013116AM Sermon Notes

God’s Love is To Be Manifested

John 4:7-11

I.               The validation of God’s love.

Statement of Truth:

AGAPE LOVE creates value in its object whether there is any intrinsic value there or not. 

     II.     The Manifestation Of God’s Love  v9-10

God Manifested His Love:

1. God initiated this mission
   -   “God sent”

2. God sent His “only Son”
   -   “one of a kind”

3. God offers eternal Hope
   -  “so that we might live through Him”

4. Love originates with God and not with us
   -   “not that we have loved God but that he loved us”

5. God’s love is demonstrated by its cost.
   -   “God sent his Son to be the propitiation”

TWO WORDS COME TO OUR ATTENTION

A.    Not    v10

B.    Ought   v11

012716WED Sermon Notes

Failing Without Faltering 

Isaiah 43:1-5 + Daniel 3

Theme:  That the child of God would live in the confident truth that we are precious and loved by God.

Promise #4:  I will not falter, for God is watching. 

Statement of Truth:
The promises of God will cause you to live in complete confidence.

Statement of Truth:

The promises of God will cause you to live in complete surrender.

Wrong Views of God’s Watching:

1.  God watches us like a resentful parent. 
2.  God watches us like a hawk.

3.  God watches us like the legalistic church goer.

4.  God watches us like a suspicious spouse.

5.  God watches us like the cranky boss.

Right Views of God’s Watching:

1.      The eyes of the Lord are inescapable

2.     The eyes of the Lord are synonymous with what's right and true.

3.     The eyes of the Lord are focused upon and attentive to his own.

4.     The eyes of the Lord are provoked to grace when he observes a righteous person. 

012416AM Sermon Notes

Major Truth From Zechariah

Zechariah  Chapter 11

Theme:  As the people of God we should seek His favor and guard the unity in the body of Christ.

I.               The staff called Favor   v 7-13

a.     The Favor of God is beautiful
{see Psalm 27:4}

b.    The Favor of God is recognizable
{see Psalm 90:17}

Question for consideration:

Can you name the 7 covenants?

            1.  _________________ 

            2. _________________

            3. _________________  
       

            4. _________________      
    

            5. _________________

            6. _________________

            7. _________________

II.              The staff called Union   v 14

Statement of Truth:

If you miss the favor of God and if we miss the unity of God than God’s people are in trouble.

III.   A Warning to Worthless Shepherds  v 15-17

Call to Action:

1.      Ask God For Favor.

2.  Guard the unity.

012016WED Sermon Notes

Trusting A God Who is Watching

Titus 1:1-3 + Isaiah 43:1-3

The Promises of God: {Brief Review}

            1.      I will not fear, God is always with me.

            2.     I will not doubt, God is always in control.

            3.     I will not despair, God is always good.

A Theology of Promise:

          ·      God is a Promisor.

          ·      God keeps His promise.

          ·      God wants us to test His promises.

          ·      God's promises are activated by faith.

Question to Consider:
How do you activate these promises for yourself?  

    1.      You have to see it!   

    2.     You have to savor it!

    3.     You have to share it!

Statement of Truth:

We can fail without faltering if we will return to Jesus for strength!

Promise Number 4: 

I will not falter, for God is watching.

To be continued...

011716PM Sermon Notes

Major Truth from Zechariah

Zechariah Chapters 4-6

Structure of Zechariah:

           ·  The Subject of Israel's Future                {Chapters 1-6}

           ·  The Subject of Israel’s Fasting               {Chapters 7-8}

           ·  The Subject of Israel's Folly                    {Chapters 9-14}

I.              Israel's Future

8 Visions God Gave to Zechariah:

                   VISION 1: GOD’S PLAN TO DEAL WITH THE NATIONS OF

                                          THE WORLD

     VISION 2:  GOD’S PLAN TO MEET THE NEEDS

    VISION 3:  GOD PROVIDES HIS PROTECTION

     VISION 4:  GOD PROVIDES CLEANSING

              VISION 5: GOD PROVIDES EMPOWERMENT

Statement of Truth:

The source of our activities and our testimony as Christians is the Holy Spirit.

                   VISION 6:  GOD IS GOING TO DEAL WITH SIN

                        VISION 7: GOD IS GOING TO DEAL WITH

                                          FALSE   RELIGION.

     VISION 8:  GOD IS GOING TO JUDGE SIN AND SEND

                   MESSIAH TO RULE