SERMON SEEDS
BIBLE OUTLINES FOR PASTORS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
U2 – FOR WEEK OF 1/31/22
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LUKE 2:40-52 – ROLE MODEL!
Most people make New Year’s resolutions. Here are some funny ones from Wiki.
The trouble with New Year’s resolutions, is that almost always we don’t keep them! We are good for a while and then let them slip. Although we are well into the New Year,I suggest that we all strive to do something we all know that we should do. Let’s strive to be like Jesus and use Him as our role model.
1 John 3:2-3, 1 John 2:6
Vs. 40 – Luke tells us that Jesus grew up. He increased in the important areas of spirit, wisdom and grace. I believe that the Lord Jesus became more and more aware in his human mind, just who He was and where He came from.
his childhood. Only Luke records this event.
I have entitled this message, Role Model for the New Year because in this passage, Jesus is the role model for how we should behave any year. Growing up or maturing is something we should never stop doing until we leave this life or when Jesus comes for us and gives us our new resurrection bodies. Philippians 3:12-14
Let’s see how Jesus grew up and try to follow His example.
Psalms 40:7-8, Hebrews 10:7, John 4:34, Matthew 26:37-39
Psalm 27:4-8, Galatians 2:20
HE PRACTICED SUBMISSION – Luke 2:51
Titus 3:1-2, Ephesians 5:18, 21, 22, 25,
Hebrews 13:17
HE PROCEEDED TO MATURE – LUKE 2:52
Job 28:28, Proverbs 4:7
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Philippians 3:10, 2 Peter 3:18
John 15:12, Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Peter 3:15
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Matthew 3:1-12 – ABOUT FACE (REPENT!)!
Skit - Someone standing in back, after Scripture Reading, obeying my “orders”.
“Forward March”
“Company halt!”
“About Face!”
“Forward, March”
“Company halt”
“Company dismissed!”
You just witnessed an illustration of a word used often in the Bible, but not used as often as it should be in church and other Christian gatherings. The word is “Repent”.
The word, “Repent!” means to do an about face. We’ll explain more about that in a few minutes.
WHO CALLS FOR REPENTANCE? – Vs. 1
Reproof – Correct – Appeal to Mind
Rebuke – Appeal to Heart
WHAT IS REPENTANCE? – Vss. 2, 8
Sorrow for sin, change of mind, heart, and behavior – Luke 3:10-14, Isaiah 1:16-17
WHO SHOULD REPENT? – Vss. 2-6
WHY SHOULD WE REPENT? – Vss. 8-12
WHEN SHOULD WE REPENT? – 1 Corinthians 6:2
HOW SHOULD WE REPENT?
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MATTHEW 3:13-17 – THE TRINITY AND ME
There are people today who would like to remove the doctrine of the Trinity from Christianity. When they do, the whole building called our faith comes tumbling down. The doctrine of the Trinity is part of the structure of our faith. Without it, we do not have Biblical Christianity.
When we think of the word Trinity, we think of the Biblical teaching that God is "three in one and one in three". Although the word "Trinity" is not found in the Bible, the doctrine of the Trinity is. Don't panic if you do not fully understand how there can be one God, and yet three persons in the Godhead. No human being can fully comprehend the doctrine of the Trinity. That’s because we are created beings trying to understand our self-existent creator God who says in Exodus 3:14, And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ”
In this passage we are examining the Baptism of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is an important passage because it is here that we find the Trinity presented together. Jesus the Son of God is baptized. The Holy Spirit descends upon him in the form of a dove. God the Father gives his approval from Heaven.
This scene reminds me of some of the ways God the Trinity is involved in the lives of true Christians. Hence the title, “The Trinity and Me”
JESUS IS GOD WITH ME - IDENTIFICATION
Jesus is Emmanuel, “ God with us” - God identifying with man. Instead of remaining aloof from his creation, Jesus Christ who for all eternity has been and ever will be the Son of God, came to earth, identifying with man.
· Jesus identified with us in his BIRTH. Matthew 1:20-23
· Jesus identified with us in his BAPTISM. Matthew 3:13-15
· Jesus identified with us through his BLOOD. 1 Peter 1:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:21
· Jesus identifies with us in the BATTLE. 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 4:14-15 (He is always interceding for us before the Father.)
THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD IN ME - INDWELLING - Vs. 16
The Holy Spirit is God in us - God indwelling man
Because Jesus was the perfect man, the God-Man, He did things the way we should do them. He was our example. All that Jesus did as a man on earth was done in the power of the Holy Spirit. This is fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah 61:1. John promised that Jesus would baptize with the Spirit. Matthew 3:11, 1 Corinthians 12:13
· PRESENCE. Romans 8:9 (The Holy Spirit Indwells)
· POWER. Acts 1:8, Ephesians 1:17-23
· PRODUCTION. Ephesians 5:18-21, Galatians 5:22-23
· PRAYER. Romans 8:26, Ephesians 5:18, Jude 20-21
GOD OVER ME - INVOLVEMENT - Vs. 17
The Father is God over us - God involving Himself with man.
