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Sunday Sermon Notes
Sunday Sermons
Peace is an elusive commodity
Some will spend millions seeking real peace
Bible speaks of two kinds of peace
There is the peace WITH God
There is the peace OF God
Isaiah 26:3-4 — contain a very precious promise
I. KNOWING THE TRUTH V. 3A
You > God Himself
Not found in a place or product
God keeps on keeping on
II. GROWING IN THIS TRUTH V. 3B
A stayed mind = a fixed mind
Especially in times of trouble
III. SHOWING THIS TRUTH V. 3C
“Because he trusts in You”
“Yah” = Yahweh = Jehovah = LORD
He is our peace
Have you ever seen God?
What does He look like?
A theophany = visible expression of God
to humanity
Examples: Moses saw God face to face
Jacob wrestled with God all night
These foreshadow the Incarnation
God is seen — only in Christ!
I Peter shows that God is real & present
For salvation, joy, encouragement, confort
I. A WORD OF REJOICING 1:6-7A
II. A WORD OF REVELATION 1:7-8
III. A WORD OF REDEMPTION 1:8-9
IV. A WORD OF RECOGNITION OF GOSPEL
Angels long to look into salvation’s unfolding!
What a nighty God we serve!
Belief in the reality of Hell is dwindling
Kirk Cameron in a recent Podcast
Concluded: that infinite punishment is not
just … if the offense is finite
Believe in the annihilation of their souls
Is that Biblical thinking?
It fosters liberalism and false doctrine
I. HELL IS BIBLICAL VV.22-23
Matthew 25:44-46; Mark 9:43-46
Revelation 1:18; 20:11-15
II. HELL IS ETERNAL VV.24-25
Rich man himself went to Hell
Every sin has consequences
III. HELL IS ETERNAL VV. 25-26
Not finite but infinite
Endlessness, infiniteness is the awfulness of Hell!
Are you a worrier?
Worry about money? Retirement? Health? Family?
USA?
A granddaughter
A wife
A preacher
Passage is part of the Sermon on the Mount
Jesus talks about treasures, eyes, masters
And then, anxieties!
Three paces to look:
I. LOOK AT THE BIRDS VV.26-27
80 billion birds worldwide
God feeds them all
II. LOOK AT THE LILIES VV.28-30
Wide variety of flowers
If God clothes the flowers, will he take care
of you?
III. LOOK AT THE KINGDOM OF GOD V.31-34
Do you know that God knows all about you?
You fight anxiety with your eyes and knees
Proverbs — written from a wise father to his son
Note chapters 2,3,5,6,7 “my son”
Solomon wrote it but Holy Spirit inspired it!
It is a word from God to us
Three commands and one promise
I. COMMAND #1: V. 5A
“Trust in the LORD with ALL your heart"
Trust = a synonym for faith
II. COMMAND #2: V.5B
“and lean not on your own understanding”
Must learn to lean on Jesus
iii. COMMAND #3: V.6A
“In all your ways acknowledge Him”
acknowledge = to know
IV. A PROMISE V. 6B
“and He shall direct your paths"
Cannot claim the promise without obedience
Sound doctrine is not very popular
It can lead to a compromising Gospel
Easy believism is still alive and well
Doctrine of sin is missing
Emphasis is on the self
Gospel makes much of the Law of God
Law must be preached for others to see Gospel
Acts 16 must be understood in its context
Addressed to a particular individual:
1. He had just witnessed 4 miracles v.26
2. He was deeply stirred v.27-28
3. He felt need for illumination v.29
4. His self confidence was shattered v.28
5. He fell down before Paul & Silas v.29
6. He showed them respect v.30
7. He had a deep concern for his soul vv.33-34
V.30 - When is the last time somebody asked you that?
He believed, repented and was baptized!
The Cross is an event of cosmic proportions
It is a God-event
And forever is to be the message of the
Earthly Church and Heavenly Church
It is the answer to every human problem
I. CROSS IS A TRINITARIAN EVENT
Predestined by the Father vv.3-6
Accomplished by the Son vv.7-10
Applied by the Holy Spirit vv.13-14
II. CROSS AT THE CENTER OF BIBLE
Wisdom found in the Word
And in the Cross of Christ
III. CROSS IS FOOLISHNESS TO THE WORLD
I Corinthians 1:18-23
IV. CROSS CONQUERS SIN AND DEATH
Colossians 2:13-14
V. CROSS VANQUISHES THE POWER OF THE DEVIL
I John 3:8
The main anchor of our lives has been
Sovereign, sustaining grace of God
Didn’t always know it but He was there
Through it all …
Grace never promises you freedom from troubles
He always has the last word!
