March 2015 Sermon Series Thesis:
The Inheritance of God should drive the Christian to live building a legacy that imitates our creator.
The Inheritance of God should drive the Christian to live building a legacy that imitates our creator.
Never Sell Your Birthright - March 29, 2015
Hebrews 12:14–17 (ESV)
14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; 16 that no one is sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. 17 For you know that afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, though he sought it with tears.
14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; 16 that no one is sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. 17 For you know that afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, though he sought it with tears.
Central idea of the sermon “Never Sell Your Birthright”
The importance of valuing and preserving one’s spiritual inheritance by pursuing peace, holiness, and steadfastness in God’s grace, avoiding the error of impulsive decisions that jeopardize one’s legacy and relationship with God, as exemplified by Esau.
The importance of valuing and preserving one’s spiritual inheritance by pursuing peace, holiness, and steadfastness in God’s grace, avoiding the error of impulsive decisions that jeopardize one’s legacy and relationship with God, as exemplified by Esau.
The key words of the sermon outline “Never Sell Your Birthright” are likely:
1. Birthright
2. Inheritance
3. Value
4. Spiritual Legacy
5. Esau
6. Impulsiveness
7. Holiness
8. Grace
9. Steadfastness
10. Peace
These terms capture the focus on valuing spiritual inheritance and avoiding impulsive choices that risk one’s relationship with God.
1. Birthright
2. Inheritance
3. Value
4. Spiritual Legacy
5. Esau
6. Impulsiveness
7. Holiness
8. Grace
9. Steadfastness
10. Peace
These terms capture the focus on valuing spiritual inheritance and avoiding impulsive choices that risk one’s relationship with God.
The key topics of the “Never Sell Your Birthright” sermon outline include:
1. The Concept of Birthright – Understanding the spiritual and familial importance of a birthright in biblical times.
2. Esau’s Example – Exploring the story of Esau, who sold his birthright for immediate gratification, and its implications.
3. Spiritual Inheritance – Emphasizing the value of our spiritual legacy and relationship with God as a “birthright.”
4. The Dangers of Impulsivity – Warning against making hasty decisions that can compromise long-term blessings.
5. Holiness and Stewardship – Encouraging believers to pursue holiness and wisely steward their spiritual inheritance.
6. God’s Grace and Steadfastness – Highlighting the need for grace and staying firm in faith to honor one’s spiritual heritage.
7. Applications for Today – Applying the lesson of Esau’s story to contemporary life, urging vigilance in spiritual priorities.
These topics collectively focus on the value of spiritual heritage and the importance of prioritizing it over fleeting desires.
1. The Concept of Birthright – Understanding the spiritual and familial importance of a birthright in biblical times.
2. Esau’s Example – Exploring the story of Esau, who sold his birthright for immediate gratification, and its implications.
3. Spiritual Inheritance – Emphasizing the value of our spiritual legacy and relationship with God as a “birthright.”
4. The Dangers of Impulsivity – Warning against making hasty decisions that can compromise long-term blessings.
5. Holiness and Stewardship – Encouraging believers to pursue holiness and wisely steward their spiritual inheritance.
6. God’s Grace and Steadfastness – Highlighting the need for grace and staying firm in faith to honor one’s spiritual heritage.
7. Applications for Today – Applying the lesson of Esau’s story to contemporary life, urging vigilance in spiritual priorities.
These topics collectively focus on the value of spiritual heritage and the importance of prioritizing it over fleeting desires.
| never_sell_your_birthright.pdf |
The Reading of the Will - March 22, 2015
Hebrews 9:16–17 (ESV)
16 For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established. 17 For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.
16 For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established. 17 For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.
Central Idea of "The Reading of the Will"
God’s Will has been planned, proven and must be executed.
God’s Will has been planned, proven and must be executed.
Here are the key words in the sermon outline, “The Reading of the Will”:
• Will: Refers to God’s intended legacy and plan for believers.
• Death: The necessity of proving the death of the one who made the will (Christ’s sacrifice).
• Inheritance: The eternal inheritance promised through Jesus.
