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SERMON SEEDS FOR MAY 14, 2007

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THERE WILL BE NO SERMON SEEDS NEXT WEEK DUE TO VACATION!

 

THIS WEEK’S SERMON SEEDS INCLUDE 3 OUTLINES WHICH I PERSONALLY USED THIS WEEK AND FOUR PREVIOUSLY SHARED OUTLINES. ONE OF THE OUTLINES, “FOUND! A VIRTUOUS WOMAN” WAS SHARED LAST WEEK IN A VERY ABBREVIATED FORM. THIS WEEK’S OFFERING IS A SET OF COMPLETE NOTES WHICH I USED THIS WEEK IN SUNDAY SCHOOL.

 

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EXCITING WOMEN

 

I began this message, preached on Mother’s Day, by asking the congregation to name some “exciting women” over the last fifty years. Then I asked them to name some exciting women throughout history.  God has made women to be exciting, and by following some of the examples of the following women, women (and men) today can be exciting as well (in  a good way).

 

EVE – THE FIRST WOMAN

 

Eve was unique. She was first. That made her exciting.

Every woman is unique. That makes her exciting!

 

Genesis 1:27 - So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

 

Psalm 139:14 - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

 

Genesis 2:18 - And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

 

Genesis 2:21-24 - And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; [22] And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. [23] And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. [24] Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

 

RAHAB – THE FORGIVEN WOMAN

 

Rahab had been a prostitute.  She was forgiven.  I believe that the scarlet cord she let down represents the shed blood of Christ, sacrificed for her sin.  Every woman can find forgiveness in Christ. That’s exciting!

 

Joshua 2:1 - And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there.

 

Joshua 2:10-13 - For we have heard how the Lord dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed. [11] And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the Lord your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath. [12] Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the Lord, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token: [13] And that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.

 

Joshua 2:18 - Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father's household, home unto thee.

 

Joshua 6:25 - And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father's household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.

 

 

DEBORAH – THE FORTIFIED WOMAN

 

Deborah was a woman who was fortified with courage.  Deborah led in a time when the men of Israel were generally at a Spiritual low.  Many a courageous Christian woman has led the way when the men wouldn’t do it.

 

Judges 4:1-4 - And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord, when Ehud was dead. [2] And the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor; the captain of whose host was Sisera, which dwelt in Harosheth of the Gentiles. [3] And the children of Israel cried unto the Lord: for he had nine hundred chariots of iron; and twenty years he mightily oppressed the children of Israel. [4] And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.

 

Judges 4:6-7 - And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedesh-naphtali, and said unto him, Hath not the Lord God of Israel commanded, saying, Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun? [7] And I will draw unto thee to the river Kishon Sisera, the captain of Jabin's army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I will deliver him into thine hand.

 

Judges 4:8-9 - And Barak said unto her, If thou wilt go with me, then I will go: but if thou wilt not go with me, then I will not go. [9] And she said, I will surely go with thee: notwithstanding the journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honour; for the Lord shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. And Deborah arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh.

 

Judges 4:14-15 - And Deborah said unto Barak, Up; for this is the day in which the Lord hath delivered Sisera into thine hand: is not the Lord gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him. [15] And the Lord discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his feet.

 

RUTH – THE FAITHFUL WOMAN   

 

Ruth would not forsake her mother in-law or her new found faith in the Lord God of Israel.  She stuck faithfully to Naomi.  She ended up being one of the ancestors of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Ruth 1:16 - And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:

 

1 Corinthians 4:2 - Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

 

 

HANNAH – THE FERVENT WOMAN   

 

Hannah was fervent in her prayers.  God answered.  It is exciting to think of what God has done in answer to many a godly woman’s prayers.

 

1 Samuel 1:12-13 - And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli marked her mouth. [13] Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

 

1 Samuel 1:14-16 - And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee. [15] And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunken neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord. [16] Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.

 

1 Samuel 1:17 - Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.

 

1 Samuel 1:20 - Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the Lord.

 

THE FIRST WOMAN

THE FORGIVEN WOMAN

THE FORTIFIED WOMAN

THE FAITHFUL WOMAN

THE FERVENT WOMAN

 

 

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2 Kings 4:8-37

FOUND! - A VIRTUOUS WOMAN!

(A complete Sunday School Lesson)

 

Proverbs 31:10 - Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

 

·       Tell us about a “virtuous woman” you know or have known.

·       What qualities does a virtuous woman have?

·       How can studying about the virtuous woman be frustrating?

·       What benefits are there for men in studying the virtuous woman?

 

Although it is Proverbs 31 that describes the virtuous woman, I believe this passage before us gives us a live picture of the type of woman who is virtuous.  It is to our advantage to learn from this classy lady.

HER PERCEPTION OF CHARACTER - Vss. 8-9

 

·       Elisha probably traveled much in his role as prophet in Israel.  He was invited to stop in and eat once, and the woman evidently gave him an open invitation to continue to stop.

·       This lady was a good judge of character.  She could tell that Elisha was a “holy man of God”.  What qualities might there have been in Elisha that led her to this conclusion?

·       Why is perception of character an important trait to have?