I. GOD WILL BE OUR PERSONAL GOD V.38
II Cor. 6:15-18 and Philippians 1:6
II. GOD WILL CAUSE US TO PERCEIVE HIM V.39
God is not your buddy or your pal
Romans 3:10-19 We are to fear Him
III. GOD WILL ALWAYS PRESERVE US V.40
He promises to keep His own — Hebrews 13:5
That is what the New Covenant is all about
IV. GOD WILL DO THIS WITH POWER V.41
God will give us sustaining joy!
With infinite intensity
The grace of God is a wonderful reality
It comes to us at great, great cost to God
The sin of worldliness is a disgrace to grace
Look good at v.15
What does it mean to be worldly?
Impossible to love the world and God
I. THE WORLD HAS A PRINCE
That prince is Satan himself
John 12:31-31 and I John 5:19
II. THE WORLD HAS A PHILOSOPHY
Satan is very cunning and smart
I Cor. 2:12 3:19-20
III. THE WORLD HAS A PURPOSE
John 7:7 and 14:17
IV. THE WORLD HAS A PEOPLE
Luke 16:8
We are called to live separate from the world!
Theos = God
Logos = Word
Theology is words about God
R C Sproul > “everyone is a theologian”
I. THE WRATH HE DESERVED VV. 32, 41-42
3 crosses —— 3 men died there that day
A cross of rejection, reception and redemption
II. THE WISDOM HE DISPLAYED VV. 35, 39
V. 40 “do you not fear God?”
America no longer fears God
III. THE WORSHIP HE DEMONSTRATED VV. 41-42
He knew that Jesus was sinless, sovereign
And a Savior
IV. THE WEALTH HE DISCOVERED V.43
What an amazing truth of Christ!
Today > this very day!
Paradise = evokes imagery of Garden of Eden
Some in Corinth did not believe in a
resurrected body. Do you believe?
Note Paul’s response in vv. 12-14
This is blessed news for a grieving family
Note the “must” of verse 53
Only God can say that; humans cannot
But … what about cremation? A quick word
I. THE BODY OF JESUS
Philippians 3:20-21
II. THE PRESENCE OF JESUS
John 17:24
III. THE LIKENESS OF JESUS
I John 3:1-3
IV. THE CREATION OF MAN
Romans 8:19-21
Verse 58 > “therefore …"
What time in your life would you call the best?
Would it be your past? present? or future?
Aren’t exactly sure when David wrote this
He talks about these three phases of his life
I. LOOK AT DAVID’S PAST VV. 5-7
God had been with him all his life
Could see the sovereign hand of God
II. LOOK AT DAVID’S PRESENT VV.10-17
He was struggling
Where could he go and find peace?
III. LOOK AT DAVID’S FUTURE VV. 9, 17-18
"Lord, don’t cast me off”
Continues to praise the Lord
For a future resurrection vv.17-18
What part of your life has been the best?
Colossians focuses on Christ as Head of Church
Chs. 1 and 2 are doctrinal
Chs. 3 and 4 are more practical
Many are confused about commitment
You are either committed or not
There is no middle ground
I. AN INTELLECTUAL COMPONENT VV. 16-19
Colossians 3:2 is a good follow-up verse
Involves your mind, your thinking
II. A VOLITIONAL COMPONENT V. 20
A commitment of your will to Him
Cannot survive on feelings alone
I will believe, repent, worship, serve Him
III. A PERSONAL COMPONENT 2:18-23
Loving Christ = hating sin!
Luke 9:23-24
Context of Matthew 12
Something important is happening
Request for secrecy — why?
I. HIS LOVE FOR THE BRUISED REED V.20A
“Reed" = a thin, fragile plant
Easily bent and damaged
“bruised” = to break or crush
Some of us are bruised reeds
They are everywhere you look
Seen by Jesus and He does not break it
II. HIS MERCY OF REBUILDING VV. 20B-21
A prophecy about the Messiah
Brings mercy to the Gentiles
III. HIS HOPE OF RESTORATION V. 20B
Jesus doesn’t break of bruise the reeds
He doesn’t snuff out the flickering flame
He sends forth justice in victory
Victory = nee cos = nike
A conquest, a triumph
Financial people concerned about one thing
ROI = return on investment
Greatest investment is in the KOG
Salvation is the same for all Christians
Varying degrees of rewards in heaven
Scriptural proof: Luke 19:11-27; I Cor. 3:12-15
II Cor. 5:10 and Revelation 22:12
Crowns are symbolic rather than literal
Crown = stephanos = a badge of loyalty, honor
I. THE IMPERISHABLE CROWN I COR. 9:24-27
II. THE CROWN OF REJOICING I THESS. 2:19-20
III. THE CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS II TIM. 4:8
IV. THE CROWN OF GLORY I PETER 5:4
V. THE CROWN OF LIFE REVELATION 2:10
What will your crown be?
