Sermons from January 2016

Sermons from January 2016

“Are You a Sin-Sick Sinner?” Mark 2:1-17

Theme: Jesus came for the sick, forgiving sin and calling sinners. Aim: Pray with me, “God convict us of our sin, forgive us for the ways that we have sinned, and save us from Your wrath to come through faith alone in the substitutionary death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ alone.” (1) Jesus Forgives Sinners (Mark 2:1-12) (2) Jesus Calls “Sell Outs” (Mark 2:13-14) (3) Jesus Came for the Sick (Mark 2:15-17)

“Responding to Tyranny” Daniel 8:1-27

Theme: God rules history, His people will suffer beyond returning from captivity. Aim: Live soberly with the knowledge that this world is fallen. Pray that God will strengthen our hope with the knowledge that He rules history, and even if we are appalled by what we see, and horrified by what his people face, pray that He would set our hope on Him and His promise to finally give His kingdom to His people. 
 (1) God Rules History (Daniel 8:1-4, 20) (2) God’s People Will Suffer (Daniel 8:5-14, 19, 21-26) (3) How We Respond to Tyranny (Daniel 8:15-18, 27)

“Judgment of the Ancient of Days” Daniel 7:15-28

Theme: God will give His people His kingdom forever. Aim: Don’t despair in the face of suffering, persevere in waiting for Christ knowing that God keeps us firm in His grip and will finally and fully give us His kingdom. (1) God’s People React to God’s Word (Daniel 7:15-16) (2) God’s People Receive God’s Kingdom Forever (Daniel 7:17-18) (3) God’s People Are At War (Daniel 7:19-25) (4) God Gives His People All Dominion (Daniel 7:26-28)

“Son of Man – Jesus Christ Our Lord” Daniel 7:13-14

Theme: Jesus Christ is the Son of Man in Daniel 7 and He is our only hope. Aim: Be reconciled to God, repent and believe in the Son of Man, Jesus Christ. (1) The Clouds of Heaven (Daniel 7:13-14) (2) One Like a Son of Man (Daniel 7:13-14) (3) Presented to God (Daniel 7:13-14) (4) Jesus Christ (Matthew 13:41-43; 16:13-20, 27-28; Acts 1:6-11; 7:55-56; Hebrews 10:14)

“God Most High – Ancient of Days” Daniel 7:1-12

Theme: God is sovereign over all and will judge the nations. Aim: Be comforted and consoled as God’s people as we walk in exile in this world. The world will persecute you, and seek to destroy you, the world will lash out at God by coming against His people. If you trust in Christ that doesn’t mean you will live “your best life now.” Life here may not get easier if you trust in Christ, but your hope for God’s eternal kingdom will squelch out the empty promises of this fallen world. We will suffer, life will not be easy for God’s people in this world, but God’s perfect justice and judgment is coming. And He will usher His people into His eternal kingdom. (1) God Reveals (Daniel 7:1-3) (2) God Has Enemies (Daniel 7:4-8) (3) God Judges & Destroys His Enemies (Daniel 7:9-12)