·       How does one become so perceptive?

·       What must we avoid when trying to perceive the character of another?

HER PROVISION FOR GOD'S PROPHET - Vs. 10

 

·       Why is hospitality important? 1 Peter 4:9

·       Why is hospitality becoming a lost grace among Christians?

·       To you, how does each piece of furniture represent a different aspect of hospitality?

·       To you, what spiritual significance is there in the bed, table, stool, and candlestick?

·       How does one learn to become hospitable?

HER PEACE IN SERVICE - Vss. 12-13

 

·       This woman was obviously the type of person who anxiously wanted to meet the needs of others.  My mother in-law, Grace Adams, was like that.

·       What natural characteristic is Elisha showing in these verses?

·       Elisha asked if she would like to have some special favor from a general or the king.  Did she want special protection or favor?

·       The woman was content with her lot in life, even though she had a deep, secret hurt.  Although her situation was not perfect, she was contented.

·       1 Timothy 6:6 - But godliness with contentment is great gain.

·       Why is contentment such an admirable trait?

HER PROMISE OF BLESSING - Vss. 14-17

 

·       Elisha still wanted to help this woman.  Sometimes it is hard to do something for someone who is contented.

·       The lady’s husband was old. She had no child.  Why didn’t she mention her want of a child?

·       Elisha promised her that she would conceive and have a child about the same time in the following year.

·       What exactly was this woman saying?

·       Why is it hard for us to believe that God can do the impossible?  Luke 1:37

·       A child was born as promised.

HER PROBLEM WITH HER SON - Vss. 18-21

 

·       Notice the typical reaction, “Take him to his mother.”

·       What do you think was going through this woman’s mind as she sat with her son?

·       The boy eventually died. Why do you think she put the child on the man of God’s bed?

HER PILGRIMAGE OF FAITH - Vss. 21-30

1.    To Her Husband - Vss. 21-23

·       The lady didn’t tell her husband that the boy was dead. Why?

·       The husband wondered why a visit to the man of God was in order. It wasn’t a “holy day”.

·       The woman’s answer “It is well”, or “peace”, was either an indication of her faith in spite of a heart breaking situation or a realization that her husband could do nothing to help her, so he should be at peace.

·       For good reason the woman was in a hurry.

2.    To Gehazzi - Vss. 24-26

·       Inquiry was made by Gehazzi in Elijah’s behalf.  The prophet realized that something must be wrong with her, her husband, or her child.

·       Again the answer to the inquiry was, “It is well,” or “peace”.  Again, there was nothing that Gehazzi could do.

3.    To Elisha - Vss. 27-30

 

·       What does verse 27 tell you about the woman, Gehazzi, and Elisha?

·       What was the woman saying in verse 28?

·       Vs. 29 – Perhaps Elisha thought that a miracle could be wrought through the staff without his being present.  Or perhaps Gehazzi was to stand guard until Elisha arrived.  In those days bodies were buried immediately.

·       What does verse 30 say about the woman’s faith?

HER PLEASURE IN VICTORY - Vss. 31-38

 

·       Why do you think the staff failed to resurrect the child?

·       What can we learn about Elisha’s methods?

·       What does the woman’s reaction to her son’s revival tell us about the woman’s heart?

 

 

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Psalm 29

GLORY!

 

INVITATION TO GIVE GOD GLORY Vss. 1-2

 

INDICATIONS OF GOD'S GLORY Vss. 3-10

1. The Thunderstorm Vss. 3-9a

2. The Temple Vs. 9b

3. The Throne Vs. 10

 

IMPARTATION OF GOD'S GLORY Vs.11

1. Strength

2. Peace

 

Sermon Seeds A38

 

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Mark 1:1-8

JESUS IS COMING!

 

John the Baptist had an exciting message.  The Messiah, the Lord Jesus was coming!

 

THE PROPHECY ABOUT JESUS' MESSENGER Vss. 1-3

THE PROCEDURE OF JOHN'S MINISTRY Vs. 4

THE POTENCY OF JOHN'S MESSAGE Vss. 5-6

THE POWER OF JOHN'S MASTER Vss. 7-8

 

Sermon Seeds B27

 

 

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John 14:1-6

HE’S (SHE’S) DEAD BUT…

A FUNERAL MESSAGE FOR A DECEASED CHRISTIAN

 

HE’S DEAD BUT JESUS CAN BE TRUSTED – Vs. 1

The dead Christian has trusted Jesus as Savior

 

HE’S DEAD BUT JESUS PREPARED FOR HIS ARRIVAL IN HEAVEN – Vss. 2-3

 

HE’S DEAD BUT JESUS CAME AGAIN FOR HIM – Vs. 3

 

HE’S DEAD BUT JESUS IS SUFFICIENT – Vss. 4-6

 

Sermon Seeds G13

 

 

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Romans 16:1-16

GOD’S NOBODIES ARE SOMEBODIES

 

We all know people who are nobodies.  These are people who are not widely known or famous.  In fact, most of us would consider ourselves to be nobodies.  In Romans 16:1-16 we have a list of people who were greeted by the Apostle Paul as he finished the letter to the Romans. There are people who Paul knew and loved, and who were fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.  We do not know much about these people, who might be considered by most a list of nobodies.  However, like us today, although these people may appear to be insignificant, but they are not.  What can we learn about being a nobody from these people?