Financial people concerned about one thing
ROI = return on investment
Greatest investment is in the KOG
Salvation is the same for all Christians
Varying degrees of rewards in heaven
Scriptural proof: Luke 19:11-27; I Cor. 3:12-15
II Cor. 5:10 and Revelation 22:12
Crowns are symbolic rather than literal
Crown = stephanos = a badge of loyalty, honor
I. THE IMPERISHABLE CROWN I COR. 9:24-27
II. THE CROWN OF REJOICING I THESS. 2:19-20
III. THE CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS II TIM. 4:8
IV. THE CROWN OF GLORY I PETER 5:4
V. THE CROWN OF LIFE REVELATION 2:10
What will your crown be?
Three major priorities of the church
Worship, discipleship and evangelism
And in that order!!
For the woman at the well, Jesus gave her
I. A DEFINITION OF TRUE BIBLICAL WORSHIP
Not just something you do on Sundays
A way of life for every single day
II. A DISTORTION OF TRUE BIBLICAL WORSHIP
Lord must be worshipped in an acceptable manner
We are given specific instructions
Not frivolous, shallow or self-glorifying
III. THE DEMANDS OF TRUE BIBLICAL WORSHIP
Begins with Proverbs 1:7
Must know Him to fear Him Jer. 9:23-24
Our worship is only as high as our knowledge of Lord
“In spirit and in truth"
Wednesday Night Bible Study Notes
Wednesday Sermon Notes - 2026
Rebellion was humanity’s first sin
God hates the sin of rebellion
Rebellion is a rejection of God’s will and
commands; to defy God’s authority
We see today this sin is still prevalent:
In society
In the home
In the church
King Saul is the personification of rebellion
I. REBELLION CLOSES HEAVEN TO US VV.3-6
Doesn’t know how to determine God’s will
II. REBELLION RATIONALIZES OUR SIN VV.7-14
Went to see a witch ( A medium}
III. REBELLION REFUSES GOD’S MERCY VV15-20
Saul became an adversary of God Himself
IV. REBELLION BRINGS TEMPORARY COMFORT VV.21-25
Not real or lasting
Easy to go through a dry spell
What do you do when that happens?
David had lost his confidence and joy
God is a faithful Father who waits for us to return
4 ways God sought David
I. BY CHANGING HIS CIRCUMSTANCES 29:1-11
Lived for 16 months in Ziklag
He retreated from the LORD
II. BY REMOVING HIS JOY 30:1-6
Sought joy in the world rather than in God
III. BY GIVING HIM GRACE 30:7-20
What did David do? Look in vv. 9-15
IV. BY INCREASING HIS WISDOM 30:21-31
Wisdom is David’s response in vv.23-24
Look to the LORD if going through a dry spell!
FOR DONNIE AND LIZ:
(THIS IS THE NEXT SERMON. I PUT THE WRONG ONE
IN THE BULLETIN)
While David was rebuilding Ziklag from its ashes
The Israelites were fighting the 5 Philistine lords
Saul was an example of Proverbs 29:1
3 lessons to be learned
I. A DEATH ON A MOUNTAIN 31:1-13
A horrible, bloody battle
Many stepped into eternity that day
II. A REPORT FROM THE BATTLEFIELD II SAM 1:1-16
Saul commits suicide after being wounded
Saul was decapitated; later body was rescued
An unexpected messenger arrives
Saul’s rebellion cost him his own life
III. A SONG FOR A FRIEND II SAM 1:17-27
A lamentation = a funeral song
3X “how the mighty have fallen” vv. 19, 25, 27
Idiot = is a negative, pejorative word
It refers to people who do stupid stuff
Do you know any idiots? Close to any?
Can learn a lot from David but also from
the idiots he encountered
I. IDIOT #1: THE AMALEKITE MERCENARY
I Samuel 1:13-16
II. IDIOT #2: ASAHEL
II Samuel 2:19-23
III. IDIOT #3: KING ISHBOSHETH
II Samuel 3:6-8
IV. IDIOT #4: GENERAL ABNER
II Samuel 3:24-30
V. IDIOTS 4 & 5: RECAB AND BAANAH
II Samuel 4:2-12
Then … David became King!
