Sermons About Judgment
Following Jesus as Our Crucified-Lord (Mk 8:31-9:1) 08-17-08
THEME: Walking in the Way of the Cross until the Second Coming. DISCIPLESHIP DEFINED (v34): 1st Discipleship is Coming to Jesus (hearing His word and taking it to heart); 2nd Discipleship is Denying Self (saying "No" to my will and "Yes" to God's will); 3rd Discipleship is Taking up our Cross (embracing His shame and suffering); and 4th, Discipleship is Following Jesus as our Crucified-Lord (in fellowship and obedience unto death). DISCIPLESHIP EXPLAINED (vs35ff): 1st, Discipleship as a Paradox (we lose our "life" to save it); 2nd Discipleship in light of Eternity (our earthly lives and this world are perishing); 3rd Discipleship in light of the Coming Judgment (Jesus has the final word); and 4th, Discipleship in light of the Promised Kingdom (Jesus reigns now and forever).
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Psalm 7: Justice For All
Justice is a major theme in the Psalms. In the Psalms alone the word justice occurs 18 times and the word judge occurs 23 times and judgment 12 times. In fact, justice describes in part who God is - he is a "just and righteous" God - he is the Supreme Judge - and justice is something God loves - Psalm 97 says "righteousness and justice are the foundation of [God's] throne." Psalm 9 says The LORD is known by his justice." and Psalm 35 says "The LORD loves righteousness and justice." Righteousness and justice both flow out of his holiness. Because he is holy, holy, holy, he is incompatible with evil and therefore cannot overlook it - he must decree justice. Since God loves justice then clearly we should as well. But we have even more reason to love it - we have been saved by justice. The cross of Christ is a symbol of God's justice in action for God satisfied his divine justice and wrath in Christ. because our sins have been judged and atoned for, now God's justice guarantees our forgiveness as john says: "He is faithful and just to forgive us... "
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The Reason Behind Our Right
As the Teacher of Ecclesiastes talks about reasons for obedience to civil authorities and God, the disciple of Jesus Christ should be reminded that love for Jesus Christ is the greatest motivation we can know in doing the right thing.
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Scandalous, Merciful Grace
Jesus repeatedly stunned the religious leaders of his day with his radical demonstrations of grace to the most broken, scandalously sinful people. To them, Jesus poured out grace that was far more scandalous. The heart of God has not changed . . . mercy still triumphs over judgment, and Jesus calls his church to replicate his heart.
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Made Right With God (Romans 5:18-19)
All men are born in Adam and inherit original sin which brings enmity with God. How does one become right with God? We cannot make ourselves righteous. By faith in Christ, we are imputed the righteousness of Christ. Adam's sin was imputed to all men, those who have faith in Christ have their sin imputed to Christ and Christ's righteousness imputed to them.
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God And My Sexuality
Many of us experience brokeness in this area of our lives. This brokeness leaves scars and hurts that are with us most of our lives. This four-part message series is a journey to wholeness. Take the first steps to dealing with your past so that you can truly experience your future.
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