Park City Gospel Church

Sermon Outline: The Redeemed are called by grace as a son The Tender Fatherly Care of His Family The Discipline of the Lord for those who refuse to turn to him The Sincere compassion of the Lord for his children The Fatherly Roar of the Lord brings Humbled children home Family Discussion Questions: What country were Gods people slaves in? How did he rescue them from slavery? Did they do anything good for him before he rescued them? After God rescued them were the very obedient to him? How was Jesus life right after he was born similar to Israels life? (Herod and Pharaoh) How does a good dad treat his kids? What does a good dad do when his kids disobey? What did Jesus do so that you could be a child of God? How do you become a child of God? What does this passage tell us about how God feels about His children even when they are straying? What does this passage tell us about Gods commitment to His children? Why is Gods voice compared to a roar, and how should we respond to it? How does the return from Assyria/Babylon 70 years later serve as a picture for our own lives?

Sermon Outline: Unfaithfulness to God removes your ability to worship Empty worship turns your blessings into curses Sin is rejecting a Good King for a slavemaster Family Discussion Questions: Should we only worship God with our words or also our heart? Should we listen to pastors who disagree with the Bible? What should we do when God gives us good things? Are Gods commands good or bad for you? Why is Jesus a very good king? Why is sin compared to prostitution? Why does unrepentant sin give us ears ready to hear lunatic preachers? There are some graphic and painful illustrations to speak about how the peoples sinful glory will not last (not even to the next generation). How does painful illustration help us to better evaluate sinful pleasures and glory? Israels history shows that both poverty and abundance created an opportunity to sin. How does abundance do this and what is the solution in this passage? How does the Lord turn our idols into shame? Why does He do this? Can you think of examples from Israels history, or history outside of the Bible where God has done this? What does the happy calf of 10:11 teach us about the Law of God? Israels history showed them (and us) that even though Gods law is good, we have no hope of obtaining eternal life by obedience to it. How does Jesus fulfill the first and last verses of chapter 10?

Complementary NewTestament Passage:Galatians 6:1-10Sermon Outline: Sound the alarm about false knowledge of God The government you desire reveals the God you desire Sow compromise and reap irrelevance Your sin will take you back to Egypt Family Discussion Questions: Are any sins safe to do? Should governments make laws that God loves? What bad thing did Israels king do right after they split from Judah? Can a person go to church and also not be a Christian? Why do we often call people troublemakers when they bring warnings? How can we admit that some things are harder to understand and also refuse to agree that any sin is acceptably small? Unlike the Old Testament, the Church is not a nation. Does this mean that Christians are free to ignore Gods desires for laws and nations? How can we affirm that we are not saved by our works while also agreeing that a person reaps what they sow? What are ways which the church has made compromises for its success which have also undermined its value to the world? When Israel was freed from Egypt, how long did it take for them to desire to go back? What lesson is there for us if we do not kill our sin as soon as we notice it? What is the warning here about worshipping God without knowing Him? How does the cross of Christ help us to acknowledge our sin rather than ignoring it or being in hopelessness about it?

Complementary NewTestament Passage:Matthew 23:13-36Sermon Title:Faithful are the Wounds from JesusSermon Outline: Fear of Man is like a raging oven Mixing with the world makes the church like an unevenly cooked cake Running to other saviours makes the church like a silly dove Worldly sorrow makes the church like a sabotaged bow Family Discussion Questions: Should we care more about what people think or what God thinks? Why should Christians only have romance with Christians? Why should we always ask Jesus for help? When you do something wrong, do you sometimes only feel bad about the punishment, but not about the sin? Why is Jesus the only rescuer from your sin? What are some current examples of the fear of man? There are two bad sides to the fear of man. What are they, and how does the fear of God cure them? The Bible tells us that we are to be in the world but not of it. What are ways in which we might be of the world? What are good ways to partner with unbelievers, and what are bad ways to partner with unbelievers? What are false saviours we sometimes go to? Does God require us toonlyask God for help? Why is false sorrow over sin like shooting yourself in the foot? How does each of the four sections reveal that Christ is the only possible saviour for our sin? This passage is filled with insulting illustrations. How do we know that even this is for our good?

Complementary NewTestament Passage:Matthew 27:62-28:10Sermon Outline: Raised on the third day so that we would know the Lord Sacrifice is so we can know God, not avoid Him Faithlessness to Gods covenant results in bloodshed The Redeemed see that our sins are before Gods face Family Discussion Questions: Why did God not tell Adam to make sacrifices before he sinned? Why does God tell us not to sacrifice animals anymore? Why should we remember Gods love? Why will a person who loves Jesus obey him? What things happened after Adam sinned? Why makes people feel safe sinning against others and even stealing and killing? How does this passage tell us about what was happening on the Cross? What does this passage tell us about the result of the cross for Christians? What are good religious actions which we are called to do that often are used as an excuse to ignore Gods commands? What is the purpose of the pain which God brings to his people with His Word? What is the difference between knowledge of God and knowing about God? Are they opposites?