It is extremely difficult to settle into a new job
Same way with a new house; neighborhood
Being part of a new Kingship is hard as well
For the people and the King ...
4 events helped David to settle into his new role
I. THE MURDER OF ISHBOSHETH 4:1-12
Killed by two Beerothite brothers
Brought his head to David
II. THE REUNIFICATION OF ISRAEL 5:1-5
People acknowledged their need for a King
Same with salvation
III. THE CAPTURE OF JERUSALEM 5:6-16
Jebusites were pagan Caananites
The LORD gave him the city v.10
IV. THE DEFEAT OF THE PHILISTINES 5:17-25
David asked for the Lord’s guidance v.19a
And … got it!
Men usually don’t care about the details
Just "give it to me and let me put it together"
Two categories of believers:
Shoppers =
Buyers =
David was a “buyer” — Acts 13:22
In II Samuel 6 David learns that God cares about details
I. THE RE-LOCATION OF THE ARK 6:1-19
Stayed in Beth-Shemesh for 75 years
Ark to be moved to Jerusalem
Certain details were to be carried out
II. THE REJOICING VV.12-13, 17-19
David has happy and rejoicing
Had a big parade and celebration
III. THE REJECTION OF THE KING V.16
Wife Michal was displeased
David reprimanded her
Very important chapter
Contains an irrevocable promise from God
A covenant means testament
Several covenants that God made
New Covenant is the final fulfillment
I. THE PASSION OF DAVID 7:1-3
He was living a peaceful, blessed life
David wanted to build God a house
II. THE PROMISE OF GOD 7:4-17
Nathan had to tell David “no”
1. God’s feelings about a house vv.4-7
2. God’s exaltation of David vv.8-9
3. God’s provisions for Israel vv.10-11a
4. God’s covenant with David vv.11b-17
Ultimate fulfillment is seen in Christ
III. THE PRAISE OF DAVID 7:18-29
1. He humbled himself
2. He magnified the Lord
Chapter 8 sees David going back to war
David had Israel humming and running good
9:1 > starts thinking about his friend, Jonathan
Shows Mephibosheth grace and mercy
I. THE SEEKING OF MEPHIBOSHETH
It was David the King who sought Mephibosheth
It was the Lord who sought you
II. THE CONDITION OF MEPHIBOSHETH
Lame, crippled, walked funny
V. 9 - shown kindness for Jonathan’s sake
We are shown kindness for Jesus’s sake
Not because we are worthy, but His grace
III. THE BLESSINGS OF MEPHIBOSHETH
He was stunned when King David told him
David gave him a fortune, food and family
God has done the same for us!
David is at the pinnacle of success
Enemies are being subdued
Mephibosheth was living in the palace
David is approximately 50 yers old
We don’t call it adultery anymore
it is simply called an affair
I. DAVID TRIED TO DECEIVE HIMSELF vv.1-4
Note v. 1 > sent men into battle
He stayed behind …
II. DAVID TRIED TO DECEIVE URIAH vv.5-13
David tries to cover up his sin
III. DAVID TREID TO DECEIVE JOAB vv.14-25
Joab knew what was happening
IV. DAVID TRIED TO DECEIVE ISRAEL vv.26-27
Wants to marry Bathsheba — be a Baby Daddy
God always holds the king accountable
Chapter 11 > the commission of sin
Chapter 12:1-12 > the confrontation of sin
Chapter 12 & 13 > the confession of sin
Sin is ugly, deceptive and costly
Sin will take you further than you want to go
Sin will make you stay longer than you want to stay
Sin will make you pay more than you wanted to pay
CONSEQUENCE # 1 : SUFFERING 12:14-15
Sin always, always brings suffering
CONSEQUENCE # 2 : DEATH 12:18
Sin brought judgment to David’s house
CONSEQUENCE # 3 : ACCEPTANCE 12:18-19
David accepted it …finally
CONSEQUENCE # 4 : WISDOM 12:24-25
Put sin behind him and moved on
Do you believe in infant salvation? baptism?
A subject rarely preached on
Important to grieving families
And for what it tells us about God’s character
Some Christian denominations believe in
infant baptism
Thief on the Cross
The issue is what does the Bible say?
