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SERMON SEEDS FOR OCTOBER 8, 2007

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Genesis 45:25-28

HE SAW THE “W. A. G. O. N. S.” or, SEE THE “W. A. G. O. N. S.”!

 

Genesis 45:27  - And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived:

Jacob had a rough life in many ways.

·       He thought his favorite son, Joseph, was dead.

·       There was a tremendous famine and his had to send to Egypt for food.

·       When his sons got back, it was minus Simeon, who was detained in Egypt.  The Prime Minister (They didn’t know that it was Joseph.) demanded that they return home and bring back their youngest brother with them.

·       After much hesitation Jacob consented to send Benjamin with the others back to Egypt.

 

Now in Genesis 45:25-28 all of Jacob’s sons return and announce that Joseph is alive and Prime Minister of Egypt.  Jacob was evidently depressed by the events of his life, when he heard the words of Joseph sent to him …and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived:

 

Joseph saw the wagons as evidence that his son was alive and he revived.

When we feel depressed and out of sorts we need to look at the evidence that God has given us. We need to see the “W. A. G. O. N. S.” and be revived.

 

W – WONDERS (of Calvary) – John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Romans 5:6-9

 

A – ASSURANCE – Romans 8:15-17

 

G – GRACE – Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 13:25, 2 Peter 3:18

 

O – OMNIPOTENCE – Proverbs 18:10, Psalm 18:1-2, John 12:12-14

 

N – NEARNESS – Hebrews 13:5-6, Philippians 4:5b-6a - The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing;  (Because the Lord is close by we should not be anxious.)

S – SECURITY – John 10:27-30

 

 

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Psalm 128

PERKS! Or GOD’S BENEFIT PACKAGE

 

Psalms 128:1 - Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.

God promises blessings or benefits (perks) to those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways.

 

PROSPERITY – Vs. 2 - For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

PRODUCTIVITY – Vs. 3 – Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.

PROVIDENCE – Vs. 5 - The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.

PERPETUITY – Vs. 6a - Psalms 128:6 Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children…

PEACE – Vs. 6b - … and peace upon Israel.

 

 

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ISAIAH 53

PROCLAIMING HIS DEATH

 

·       This morning I will preach the greatest message of my career, and will never preach a greater one.

·       This morning I will be joined by many other pastors who will preach the greatest messages of their careers, and they will never preach a greater one.

·       This morning I will be joined by most of you who will preach the greatest messages of your careers, and yes, you will never preach a greater one.

·       An unusual feature of this preaching is that you, I, other preachers and other congregations will all do this preaching without saying a word.

 

Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

In verse 26 the word “shew” means to proclaim or to preach. Therefore, every time you or I or any other person who is saved receives communion, we are preaching the death of the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

We are preaching or proclaiming our faith to others. We are preaching, proclaiming to others our own personal faith in the death of our Savior that we might have forgiveness and eternal life.

 

It only makes sense that we remind ourselves as to exactly what we are preaching about when we proclaim the death of Christ. And one of the great Scriptures which describe this death so vividly is Isaiah 53.

 

Remember that Isaiah is writing about 700 BC, hundreds of years before these events actually took place. What our Lord did was in fulfillment of this and other prophecies.

 

According to Isaiah 53 to proclaim the death of Christ is to:

PREACH HIS REJECTION

 

Vs. 3 - The word “despised” means to be thought little of.

Here was the very Son of God who was despised.

 

·       He was despised enough to be betrayed by His own familiar friend.

·       He was despised enough to be given a mock trial instead of a fair trial.

·       He was despised enough to be mocked, spit upon, and beaten.

·       He was despised enough to forced into carrying His own cross as far as He was able to carry it.

 

Not only was Jesus despised, but He was rejected.

 

Israel as a nation rejected Christ, and most of the people within the nation also rejected Him.

John 1:11 - He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

Today the Lord Jesus Christ is still being rejected by people who do not want Him as their Lord and Savior.

 

In His day, Jesus was despised and rejected of men.

In our day, Jesus is despised and rejected of men.

Has Jesus been despised and rejected by you?

To not accept Him is to reject Him. You can’t be neutral about Jesus.

 

Luke 11:23 - He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.

“Man of Sorrows” – Our Lord knew what it was to have His friends forsake Him

Our Lord knew what is was to pour out his heart all night in prayer, knowing that in just a few short hours he would be unfairly crucified on the Cross.

 

“Acquainted with Grief” – This acquaintance with grief makes Him the ideal Savior. He did not sit up in Heaven and joyfully announce, “I’ll sit up here and save you!”

 

Instead He left the glories of Heaven and experienced the same sorrows as we do. And in order to save us He experienced even greater sorrows.

 

…and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

For all His suffering, the Israelites wanted nothing to do with Jesus.  How true that is today.  For all that Jesus went through to offer eternal life for all, so many people hide their faces from him, despise Him, and show no respect.