Complementary NewTestament Passage:1 Timothy 4:6-16Sermon Outline: The Sins of the Leaders Omission The Fruitlessness of Sin Do Not Join in with Sin The Sin of the Leaders Commission TheImpairing Effects of Our Sin Family Discussion Questions: How were the priests supposed to help the people? Should pastors be happy or sad when people disobey God? Why should we learn more about the Bible? Should we join people when they sin? Why does the Bible call Jesus our priest? Why did God not agree that the priests were better than their wives and daughters? The priests benefited by the peoples sin. How is the exact opposite of Christs priesthood? Using godly authority is meant to be a blessing. How is the opposite seen here? Sin makes us guilty, but it also affects our ability to see sin and find salvation. How does Christ overcome that problem? Some people use the excuse that the majority is doing something so they cant be guilty. How is this corrected in this passage and other scriptures? What are common ways to seek healing from the wound of sin? Where do we see a glimmer of hope in this dark passage? How should this impact our view of salvation?

Complementary NewTestament Passage:Romans 8:18-30Sermon Outline: A very effective marriage proposal The Groom describes the location of the honeymoon Hosea and Gomer: a costly and exclusive marriage What this will look like in history Family Discussion Questions: Who is the Husband of the Church? Why did he have to pay a price in order to marry her? What does a person have to hear and believe to become a Christian? What will the world be like when Jesus returns? What kind of a feast will happen when Jesus returns? How does this passage beautifully show the effectual call? What is the significance of the wilderness in the relationship between Christ and his bride? What is the role of the other created things in the relationship between Christ and his bride? How should Hoseas offer to Gomer shape how we share the Gospel? How does the Exodus from Egypt serve as an illustration for the salvation of the church? How does this passage show the work of Christ within a Christian after conversion?

Sermon Outline: God is seeking true children Thankfulness is medicine against cheating God targets lovers trying to take His wife Family Discussion Questions: Who is the Churchs husband? If we all start as enemies, how does a person become a child of God? Who is it that gives us our food? What should we use the things God gives us for? How did Jesus become the Husband of the church? Is it better to belong to Jesus or to yourself? Would having anything be better than having Jesus? Given that even children raised in Church are not automatically saved, what is the sad result of the church being careless about teaching, doctrine and holiness? Why should we see Gods jealousy as both terrifying and wonderful? What is the role of thankfulness in the churchs faithfulness? How does trusting in other things quickly turn to adultery? What are some of the painful medicines which God uses to cure idolatry? What is the purpose of those medicines? How should this shape our own marriages? How should this shape our church?

Complementary NewTestament Passage:Romans 9:14-29 Sermon Outline: The Lord takes an unfaithful bride There is a harvest for what is sowed Mercy for those without mercy Strangers become children of the living God Family Discussion Questions: Who is Jesus wife? Why should we not pick our wives or husbands the way Jesus did? Do people start being the children of God? What is the difference between getting mercy and getting what you deserve? How does this chapter teach us to think about our sin? What is the only hope Hosea offered to people from the nation of Israel? If you are not a Christian, when will you reap what you sow? If you are a Christian, when did Christ reap what you sowed? Can you show where Christ is foreshadowed in this passage? What does the blood of Jezreel refer to? What does that teach us about evil people fulfilling Gods prophecies? What are the benefits of being Gods children? What does this tell us about those who have no desire to be faithful to the Lord Jesus? How does this passage correct the idea that discipline is the opposite of mercy?

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Zechariah 3:1-8Sermon Outline: 1. How we walk in this world is defined by Christ2. Called to newness of life3. Putting Off Putting On: the sanctification of the believer Family Discussion Questions: When we are spiritually dead, what can we not do? How are we made spiritually alive? When we are made spiritually alive what are some of the things we can do? Whos family are we born into when we have faith in Jesus? What does it mean to walk as a member of that family? What do dirty clothes symbolize? What type of garment does Jesus give us when we have faith in Him? What 3 things did Paul appeal to the Ephesians about regarding their new life in Christ? In our new life in Christ, what is put off, and what is put on? What are some characteristics of our old self? What are some characteristics of our new self? Is desire good, or bad. Explain. When does change not occur? What does it mean to truly change?

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Psalm 119:57-64 Sermon Outline: A Loaf Devoted to the Apostles Teaching An Assembly Devoted to Worship An Assembly Devoted to One Another A Loaf with a Glorious Aroma Family Discussion Questions: What did the people do together after they trusted in Jesus and were baptized? How often should the whole church gather together? Should we get together with people from the church only on Sunday? Who were doing all the miracles in these verses of the Bible? How does carefully reading these passages and the other parts of the Bible help to correct our understandings of what the early church was like? Why did the early Church immediately start treating each other like family? How did they do this? Why is the sharing of food around church members homes so important for our souls? What is the tone of worship throughout the Bible (and in this passage)? We have a double mention and focus on the Apostles here. What was the role of the Apostles, and why is it so dangerous to confuse the rest of the church with Apostles? The response to this very ordinary and Scripture-centred approach to church is remarkable. How can that correct the modern Seeker-sensitive trend? How does sticking with the Bibles instructions for church guard unity inside a congregation and increase our sense of unity with believers across the world and across history? How can you better treat the people of your church like family?