• Proof: The importance of Jesus’ resurrection as evidence of the New Covenant.
• Execution: The need to understand and follow God’s Will to claim the promises.
• Gospel: Central message of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.
• Legacy: Believers are urged to live in a way that builds a godly legacy.
The outline stresses understanding, proving, and acting on God’s Will to receive divine inheritance.
• Will: Refers to God’s intended legacy and plan for believers.
• Death: The necessity of proving the death of the one who made the will (Christ’s sacrifice).
• Inheritance: The eternal inheritance promised through Jesus.
• Proof: The importance of Jesus’ resurrection as evidence of the New Covenant.
• Execution: The need to understand and follow God’s Will to claim the promises.
• Gospel: Central message of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.
• Legacy: Believers are urged to live in a way that builds a godly legacy.
The outline stresses understanding, proving, and acting on God’s Will to receive divine inheritance.
The key topics in the sermon outline, “The Reading of the Will,” are:
1. The Nature of a Will and Testament: Explains what a will is, highlighting that a will takes effect after the death of the one who made it and provides a legacy for the heirs.
2. Christ’s Death as the Activation of God’s Will: Emphasizes that Christ’s death activated the New Covenant, similar to how a will becomes effective upon the testator’s death.
3. Inheritance Through Christ: Discusses the spiritual inheritance promised to believers, which includes salvation, eternal life, and spiritual blessings.
4. Proof of Death and Resurrection: Highlights the resurrection as evidence of Christ’s authority and the validity of God’s Will for believers.
5. Obligations of Heirs: Addresses the responsibility of believers to understand and live according to God’s Will, reflecting obedience and commitment.
6. The Gospel as the Will’s Content: Centers on the message of the Gospel—Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection—as the core of God’s legacy for humanity.
7. Living as Beneficiaries of the Will: Encourages believers to live in a way that honors God’s gift, building a legacy of faith and obedience.
This outline uses the metaphor of a “reading of the will” to convey the activation, content, and responsibilities associated with receiving God’s promises through Christ.
1. The Nature of a Will and Testament: Explains what a will is, highlighting that a will takes effect after the death of the one who made it and provides a legacy for the heirs.
2. Christ’s Death as the Activation of God’s Will: Emphasizes that Christ’s death activated the New Covenant, similar to how a will becomes effective upon the testator’s death.
3. Inheritance Through Christ: Discusses the spiritual inheritance promised to believers, which includes salvation, eternal life, and spiritual blessings.
4. Proof of Death and Resurrection: Highlights the resurrection as evidence of Christ’s authority and the validity of God’s Will for believers.
5. Obligations of Heirs: Addresses the responsibility of believers to understand and live according to God’s Will, reflecting obedience and commitment.
6. The Gospel as the Will’s Content: Centers on the message of the Gospel—Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection—as the core of God’s legacy for humanity.
7. Living as Beneficiaries of the Will: Encourages believers to live in a way that honors God’s gift, building a legacy of faith and obedience.
This outline uses the metaphor of a “reading of the will” to convey the activation, content, and responsibilities associated with receiving God’s promises through Christ.
| the_reading_of_the_will.pdf |
The Lord Our Heritage - March 15, 2015
Numbers 18:20 (ESV)
20 And the Lord said to Aaron, “You shall have no inheritance in their land, neither shall you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the people of Israel.
20 And the Lord said to Aaron, “You shall have no inheritance in their land, neither shall you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the people of Israel.
Cental Idea for "The Lord Our Heritage"
As a Royal Priesthood and a Holy Nation are inheritance is not of this world.
As a Royal Priesthood and a Holy Nation are inheritance is not of this world.
The primary keywords in “The Lord Our Heritage” are:
1. Inheritance
2. Priesthood
3. Holy Nation
4. Legacy
5. Godly Inheritance
6. Share
7. Holiness
8. Possession
9. Royal Priesthood
10. Eternal Reward
11. Kingdom
12. Provision
These terms emphasize themes of spiritual heritage, identity as a holy people, and reliance on God as the ultimate inheritance.
