Sermon Notes

Jesus, The Lion of the Tribe of Judah

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February 21, 2021

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 54-57 “So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” 55 “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” 56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Texts: Revelation 5:1-5; Genesis 49:8-12

  • The Scroll
  • Root of Jesse
    • Isaiah 11:1, 10; Romans 15:12
    • Messiah from the lineage of David—Psalm 110:1

Genesis 49:8-12

  • Jacob’s prophetic message about the Messiah
  • Verse 9—a lion’s whelp
  • Verse 10—the scepter
  • Verse 10—Shiloh
  • Verse 11—donkey & donkey’s colt tethered to a vine
  • Verse 11-robe dipped in wine
  • Verse 12—eyes darker than wine & teeth whiter than milk
  • Revelation 5:3-5—A Message of hope

Revelation 19:11-16—A message of victory

  • No situation is hopeless
  • No disease is hopeless
  • Nothing from our past is hopeless
  • Nothing from our future is hopeless
  • No circumstance is hopeless

Our Heart, A Throne Like no Other

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Sunday, February 14, 2021

Scripture Reading: Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your [reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

Text: Proverbs 4:23

Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about Jesus being a Prophet like no other, a priest like no other, and a king like no other. This led us into talking about the Kingdom of God/Heaven being a kingdom like no other.

The Kingdom of God/Heaven is in our heart, which makes our heart a throne like no other.

The Bible uses the word “heart” primarily to refer to the ruling center of the whole person, the spring of all desires. The heart is seen as the seat of the will, intellect, and feelings. … According to the Bible, the heart is the center not only of spiritual activity, but of all the operations of human life.

1–Solomon gives additional warnings to his son about his heart.

          Proverbs 3:5-6; Proverbs 14:12; Proverbs 16:25

2—Jeremiah warns us not to trust our own heart.

          Jeremiah 17:9

3—David asked God to search his heart.

          Psalm 139:23-24

4—Jesus taught about our hearts.

          Mark 7:20-23

5—We are the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.

          1 Corinthians 6:19-20

6—Paul challenges us to “put off” the “old man” and “put on” the “new man.”

          Ephesians 4:22-24

Conclusion: When God is on the throne of our lives, our heart.

          Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Corinthians 5:17

A Kingdom Like No Other

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Sunday, February 7, 2021

Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:28b, 29, 31

Text: Luke 17:20-21

What’s the difference between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven?

  • They are one and the same.

The Kingdom is a major topic in the New Testament.

          Mark 1:15; Mark 10:15; Mark 15:43; Luke 17:20-21; Acts 28:31;

Romans 14:17; 1 Corinthians 15:50

Jesus & Pilate—a discussion of the Kingdom

  • John 18:33-36

A Kingdom like no other, how?

  • Not a Kingdom with boundaries
  • Not a Kingdom of ethnicity
  • Not a Kingdom of military might or political prowess

A Kingdom of hearts

  • The heart represents our intellect, our emotions, our ability to reason, to show compassion, understanding and love.

The Kingdom goes hand-in-hand with the New Covenant.

  • Jeremiah 31:31-33

A King Like No Other

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Sunday, January 31, 2021

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

Text: Hebrews 1:1-3

Christ came in fulfillment of Prophets, Priests & Kings

Prophet—Guided God’s people in the way of righteousness by speaking the Word of God.

Priest—Represented the people before God.

King—Ruled justly over God’s people, according to God’s law. They also fought for the people, to protect them from their enemies and to bring peace.

  • God did not intend for His people to be ruled by a king but He knew this would be the choice of His people once they entered the Promised Land:

                    Deuteronomy 17:14-20; 1 Samuel 8:7

  • As our King, Jesus has won victory for us over sin.

James 4:7-8a; 1 John 4:4; Ephesians 2:4-6

  • As our King, Jesus defeated death.

1 Corinthians 15:54b-57

  • As our King, Jesus has brought us peace.

John 14:27

  • As our King, Jesus has promised to give us rest.

Matthew 11:28-30

A Priest Like No Other

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Sunday, January 24, 2021

Bible Reading: John 1:1-5

Sermon Text: Hebrews 1:1-3

  • God is more than sufficient! Don’t forget the 12 baskets leftovers (Mark 6:30-44) and then the 7 baskets (Mark 8:1-10).
  • We do not need “God and…….” God alone is our Sufficiency!
  • Prophet
  • Priest
  • King

A Priest Like No Other

Christ Our High Priest—Hebrews 4:14-16

Priests chosen from among men—Hebrews 5:1-4

  • Because Christ is our High Priest……
  • He understands us—Hebrews 4:15
  • He knows how to help us—Hebrews 4:16
  • We can approach God on our behalf—Hebrews 4:16
  • He provides salvation—Acts 4:12
  • He is always interceding on our behalf—Hebrews 7:23-25

Next Sunday: A King Like No Other

A Prophet Like No Other!

