SERMON SEEDS K44 FOR 1/21/08
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SERMON SEEDS FOR JANUARY 21, 2008
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TEN FOR THE MEN! This is a mens Bible Study that Im doing, but may be adapted for all!
Exodus 20:1-17
#1 WHAT ARE THEY?
Exodus 20:1 - And God spake all these words, saying,
The cultural climate is one in which there is plenty of room for personal preferences and little if any for eternal principles. Alistair Begg, Pathway to Freedom, (Chicago, Moody Publishers, 2003) p. 18
it is imperative that we are absolutely clear that the believer is free from the law as a means of justification. He is not justified by keeping the law, but having been justified, he keeps the law. Begg, p.39
Law-keeping is that life for which we were fitted by nature, unfitted by sin, and refitted by grace, the life God loves to see and reward; and for that life liberty is the proper name. J. I. Packer, The Ten Commandments (adapted from I Want to be a Christian), (Wheaton, Illinois, Tyndale House Publishers, 1977), p. 29
Relativity applies to physics, not ethics. Albert Einstein
Though previous Eastern cultures had struggled upward temporarily to some knowledge that justice pleased the gods, it is on the thunderstone of the tablets that Western civilization has built its house. If the house is tottering today, we can scarcely steady it by pulling the foundation out from under. Joy Davidman, Smoke on the Mountain, An Interpretation of the Ten Commandments, (Philadelphia, West Minster Press, 1954), p. 16
· React to the quotes above.
· Why are the Ten Commandments relevant today?
· What should be the attitude of Christian men towards the Ten Commandments?
· Why should men, who are husbands, fathers, and/or Christians care about understanding and applying their lives to the Ten Commandments?
We are beginning a study on the Ten Commandments because they are of great value to the Christian man. This lesson answers the question What are they? We will try to grasp what these commandments should be to each of us.
THEY ARE A MOVER
· As part of Gods Word the Ten Commandments move a person towards God. They are Gods communication to man, showing man that he has fallen short of Gods standards.
· Psalms 19:7-9 - The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
· Isaiah 55:10-11 - For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
THEY ARE A MENTOR
· Galatians 3:23-26 - But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
· The context is salvation. A schoolmaster was a child trainer, raising a child to maturity. The child was only under the schoolmaster until the child grew up.
· The law leads us to Christ by showing us just what sinners we are and that we by no means can keep all Gods righteous commands.
THEY ARE A MOTIVATOR
· The summary of the law shows us that the Ten Commandments are designed for us to live a life of love. As I keep the Ten Commandments I will actually love God and my neighbor.
· Matthew 22:37-40 - Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
· 1 John 5:2-4 - By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
· A life of faith will enable us to love God and our neighbors, and to overcome the world.
THEY ARE A MANDATE
· Matthew 5:17-18 - Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
· Did Jesus keep the Ten Commandments?
· 1 John 2:6 - He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
· Mark 13:31 - Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
THEY ARE A MIRROR
· What does a mirror do?
· How are the Ten Commandments a mirror to you?
THEY ARE A MARVEL
· Romans 7:12 - Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
· Another marvel is that as a Christian I can actually fulfill the righteousness of the law.
· Romans 8:1-4 - There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
· As a child of God, the more I understand the Ten Commandments, the more I will desire to allow the Spirit of God to perfect Its righteousness within me.
· 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
· I will not be perfect until I see Jesus face to face, but I will become more like Him as I keep His commandments.
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ALL (Psalms)
THE ALL OF PRAISE
Psalm 5:11 - But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
Psalm 9:1 - I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
Psalm 34:1- I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Psalm 148:2-3 - Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.
Psalm 148:9-11 - Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl: Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
THE ALL OF PROTECTION
Psalm 18:30 - As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
Psalm 34:4 - I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:6 - This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
THE ALL OF PRESENCE
Psalm 23:6 - Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Psalm 27:4 - One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
Psalm 89:7 - God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.
Psalm 90:1-2 - Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.
THE ALL OF PONDERING AND PROCLAMATION
Psalm 77:12 - I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.
THE ALL OF PRECEPTS
Psalm 111:7 - The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
Psalm 119:6 - Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
Psalm 138:2 - I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
THE ALL OF PROVIDENCE
Psalm 103:1-2 - Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Psalm 145:9 - The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
THE ALL OF PARTNERSHIP
Psalm 119:63 - I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
THE ALL OF PREEMINENCE
Psalm 47:6-7 - Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
Psalm 135:5-6 - For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
Psalm 146:10 - The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD.
THE ALL OF PRESERVATION
Psalm 145:14 - The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
Psalm 145:17-18 - The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Psalm 145:20 - The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
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Proverbs 5:1-13
KEEP IT CLEAN!
CONSIDERATION Vss. 1-2 Consider good advice actively.