1. Inheritance
2. Priesthood
3. Holy Nation
4. Legacy
5. Godly Inheritance
6. Share
7. Holiness
8. Possession
9. Royal Priesthood
10. Eternal Reward
11. Kingdom
12. Provision
These terms emphasize themes of spiritual heritage, identity as a holy people, and reliance on God as the ultimate inheritance.
The sermon outline, “The Lord Our Heritage,” centers on several key topics:
1. Spiritual Inheritance: Emphasizes that believers have a heritage in the Lord, one that is spiritual rather than material, focusing on eternal rewards over earthly possessions.
2. Identity as a Holy People: Highlights the concept of believers as a “holy nation” and “royal priesthood,” set apart by God for His purposes.
3. God’s Provision and Protection: Discusses how God provides for and protects His people, portraying Him as the ultimate provider of spiritual wealth and security.
4. Legacy and Responsibility: Explores the responsibility to live in a way that honors this inheritance, passing down a godly legacy to future generations.
5. Eternal Perspective: Encourages believers to focus on the eternal, with their ultimate reward in God’s kingdom, rather than becoming consumed by worldly gains.
These topics weave together themes of identity, purpose, and legacy within the framework of faith and God’s promises.
1. Spiritual Inheritance: Emphasizes that believers have a heritage in the Lord, one that is spiritual rather than material, focusing on eternal rewards over earthly possessions.
2. Identity as a Holy People: Highlights the concept of believers as a “holy nation” and “royal priesthood,” set apart by God for His purposes.
3. God’s Provision and Protection: Discusses how God provides for and protects His people, portraying Him as the ultimate provider of spiritual wealth and security.
4. Legacy and Responsibility: Explores the responsibility to live in a way that honors this inheritance, passing down a godly legacy to future generations.
5. Eternal Perspective: Encourages believers to focus on the eternal, with their ultimate reward in God’s kingdom, rather than becoming consumed by worldly gains.
These topics weave together themes of identity, purpose, and legacy within the framework of faith and God’s promises.
| the_lord_our_heritage.pdf |
Grace and Hope - March 8, 2015
Titus 3:7 (ESV)
7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Central Idea for "Grace and Hope"
By His grace we have hope of a Godly Inheritance.
By His grace we have hope of a Godly Inheritance.
“Grace and Hope” emphasizes several key words:
• Grace: God’s unmerited favor, offering salvation to all people.
• Hope: The confident expectation of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.
• Heirs: Believers becoming co-heirs with Christ, sharing in His sufferings and glory.
• Salvation: The deliverance from sin and its consequences, made possible by God’s grace.
• Eternal Life: The promise of everlasting life with God, secured through faith and hope.
These themes are supported by various scriptural references, including Titus 3:7, Titus 2:11, Acts 15:11, Romans 3:24, and Romans 8:17.
• Grace: God’s unmerited favor, offering salvation to all people.
• Hope: The confident expectation of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.
• Heirs: Believers becoming co-heirs with Christ, sharing in His sufferings and glory.
• Salvation: The deliverance from sin and its consequences, made possible by God’s grace.
• Eternal Life: The promise of everlasting life with God, secured through faith and hope.
These themes are supported by various scriptural references, including Titus 3:7, Titus 2:11, Acts 15:11, Romans 3:24, and Romans 8:17.
“Grace and Hope” focuses on several key topics:
1. God’s Grace: Emphasizes that salvation is a gift from God, not earned by human efforts, highlighting scriptures like Titus 2:11 and Romans 3:24.
2. Hope in Eternal Life: Discusses the confident expectation of eternal life promised by God, referencing passages such as Titus 1:2 and Romans 8:24–25.
3. Becoming Heirs with Christ: Explores the concept of believers becoming co-heirs with Christ, sharing in His sufferings and glory, supported by Romans 8:17 and Hebrews 6:16–20.
These topics are interwoven to convey that through God’s grace, believers have the hope of eternal life and the privilege of being heirs alongside Christ.
