The Greatness of the Lord
August 2, 2015
1 Chronicles 29:11–12 (ESV)
11 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. 12 Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all.
Central Idea of the Sermon
The central idea of The Greatness of the Lord is to highlight the majesty and unmatched power of God, emphasizing how understanding His greatness inspires awe, worship, and trust. It seeks to show that acknowledging God’s greatness leads to spiritual transformation and deepened faith.
Key Words in the Sermon
1. Greatness
2. Worship
3. Majesty
4. Omniscience
5. Omnipotence
6. Trust
7. Creation
8. Glory
9. Faithfulness
10. Sovereignty
Outline Objectives
1. To define and understand the concept of God’s greatness as portrayed in scripture.
2. To explore examples of God’s greatness through His attributes, creation, and works.
3. To encourage believers to respond with worship and a deeper trust in God.
4. To reflect on how acknowledging God’s greatness shapes our daily lives and spiritual growth.
Multiple-Choice Review Questions
1. Which of the following is the best definition of God’s greatness as discussed in the sermon?
• A) God’s ability to perform miracles.
• B) The unmatched majesty, power, and glory of God.
• C) The number of followers He has in the world.
• D) God’s kindness to humanity.
2. According to the sermon, how does creation reflect the greatness of the Lord?
• A) It serves as evidence of God’s omniscience and omnipotence.
• B) It demonstrates the beauty of nature and science.
• C) It shows humanity’s role in the universe.
• D) It provides resources for human survival.
3. What should be the believer’s response to God’s greatness, as outlined in the sermon?
• A) Fear and avoidance of sin.
• B) Gratitude and service to others.
• C) Worship and deeper trust in Him.
• D) A commitment to study theology.
4. Which attribute of God is NOT explicitly highlighted in the discussion of His greatness?
• A) Omnipresence
• B) Omniscience
• C) Sovereignty
• D) Faithfulness
August 2, 2015
1 Chronicles 29:11–12 (ESV)
11 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. 12 Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all.
Central Idea of the Sermon
The central idea of The Greatness of the Lord is to highlight the majesty and unmatched power of God, emphasizing how understanding His greatness inspires awe, worship, and trust. It seeks to show that acknowledging God’s greatness leads to spiritual transformation and deepened faith.
Key Words in the Sermon
1. Greatness
2. Worship
3. Majesty
4. Omniscience
5. Omnipotence
6. Trust
7. Creation
8. Glory
9. Faithfulness
10. Sovereignty
Outline Objectives
1. To define and understand the concept of God’s greatness as portrayed in scripture.
2. To explore examples of God’s greatness through His attributes, creation, and works.
3. To encourage believers to respond with worship and a deeper trust in God.
4. To reflect on how acknowledging God’s greatness shapes our daily lives and spiritual growth.
Multiple-Choice Review Questions
1. Which of the following is the best definition of God’s greatness as discussed in the sermon?
• A) God’s ability to perform miracles.
• B) The unmatched majesty, power, and glory of God.
• C) The number of followers He has in the world.
• D) God’s kindness to humanity.
2. According to the sermon, how does creation reflect the greatness of the Lord?
• A) It serves as evidence of God’s omniscience and omnipotence.
• B) It demonstrates the beauty of nature and science.
• C) It shows humanity’s role in the universe.
• D) It provides resources for human survival.
3. What should be the believer’s response to God’s greatness, as outlined in the sermon?
• A) Fear and avoidance of sin.
• B) Gratitude and service to others.
• C) Worship and deeper trust in Him.
• D) A commitment to study theology.
4. Which attribute of God is NOT explicitly highlighted in the discussion of His greatness?
• A) Omnipresence
• B) Omniscience
• C) Sovereignty
• D) Faithfulness
| the_greatness_of_the_lord.pdf |
Abraham's Seed
August 16, 2015
Galatians 3:26–29 (ESV)
26 for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise.
Central Idea
The sermon emphasizes that through faith in Christ, all believers become Abraham’s seed and heirs to God’s promise. It highlights the spiritual significance of Abraham as the father of faith, linking his covenant to the universal availability of salvation in Jesus Christ.
Key Words
• Abraham
• Faith
• Seed
• Covenant
• Promise
• Salvation
• Nations
• Obedience
• Blessing
• Heritage
Outline Objectives
1. Understand Abraham’s significance for nations beyond Israel.
2. Recognize Abraham’s importance to Israel as a people.
3. Comprehend Abraham’s spiritual relevance for Christians.
August 16, 2015
Galatians 3:26–29 (ESV)
26 for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise.
Central Idea
The sermon emphasizes that through faith in Christ, all believers become Abraham’s seed and heirs to God’s promise. It highlights the spiritual significance of Abraham as the father of faith, linking his covenant to the universal availability of salvation in Jesus Christ.
Key Words
• Abraham
• Faith
• Seed
• Covenant
• Promise
• Salvation
• Nations
• Obedience
• Blessing
• Heritage
Outline Objectives
1. Understand Abraham’s significance for nations beyond Israel.
2. Recognize Abraham’s importance to Israel as a people.
3. Comprehend Abraham’s spiritual relevance for Christians.
| abrahams_seed.pdf |
All That I Have
August 30, 2015
1 Corinthians 4:7 (ESV)
7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?
Central Idea
The sermon titled “All That I Have” emphasizes that everything we possess—our abilities, resources, and redemption—originates from God. Consequently, we owe gratitude, devotion, and obedience to Him as both Creator and Redeemer.
Key Words
• Creator
• Redeemer
• Debt
• Gratitude
• Obedience
• Devotion
• Blessings
• Forgiveness
• Redemption
• Responsibility
Outline Objectives
1. Recognize our indebtedness to God as Creator.
2. Understand our deeper indebtedness as redeemed believers.
3. Embrace the necessity of repaying our debts to God through devotion, obedience, and love for others.
August 30, 2015
1 Corinthians 4:7 (ESV)
7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?
Central Idea
The sermon titled “All That I Have” emphasizes that everything we possess—our abilities, resources, and redemption—originates from God. Consequently, we owe gratitude, devotion, and obedience to Him as both Creator and Redeemer.
Key Words
• Creator
• Redeemer
• Debt
• Gratitude
• Obedience
• Devotion
• Blessings
• Forgiveness
• Redemption
• Responsibility
Outline Objectives
1. Recognize our indebtedness to God as Creator.
2. Understand our deeper indebtedness as redeemed believers.
3. Embrace the necessity of repaying our debts to God through devotion, obedience, and love for others.
Check out this Mind Map of the sermon "All That I Have"
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