CAUTION Vss. 3-8 Avoid the seductive woman
CASUALTY Vss. 9-13 The price for giving in to the seductive woman is a high price to pay.
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Mark 2:18-28
SETTING THINGS STRAIGHT
INQUIRIES Vss. 18, 23-24
1. About Fasting Vs. 18
2. About Sabbath Work Vss. 23-24
ILLUSTRATIONS Vss. 19-22, 25-28
1. The Bridegroom Vss. 19-20
2. Old Garment, New Cloth Vss. 22
3. Old Bottles, New Wine Vs. 22
4. David and the Bread Vss. 25-26
5. Man and the Sabbath Vss. 27-28
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John 7:25-39
PONDER THESE
Consider these questions and the answers that Jesus gave.
1. WHERE DID JESUS COME FROM? Vss. 25-30
2. WHERE WAS JESUS GOING? Vss. 31-36
3. WHAT DOES JESUS OFFER? Vss. 37-39
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Ephesians 5:18-21
FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT
When a person is saved, he or she is baptized with the Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:13.) If the Holy Spirit is not present in the life, a person is not born again (John 3:5-8, Romans 8:9).
Although there is only one baptism of the Spirit, there is to be many "fillings" of the Spirit. The filling of the Spirit is the control of the Spirit of God in the life.
THE FILLING OF THE SPIRIT IS NOT ARTIFICIAL - Vs. 18 - "And be not drunk with wine..."
Satan is a deceiver. He tries to substitute God's work with his own.
Alcohol is the substitute for the filling of the Spirit mentioned here.
When alcohol controls it is not only devastating, but temporary.
We must also beware of a "filling" of the Spirit that has no Biblical basis.
THE FILLING OF THE SPIRIT IS NOT ACCIDENTAL - Vs. 18 - "...but be filled with the spirit."
Spirit filling does not just happen, it is commanded. The original text conveys the idea of being constantly filled, or controlled by the Spirit.
To be filled with the Spirit, one must confess sin, and be a "clean" container for the Spirit to fill. 2 Timothy 2:19-21, 1 John 1:9. Then, ask God to fill you with His Spirit. 1 John 5:14-15.
THE FILLING OF THE SPIRIT IS NOT AVERAGE - Vss. 19-21
The results of Spirit filling include
1. Supernatural Praise Vs. 19
2. Supernatural Thanksgiving Vs. 20
3. Supernatural Submission Vs. 21
4. Supernatural Fruit Galatians 5:22-23
Sermon Seeds B2, 3/16/98
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COLOSSIANS 1:20-29
RECONCILIATION
Reconciliation - When two people are at odds, differences are resolved and fellowship and friendship are either restored or established for the first time.
There have been times in your life when you needed to be reconciled to someone. Perhaps reconciliation was needed with your parents after you "blew it". My Dad had every reason to be angry with me when I told someone else I was changing churches and didn't tell him. But he confronted me, and eventually there was reconciliation.
Sometimes reconciliation has been needed between you and a friend or a brother or sister. Sometimes reconciliation is even needed because we've hurt someone we don't even know such as through a traffic accident.
Our greatest need of reconciliation has been with God.
We are sinners.
We have offended the holy and almighty God!
We do not deserve any of God's blessings.
We do not deserve forgiveness.
We do not deserve a home in heaven. Romans 3:10-18
That's the bad news.
The good news is, of course, that God long ago took the matter of reconciliation into his own hands and has provided that reconciliation to all who will trust His Son, Jesus Christ, who died for our sins.
We want to consider reconciliation as described by the Apostle Paul in Colossians 1:20-29. Studying this passage is important because we will see:
THE MEANS OF RECONCILIATION - Vs. 20
Here we see how God provided a way of "peace" between Himself, righteous God, and sinful man. There was certainly need of peace! Ephesians 2:2-3
God provided the peace through the blood of His Son.
Someone had to pay for our sins so God could forgive and take us to Heaven. 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 5:9
My friend the price for your forgiveness has been paid. All you have to do is accept this gift of forgiveness by faith. Romans 5:1
Not only did Jesus reconcile sinners to himself, but it tells us that Jesus has reconciled all things in Heaven and in Earth.
When Christ returns and reigns there will be complete submission to Him. There will be total peace with God in the natural world and in the world of men.
And we look forward also to the day when there will be a new Heaven and a new earth.
Revelation 21:1- And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
I believe that this is the time when Romans 8:21 will be fulfilled.
Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
Philippians 2:9-10 - That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; [11] And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus is Lord. However only those who know Christ shall have peace!
Revelation 20:15 - And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
The means of reconciliation of God to man and the means of reconciliation of everything in heaven and earth is the blood of Jesus Christ.
