Sermons by Mark Lynch (Page 2)
Jesus is in the Business of Change
Key Passage: John 1:14-17; 2:1-11 Sermon Outline “What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.” (John 2:11) God and Change (John 1:14-17) God understood the need God’s solution Jesus Brings Change (John 2:1-11) Physical Societal Future Belief in Power of Jesus (John 2:5, 11) Belief of Mary (John 2:5) Belief of Disciples (John 2:11) Believing in 2016 Power of Jesus to Change…
Real Wisdom
Key passages: James 1:1-6; 3:13-18 SERMON OUTLINE But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. (James 3:17) The Need for Wisdom (James 1:1-6) Difficulty Situations Difficult Decisions Wisdom defined Wisdom Lessons (James 3:13-18) Solomon Jesus (Matthew 12:42) Real Wisdom _______________________________ Differing Examples of Wisdom (James 3:13-18) Wisdom from the Earth Wisdom from Above Self-Evaluation How do you relate to people? How do you…
Sex and the Single Christian
This week we will talk through what it means to be single – young or old – and live as a follower of Jesus in a sexualized society out of 1 Peter 2, 1 Corinthians 6, and 1 Peter 1. SERMON OUTLINE “Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your…
Engaged
(Acts 2:14-47) SERMON OUTLINE “God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact.” (Acts 2:32) Peter’s Sermon (Acts 2:14-36) Story that needs to be heard Story that doesn’t shy away from truth Act of Obedience to Jesus (Acts 1:8) People Respond to Sermon (Acts 2:37-41) People convicted (Acts 2:37) Need guidance (Acts 2:37) A church is launched (Acts 2:41) Engage with Others | We are Witnesses (Acts 2:42-47) We are not alone (Acts 2:14,…
Praying
(Acts 1:12-26) SERMON OUTLINE “They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. (Acts 1:14) Response of Disciples to Being Called (Acts 1:10-14) Response embraces the calling (encouragement from God) Response is unified (scattered when arrested) Response indicates growth of disciples (pride to humility) Prayer is Always Step #1 (Acts 1:14) To being close to Jesus Does not come naturally Recognition of where power resides In times of…
Becoming Children
Paul calls the Galatians to a new life of freedom in God. He uses an allegory about Hagar and Sarah in order to illustrate the radical new beginning and life we have as children of grace and not children of law. (Galatians 4:7) Sermon Outline “So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.” (Galatians 4:7) Adoption (Galatians 4:1-7) Identity of the adopted (4:1-3) Adoption made…
The Only Message
The real message of the Gospel is at stake in Paul’s writing to the churches in Galatia. He is wrestling with his listeners on their approach to life with God. Here is strong statement about how we approach life and what we think about the good news is important. He begins to reflect on his calling and the radical nature of the gospel to the Gentiles. (Galatians 1:10) Sermon Outline Am I now trying to win the approval of human…
Abraham Tested: The Request, The Response, The Result
God provides the promise-child, Isaac in Genesis 22:1-19. Then, he asks Abraham to sacrifice that promise-child. This is one of the most important and powerful passages in the entire Bible. God is faithful to His promises more than we understand and God is faithful in sacrifice more than we can imagine. What does this mean to us and how should we read this passage Christologically (Hebrews 11:17-19)? (Genesis 22:1-19) Sermon Outline ’Do not lay a hand on the boy,’ he…
Love and Dating
What does the Bible really have to say about love and dating? Can we date? How should we date? Are we always looking for marriage? (1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Matthew 12:46-50) Sermon Outline “and in Christ you have been brought to fullness…” (Colossians 2:10) Love and Dating We have been made to __________________ History and evolution of dating Dating Misconceptions Dating will bring me __________________(Colossians 2:6-10) All we need is __________________(Hebrews 10:24) It is all about ____________________________________ God and Dating __________________must…
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