SERMON SEEDS
BIBLE OUTLINES FOR PASTORS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
T47 – FOR WEEK OF 11/29/21
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ACTS 2:36-47 – FAMILY COMMITMENT – Part 2
TALKING CHURCH AS A FAMILY #5
William Ernest Henley was a British poet, literary critic, and editor in the late 1900’s in Victorian England. He suffered from many physical problems, including the amputation of his leg. I want to read to you his short poem and I want you to think especially of what he says in the last line of the poem. Do you agree with what he says.
INVICTUS – William Ernest Henley
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
Many today would applaud Henley’s last line, but as Christians, we should have strong disagreement. We are beings, created in the image of God. It is God who has redeemed us through His Son. Jesus is the Master of my fate. Jesus is the captain of my soul. My commitment is to be to Him.
Our theme in all our services has been “Family Talk”. In the morning service we have been “Talking Church as a Family.”
These three commitments are clearly seen in the Story of the Day of Pentecost and Peter’s great sermon.
BELIEVE! – Acts 2:21-24, 36-39
BE BAPTIZED! – Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 10:48, Romans 6:1-4
BELONG! – Acts 2:42-47, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 5:17-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Hebrews 13:7, 17
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PRAYING FOR SANCTIFICATION
FAMILY PRAYERS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH #4
Philippians 1:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:15-24
God’s goal for us is that we be sanctified or “set apart for Him”. (1 Peter 1:15-16, 3:15 As Christians, we can be asking God to set us and each other apart in these various ways:
That we would be “abounding in love”. – Philippians 1:9
That we would be approving the excellent. – Philippians 1:10
That we would be abundant with fruit. – Philippians 1:11
That we would pursue what is good. – 1 Thessalonians 5:15
That we would be persistent in praise and prayer. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
That we would be powerful in faith. – 1 Thessalonians 5:19
That we would be perceptive with Scripture. – 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21
That we would be pure in every way. – 1 Thessalonians 5:22
That we would be perfectly set apart. – 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
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ISAIAH 9:6 – THE MESSIAH
Introduction - "For unto us a son is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called.."
"Wonderful" – HIS PERSONALITY
"Counselor" – HIS PROFESSION (JOB)
“Mighty God” – HIS POWER
"Everlasting Father" (Means "Father of eternity") – HIS PERMANENCE
"Prince of peace" – HIS PREEMINENCE
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MICAH 5:2 etc. – BETHLEHEM
A CITY OF DESTINY - Micah 5:2 – It was predicted that the Messiah would be born there.
A CITY OF DELIGHT - Luke 2:11 – The Messiah, Jesus Christ, was born there!
A CITY OF DEATH - Matthew 2:8, 11-18
It was a city of death because of the unbelief of Herod. If Herod had believed, he would not have tried to kill Jesus. Today, there is still death when a person does not believe in Christ. John 3:16-18
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LUKE 1:26-38 – PROMISES, PROMISES!
Here are some great promises for the Christmas Season!
PROMISES FOR MARY
PROMISES FOR JESUS
PROMISES FOR ME (If I am saved)
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LUKE 1:39-55 – MARY’S SONG
I would say that every true Christian has a song in his or her heart. Sometimes, mostly, the songs in our hearts are songs that others have written. Amazing Grace, The Old Rugged Cross, Living for Jesus, Blessed Assurance, At Calvary, How Great Thou Art.
One of the most famous Christian Songs ever composed came straight from the heart, out of the mouth, and was inspired by God’s Holy Spirit.
Mary had received the announcement that she would be the Mother of the Son of God in Luke 1:26-38 (Review).
There are things we learn about worship and our own song as we study “Mary’s Song”
MARY WAS AFFIRMED BY ELIZABETH’S GREETING – Vss. 39-45
Luke 1:15, Numbers 23:19, Psalm 119:89, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 John 5:14-15
MARY ASCRIBED GLORY TO THE LORD – Vss. 46-47
MARY APPRECIATED GOD’S KINDNESS TOWARDS HER – Vss. 48-49
Revelation 20:6, 22:14, 1 Corinthians 6:11
MARY WAS ASSURED OF GOD’S:
Luke 12:4-7
Matthew 23:11-12
Psalm 34:10, Matthew 5:6
Genesis 17:7
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LUKE 2, MATTHEW 2 – THE JOYS OF CHRISTMAS
The Bible is very clear that Christmas is a time of joy. I want us to see some Bible characters who had joy on that first Christmas.