 

To preach the death of Christ is to:

PREACH HIS BEARING OF MY SIN

 

Isaiah 53:4 - Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

Notice that he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows…”

 

What causes grief today? What causes sorrows?

 

If we had time we could trace back every grief, every sorrow, to one little three letter word, “sin”.

 

Before man sinned there was no sickness.

Before man sinned there were no natural calamities.

Before man sinned there was no death.

Before man sinned there was no heartache and grief.

 

So, in order for us to have eternal life, that is, a life of no death, no heartache, no grief, no calamities, and no sickness, someone had to bear away the sin.

 

Notice that when God sent someone to bear sin that He did not send an angel.

Neither did he send a common man.

Instead, God sent His own son, God Himself, to take care of the problem.

 

Vs. 4 gives an ironic twist. … yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

 

This was the attitude of the Jewish rulers who had Jesus nailed to the cross. They accused Jesus of Blasphemy when He told them that He was the Son of God.  Consider some of Luke’s account of the crucifixion from Luke 23:34-37.

 

To preach the death of Christ is to

PREACH HIS SUBSTITUTION

 

Isaiah 53:5 - But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

His wounds were for our transgressions.

His bruises were for our iniquities.

The chastisement he received was so that we could have peace with God.

His stripes healed us from our sins.

 

Isaiah 53:6 - All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Just as sheep like to wander off, so do we, into sin.

We leave the right path to do what displeases God.

No one is excluded. All we like sheep have gone astray;  

 

…we have turned every one to his own way;

 

Now, isn’t this a true definition of sin?  We don’t sin because a fellow with a red asbestos suit, a pointed tail, horns, and a pitchfork walks up to us and says, “Hello, I’m the devil! Let’s sin!”

 

Instead Satan is subtle. He makes us think that we want something, or desire something.  We sin when we seek to satisfy ourselves. We turn to our own way.

 

The guy in the red suit we could turn down.

Yes, we’re guilty of sin, but our sins have been paid for by the Lord Jesus.

 

and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

 

How important is it for you to have a substitute for your sin?  If Jesus did not pay for your sins, you would be judged and forced to pay for your own sins. Matthew 13:49-50

 

In Mark 9:44 hell is described as a place …Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

Praise God for the substitute! 2 Corinthians 5:21

If you have trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, you are preaching that He is your substitute when you take the Bread and the Cup.

 

To preach the death of Christ is to:

PREACH HIS BURIAL

 

Isaiah 53:9 - And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.

In His death Jesus was assigned to die with wicked men, criminals.

A criminal’s death would have meant a criminals grave.

However, he was buried in a rich man’s tomb.

The reason – no violence, no deceit was in Him. Not only was He an innocent man, He was a sinless man.

The grave of Jesus was the tomb of Joseph of Arimethea, the one who laid the Lord Jesus in his own new grave.

 

I also think that it is important to remember that by being buried in a rich man’s tomb that had never been used, it would be very easy to confirm his death, burial, and especially his resurrection.  No other person had been buried in this tomb.  And the tomb was empty!

 

To preach the death of Christ is to:

PREACH HIS RESURRECTION

 

Vs. 10 - God was certainly satisfied with the work of Jesus on the cross.

Notice, that because God was satisfied, "he shall prolong his days."

Jesus' Days were prolonged by His resurrection from the dead.

 

Revelation 1:18 - I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

 

Also notice it says that Jesus shall see his seed.

That would be his descendents.

Jesus had no physical descendents.

But Jesus has plenty of descendents.

Every person who places their faith and trust in Christ is a descendant of Jesus who has the same hope of eternal life.

 

Vs. 11 - May I remind you again of Romans 5:1- Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

 

Because of what Jesus did on the cross, whoever has placed their faith in Christ has eternal life.  

Jesus has justified millions of people, including most, if not all in this room.

 

Jesus has every reason to be satisfied with the wonderful redemption He has wrought for so many.

 

Vs. 12 - Jesus has a portion with the great.

He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Philippians 2:9-11

 

We are coming to the Lord’s Table.

We are coming to preach, to proclaim his death.

 

To preach the death of Christ is to:

PREACH HIS REJECTION

PREACH HIS BEARING OF MY SIN

PREACH HIS SUBSTITUTION

PREACH HIS BURIAL

PREACH HIS RESURRECTION

 

This is an expansion of a previously shared sermon seed.

 

 

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Mark 11:12-14, 20-26

PRAYER TIME!

 

JUDGMENT PROCLAIMED – Vss. 12-14

MIRACLE PERCEIVED – Vss. 20-21

FAITH AND PRAYER PROMOTED – Vss. 22-24

ANSWERS PROMISED – Vs. 24

FORGIVENESS PRIORITIZED – Vss. 25-26

 

 

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Luke 11:5-13

CHALLENGED TO PRAY

 

A PARABLE – Vss. 5-8

·       The Friend’s Timing Was Revolting – Vss. 5,7

·       The Friend’s Trouble Was Real – Vs. 6

·       The Friend’s Tenacity Was Rewarded – Vs. 8

 

A PROCESS – Vs. 9

 

A PROMISE – Vs. 10

 

A PROOF (That God Will Answer Prayer) – Vss. 11-13

 

 

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Philippians 1:27-30

TAKE A STAND!

