SERMON SEEDS J25 FOR 9/11/06
Posted by: jpeters <jpeters@...>
OUR TENTH YEAR
SERMON SEEDS FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
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1 Samuel 5:1- 6:12
BEHIND ENEMY LINES
The Ark of God had been taken captive by the Philistines. 1 Samuel 4
During the time that the Philistines had possession of the Ark we see:
THE SUPERIORITY OVER PAGAN GODS 5:1-6
THE JUDGMENT UPON UNBELIEVERS 5:6-12
THE OFFERING FOR SIN 6:1-6
THE TEST OF AUTHENTICITY 6:7-11
THE TRIUMPH OF GOD 6:12
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Psalm 124
WITHOUT THE LORD
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say; [2] If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
WITHOUT THE LORD WE WOULD BE SWALLOWED Vs.3
Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
WITHOUT THE LORD WE WOULD DROWN Vss. 4-5
Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul: [5] Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
WITHOUT THE LORD WE WOULD BE PREY Vs. 6
Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
WITHOUT THE LORD WE WOULD NOT ESCAPE Vs. 7
Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
WITHOUT THE LORD WE WOULD HAVE NO HELP Vs. 8
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
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Proverbs 17:22 etc.
A MERRY HEART
"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine..."
I have two goals for this message.
1. That you will leave our meeting with a merry heart.
2. That you will maintain that merry heart through the whole week, no matter what circumstances you face.
A merry heart is a joyful heart. We are joyful on the inside because of what God is doing and because of who He is. We are joyful to a point of singing, even when circumstances are not what they should be, or what we want them to be.
Some people want to always be happy. The joyful or merry Christian isn't always happy with the happenings surrounding him, however, he finds joy in Christ in spite of the happenings.
This proverb states that a merry heart is good for us like a medicine.
A medicine often soothes. A merry heart soothes us and anxiety is reduced. A merry heart also soothes our attitude so that we respond properly to people.
A medicine often reduces pain. A merry heart reduces the pain of hurt feelings, failed expectations and misunderstandings.
A medicine also makes one feel better, especially when infection is removed. A merry heart makes us feel better about the situations with which we are confronted.
How do I receive a merry heart?
What is a merry heart like?
Here are six qualities of a merry heart:
1. A MERRY HEART IS A HEART AT PEACE.
The peace of conversion Isaiah 59:2, 53:5-6, Romans 5:1
The peace of confession Psalm 66:18, 1John 1:9, Psalm 32:5
The peace of concentration Isaiah 26:3 (True peace comes from the Lord, focusing on Him.)
2. A MERRY HEART IS A HEART OF PRAISE.
Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 34:1, 100:1-5, 103:1-2, Hebrews 13:15
3. A MERRY IS A HEART OF PRAYER.
Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7
4. A MERRY HEART IS A HEART OF PRACTICE.
A merry heart practices obedience. Hebrews 10:17, John 14:15
5. A MERRY HEART IS A HEART WITH PURPOSE.
The problem with many is that they have no purpose for living. Micah 6:8 gives us 3 purposes for living. We should do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God.
6. A MERRY HEART IS A HEART OF POWER
Nehemiah 6:8, Philippians 4:13
Sermon Seeds B41
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Mark 10:17-27
CONSULTATION
LIFE OF CHRIST #42
In this passage we meet a man who needed advice. And Im glad to tell you that He came to the right person for this advice. This man consulted the Lord Jesus Christ.
In Marks report about the rich young ruler we find a man who knew he lacked something and came to Jesus to find out what he was lacking. Unfortunately, he did what so many of us do. He got good advice and then didnt follow it.
A DETERMINED WORD Vs. 17
Here was a man who was an overachiever.
He ran to Jesus. With the help of the accounts of Matthew and Luke, we know that this man was:
1. rich
2. young and ambitious
3. a man of authority, a ruler, perhaps in the synagogue
4. respectful
5. religious
Here was a man of determination.
He did not stand by and watch the world pass him by.
He was an active participant in all that interested him.
He runs to Jesus. He kneels before Him.
He asks a question.
Good Master, What shall I DO that I may inherit eternal life?