 

THEY WERE INDIVIDUALS

Each one of these were a name, not a number.

Each one of them was unique from the other. Even identical twins are not identical.

Each one was an individual, whose name was written out not only in the Bible, but in the Lamb’s Book of life. Revelation 20:15.

Each one was an individual who was “accepted in the beloved”. Ephesians 1:6

 

THEY WERE IMPORTANT

Each person was a child of God. John 1:12

Each person had realms of influence such as work, business, home, school, church etc.

Each person was a part of the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:13

Each person had a Spiritual gift to be used for God’s glory. Romans 12:3-8, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Each person had been called to do good works. Ephesians 2:10

Each person had been called to do their best. Colossians 3:17, 23

 

THEY WERE IMMORTAL

They had everlasting life. John 3:16

They would ever be with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

They were citizens of the New Jerusalem. Revelation 21:1-8

 

Sermon Seeds H7

 

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SACRIFICIALLY HIS!

(A Complete Lesson)

 

Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer  up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:5

 

·        What are some the sacrifices that you and/or your family members made during WWII?

·        What sacrifices has your wife made for you or you for your wife? What sacrifices are made for the kids?

·        When do we not mind making sacrifices?

·        Why should we be willing to make sacrifices for our Lord Jesus Christ?

·        1 Peter 2:5 tells us that we are a “holy priesthood”? To you, what does it mean to be a priest as a Christian?

·        Why is it a privilege that God would consider each of us to be priests?

·        Why is it scary to think that God would consider each of us to be priests?

 

Traditionally priests offer sacrifices.  We as Christians are also to offer sacrifices.  According to John MacArthur Jr. there are seven “spiritual sacrifices” that Christians are to make as priests.

 

THE ALLITERATED OUTLINE POINTS THAT FOLLOW ARE BASED ON AN OUTLINE FROM JOHN MACARTHUR.  IF YOU USE THIS MATERIAL, PLEASE GIVE JOHN MACARTHUR CREDIT.  John MacArthur Jr., The MacArthur New Testament Commentary – 1 Peter, (Chicago, Moody Press, 2004), pp. 114-117

THE SACRIFICE OF SELF

 

Romans 12:1-2 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

 

·        According to Romans 11:33-36, why would we want to make such a sacrifice?

·        What other reasons can you think of for sacrificing ourselves?

·        In what ways is being a living sacrifice more difficult than being a dying one?

·        On a daily basis, how do you think we can go about being a living sacrifice?

·        Two good things to ask ourselves are, “Is what I am doing set apart for God (holy)?  And, “Is what I am doing acceptable unto God.?”

·        How will being transformed by the renewing of our minds help us to be living sacrifices?

·        How do we have our minds renewed?

THE SACRIFICE OF SONG

 

Hebrews 13:15 - By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

 

1 Thessalonians 5:16 - Rejoice evermore.

 

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

 

·        Why is the concept of praise foreign to most men?

·        What does it mean to offer continual praise?

·        What do we do when it is hard to give thanks?

·        Why is the offering of praise a sacrifice?

THE SACRIFICE OF SERVICE

 

Hebrews 13:16 - But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

 

Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

 

Titus 2:14 - Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

 

·        Let’s see how many things that we can list that God would probably consider good works.

·        What are some of the good works we might be doing for those in and outside of the church that we are not doing now?

·        Are there any good works that we might do for our missionaries that we are not doing now?

·        How are our good works beneficial for unsaved people?

·         What hinders us from being “zealous of good works”?

THE SACRIFICE OF STUFF

 

Hebrews 13:16 - But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

 

·        To communicate is to share.  What are some of the things that we might own, besides money, that we can share with others?

·        With so many people in need and so many organizations making appeals, how do we know when to share our money with others?

·        Look at Philippians 4:14-19. What lessons about sharing are found there?

·        What does 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 teach us about giving?

·        Why are Christians sometimes hesitant to give?

THE SACRIFICE OF SOULS

 

Romans 15:15-16 – Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, [16] That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.

 

·        Paul viewed those he won to Christ as a sacrifice to God. Why?

·        In what ways are our efforts in soul winning a sacrifice?

·        Why should we be willing to make these sacrifices?

THE SACRIFICE OF SWEETNESS

 

John 13:34-35 - A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. [35] By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

 

Romans 12:10 - Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

 

·        Why would God consider loving other believers a sacrifice?

·        Why does loving other Christians often take work?

·        What makes loving other believers worth it?

THE SACRIFICE OF SUPPLICATIONS

 

1 Timothy 2:1-2 - 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.

 

1 Timothy 2:8 - I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

 

James 5:16 - Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

 

·        Why is prayer a sacrifice for the one who prays?

·        Why is sacrificial prayer pleasing to God?

·        Why should we be willing to make the sacrifices necessary to pray?

   

Revelation 8:3-4 - And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. [4] And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.

 

   

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