1. God’s Grace: Emphasizes that salvation is a gift from God, not earned by human efforts, highlighting scriptures like Titus 2:11 and Romans 3:24.
2. Hope in Eternal Life: Discusses the confident expectation of eternal life promised by God, referencing passages such as Titus 1:2 and Romans 8:24–25.
3. Becoming Heirs with Christ: Explores the concept of believers becoming co-heirs with Christ, sharing in His sufferings and glory, supported by Romans 8:17 and Hebrews 6:16–20.
These topics are interwoven to convey that through God’s grace, believers have the hope of eternal life and the privilege of being heirs alongside Christ.
| grace_and_hope_sermon_outline.pdf |
Christian Morals - March 8, 2015
| christian_morals_sermon_outline.pdf |
| christian_morals_sermon_outline.pptx |
Disqualified - March 1, 2015
Ephesians 5:5 (ESV)
5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Central Idea of "Disqualified"
Know what the Lord’s Will is so we are not “Disqualified” for His Inheritance.
Know what the Lord’s Will is so we are not “Disqualified” for His Inheritance.
“Disqualified” by Barry G. Johnson, Sr., delivered on March 1, 2015, at the Church of Christ in Brookfield, IL, explores behaviors that can disqualify individuals from inheriting God’s kingdom, as highlighted in Ephesians 5:5.
Key Points:
1. Immorality: The sermon emphasizes that immoral actions, particularly sexual immorality, can disqualify one from God’s inheritance. It references Matthew 15:19, where Jesus teaches that evil thoughts, including sexual immorality, originate from the heart. The outline also cites 1 Corinthians 6:12–20, urging believers to honor God with their bodies and avoid sexual immorality.
2. Impurity: Impurity is discussed as a disqualifying factor. The sermon notes that, by default, all are impure, but God has the power to purify. Acts 10:15 is mentioned, where Peter learns that what God has made clean should not be called impure.
3. Greed: Greed is identified as idolatry and a disqualifier from God’s kingdom. The sermon references Colossians 3:5, which instructs believers to put to death earthly natures such as greed, equating it with idolatry.
The overarching message encourages Christians to understand God’s will and live in a manner that aligns with His teachings to avoid disqualification from His inheritance.
Key Points:
1. Immorality: The sermon emphasizes that immoral actions, particularly sexual immorality, can disqualify one from God’s inheritance. It references Matthew 15:19, where Jesus teaches that evil thoughts, including sexual immorality, originate from the heart. The outline also cites 1 Corinthians 6:12–20, urging believers to honor God with their bodies and avoid sexual immorality.
2. Impurity: Impurity is discussed as a disqualifying factor. The sermon notes that, by default, all are impure, but God has the power to purify. Acts 10:15 is mentioned, where Peter learns that what God has made clean should not be called impure.
3. Greed: Greed is identified as idolatry and a disqualifier from God’s kingdom. The sermon references Colossians 3:5, which instructs believers to put to death earthly natures such as greed, equating it with idolatry.
The overarching message encourages Christians to understand God’s will and live in a manner that aligns with His teachings to avoid disqualification from His inheritance.
“Disqualified” by Barry G. Johnson, Sr., focuses on themes related to behaviors that can disqualify individuals from inheriting God’s kingdom. The top keywords identified in the sermon are:
• Immorality
• Impurity
• Greed
• Inheritance
• Kingdom of God
• Sexual immorality
• Idolatry
• Ephesians 5:5
• 1 Corinthians 6:9–11
• Matthew 15:19
These keywords encapsulate the core subjects discussed in the sermon, emphasizing the importance of aligning one’s life with biblical teachings to avoid disqualification from God’s inheritance.
• Immorality
• Impurity
• Greed
• Inheritance
• Kingdom of God
• Sexual immorality
• Idolatry
• Ephesians 5:5
• 1 Corinthians 6:9–11
• Matthew 15:19
These keywords encapsulate the core subjects discussed in the sermon, emphasizing the importance of aligning one’s life with biblical teachings to avoid disqualification from God’s inheritance.
| disqualified_sermon_outline.pdf |