God the Father is present as He always is. He is involved in the life of the perfect man, the Lord Jesus. He is also involved in the life of His children through the New Birth.
· God's AUTHORITY - "This is" Isaiah 42:5-8
One of the greatest reasons for Godly Christian behavior is God's authority in my life.
· God's AFFECTION - "My Beloved Son"
We too are God's beloved children if we know Christ. John 1:12, 1 John 4:10, John 3:16
· God's APPROVAL - "In Whom I am well pleased." 3 John 3:4
The perfect man had approval from God. We, as His children, can also have his approval. As Jesus pleased God, God approved. As we please God, God approves.
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GOD’S PERFECT PLAN – ISAIAH 48:17-18
PRACTICAL PRECEPTS FROM THE PROPHETS #1
PROPHECY, PROPHETS Reception and declaration of a word from the Lord through a direct prompting of the Holy Spirit and the human instrument thereof. In the Old Testament three key terms are used of the prophet. Roʾeh and hozeh are translated as “seer.” The most important term, navi’, is usually translated “prophet.” It probably meant “one who is called to speak.” Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
God has great plans for us as His children when we walk with Him.
OUR RESOURCE – Isaiah 48:17
Notice that God is:
OUR RESPONSIBILITY – Isaiah 48:18a
OUR RESULTS – Isaiah 48:18b
Let’s not be like Israel who was disobedient. She missed out on many great blessings. Two are mentioned here:
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A WELL-ADJUSTED LOSER – PHILIPPIANS 3:1-10
FAMILY TALKS IN PHILIPPIANS #5 of 7
The Apostle Paul lost excess baggage in his religion when he placed his faith in Christ. Paul wrote these words out of concern for the Philippians. He was concerned that the Philippians not add any unnecessary and dangerous excess baggage to their faith. He wanted them to become what he was, a well-adjusted loser.
Philippians 3:1- Paul seems to be drawing his letter to a close by reminding the Philippians to be joyful. However, the Lord has given him more to say, so he continues to speak.
HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN THE FLESH Vss. 2-3
THERE IS NO CONDUCT GOOD ENOUGH Vss. 4-7
THERE IS NO CHOICE BETTER THAN CHRIST Vss. 8-10
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WELL-ADJUSTED MATURITY – PHILIPPIANS 3:11-22
FAMILY TALKS IN PHILIPPIANS #6 of 7
MAKE A CHOICE – Vss. 12-16
MARK THE CONSISTENT – Vss. 15-19
Philippians 3:15 (ESV) Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you.
Philippians 3:16 (ESV) - Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
MAXIMIZE YOUR CITIZENSHIP – Vss. 20-21
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THE GENESIS FAITH CONNECTION
HEBREWS 11:1-22
CREATION – FIRST FAITH – Hebrews 11:1-3
Faith is the substance, basis, “assurance”, “certainty” of what we are hoping for.
The basis of our faith is the Word of God.
Why are Genesis 1:1 and Romans 1:20 important to our faith?
ABEL – SACRIFICING FAITH – Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:1-8
Undoubtedly, both Cain and Abel saw the sacrifices of their parents, which would have been blood sacrifices. Genesis 3:20-24
Abel’s sacrifice was accepted because it was a blood sacrifice. Hebrews 9:22
Last year we lost three saints in our church. How does their faith speak to you?
ENOCH – WALKING FAITH – Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 5:22-24
For us, what does walking with God entail?
Notice the impossibility of pleasing God without faith.
We have faith when we diligently seek God and obey Him. John 14:15, James 1:22
NOAH – RESPONSIVE FAITH – Hebrews 11:7
According to this verse, how did Noah respond in faith? What does that teach us?
ABRAHAM – EXPECTANT FAITH – Hebrews 11:8-12
Vs. 8 – Abraham heeded the call of God obediently. Genesis 12:1-4
Vs. 9 – He sojourned in the land of promise, along with Isaac and Jacob after him, without inheriting the land. Genesis 12:7
Vs. 10 – By faith, he was looking for God’s city yet to come. Revelation 21-22
Vss. 11-12 – It is very possible that the faith here belonged to Abraham and not Sarah, but either way, a promise was expected to be fulfilled.
ALL – UNFULFILLED FAITH – Hebrews 11:13-16
None of the patriarchs saw the fulfillment of God’s promises for a homeland in this life.
However, they believed that God would provide a city to come.
Vs. 16 – We are to be like them in looking for the coming city. Hebrews 13:14
ABRAHAM – OBEDIENT FAITH – Hebrews 11:17-19, Genesis 22:1-14
Abraham’s faith allowed him to obey in the most stressful of circumstances.
ISAAC – RESIGNED FAITH – Hebrews 11:20, Genesis 27:30-40
Isaac intended to bless Esau, but when the blessing ended on Jacob, he recognized God’s will.
JACOB – SENSITIVE FAITH – Hebrews 11:21, Genesis 48:17-20
Jacob blessed Joseph’s sons contrary to Joseph’s will because it was God’s will.
JOSEPH – CONFIDENT FAITH – Hebrews 11:22, Joshua 24:32
Joseph was so sure that God would fulfill his promises, that he wanted to be buried in the land.
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