Sermons from June 2014

God’s Plan for Your Neighborhood

(Nehemiah 3-4) Sermon Outline “So we rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half its height, for the people worked with all their heart.” (Nehemiah 4:6) God has a plan for my neighborhood and we all have an important role to play. (Nehemiah 3) “Kingdom progress” is made as God’s people turn to the Lord. “Kingdom progress” is made as God’s people work together in unity. “Kingdom progress” is made when there is local ownership. “Kingdom progress” is made…

Celebrate!

(Luke 19:1-10) DISCUSSION GUIDE When was a time that you wanted to uncontrollably celebrate something? What happened? How did people respond? This week, we are celebrating God’s grace and truth in the Big Block Bash. We will look at Luke 19:1-10. Before you read that passage aloud, take a moment to pray, asking God to guide and speak to you in this study. Jesus is on his way from Galilee to Jerusalem in his final weeks. What is significant about…

Rebuilding Our Neighborhood and City

(Nehemiah 1-2) SERMON OUTLINE “Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” (Nehemiah 2:17) Loving our neighborhood & city starts with turning to the Lord (1:1-11) The Report: It’s not supposed to be like this! (Nehemiah 1:1-4) The State of Jerusalem The State of Milwaukee Nehemiah’s Response: Heartbroken,…

Living at the Intersection

(Matthew 22:34-40; 28:18-20) SERMON OUTLINE “Love the Lord your God…Love your neighbor as yourself…Go and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 22:37, 39; 28:19) Two Major Thoroughfares in Life with God The Great Commandment (Matthew 22:34-40) “Love God” “Love your neighbor as yourself” The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) “as you go” “make disciples” Jesus at the Intersection The prophetic message: salvation and incarnation (Matthew 1:20-23)The beginnings of ministry: proclaiming and healing (Matthew 4:17, 23-25) The interspersed message and action of…