"names of Jesus" Tagged Sermons
King of kings and Lord of lords
We will conclude this series by exploring the breadth of Jesus’ title as “King of kings and Lord of lords” (Revelation 19:16). Key texts: Philippians 2:11; 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 17:14; 19:16 SERMON OUTLINE Heralding the King (Revelation 1:4-7,5:9-13, 12:10-11, 19:11-16, Philippians 2:9-11) Earthly Kings & Our Baggage (Daniel 3:4-6, Matthew 23:1-4, 1 Samuel 8) 7 Facets of the Loving King (Matthew 13:44): The Heavenly King (John 18:36, 6:15) The Servant King (Mark 10:42-45) The Redeemer King (Exodus 6:6-7) The…
The Great High Priest/Advocate
Jesus is called our high priest and advocate before the Father. This weekend we explore the significance of this title and what it means for us now. Key Texts: Hebrews 2:17; 4:14-16; 7:25; Romans 8:34; 1 John 2:1; Genesis 14. Please forgive the quality of our audio and video this week. Due to a power outage in our area, we had no power. SERMON OUTLINE “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our…
Word of God
What does it mean that Jesus is the Word of God, with God in the beginning, and reigning with God at the end? Key Texts: John 1:1, 14; Colossians 1:19; 2:9; Hebrews 1:1-4; Revelation 19:13 SERMON OUTLINE “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1) Jesus the Word of God that Exists and Creates (John 1:1-4; Genesis 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-17) Jesus the Word of God that Enlightens Humanity (John…
Son of God
This weekend we will explore the significance of what it means that Jesus is the ‘Son of God’ by drawing together the messianic, royal, and divine aspects of this title. Texts: Matthew 4:6; 14:33; 16:16; Romans 1:4; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 1:15; 1 John 5:20 SERMON OUTLINE “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses…
Son of Man
Why did Jesus refer to Himself most often as ‘the Son of Man’? Does this phrase merely mean that Jesus is human, or is there something more to this? Texts: Daniel 7:13-14; Matthew 8:20; 9:6; 10:23; 12:8, 40; 16:27; John 6:53f; Acts 7:56; Revelation 1:13; 14:14 SERMON OUTLINE “Jesus said, ‘And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.’” (Mark 14:62) Jesus the Son of Man:…
Savior
This weekend we will explore what it means that Jesus is Savior. What do we need to be saved from and how does Jesus do that? Text: John 4:42; Acts 4:12; 16:31; 1 Timothy 1:15; 2 Timothy 1:9-11. SERMON OUTLINE “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the…
Promised Lamb of God
This weekend we will explore what it means that Jesus fulfills the promises of God in the Old Testament, ultimately as the Lamb of God who reveals the full meaning of the Passover and salvation. This significance of the Lamb of God. Texts: John 1:29-36; Genesis 22:8; Exodus 12:1-3; John 19:14; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Leviticus 1:4; Romans 8:3; Hebrews 10:10-14; Isaiah 53:7; Revelation 5:6-8, 7:17, 17:14 SERMON OUTLINE “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look,…
The Gate
What does Jesus mean when He says that He is “…the gate for the sheep…whoever enters through me will be saved” (John 10:7,9). SERMON OUTLINE “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.” (John 10:9) Context—John 9 The Thieves and Robbers News vs. Good News The Gate and The Shepherd Reflection Points DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Read John 10:7-10 again. What are your first impressions? Read John 9 for context. Each person is wrestling with how to respond to…
Friend of Sinners
This weekend we will explore what it means that Jesus was described as “a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners” (Luke 7:34). SERMON OUTLINE “The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’” (Luke 7:34) Jesus as a Cause of Stumbling (Luke 7:18-23) Jesus and a New Kind of Greatness (Luke 7:24-30) Jesus and the Abundance of God (Luke…
Light of the World
The prophet Isaiah spoke of the Messiah bringing light into the midst of darkness of this earth. Jesus described Himself in that way as well, saying, “I am the light of the world.” We explore this title in our Christmas Eve services to begin this new series.