Sermons on Life with God (Page 2)
The Pursuit of God
With the beginning of this series, we set the tone for who David is, introducing his life, and exploring the beginnings of his calling from God. Sermon Outline “So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David.” (1 Samuel 16:13) Why David? The pursuit of God The ideal of David The challenges of David The opportunity with David King…
Jesus, the Jubilee
In Leviticus 25, God speaks about the sabbath year and the Jubilee. These rhythms of freedom and liberation reflect who God is and are intended to mark the life of God’s people. When Jesus began His public ministry, He spoke of the freedom that had come through Him, referencing Isaiah 61, which is a Jubilee sort of proclamation. What does it mean that Jesus has come to bring freedom? (Leviticus 25, 27; Isaiah 61:1-3; Luke 4:14-21) Sermon Outline “Consecrate the…
Jesus, the Holy Obedient One
Significant portions of Leviticus are devoted to what it means to live holy before God. To live holy is a description of a life well-lived with a God who is totally present and totally pure. The pinnacle of this way of living is described in Jesus’ summary of God’s instruction: love God with all of who we are and love our neighbor as ourselves (which is drawn from Leviticus 19:18). The problem is that we often fall short of this…
Living Well in God’s Wisdom
There are many forms of so-called wisdom out there, but not all of them help us live well. What does it look like to find God’s true wisdom and how does it shape our everyday living? (James 3:13-18) Sermon Outline “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” (James 3:13) Let the Wise Step Forward (James 3:13a) Who is wise? Who thinks they’re…
Tame Your Tongue
James has already encouraged us to be quick to listen and slow to speak, but now he investigates more deeply the challenge of controlling our mouths and what we say. (James 3:1-12) Sermon Outline “Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.” (James 3:10) Teachers should Tame their Tongues (James 3:1-2) Leaders will be judged more strictly for what they say (James 3:1-2) Do not clamor to become a teacher. More…
Faith That Works
Today we explore one of the most well-known passages within James about how faith is shown by how we live in our actual lives. We are saved by grace, but our faith should be visible in our works. (James 2:14-26) Sermon Outline “As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” (James 2:26) Faith is… Active (James 2:14-17) Faith is… Not Just What We Claim (James 2:14-16) Not just claiming that “Jesus is Lord” Faith…
Faith That Doesn’t Play Favorites
The way we treat others, especially those who might be considered “lower” or “outcasts,” says a lot about our faith. As we mark MLK Day, it is a good time to consider whether our faith is healing our prejudices and shaping our love for others. (James 2:1-13) Sermon Outline “My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.” (James 2:1) Faith That is Consistent with Jesus’ Way (James 2:1) Faith “in” Jesus that looks…
Remember, Remain, Refocus
A call to renewed purpose as disciples of Jesus Christ as we come to the end of 2024 and look to 2025. Sermon Outline Introduction: What are you living for? Three keys to renew our commitment as disciples this next year:Remember, Remain, Refocus. I. Remember: What Has God Done in Your Life? Purpose of Remembering: Reflect on God’s past faithfulness to strengthen trust and encourage hearts. Psalm 103:1-5 – “Forget not all His benefits.” Joshua 4:1-7 – “These stones are…
The One Who Comforts
Jesus is the Messiah sent to bring comfort to a world that is hurting. “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” (ISAIAH 40:1-5, MATTHEW 3:1-3, MARK 1:1-3, LUKE 3:4-6) Sermon Outline “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” (Isaiah 40:1) God’s Comfort Spoken (Isaiah 40:1-2a) The God who speaks The God who speaks tenderly to His people in exile God’s Comfort in Difficulty’s Resolution and Restoration (Isaiah 40:2) The difficulty of the exile will reach conclusion The future hope brought…
I am a New Creation in Christ
Becoming a follower of Christ means the end of one life and the beginning of a new one. We see things from a new perspective, we do things with a new power, i have a new mind, spirit and heart driving my actions. We no longer live as slaves to human desires but with the freedom to live Holy lives – set apart for Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:16-21) Sermon Outline Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new…
I am the Temple of the Holy Spirit
Our bodies matter. God the Father created our bodies, God the Son redeemed them, and God the Holy Spirit indwells them. If God meant simply to express the idea that the Spirit lives within believers, He could just have used words such as “home,” or “house” But by choosing the word “temple” to describe the Spirit’s dwelling, He conveys the idea that our bodies are sacred places. (1 Corinthians 6:19) Sermon Outline “Do you not know that your bodies are…
I am a Part of the Body of Christ
The body of Christ can be a remarkable thing when it works well together. A variety of giftings and resources coming together to see God’s Kingdom built. But just like when part of our physical body isn’t accomplishing it’s role – if we’re not contributing our part to the body, the whole thing suffers. (1 Corinthians 12:12-31) Sermon Outline “Now eagerly desire the greater gifts.” 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 has four parts. Part 1: The Body and Water (vs. 12-13) The Body: Christianity…