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Sunday, January 17, 2021

Text: Hebrews 1:1-3

Bible Reading: Lamentations 3:22-24

A Prophet Like No Other—Hebrews 1:1-3

  • Prophets—
  • Priests—
  • Kings—
  • Why God raised up prophets in the Old Testament—Exodus 20:18-20

Over 50 prophets scattered throughout the Old Testament

  • Moses’ prophecy about the coming Messiah—Deuteronomy 18:15

Jesus did not come to “do away” with prophets, priests & kings but to fulfill the purpose of prophets, priests & kings—Matthew 5:17

  • Jesus was “Immanuel”—God with us

John 1:1-2, 14

  • Hebrews 1:2—”heir of all things”
  • Hebrews 1:3— “the exact image of God”

KEEP WATCH

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Sunday, January 3, 2021

Text: Matthew 24:36-44

Observations for the coming year:

  • Seven day a week church (via internet)
  • On-line Bible studies
  • On-line interest & support groups
  • Attacks on religious liberties

1 John 4:2-3

  • Persecution

Matthew 5:10-12

Matthew 10:22

Matthew 24:12-14

  • The challenge to be salt & light

Matthew 5:13-16

1 Peter 3:15-16

  • The restrainer

2 Thessalonians 2:7-8

  • A personal challenge to keep watch

Psalm 119:9-10

James 4:7-10

Submit; Draw near; Lament, mourn & weep; Humble yourself

  • First Things First—
  • Romans 3:23–3 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
  • Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the [h]gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
  • 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

A Bad Year

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Sunday, December 27, 2020

Troy Mills Christian Church

Texts: Ecclesiastes 7:8; Romans 8:28; Habakkuk 1:5

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 29:11-13

I. The year 2020

A. Good riddance

B. Welcome to goofy

II. Biblical Bad Years

A. Noah

B. Job

C. Esther

D. Nebuchadnezzar

E. Mary

III. The end of a thing–Ecclesiastes 7:8; God @work–Romans 8:28

IV. How the biblical bad years ended

A. Noah–Genesis 9:1-3

B. Esther–Esther 8:16-17

C. Job–Job 42:10, 12-13

D. Nebuchadnezzar–Daniel 4:36

E. Mary–Luke 2:6-20

V. How is God going to end our year?

A. Our promise–Habakkuk 1:5

B. Look, watch, be utterly astounded

Habakkuk 1:5 “Look among the nations and watch–Be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days Which you would not believe, though it were told you.?

Love

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December 20, 2020

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Advent Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

I. Paul describes the “Agape’ Love” as it was exhibited by Jesus. Agape’ love is the most radical love. It is a gift that is given from one person to another.

II. You will find the word “love” about 300 times in the Scriptures. It is a major theme in the Word, which only makes sense since the one who breathed the Word into the hearts of the 40 writers of Scriptures was love Himself.

A. 1 John 1:7-11

III. It was love that caused God to send Jesus to the earth

A. John 3:16-17

IV. It was love that caused Joseph not to divorce Mary

A. Luke 2:51-52

B. A love for God and a love for Mary

V. Love was the core of Jesus’ teaching

A. Matthew 22:36-40

VI. Love was and is to be the “trademark” of all Christ-followers

A. John 13:24-25

VII. Love brings hope, brings peace, and brings joy into our lives. Love makes all things new

A. 2 Corinthians 5:17

JOY

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Sunday, December 13, 2020

Third Sunday of Advent

Text: Luke 2:8-20

I. JOY—

A. Not an emotion

C. Grace—unmerited work of God on our behalf

B. State of being

  1. Salvation

2. Hope

3. Peace

4. Joy

II. God fills us with JOY

A. Romans 15:13

B. “by the power of the Holy Spirit”

C. 1 Thessalonians 1:6

III. JOY is part of the fruit of the Spirit

A. Galatians 5:22

B. When the Holy Spirit comes into our lives

C. No limit

IV. No one can take JOY from us

A. John 16:22

B. Gary S. Paxton

V. So, why does JOY matter?

A. 2 Corinthians 1:20

B. Isaiah 35:10

C. Nehemiah 8:10