Category Sacrifice

Our Greatest Gifts

OUR GREATEST GIFTS

John 1:10-14

Truth: The world’s greatest gift is Jesus. Our greatest gift is the salvation of Jesus. Our greatest gift to Jesus is our service for Him. What is your greatest gift?

I. THE WORLD’S GREATEST GIFT IS JESUS

  1. Jesus became flesh to save the world. John1:14; Heb 1:3; 1 Tim 1:15; John 1:29
  2. Jesus destroyed the power of sin. 1 Cor 15:55-57
  3. Jesus gave us a way to heaven. 1 Cor 15:20-22

II. OUR GREATEST GIFT IS THE GIFT OF SALVATION

  1. Jesus came to save His own. John1:10-12; Rom 10:8-13
  2. Jesus saves those that receive Him. Vs. 12; Rom 10:14-17
  3. Jesus chose to save those that believe with all their heart.

III. OUR GREATEST GIFT TO JESUS IS OUR SERVICE FOR HIM

  1. Know and show Jesus to the world. Phil 3:9-10; Matt 5:15-16
  2. Go and make disciples. Matt 28:19
  3. Love and serve one another in the church. 1 Peter 1:22; 1 Peter 4:10
  4. Give generously. 2 Cor 9:7

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST GIFT?

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Remembering Our Lord’s Death

REMEMBERING OUR LORD’S DEATH

1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Truth: Remember the reason for our Lord’s death. We are to Remember He will return for us. Remember to examine ourselves. Let us remember and be thankful for our Lord’s death.

I. REMEMBER THE REASON FOR OUR LORD’S DEATH

  1. The bread represents his body broken for us. 1 Cor 11:23-24, Isa 53:4-5
  2. The cup represents His blood shed for our sins. 1 Cor 11:25, Heb 9:12, 22, Eph 1:7, Col 1:14
  3. The Bread and the cup take us back to the cross. 1 Cor 11:26. Isa 53:6, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Tim 1:15

II. REMEMBER HE WILL RETURN FOR US

  1. Jesus told His disciples he would return to carry them home with Him. 1 Cor 11:26, Acts1:11, John 14:1-3
  2. He will bring His heavenly saints with Him. 1 Thess. 4:16-18

III. REMEMBER TO EXAMINE OURSELVES

  1. Come to the supper Saved and a member of the Lord’s church. 1 Cor 11:28, 1 Peter 3:15, Acts 2:41
  2. Come to the supper unworthy but forgiven. 1 Cor 11:29-32, 1 John 1:9, Psa 32:5
  3. Come to the supper in unity. 1 Cor 11:33-34, Eph 4:1-3

LET US REMEMBER OUR LORD’S DEATH

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The Greatest Sacrifice Of All

THE GREATEST SACRIFICE OF ALL

Matthew 20:28

Truth: Our military served and sacrificed for us. Jesus served and sacrifice for us. Christians are saved to serve and sacrifice. Are you living a life of sacrifice?

I. OUR MILITARY SERVED AND SACRIFICED FOR US

  1. They thought of others not themselves. Phil 2:3-4
  2. They served.
  3. They sacrificed.
  4. They brought freedom to old glory.

II. JESUS CHRIST SERVED AND SACRIFICED FOR US

  1. Jesus thought of us and not himself. Phil 2:5-6
  2. Jesus served. Phil 2:7; Matt 20:28; John 13:4-5
  3. Jesus sacrificed Himself. Phil 2:8; Matt 20:28
  4. Jesus glorified God the Father. Phil 2:9-11

III. CHRISTIANS ARE SAVED TO SERVE AND SACRIFICE

  1. We are to think of others not ourselves. Phil 2:5; James 4:6,10
  2. We are to serve. 1 Peter 4:10-11
  3. We are to sacrifice. Rom 12:1; Rom 6:13
  4. We are to bring glory to God. Phil 2:12-15

ARE YOU LIVING A LIFE OF SCARIFICE FOR GOD?

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How We Learn From Godly Moms

HOW WE LEARN FROM GODLY MOMS

Proverbs 31:1,10, 26-31

Truth: Godly moms teach us to know the Lord. Godly moms are not perfect. Godly moms never quit. Thank God for godly moms.

I. GODLY MOMS TEACH US TO KNOW THE LORD

  1. Godly moms have salvation. 2 Tim 1:5, Luke 1:5-6, Luke 1:45
  2. Godly moms talk about the Lord. Luke 1:46-50
  3. Godly moms teach us about the Lord. 2 Tim 3:15

II. GODLY MOMS ARE NOT PERFECT

  1. Moms sometimes push too hard. John 2:4-5
  2. Moms sometimes want to much for their kids. Matt 20:20-23
  3. Moms sometimes underestimate their kids. Luke 8:19-21; Phil 4:19

III. GODLY MOMS NEVER QUIT

  1. Godly moms never quit on the Lord. 1 Sam 1:10-11
  2. Godly moms never quit on their kids. Matt 15:22-28
  3. Godly moms go the distance with their kids. John 19:25-27

THANK GOD FOR GODLY MOMS

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Jesus Christ Is Risen

JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN

Luke 24:1-12

Truth: Jesus suffered at the hands of sinful men. Jesus came to sacrifice Himself for our sins. Jesus the risen Lord brought salvation. Have you trusted in the risen Christ?

I. JESUS SUFFERED AT THE HANDS OF SINFUL MEN

  1. Jesus was betrayed, mocked, and denied. Vs. 7; Luke 22:48; Luke 22:63-65; Luke 22:60-61
  2. Jesus was abused. Isa 53: 5, 11; Matt 27:26-30
  3. Jesus could have stop it all but did not because He loved us. Matt 26:52-53

II. JESUS CAME TO SACRIFICE HIMSELF FOR OUR SINS

  1. Jesus was the Son of man. Vs.7; Matt 1:23. Heb 2:14-17
  2. Jesus is the Son of God. John 3:16
  3. Jesus died for our sins. 1 Peter 3:18, 2 Cor 5:21
  4. Jesus died to give us access to the throne of God. Matt 27:50-51

III. JESUS THE RISEN LORD BROUGHT SALVATION

  1. The resurrection of Christ affirms who He is. Rom 1:4
  2. The resurrection of Christ proves that His sacrifice for sin has been accepted and that the work of salvation is completed. Rom 4:24-25
  3. The resurrection of Christ assures us that we will be raised from the dead when Christ returns for all believers. Rom 8:11. 1 Thess 4:13-18

HAVE YOU TRUSTED IN THE RISEN CHRIST?

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