The man sensed a need. He evidently was not sure that he would have eternal life when he died.
But he was a determined man.
He was determined to do whatever great work Jesus would require of him. Perhaps it would be something using some of his great wealth.
The man was making a great mistake.
He thought he could do something to earn eternal life.
Unfortunately, there are thousands of people today who are no different. They think that it is what they do that will get them into Heaven! This is just not true.
Righteous people go to Heaven. But nobody is righteous! Romans 3:10
It takes the work of God to make us righteous. Titus 3:5, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:8-9
A DEFINITIVE WORD Vs. 18
Calling Jesus, or any other person good in the Jewish culture was almost unheard of. This man was either flattering Jesus, or really on to something.
Jesus was being definitive as to who really is good.
It is only God who is good.
If this man was calling Jesus good, He was, in essence, calling Him God.
Why would Jesus want to clarify His deity with this man?
I think it is because of what Jesus was going to tell Him to do next.
For a man of such wealth, Jesus radical requirement for this man to sell what he had and give to the poor was going to shake Him up.
It would only be possible for this man to comply if He really understood that it was God in the flesh who was asking Him to do this!
How we respond to the commands of Jesus will also be largely based on how we define Him!
If we see Jesus as God, then we are obligated to do as He tells us. If we dont see Jesus as God, but a common man like us, then we can argue that we are not obligated to obey Him.
Did Jesus claim to be God?
He most certainly did! John 8:57-59
In Mark 10:18 Jesus is giving a definitive word that He is God.
A DISCERNING WORD Vss. 19-22
The rich young ruler knew that he was lacking something. He needed something more than he has in order to attain eternal life.
Jesus, in his interview with this man, gives the discerning word concerning the rich young rulers lack.
Vs. 19 Jesus begins by telling the man to keep the Ten Commandments. In this verse he cites the commandments that have to do with man treating man.
Why did Jesus mention the commandments as a way of eternal life?
He wanted the man to see that he had broken those commandments.
In fact the Old Testament Law, including the Ten Commandments was given to show people that they have a need for a Savior! The commandments show us how sinful we really are! Galatians 3:22-24
Vs. 20 I believe that the man was sincere, but blind. He thought of himself as having kept the law. He was sincere, but he was sincerely wrong.
Although he claimed to have kept the law, yet He was convicted in such a way that he knew that there was something missing in his life.
Matthew 19:20 - The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
Perhaps you are like this rich young ruler. You have tried to obey Gods laws. You have tried to do good works. You have tried to live a Godly life, and yet you realize that there is something missing!
Vs. 21 Jesus looked at this man, and saw deep within His
soul. He loved the man. I believe that the words Jesus spoke were spoken tenderly. Do you want eternal life? This is what you lack.
Jesus told the man to sell all that he had and give to the poor. That would give Him riches in Heaven.
Why did Jesus tell Him to do this?
He told him this because the man was breaking at least one of the commandments. Exodus 20:2-3
The man was putting his confidence in his wealth and not in God. Money was His God.
If he sold all that he had and followed Jesus, he would become helplessly dependent on Jesus!
That is what faith is, being helplessly dependent!
Not everyone has to sell all that he has to become a Christian. But we all need to forsake all other gods, and become helplessly dependent on Jesus in order to have eternal life. Galatians 3:11, John 3:36
Vs. 22 I think that this man who ran to Jesus was sulking when he left Jesus. He had great possessions. He was sad because the price Jesus said he had to pay was higher that he wanted to pay! Luke 9:24
Is there something that you love more than Jesus thats keeping you from becoming helplessly dependent on Him for eternal life? Forsake it, and put your trust in Jesus Christ for eternal life.
Is there something that you love more than Jesus thats keeping you from becoming helplessly dependent on Him for living the Christian life? Forsake it, and put your trust in Christ for victory.
A DISCOURAGING WORD Vss. 23-26
Vs. 23 What Jesus said next discouraged the Apostles.
It is very difficult for people with riches to enter into the Kingdom of God.