 

During the summer several years ago, I received a disturbing phone call. It was disturbing that I received a report that someone was planning to open an "adult", pornographic book store in Fonda, New York, where I was pastoring. What was more disturbing was the person calling me thought I should do something about it!

 

 I asked at the new "store" what they were going to sell. When the man was done explaining, I said, "Sounds like an adult book store to me." The man confirmed what I suggested.

 

I informed the mayor about the problem and made arrangements to attend the next village board meeting. The three local ministers were there, including myself, plus many other people. The press was there as well. The mayor, the village board, and almost everyone else were opposed to the store. For me, it was like making a snow ball, and pushing it down a hill. The opposition to the adult book store gained momentum.

 

At that point, I, more or less stepped aside, and other people in the community took over. There were boycotts and pickets. The Village Board passed an ordinance. And the great majority of the town was against this store. The end result - THE ADULT BOOK STORE NEVER OPENED BECAUSE PEOPLE TOOK A STAND FOR WHAT WAS RIGHT!

 

As Christians, we are to stand for what is right.  In Philippians 1:27-30

we find Paul encouraging the Philippians to take a stand.

 

STAND AS CITIZENS Vs. 27a

"Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ:"

The word "conversation" here carries the idea of citizenship.

Paul wanted the Philippians to act as good citizens of Heaven.

Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 13:14

 

STAND IN PARTNERSHIP Vs. 27

"that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;"

 

STAND WITH BOLDNESS Vs. 28

"And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God."

Stephen is a good example of standing boldly. (Acts 6-7)

 

STAND THROUGH SUFFERING Vs. 29

"For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;"

 

Sermon Seeds B18, 7/6/98

 

 

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Titus 3:4-7

WE HAVE IT!

Lesson #6a - GODLY LIVING IN THE CHURCH

(A Complete Lesson)

 

·       Count your blessings!  What things do you have from God for which you are grateful?

·       Why is it that we tend to moan over the things we don’t have instead of being appreciative for what we do have?

·       Ephesians 1:3 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

In Titus 3:1-7 we find Paul presenting some “basics” that are important for us to understand as Christians.  In verses 1-3 we have already seen how we are to behave as Christians and what we were as unbelievers. The three point outline for verses 1-7 is mine, but the idea of three sections of seven points each comes from John MacArthur. John MacArthur, The MacArthur New Testament Commentary – Titus, (Chicago, Moody Press, 1996), pp.136-155 

 

In this lesson, which covers the last of the three points, we examine what we have in Christ according to verses 4-7.

WHAT WE HAVE IN CHRIST

 

1.   KINDNESS – Vs. 4

·       We have already itemized many ways that God has been kind to us when we counted our blessings.

·       Look at what we were as unbelievers in verse 3.  Why did we need God’s kindness?

·       Why is God’s kindness such an amazing thing?

·       How kind would you be if someone treated you the way you as an unsaved person, or even now as a saved person have treated God?

·       According to Romans 2:4 the kindness (goodness) of God should lead us to repentance.

 

2.   LOVE FOR MANKIND – Vs. 4

·       What Bible verses come to mind when you think of the love of God towards man?

·       What important doctrinal teaching concerning Christ is alluded to in this verse?  Why is it often challenged by people living under the “Christian” banner and those who do not claim to be Christians?

·       By his very action of going to the cross, Jesus screams to us, “I love you!”  Why are we as Christians so passé about this love?

 

3.   MERCY – Vs. 5

·       Why are people so hung up on earning their way to Heaven?

·       Why is God so adamant here and in other passages that man can not earn his way to Heaven?

·       According to John MacArthur, “…grace relates to guilt, mercy relates to affliction.”  God took pity on our need. MacArthur, p. 154

 

4.   WASHING OF REGENERATION – Vs. 5

·       Look at John 3:1-8 – What is amazing about the new birth?

·       What part does God’s Word have in regeneration?

 

Ephesians 5:26 - That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

James 1:18 - Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

1 Peter 1:23 - Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

5.   RENEWING OF THE HOLY GHOST

2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

John 14:16-18 - And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

John 16:13-14 - Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

Galatians 5:22-23 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

Ephesians 3:16-17 - That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith…

6.   JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOR – Vs 6

·       How is the work of God, the Holy Spirit, dependent upon the work of God, the Son?

·       How are God, the Father’s mercy and grace totally wrapped up in God the Son?

·       Why should we always remember as believers that Jesus is our Savior?  What impact should that have on the way we live?

 

7.   GRACE – Vs. 7

·       According to this verse, “What’s so amazing about grace?”

·       Whose heir are we?  How should this affect us?

 

Romans 8:16-17 - The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

Revelation 20:6 - Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

 

 

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