Sermons on Trinity (Page 10)
The Good News of New Beginnings
After Jesus’ resurrection, John offer a series of encounters that Jesus has with real people. Each of these encounters sheds light on the way in which Jesus’ resurrection is good news: God’s presence in loss (Mary), God’s peace in fear (disciples in the upper room), God’s guidance in confusion (Thomas), and God’s restoration in failure (Peter). Key Passage: John 20:11-21:25 SERMON OUTLINE “But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and…
The Good News of the Resurrected One
The resurrection of Jesus from death brings good news into our lives. As we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, we will also explore three themes of how this is good news: light overwhelming darkness, freedom overcoming prisons, and life overpowering death. Key Texts: John 20:1-10, 30-31
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…
Prince of Peace
This weekend we will explore what it means that Isaiah speaks about the Messiah as “the Prince of peace” and that Jesus says that He bestows peace upon His disciples after the resurrection. Passages: Isaiah 9:6; John 14:27; Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:14-18 SERMON OUTLINE “And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6b) Messiah as the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) Jesus as the Messiah Who Brings Another Kind of Peace (Luke…
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…