Following Jesus Christ
February 28, 2016
The central idea of the sermon “Following Jesus Christ” is to explore various examples from the New Testament of individuals who followed Jesus, understand the implications of their decisions, and reflect on the costs and blessings associated with discipleship.
Keywords:
• Follow
• Jesus Christ
• Discipleship
• New Testament
• Examples
• Costs
• Blessings
Outline Objectives:
1. Examine examples of those who followed Jesus Christ.
2. Discuss individuals who obeyed Jesus Christ’s call to follow Him.
3. Analyze the cost of following Jesus Christ.
4. Identify the blessings of following Jesus Christ.
Bible References Used in the Sermon:
1. Luke 5:27–32
2. Matthew 4:18–20
3. Matthew 9:9
4. John 1:43–45
5. Matthew 16:24–26
6. John 8:12
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. True or False: Levi, also known as Matthew, was a tax collector before following Jesus.
2. True or False: Following Jesus guarantees a life without challenges or sacrifices.
Multiple Choice:
3. Who were the first two brothers called by Jesus to follow Him?
• A) James and John
• B) Peter and Andrew
• C) Matthew and Thomas
• D) Philip and Nathanael
4. According to Matthew 16:24, what must one do to become Jesus’ disciple?
• A) Attend synagogue daily
• B) Deny themselves and take up their cross
• C) Offer sacrifices
• D) Memorize the Torah
Fill-in-the-Blank:
5. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in ________, but will have the light of life.”
6. In Luke 5:28, Levi got up, left ________, and followed Jesus.
Short Essay Question:
7. Reflect on the costs and blessings of following Jesus Christ as presented in the sermon. How do these aspects influence a believer’s decision to commit to discipleship?
February 28, 2016
The central idea of the sermon “Following Jesus Christ” is to explore various examples from the New Testament of individuals who followed Jesus, understand the implications of their decisions, and reflect on the costs and blessings associated with discipleship.
Keywords:
• Follow
• Jesus Christ
• Discipleship
• New Testament
• Examples
• Costs
• Blessings
Outline Objectives:
1. Examine examples of those who followed Jesus Christ.
2. Discuss individuals who obeyed Jesus Christ’s call to follow Him.
3. Analyze the cost of following Jesus Christ.
4. Identify the blessings of following Jesus Christ.
Bible References Used in the Sermon:
1. Luke 5:27–32
2. Matthew 4:18–20
3. Matthew 9:9
4. John 1:43–45
5. Matthew 16:24–26
6. John 8:12
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. True or False: Levi, also known as Matthew, was a tax collector before following Jesus.
2. True or False: Following Jesus guarantees a life without challenges or sacrifices.
Multiple Choice:
3. Who were the first two brothers called by Jesus to follow Him?
• A) James and John
• B) Peter and Andrew
• C) Matthew and Thomas
• D) Philip and Nathanael
4. According to Matthew 16:24, what must one do to become Jesus’ disciple?
• A) Attend synagogue daily
• B) Deny themselves and take up their cross
• C) Offer sacrifices
• D) Memorize the Torah
Fill-in-the-Blank:
5. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in ________, but will have the light of life.”
6. In Luke 5:28, Levi got up, left ________, and followed Jesus.
Short Essay Question:
7. Reflect on the costs and blessings of following Jesus Christ as presented in the sermon. How do these aspects influence a believer’s decision to commit to discipleship?
| follow_jesus_christ.pdf |
| following_jesus_christ_sunday_feb_28_2016.pptx |
The Necessity to be Born Again
February 7, 2016
The central idea of the sermon “The Necessity to be Born Again” is that entry into the Kingdom of Heaven requires being born again through water and the Spirit, emphasizing the essential nature of spiritual rebirth for salvation.
Keywords:
• Born again
• Kingdom of Heaven
• Water and Spirit
• Baptism
• Spiritual rebirth
• Salvation
• Jesus
• Nicodemus
• New birth
• Regeneration
• Holy Spirit
• Eternal life
Outline Objectives:
I. Jesus recognized as having come from God
II. The Kingdom of God is for those who are born again
III. What it takes to be born again
Bible References Used in the Sermon:
1. John 3:1–4
2. Acts 10:34–38
3. Acts 2:22
4. John 20:30–31
5. Acts 22:16
6. Titus 3:5
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. True or False: According to the sermon, being born again involves both water and the Spirit.
2. True or False: Nicodemus approached Jesus during the day to discuss entering the Kingdom of Heaven.
Multiple Choice:
3. What does the sermon identify as necessary to enter the Kingdom of God?
• A) Following the Ten Commandments
• B) Being born of water and the Spirit
• C) Performing good deeds
• D) Attending synagogue regularly
4. In the sermon, which apostle is mentioned as using signs to confirm Jesus as from God?
• A) Peter
• B) Paul
• C) John
• D) James
Fill-in-the-Blank:
5. According to the sermon, Jesus told Nicodemus, “No one can see the kingdom of God unless they are ________ again.”
6. The sermon references Titus 3:5, stating that God “saved us through the washing of ________ and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”
Short Essay Question:
7. Explain the significance of being “born again” as discussed in the sermon, and how it relates to entering the Kingdom of Heaven.
February 7, 2016
The central idea of the sermon “The Necessity to be Born Again” is that entry into the Kingdom of Heaven requires being born again through water and the Spirit, emphasizing the essential nature of spiritual rebirth for salvation.
Keywords:
• Born again
• Kingdom of Heaven
• Water and Spirit
• Baptism
• Spiritual rebirth
• Salvation
• Jesus
• Nicodemus
• New birth
• Regeneration
• Holy Spirit
• Eternal life
Outline Objectives:
I. Jesus recognized as having come from God
II. The Kingdom of God is for those who are born again
III. What it takes to be born again
Bible References Used in the Sermon:
1. John 3:1–4
2. Acts 10:34–38
3. Acts 2:22
4. John 20:30–31
5. Acts 22:16
6. Titus 3:5
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. True or False: According to the sermon, being born again involves both water and the Spirit.
2. True or False: Nicodemus approached Jesus during the day to discuss entering the Kingdom of Heaven.
Multiple Choice:
3. What does the sermon identify as necessary to enter the Kingdom of God?
• A) Following the Ten Commandments
• B) Being born of water and the Spirit
• C) Performing good deeds
• D) Attending synagogue regularly
4. In the sermon, which apostle is mentioned as using signs to confirm Jesus as from God?
• A) Peter
• B) Paul
• C) John
• D) James
Fill-in-the-Blank:
5. According to the sermon, Jesus told Nicodemus, “No one can see the kingdom of God unless they are ________ again.”
6. The sermon references Titus 3:5, stating that God “saved us through the washing of ________ and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”
Short Essay Question:
7. Explain the significance of being “born again” as discussed in the sermon, and how it relates to entering the Kingdom of Heaven.
| the_necessity_to_be_born_again.pdf |