SERMON OUTLINE Witnesses to the Incarnation of Christ The Witness of the Angels “For in Christ all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form.” (Colossians 2.9)  Introduction The incarnation of God – God came to earth in human flesh and with a human nature, lived among us, and is now ascended into heaven with a glorified body. 1 Peter 1.10-12 -The angels have always been interested in God’s work of salvation having witnessed the rebellion of the Devil and man, and knowing God’s promises and prophecies. -The Devil and demons also know of God’s promise to crush the head […]

Sermon Outline Witnesses to the Incarnation of Christ The Incarnation of Christ Introduction -Today an explanation of the incarnation of Christ and in the following four weeks witnesses to the incarnation. What is Incarnation? -To take on a human form and a human nature -Jesus was born into this world fully human. He was just like us except he did not inherit a nature bent toward sin, nor was Jesus under the condemnation of God for Adam’s sin, because Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit. -Before and after the incarnation of Jesus he was God but in the incarnation […]

Guest Speaker:  John Bellingham from Campus For Christ “Keep on Running” Hebrews 12:1-2   Introduction 1)      First experience going to see the Blue Jays in the SkyDome with my Dad Enormous crowd of people Excitement of the crowd – especially in the early 90s when we won the World Series 2 yrs in a row Encouraging the home team and heckling the visitors – psychology of the home team advantage Imagining as a little leaguer what it would be like to play in the Major Leagues 2)      Context Anonymous author writing to Jewish audience The Jews who are hearing this […]

SERMON OUTLINE Persecuted for Righteousness   Matthew 5.10-12  Introduction   An Outline of the Beatitudes V3, Foundation. Basic Heart attitude that motivates all V4-6, Three heart responses. Heart attentiveness V7-9, Three outward responses. Heart in action V10-12, The world’s response. Heart antagonism First four are character. Last four are conduct. -Progressive description of Christian salvation and maturity -Beatitudes from the perspective of the heart [Outline above]  What Kind of Persecution to Expect? -All who seek to live as Christians will be persecuted -Persecution ranges from mild to mortal. -Canada, insults, mocking, irrelevance and insignificance. -Communist, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim more serious.  Why are […]

SERMON OUTLINE A Sick Woman Who Met Jesus   Mark 5.21-34 Introduction This true story of a woman healed by Jesus from an incurable affliction is a picture of the spiritual healing that we all need in Jesus Christ. The Woman Had an Incurable Affliction v25-26 -Bleeding for 12 years, weak, suffering, no more money, isolated as unclean, shame -We have a spiritual affliction called sin. We were born with a sinful nature and sin against God. We lie, steal, lust, and murder. We have spent good works, rituals, and charity to cure our sin but are bankrupt and in sin […]

SERMON OUTLINE Contentment        1 Timothy 6.6-12 Introduction -v5, False teachers supposed that religion was a means to financial gain. -v6, Godliness actually IS a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. Contentment -Means self-sufficiency, no need of anything, satisfied. -We have gained riches in salvation in Christ. Ephesians 2.7 -We can experience great gain now in our Christian life if we walk in contentment. -Two truths that can help us live in contentment    1) v 7,8 We take nothing with us when we leave. Life is      brief so make it count for eternity. Be content      with […]

SERMON OUTLINE Peace-Makers Like God        Matthew 5.1-10 Introduction -Seventh Beatitude -The Beatitudes are a progressive description of   Christian salvation and maturity. –Peace is: -a gift from God to a bankrupt soul        -repentance and the comfort of God.                      Peace with God and Peace of God        -submission to the will of God        -hungering for righteousness        -mercy to the conflicted        -single-minded devotion to the God of peace Peace-lover or Peace-maker? Peace-lovers: -Avoid hard decisions and confrontation and settle for   artificial peace and not true peace -Allow wrong attitudes and evil to continue unchallenged -Are […]

SERMON OUTLINE The Full Armor of God        Ephesians 6.10-20 Put On the Full Armor of God    Ephesians 6.10-20 Introduction -The Devil is a strong, deceptive, strategic enemy working to bring many to hell with him -We are to be strengthened in our union with Christ -We are to resist and stand against the Devil by putting on the armor of God. The Full Armor of God –panoplia ; Isaiah 59.17; God provides the armor we put on, and God in Christ is the armor we put on. 1) Belt of truth: Knowing truth and living truth. Ephesians 4.13-14; 25; 1 […]

SERMON OUTLINE The Full Armor of God        Ephesians 6.10-20 Be Empowered and Put On    Ephesians 6.10-11 Introduction The Devil is an intelligent, powerful, angel who rebelled against God and now opposes all that represents God. He is the god of this world and has control and influence over the world. He is methodical, persistent, skillful, and deceptive. He seeks to take everyone to hell with him. Christians are aware of his schemes and work to bring people out from under his influence and lies. Be Strong in the Lord -Imperative, present, passive verb with “en” prefix -A command to let […]

SERMON OUTLINE The Full Armor of God    Ephesians 6.10-20 Stand Against the Enemy    Ephesians 6.11-13 Introduction Our new life in Christ will be attacked by the Devil and his demons. We are to resist and to stand in Christ. Not Flesh and Blood -Spirit beings working through flesh and blood. 1) The Devil: fallen angel of great power, beauty and wisdom, cast down to earth and taking 1/3 of the angels with him. Isaiah 14.12-15; Ezekiel 28.12-19 -Prince, god, ruler of this world. Liar, murderer, deceiver, accuser, false teacher. 2 Corinthians 4.4; John 12.31; Ephesians 2.2; John 8.44; Revelation 12.9-10; […]