Can He Still Feel the Nails? - Sunday, December 15, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. Brookfield Church of Christ
Can He Still Feel the Nails?
Sunday, December 15, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Church of Christ
Hebrews 6:4–6 (ESV)
4 For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt.
Central Idea:
The sermon “Can He Still Feel the Nails?” explores the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross and challenges believers to reflect on how their sins and actions relate to that sacrifice. It emphasizes God’s love, the cost of redemption, and the need for Christians to live in a way that honors Christ’s sacrifice rather than desensitizing themselves to the reality of sin.
Key Words:
• Crucifixion
• Nails
• Cross
• Suffering
• Redemption
• Sin
• Reconciliation
• Forgiveness
• Salvation
• Gospel
Outline Objectives:
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. The primary emphasis of the Gospel accounts is the physical suffering of Jesus.
2. Godly sorrow leads to repentance, according to 2 Corinthians 7:10.
Multiple Choice:
1. What is the main reason Christians should reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice?
• a) To focus on the physical pain He endured
• b) To recognize the magnitude of God’s love and redemption
• c) To learn historical facts about crucifixion
• d) To justify personal sin
2. Which scripture describes Jesus’ mission as seeking and saving the lost?
• a) Matthew 5:16
• b) Luke 19:10
• c) 1 Timothy 2:4
• d) Colossians 2:14
Fill-in-the-Blank:
1. “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to ______________ without regret.”
2. “If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have ______________ with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”
Short Essay:
Question:
Reflect on how the message of the sermon, “Can He Still Feel the Nails?” encourages a deeper understanding of personal sin and its impact on one’s relationship with God. How should this perspective influence daily living?
Sunday, December 15, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Church of Christ
Hebrews 6:4–6 (ESV)
4 For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt.
Central Idea:
The sermon “Can He Still Feel the Nails?” explores the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross and challenges believers to reflect on how their sins and actions relate to that sacrifice. It emphasizes God’s love, the cost of redemption, and the need for Christians to live in a way that honors Christ’s sacrifice rather than desensitizing themselves to the reality of sin.
Key Words:
• Crucifixion
• Nails
• Cross
• Suffering
• Redemption
• Sin
• Reconciliation
• Forgiveness
• Salvation
• Gospel
Outline Objectives:
- Historical Context: Understand the significance of crucifixion in history and its depiction in Scripture.
- God’s Sacrifice: Reflect on the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus and what it means for humanity.
- Christian Responsibility: Evaluate how personal actions reflect gratitude for Christ’s suffering and redemption.
- Call to Holiness: Encourage believers to live a life of godliness and repentance, avoiding sin.
- Perspective on Sin: Reassess personal and collective attitudes toward sin and its impact.
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. The primary emphasis of the Gospel accounts is the physical suffering of Jesus.
2. Godly sorrow leads to repentance, according to 2 Corinthians 7:10.
Multiple Choice:
1. What is the main reason Christians should reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice?
• a) To focus on the physical pain He endured
• b) To recognize the magnitude of God’s love and redemption
• c) To learn historical facts about crucifixion
• d) To justify personal sin
2. Which scripture describes Jesus’ mission as seeking and saving the lost?
• a) Matthew 5:16
• b) Luke 19:10
• c) 1 Timothy 2:4
• d) Colossians 2:14
Fill-in-the-Blank:
1. “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to ______________ without regret.”
2. “If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have ______________ with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”
Short Essay:
Question:
Reflect on how the message of the sermon, “Can He Still Feel the Nails?” encourages a deeper understanding of personal sin and its impact on one’s relationship with God. How should this perspective influence daily living?
Rooted and Built Up - Sunday, December 15, 2024 @ 10:30 a.m. Brookfield Church of Christ
Rooted and Built Up
Sunday, December 15, 2024 @ 10:30 a.m.
Brookfield Church of Christ
Colossians 2:6–7 (ESV)
6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
Central Idea of the Sermon
The central idea of the sermon, “Rooted and Built Up,” is that true faith is demonstrated through gratitude and steadfast commitment to Christ, enabling believers to stand firm amidst life’s challenges. Based on Colossians 2:6–7, it encourages believers to deepen their roots in Christ, build their lives on His teachings, and abound in thanksgiving.
Keywords
• Rooted
• Built Up
• Established
• Faith
• Gratitude
• Thanksgiving
• Standing Firm
• Challenges
• Christ
• Spiritual Growth
Outline Objectives
True or False
1. True or False: Gratitude leaves room for doubt and fear in a believer’s heart.
2. True or False: Being rooted in Christ means living a life grounded in His teachings.
Multiple Choice
3. According to Colossians 2:6-7, which of the following is NOT a way Paul describes living in Christ?
a) Rooted in Christ
b) Established in faith
c) Abounding in wealth
d) Built up in Him
4. Which scripture is used to emphasize standing firm during challenges?
a) Psalm 1:3
b) 1 Corinthians 16:13
c) 1 Thessalonians 5:18
d) Jeremiah 17:7-8
Fill in the Blank
5. Paul encourages believers to walk in Christ, being rooted, built up, and __________ in faith.
6. Gratitude strengthens our trust in God’s __________, even in uncertainty.
Short Essay
7. Reflect on a personal challenge and describe how being rooted in Christ and expressing gratitude helped you navigate the situation.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 @ 10:30 a.m.
Brookfield Church of Christ
Colossians 2:6–7 (ESV)
6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
Central Idea of the Sermon
The central idea of the sermon, “Rooted and Built Up,” is that true faith is demonstrated through gratitude and steadfast commitment to Christ, enabling believers to stand firm amidst life’s challenges. Based on Colossians 2:6–7, it encourages believers to deepen their roots in Christ, build their lives on His teachings, and abound in thanksgiving.
Keywords
• Rooted
• Built Up
• Established
• Faith
• Gratitude
• Thanksgiving
• Standing Firm
• Challenges
• Christ
• Spiritual Growth
Outline Objectives
- Rooted in Christ: Illustrate how believers can draw strength from being deeply rooted in Christ, similar to a tree anchored by deep roots.
- Gratitude as an Expression of Faith: Show how gratitude reflects a transformed heart and strengthens trust in God’s sovereignty.
- Standing Firm during Challenges: Equip believers with practical tools and scriptural guidance to remain steadfast in their faith during trials.
True or False
1. True or False: Gratitude leaves room for doubt and fear in a believer’s heart.
2. True or False: Being rooted in Christ means living a life grounded in His teachings.
Multiple Choice
3. According to Colossians 2:6-7, which of the following is NOT a way Paul describes living in Christ?
a) Rooted in Christ
b) Established in faith
c) Abounding in wealth
d) Built up in Him
4. Which scripture is used to emphasize standing firm during challenges?
a) Psalm 1:3
b) 1 Corinthians 16:13
c) 1 Thessalonians 5:18
d) Jeremiah 17:7-8
Fill in the Blank
5. Paul encourages believers to walk in Christ, being rooted, built up, and __________ in faith.
6. Gratitude strengthens our trust in God’s __________, even in uncertainty.
Short Essay
7. Reflect on a personal challenge and describe how being rooted in Christ and expressing gratitude helped you navigate the situation.