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Sunday, September 27, 2020

Text: 1 Kings 17:1-4

Bible Reading: Psalm 23 “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and your unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.”

There are times when God works in our lives through the gentle workings of a dove. These times are gentle, peaceful, and bring us much comfort. The Holy Spirit comes as a dove in these times, hovering over us as a brooding dove to lovingly bring order to our world. (Genesis 1:2; Matthew 3:16)

There are other times when God works in our lives through circumstances that He did not cause, through events that others chose for us, and through the sinful ways of our world. These are the “ravens” of our times.

Text: 1 Kings 17:1-4

The drought—

The wicked king—

The false, demonic god—

The prophet—

The raven—

          Leviticus 11:13-18

Philippians 4:19 “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (New Living Translation)

Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who^[i] have been called according to his purpose. (New International Version)

How has God provided for you in times that were less than enjoyable?

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Sunday, September 20, 2020

Text: John 20:22

Bible Reading: Psalm 100 (NLT)

Last week:

Genesis 1:2—a dove is symbolic of purity and harmlessness

Acts 10:38—Jesus lived His life under the direction of the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:11—The Holy Spirit was the energy that brought Jesus to life; this same Spirit lives in us

1 Corinthians 6:19—We are the “temple” or “place of residence” for the Holy Spirit

Today:

1. John 20:22—Jesus breathed upon the disciples

1. Ephesians 2:1—Dead in our sin; alive through the Holy Spirit

1. Genesis 2:7—Adam was a lump of clay until………..

1. Ezekiel 37—God brought life into an entire nation with His breathe

• John 10:10—a rich and satisfying life

1. “a still small voice” and our “knower”

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Sunday, September 13, 2020

Sermon Notes

Text: John 20:22

Bible Reading: Isaiah 50:7, 9

Text: John 20:22

1. Genesis 1:2–The first time we are introduced to the Holy Spirit

1. The Holy Spirit—a brooding dove, hovering over the nest

• The Holy Spirit is the energy or power behind creation

• Creation—Order out of chaos

2 Timothy 3:16-17—the same empowerment of creation was the source of energy for God’s Word when He breathed “all Scripture”

John 20:22—The disciples were energized or empowered when Christ breathed upon them

1. Matthew 3:16—Jesus’ baptism and the Holy Spirit

1. Life at this time was chaotic for the Jews

• John 10:10–Jesus came to bring a “rich and satisfying life” in abundance–

1. 1 Corinthians 6:19—The Holy Spirit and us

1. Acts 10:38—The Holy Spirit empowered Jesus to do miracles and to live a sinless life

• Romans 8:11—The Holy Spirit in us today!

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

Texts: Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 95:8-11; Hebrews 4:1

Scripture Reading: Psalm 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. ² Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, ³ though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.^”

The Word of God is God-breathed; The Word of God is infallible; The Word of God is always truth; and the Word of God is alive and energizing.

God & Israel—Psalm 95:8-11

Israel’s rebellion—Meribah and Massah

          14 recorded rebellions

God’s rest—God’s rest is His care of us; God’s rest is not sitting in a lounge chair watching the ocean waves. (Although it could be)

God’s rest is the fulfillment of God’s promises to us

God’s promises often come with the contingency of our obedience and willingness to follow His direction for our lives. God’s ways are not always like ours; His timing is not always our timing.

A hardened heart—Psalm 95:11; Ezekiel 11:19; Ezekiel 36:26

The Good News—Hebrews 4:1

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Text: Hebrews 4:12; Hebrews 3:7-4:10

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Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:1b-3a

Infallible—unfailing in effectiveness or operation; immune from failing or leading us into error

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Text: Hebrews 4:12—

          Living—

          Powerful—

          Sharper than a two-edged sword—

          Piercing—

          Division of soul and spirit—

Hebrews 3:7-4:10—

          The Promised Land was God’s promise of “rest” for Israel—

          The Word of God is God’s promise of “rest” for us—

We don’t have to be controlled by the “ups and downs” of circumstances. God and His Word will become our rock that we can build our life on. His Word was breathed out for us; for today; and for tomorrow.

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My Sermon Notes

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:1-8

Texts: Hebrews 4:12

          God breathed—2 Timothy 3:16-17

          Why is “God breathed” important to us?

Infallible—Absolutely trustworthy or sure. Unfailing in effectiveness or operation. Immune from failing or leading to error.

Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart.” (NKJV)

Living—

Powerful-–

Shaper than a two-edged sword—

          Revelation 1:16—

          Ephesians 6:17—

Piercing—

          Proverbs 4:23—

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My Sermon Notes

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Bible Reading: Psalm 111:1-4

Texts: 2 Peter 1:16-21; Luke 9:28-32; Matthew 5:18

Review from last week: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

          All Scripture–

          God breathed—

Infallible—Absolutely trustworthy or sure. Unfailing in effectiveness or operation. Immune from failing or leading to error.

2 Peter 1:16-21—What is Peter talking about?

Luke 9:28-32—Mount of Transfiguration

Peter, James and John saw the glory of God, thrust upon Jesus and heard the voice of God announcing who Jesus was

Two thoughts from 2 Peter 1:19-21

Thought #2–How Scripture came about—“moved by the Holy Spirit”

Thought #1—we have “a surer or a more certain word” “a more sure word”

When the Holy Spirit “breathed” and “moved” upon men, we were given a “more sure word” than what Peter saw, as an eyewitness.

Matthew 5:18 “For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth shall pass away, not one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the Law till all is fulfilled.”