus.
To follow Jesus we must accept His leadership and His plan for our lives.
To Follow Jesus we must be faithful. Luke 9:62
Luke 9:62 - And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Phillip had a cause. Do you?
Is it the right cause?
Is your cause the Lord Jesus Christ?
A DISCIPLE WITH CHARACTER Vss. 44-51
Vs. 44-45 Notice that Phillip shared His cause. When a cause is truly important to you, you will share it.
Phillip gave Nathaniel a summary of who they found.
Although we know that Jesus is the Son of God, he would have been known by his guardian on earths name, Joseph,
Hence, Phillip calls him, Jesus the Son of Joseph.
Vs. 46 Nathaniel was a man without deceit or guile.
Nathaniel would tell you what he thought.
He was no hypocrite.
So, He asks, can any good come from Nazareth?
Evidently, the reputation of Nazareth, just four miles from Bethsaida, where Nathaniel lived, was not very good.
Phillips answer was very profound, Come and See.
Rather than argue with Nathaniel, Nathaniel was invited to experience Jesus for himself.
Vs. 47 Jesus knows his disciples even before they sign up.
Jesus gives his assessment of Nathaniel before actually meeting him.
Jesus didnt see a sinless man, but he saw a man of character. He saw a man, who was without deceit. He was straightforward, honest.
Vs. 48 Nathaniel wondered how Jesus knew Him.
Evidently Nathaniel had been sitting under a fig tree by himself with nobody around. And whatever Nathaniel was thinking under that fig tree were thoughts that showed him to be without deceit.
Vs. 49 This was it all it took for Nathaniel. As a man of faith he declared Jesus to be Son of God and King of Israel.
Vss. 50-51 Jesus basically told Nathaniel, You aint seen nothing yet!
The allusion is to Jacobs ladder that Jacob had seen in a dream. A ladder or a stairway connects two places.
Jacobs ladder connected Heaven and Earth.
Jesus Christ is the ladder that bridges God and Man.
Jesus is the ladder that makes access to Heaven possible.
Gods blessing is brought to earth through the Lord Jesus Christ.
There are four disciples mentioned by name.
Each one has something to teach us.
ANDREW, A DISCIPLE WITH A CHAMPION
PETER, A DISCIPLE WITH COURAGE
PHILLIP, A DISCIPLE WITH A CAUSE
NATHANIEL, A DISCIPLE WITH CHARACTER
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Ephesians 4:21-31
IF or WELL PUT
Vs. 21 If we have heard the Lord Jesus and have been taught the truth about Jesus, then we should:
PUT OFF Vs. 22
· The old man whose behavior is corrupt.
PUT ON Vss. 23-24, 32
· Being renewed in the spirit of the mind
· The new man created in righteousness and holiness after God:
Kind
Tenderhearted
Forgiving
PUT AWAY Vss. 25-31
· Lying Vs. 25
· Anger Vss. 26-27
· Stealing Vs. 28
· Bad Language Vs. 29
· Grief (of the Holy Spirit) Vss. 30-31
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Hebrews 13:18-25
IN CONCLUSION
HEBREWS STUDY #32 Series Concluded!
· Name a great conclusion to a Bible Story.
· What is the purpose of a conclusion to a story or book?
· What will a good conclusion do?
We have finally reached the conclusion of the Book of Hebrews. In Hebrews 13:18-25, we have the concluding words. I believe that there are some practical tips from the writer of Hebrews as he wraps up his book.
BE PRAYERFUL Vss. 18-19
Ø Should we pray for everybody? Why?
1 Timothy 2:1-4 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; [2] For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. [3] For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; [4] Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Ø Should we pray the requests that everyone asks us to pray?
Ø What made the author of Hebrews request a worthy request? What was that request?
Ø Of what value are a good conscience and a willingness to live honestly?
Ø The author was probably a leader in the church. Why do pastors need more prayer?
Ø How should you pray for pastors?
BE BLESSED Vss. 20-21, 25
V Vs. 20 - Why is it a comfort to you that God is a God of peace?
V How did God prove that He is a God of peace?
V Of what significance is the resurrection of Christ?
V In what ways is Jesus the good shepherd?
John 10:11 - I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
John 10:14 - I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
John 10:27-28 - My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: [28] And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
V In what way(s) is Jesus the great shepherd?
V What is the everlasting covenant? Of what significance is the blood?
V Vs. 21 To make us perfect means to equip us, or to mend us so we are useful.
V What will God equip us to do? Why is that so important?
V How does God equip us to do his will?
Ephesians. 2:10 - For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
V What is our responsibility in this process? See Hebrews 4:14-15 and 12:1-2
V Vs. 25 How is this verse a fitting conclusion to this epistle?
BE OPEN Vss. 22
v Why would the author be open to what was just written?
v What might have disturbed some of the recipients of this letter?
v In what ways could this book be considered a few words?
v What should be our attitude when the Word of God is preached by others or read by us?
BE INFORMED Vs. 23
P Who was Timothy? Why was it important that they be informed of his release?
P Of what value would have been a visit from Timothy and the author of Hebrews?
BE FRIENDLY Vs. 24
J Of what value is it to greet other Christians and to send greetings to other Christians?
J What are churches like that do not exchange warm greetings?
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