I. ALL HUMAN BEINGS ARE BORN SINNERS
Nobody has to teach us to sin
II. IS THERE A CONDITION OF ACCOUNTABILITY?
Note … I said “condition” not “age”
III. SAVED BY THE GRACE OF GOD ALONE
David’s response to another son’s death
IV. NATURE AND CHARACTER OF GOD
Genesis 18:25
There is one certain thing we know about sin
It is costly, ugly and destructive
Galatians 6:7-8
Corruption means “decay, ruin and rottenness”
God had forgiven David of his sins … yet
He still must pay the consequences
I. THE RAPE OF TAMAR VV. 1-20
Amnon was Tamar’s half brother
Concocted a plan to deceive her
Raped her, threw her out and locked the door
II. THE REVENGE OF ABSALOM VV. 21-33
David did nothing; Absalom was furious
Got Amnon drunk and had him killed
III. THE REMORSE OF DAVID VV. 30-39
Begins a tough relationship with Absalom
You have a bad day; crash car on way to work
It is your fault ...
You will pay the consequences of such actions
Same with David - his sins were forgiven
But he had to pay the consequences
I. DAVID REAPING WHAT YOU HAD SOWN
He sowed adultery; and he reaped it
He sowed murder; and he reaped it
He sowed deceit; and he reaped it
II. ABSALOM’S RETURN TO JERUSALEM 14:1-33
He was cool, courageous and compassionate
Had a little run-in with General Joab
III. ABSALOM’S RISE TO POWER 15:1-12
Political manuvering and personal decption
No one is exempt!
Some practical truths for today
David > paying the consequences of his sins
Meanwhile, Absalom is building a coalition
Was ready to try to overthrow his father
David chose to leave Jerusalem
Wept as he fled ….
I. CONFLICTING COUNSEL 17:1-14
Two men; two plans; one chosen, one rejected
II. PROVIDENTIAL PROTECTION 17:15-29
David’s escape
Ahithophel’s suicide
God’s provision
III. TERRIBLE TRIUMPH 18:1-18
David won the battle but lost his son
IV. THE KING’S MOURNING 18:33-19:4
David was deeply moved
Jerusalem was eerily quiet
APPLICATIONS:
David was a man of many accomplishments
He did for Israel what no king had done
From a loose confederation of tribes to
A great nation …
Let’s look at David’s legacy
He had a lot to do before he died
I. DAVID SELECTS SOLOMON TO BE KING
1. His deteriorating health
2. Adonijah’s wrong assumption
3. Nathan’s wise intervention
4. Bathsheba’s timely reminder
5. David’s royal proclamation
II. DAVID PASSES THE TORCH I Chron. 28:5
Spoke of his regrets and God’s goodness
III. DAVID LEAVES A LEGACY I Chron. 29:28
1. Don’t linger in your sins
2. Don’t neglect worship
3. Accept God’s "no” : rejoice in His “yes”
4. Must strive to finish well
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FOR LIZ ONLY:
Make five slides with these Scriptures on them
Slide 1 > Acts 13:36A — use after 2nd line of outline
Slide 2 > I Kings 1:1 — after 1. His deteriorating health
Slide 3 > I Kings 1:5 — after 2. Adonijah’s wrong assumption
Slide 4 > I Chronicles 28:5 after II. DAVID PASSES THE TORCH
Slide 5 > I Chronicles 29:28 after III. DAVID LEAVES A LEGACY
( I left the slides out of the outline so Donnie could print outline
without a reference to the slides)
Liz, Just trying to improve the graphics and outlines
Also get ready for some charts and pictures for Revelation
Seals, Trumpets, bowls of wrath, Beast, Dragon, etc.
Thanks for all you are doing!
Call if you need me to clarify further.
Pastor
My son in law is going to preach the Mother’s Day message.
He will be here with Leigh and Millie
If he sends an outline or Scripture I will pass on to you.
Context of I Thessalonians
It was a young and strong church
Paul talks about leading a quiet life
“quiet” = to keep still; to hold one’s peace
A deliberate, purposeful, willful action
I. A DEFINITION OF WOKENESS
= a heightened awareness of "social injustices”
A polarizing label for liberal Progressives
Culture wars … all around us
II. A DANGER FACING CULTURAL WARRIORS V.11A
How do you respond to someone who disagrees?
Politics doesn’t change the world; God does!
III. A DUTY TO EMBRACE II TIM. 2:23-25
“Avoid” > a command from God Himself
Must not generate strife
Watch out for the foolish and ignorant
The duty of a bondservant v.24
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