THE ANGELS HAD THE JOY OF REVEALING – Luke 2:11-14
They told of the birth of Jesus!
THE SHEPHERDS HAD THE JOY OF RECEIVING – Luke 2:15-16, 20
The Shepherds received the Angel’s message as true and went to investigate. After visiting their Messiah, they returned joyfully.
THE SHEPHERDS AND ANNA HAD THE JOY OF REPORTING – Luke 2:17,18, 36-38
They shared with others what they had seen.
MARY HAD THE JOY OF REFLECTING
Luke 2:19 - But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
Mary thought on all the events of Christmas.
She pondered them. She remembered them.
THE WISE MEN HAD THE JOY OF RECIPROCATING – Matthew 2:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12 tells the story of the Wise Men who came to visit Jesus.
These mystical men of the east came bearing gifts.
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REVELATION 4:11 – CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR JESUS
Christmas is coming, and most of us have a sizable Christmas shopping list. I wonder how many have on their list the one who's birthday we celebrate, the Lord Jesus Christ? He's the only one I know who celebrates a birthday and watches others get more presents than He does.
Revelation 4 is a heavenly scene showing the worship around the throne of God. The four and twenty elders are worshipping God, and cast crowns at His feet. As they cast these thrones they say, "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour, and power..."
Here are three things that every Christian can give the Triune God as Christmas presents.
GLORY
Glory is praise. We can and should continually give God praise and Thanksgiving. Hebrews 13:15, Philippians 4:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 29:2, Psalm 100
HONOR
We honor God by:
1. Trusting Christ As Savior. Ephesians 2:8-9
2. Doing good works Ephesians 2:10
3. Using fitting speech. Ephesians 4:29
4. Avoiding the wrong places. Psalm 1:1
5. Doing all things for His glory. Colossians 3:23
6. Thinking the right thoughts. Philippians 4:8
7. Being Obedient. John 14:15
POWER
Allow God's power to work in you. Ephesians 5:18-21, Galatians 5:22-23
Allow God's power to work through you. Philippians4:13
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MATTHEW 1:18-25, LUKE 1:26-38 – PRE-NATAL (BIRTH) CLASSES
When couples are expecting their first baby they often attend pre-natal (birth) classes. God gave Joseph and Mary pre-natal classes.
MARY - Luke 1:26-38
LISTENED – Vss. 26-33
LEARNED – Vss. 34-37
LEANED – Vs. 38
JOSEPH - Matthew 1:18-25
HE WAS RIGHTEOUS – Vss. 18-19
HE WAS RECEPTIVE – Vss. 20-23
HE WAS RESPONSIVE – Vss. 24-25
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A WELL-ADJUSTED FAMILY THAT’S FOCUSED – PHILIPPIANS 1:12-29
FAMILY TALKS IN PHILIPPIANS #2 of 7
If there was ever a person who knew how to be focused on the things of God, it was the Apostle Paul. Through his personal example and challenge in our text, Paul was encouraging his beloved Philippian Church to stay focused.
FOCUSED ON THE CAUSE – Philippians 1:12-18
FOCUSED ON CHRIST – Philippians 1:19-26
FOCUSED ON CONDUCT – Philippians 1:27-29
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A WELL-ADJUSTED COMMITMENT – PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11
FAMILY TALKS IN PHILIPPIANS #3 of 7
The Philippian Church was a great church that had an on-going love relationship with the Apostle Paul (Philippians 1:3-7). As good as this church was, these dear saints didn’t always get along with each other. Their commitment needed an attitude adjustment. Paul gives some basic guidelines in these verses.
MOTIVATION – Philippians 2:1-2a
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 7:7-11
Romans 12:10
MANDATE – Philippians 2:2-4
MODEL – Philippians 2:5-8
Isaiah 53:3-5
MASTER – Philippians 2:9-11
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