ODF Sermon Notes 042819AM Living with Eternity

Living with Eternity On My Mind 

1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Theme:  The believer is to think seriously about investing his or her life in the things that matter. Let each one strive to ensure that the life lived is pleasing to the Lord!


1.   THIS CHALLENGES ME:  
   Be a  Wise Worker!  
   
   

·       The word “master builder” (wise builder) – means builders and designers; a combination of architect and general contractor.

·       God’s kingdom is built on Jesus Christ and every individual life (each man) that pleases God must carefully build on that foundation.

2.    THIS CLARIFIES THINGS FOR ME:
   Use Eternal Materials!  
   
   

·      Give Him your best.  Those first 3 materials {v12} are equally valuable. There is no grading.  Things with different functions can be equally precious

·      The materials represent believers responses to what they have, how well they serve the Lord with what He has given them.

3. THIS ADDS CONTEXT FOR ME:
   The inspection
   
   

• Inspections can be intimidating, but do not be too afraid of that day.  We have a good God who has loved us and will be good to us.   He has good things he desires to bestow upon us.  We should fear more our disobedience in this day than the inspection of that day. Doing Good today will provide confidence that we can stand before God unashamed.  

Quotable?   “A moment after a man dies he knows exactly how he should.”

ODF Sermon Notes 042119AM Easter Sunday

Life Imparted Through Jesus

John 6:51-59

1. JESUS’ CLAIM  v51

A. The Promise  v51a

B.          The Price 51b

II.   THE CONTROVERSY  v52

Question to Consider:  What is Transubstantiation?

Remember, Jesus was speaking not literally but with metaphors, 

encouraging them to appropriate Him by faith.

III.  THE CONSEQUENCE  v 53-59

Question to Consider:  Why would Jesus illustrate eternal life in such simple terms as eating?  It is because it was so important!  He was not willing any perish!

1. A negative Consequence
2. A Positive Consequence 

5 Parallels  to Eating:

1. Food is useless unless it is eaten

2. Eating is prompted by hunger

3. Food people eat becomes part of  them

4. Eating involves trust

5. Eating is personal

ODF Sermon Notes 040719AM Fullness of Joy

Fullness of Joy

Psalm 16:1-11


Theme:  To know joy even in the midst of our difficulties.

I. PRAYER FOR THE LORD’S PROTECTION   v 1-4


A. EXPRESSION OF TRUST.   v1


1. This was a Complete Trust

2. This was a Consistent Trust

3. This was a Constant Trust

            B. PROFESSION OF TRUST    v2
                   David uses 3 names of God:

                            1.  Elohim

                            2.  Jehovah

                            3.  Adonai

           C. COMPANIONS OF TRUST.  v3-4

                            1.  THERE IS COMMITMENT TO THE  CHURCH v3

                            2.  THERE IS NO COMPROMISE v4

II.  PRAISE FOR THE LORD’S PROVIDENCE v5-6


A. SPEAKS OF THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD.  v5


B. SPEAKS OF OUR FUTURE WITH GOD.  v6

III. THE PROSPECTS OF THE LORD’S PROVISION AND PLEASURES v7-11

A.      THIS PRESENT LIFE. v7-9


1.         Counsel v7

2.        Confidence v8

3.        Comfort  v9

     B. THE PROSPECTIVE LIFE. v10-11

STATEMENT OF TRUTH:

The key to delighting in the things of God is to delight in God Himself.

ODF SERMON NOTES 033119Am. Promises wk 11

We Win!

Isaiah 54:17

Theme:  All God's promises are experienced in Jesus Christ.

Statement of Truth:  Jesus is the Christian life. 

Promise Number 5:  I will not fail, for God is Victorious. 

1. No weapon formed against you will prosper. 
1. A weapon means anything,  anyone would use against  you.
   
2. No weapon formed against you will prosper. 
1. God fights for us.
   
3. No weapon formed against you will prosper. 
1. God’s protection fights wickedness.
   
4. No weapon formed against you will prosper. 
1. It won't win with finality. It may win the battle but it won't win the war.
   
5. “ You will refute every tongue that accuses you”
1. If opposition rises up against you for the sake of the Gospel you will have an opportunity to set the record straight.

6. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me.
1. It is by the power of God and for His Glory

ESV Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.   The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

ODF SERMON NOTES 032418AM Promises wk10

God is Victorious
2 Corinthians 1:20 + Revelation 19:11-16


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.
• God’s promises are experienced in Jesus Christ.


The Promises of God:
1. I will not fear, for God is always with me.
2. I will not doubt,  for God is always in control.
3. I will not despair, for God is always good.
4. I will not falter, for God is always watching.
5. I will not fail for God is always victorious!


Statement of Truth:
God has made no provision for you to live the Christian life.  Jesus is the Christian life.


On Your Own: {other passages referenced}
1 John 4; John chapters 13, 14, & 15; Isaiah 5:1-7; Isaiah 27:2-6; Galatians 5; Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 11:36; Romans 5:8-10; and 2 Corinthians 4:10