THE MIRACLE OF RECONCILIATION - Vss. 21-23
Talking to believers, Paul now shows us what a great miracle reconciliation is for the one who has come to Christ.
Vs. 21 says that we were alienated from God. The word means estranged, or we would say separated from God. Our sins did that.
We were the enemies of God.
Even though we might have thought we loved God before we accepted God's forgiveness, we were in reality God's foes. We were hostile towards God!
Our hostility led to wicked works.
But now, He has reconciled us or changed us.
Final reconciliation takes place when Jesus reins supreme.
Current reconciliation has brought us peace with God now.
Vs. 22 - The work of Christ accomplished three things that are mentioned here.
· He has made us holy.
It is the same word that we get "saint from"
You might say that He has made us saints. The word means to be "set apart". Through Christ's death He has set those who believe in Him apart for God.
· He has made us unblameable.
This word means "without blemish".
Just as the Old Testament temple sacrifices were to be without flaw or blame, we are without blame or blemish before God because of the Word of Jesus Christ.
· He has made us unaccusable.
There is nothing that the accuser of the brethren, Satan, can accuse us with that will stick.
Not one accusation can keep me out of Heaven.
Not one accusation can stop God from loving me in Christ.
Vs. 23 - There's an "if" in this verse which, of course connects with the verse we just looked at.
This "if" does not mean that you can lose your salvation.
It means that if you are truly saved, you will become tooted and grounded in the Gospel and not moved away.
Someone has said, "If the Bible teaches the final perseverance of the saints, it also teaches that the saints are those who finally persevere in Christ. Continuance is the test of reality" John 10:27-30
THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION - Vss. 24-29
When a person preaches or shares Christ he is involved in the ministry of reconciliation.
The preaching of the word of reconciliation causes people to believe on Christ and be reconciled to God.
Paul, in verses 25-29 gives us some characteristics of his ministry of reconciliation that I feel will be true of us as we share Christ or witness of Him today.
· REJOICING IN SUFFERING - Vs. 24
How did Paul "suffer" for these Colossians?
Paul was the Apostle to the Gentiles. That is, to the non-Jews.
As such, he suffered all sorts of hardships and persecution. At the time of this writing, Paul was in prison.
In the rest of this verse it may appear that Paul is saying that the suffering of Christ was inadequate, so Paul had to suffer some more!
It is only the work of Christ that pays for sin! John 1:29, Hebrews 10:14
In this verse Paul is not talking salvation, but service. As a believer in Christ Paul had the privilege of suffering for Christ and his body, the church. The word afflictions means distress, pressure or trouble.
Philippians 1:29 - For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
2 Timothy 3:12 - Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
We will suffer like Paul when we dare to preach or witness for Christ. But like Paul, let us rejoice in the sufferings which are for the benefit of other believers.
· REVEALING A MYSTERY - Vss. 25-27
A mystery in Scripture has nothing to do with "Murder She Wrote". It is not a "who done it?"
It is a "sacred secret", once hidden, but now revealed.
Vs. 25 - Paul was given a dispensation or a stewardship, or a responsibility. His job was to fulfill the Word of God in ministry to the gentiles.
Vs. 26 - This was a mystery, a sacred secret, hidden in the past, but now revealed to his saints.
Vs. 27 - The mystery is simply this. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Jewish Messiah, would indwell a church that is made up of people mostly like the Colossians, Gentiles!
Our hope of glory is that we have received Jesus Christ as our Savior the moment we believed on him and were reconciled to God. Our hope of Glory is that Christ indwells us! Galatians 3:27-28
And because Christ indwells us we are new creatures and we have a new and changed life!
2 Corinthians 5:17
This mystery may not mean a lot to you, but it is because of this mystery that you have equal access with God as any Jew does in Christ. And it is because of this mystery that you can walk up to any person and tell them that they can have forgiveness of sin in Christ.
· Preaching the truth - Vs. 28
The ministry of reconciliation is summed up in this verse.
It is preaching or proclaiming the truth.
It is to involve warnings.
And it is to involve teaching, not just scaring people.
This is done to present every person perfect in Christ.
· Laboring in power Vs. 29
No minister, not even Paul, was effective in his own power.
It is all dependent upon the gracious work of God's Holy Spirit.
So pray for your pastor that he will be properly empowered to reach the lost and minister to the saved.
And pray for yourself that you will be able to share Christ with those who need to hear the Gospel.
This is not only the Pastor's Job!
THE MEANS OF RECONCILIATION - Vs. 20
THE MIRACLE OF RECONCILIATION - Vss. 21-23
THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION - Vss. 24-29
Rejoicing in suffering
Revealing a mystery.
Preaching the truth - Vs. 28
Laboring in power
Sermon Seeds A12 5/26/97
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