Vs. 24-25 - This statement was totally contrary to Jewish thought of that day. The rich were considered privileged and destined for Heaven. Therefore the disciples were astonished at Jesus statement.
Jesus went on to say in verse 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
This was a common expression of the day. It was probably meant literally. A camel could not possibly pass through the eye of a needle used for sewing!
Jesus was saying that rich men trust in and worship their riches instead of trusting in and worshipping God. Very few rich people will make Heaven.
Vs. 26 If the privileged rich were not going to make to Heaven, then who would? The disciples wondered how anyone could make Heaven!
The disciples were discouraged.
A DELIGHTFUL WORD Vs. 27
A camel going through the eye of a needle was impossible with men but not with God. God could pass a camel through a needles eye if He wanted to.
A rich man being saved is impossible with man.
Anyone being saved is impossible with man.
No man can save himself.
No man can save others.
A poor man is more likely to humble himself and become totally dependent on the Lord Jesus Christ than a rich man is. James 2:5, 1 Corinthians 1:26
God does the impossible to save every person who is saved. Ephesians 2:1-7
Salvation is the work of God!
The impossible task of saving a soul from hell and giving that person eternal life is possible with God.
There was a consultation with a rich man.
A DETERMINED WORD Vs. 17
A DEFINITIVE WORD Vs. 18
A DISCERNING WORD Vss. 19-22
A DISCOURAGING WORD Vss. 23-26
A DELIGHTFUL WORD Vs. 27
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John 2:1-11
THINGS GOT BETTER
Jesus was invited to a wedding. The wine was on short supply.
Things got better:
BECAUSE OF JESUS PRESENCE Vss. 1-2 He was AVAILABLE
BECAUSE OF HIS MOTHERS PETITION Vss. 3-4 He was ASKED
BECAUSE OF JESUS PRESCRIPTION Vss. 5-8 He was ADHERED TO
BECAUSE OF JESUS POWER Vss. 9-11 He was ACTIVE
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Acts 11:19-30
STORY OF A NEW CHURCH
THE MODEL CHURCH - LESSON #19
Name some of the ways new churches get started.
What are the best ways?
Do some churches start that shouldn't? Why?
Do some churches fail to start that should? Why?
It appears that even as Peter and the church in Jerusalem are learning about God's plan for reaching the Gentiles, the Gentiles are being reached in a place called Antioch, Syria.
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW CHURCH - Acts 11:19-21
THE EDIFICATION OF A NEW CHURCH - Acts 11:22-30
THE EXTENSION OF A NEW CHURCH - Acts 13:1-4
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Philippians 1:12-21
MINISTRY DURING ADVERSITY
PAUL THE MESSENGER Vss. 12-13
PAUL THE MOTIVATOR Vss. 14-16
PAUL THE MAGNIFIER Vss. 17-21
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1 Timothy 4:12-16
PRAYING FOR PASTOR
INTRODUCTION: WHY PRAY FOR THE PASTOR?
Because of His Call
To Preach and Teach - Ephesians 4:11-12
To Study and Pray - Acts 6:4, 2 Timothy 2:15
To Shepherd - 1 Peter 5:1-4, Hebrews 13:17
To be an Example - 1 Peter 5:3, Hebrews 13:7
Because of His Conflicts
"The World, The Flesh and The Devil"
Satan likes to attack those in Leadership
David - 2 Samuel 12:14
Peter - Luke 22:31
Because of His Congregation
He has obligations to teach both the saved and the unsaved. Matthew 28:19-20
PRAY FOR THE PASTOR'S WALK - Vs. 12
Word
Conversation (conduct)
Charity (love)
Spirit
Faith
Purity
PRAY FOR THE PASTOR'S WORDS - Vs. 13
(His public ministry)
Reading
Exhortation
Doctrine
PRAY FOR THE PASTOR'S WORK - Vss. 14-15
Using His Spiritual Gift - Vs. 14
Thinking It Through (Meditating, giving himself wholly to them) - Vs. 15
Showing the Results - Vs. 15
PRAY FOR THE PASTOR'S WATCH - Vs. 16
Watching Himself
Watching His Teaching
Sermon Seeds D44
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