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Isaiah 44:1-5 Sermon Outline: The Holy Spirit uses the Word of God to cut to the heart Run to the Name of Christ The outward response to the Gospel Do I have the Holy Spirit? Family Discussion Questions: What did the people think after Peter told them about their sins? What did Peter tell the people they needed to do? What does repenting mean? How are we supposed to be different than the non-Christians around us? The Holy Spirit cut these men to the heart. What did He use to do this? What is it about our particular generation which we need to save ourselves from? What does it mean to be baptized in the name of Christ? Why should we be careful to not jump to conclusions about the order of phrases in these 5 verses? What does it mean to be called by God? Though these verses clearly give the order of faith first, baptism later, we should not ignore the fact that Peter draws attention to the children of believers. How should we apply that?

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Psalm 110 Sermon Outline: Christ pours out the Spirit from the right had of God Christ Reigns Christ Reigns to Subdue His Enemies Family Discussion Questions: What did Jesus do for 40 days after he rose from the dead? Where did Jesus body go after 40 days? What is Jesus doing now? Which people have the Holy Spirit living in them? Did David rise from the dead? Did Davids soul go to heaven? What about Davids body? Who is required to obey Christs commandments now? How is Christs reign seen now even among those who do not love him? What is the Spirits role in subduing enemies for Christ? How can the current reign of Christ shape how we act? How should the current reign of Christ shape how we feel? What will the end be for those who do not turn to Christ before the end? How should that affect your evangelism?

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Psalm 16 Sermon Outline: The Old Testament Foreshadows Christ The Old Testament teaches about Union with Christ It is not possible for deaths ropes of pain to hold Gods Holy One. Gods Holy One will not be abandoned to the grave Gods Holy One will have fulness of joy in Gods Presence forever Family Discussion Questions: Why did Jesus die? How many days did Jesus stay dead? Why could Jesus not stay dead? What happens to Christians when they die? What will happen to Christians when Jesus comes back? What does union with Christ mean? How does this passage teach it? How does the resurrection of the body help us to resist temptation? How does the resurrection of the body help us to endure suffering? The fact that Jesus could not be held by death proved that he was the one referred to in Psalm 16. What does that tell us about where Jesus is now? What does that tell us about where Christians will be? How has the Biblical truth that fullness of joy is only from the Lord - been proven in society and your own life?

Complementary New Testament Passage: John 1:1-18 Sermon Outline: The Good Creator, and His good creation. Made in the Image of God The goal of creation

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Genesis 50:15-21 Sermon Outline: Jesus was a Man Displayed to the World by God Jesus was Delivered up by the Plan of God The Whole World is Confronted by the Crucifixion of Jesus Family Discussion Questions: How did God prove that Jesus was His Son? Who sold Jesus to the Pharisees? Who gave Jesus to Pilate? Who did Pilate tell to Crucify Jesus? Whose idea was it for Jesus to die? Why is good to remember that God is in control of all things? What is the difference between Christianity and other Religions in how their claims are made? Describe the ditches we can fall into when thinking about Gods control and human responsibility. How does the story of Joseph help us to understand Gods work in the world? How does it help us understand the Gospel? Our own suffering? Everyone knows there is a God, and knows His law. Not everyone knows the Gospel. How does the Gospel expose the guilt of those people as

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Joel 2:28-32 Sermon Outline: The Pouring out of the New Covenant in Christs Blood Judgement is at hand for all peoples Salvation is at hand for all peoples Family Discussion Questions: What amazing things happened at Pentecost? What amazing things did Jesus do to prove He was the Saviour? Can you list young and old men, and young and old women who prophesied and had a miraculous visit in the New Testament? Think of before Christ was born. When in the life of Jesus did the sky show the anger of God? What is the problem with assuming Joel was promising that all Christians would prophesy and see dreams and visions? Why is it important to distinguish between the promise which a miracle in the Bible points to and the miracle itself? What is the promise which is proved in Pentecost? Verses 20 and 21 form a warning and rescue pair. How should this be a warning? How should this be a comfort? Could a person go to hell if they were a member of the Old Covenant? Can a person go to hell if they are a member of the New Covenant? What is the importance of Joel saying that all who call on the Name of the LORD will be saved instead of simply saying those who call on God will be saved?

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Genesis 11:1-9 Sermon Outline: The Reversal of the Tower of Babel The Miracle of Languages The Division caused by the Mighty Works of God Family Discussion Questions: What miracle happened at Pentecost? What people can become Christians? What happened at the Tower of Babel? Do you become saved by what you do or what Jesus did? Does everyone love the Gospel when they hear it? Why was it important for the Apostles to witness this event? What is the actual miracle of tongues in the Bible? Did God promise that this would happen in the Old Testament that this would happen when the Messiah came? Did God promise that this would keep happening until the end of time? What points did the miracle prove or point to? Describe how this event explains the different responses to the Gospel that we continue to see. What are the differences between this miracle and the Tower of Babel? This miracle occurs a few times in the Book of Acts, each time identifying a different type of person. What type of person does this occurrence focus on? How should this event shape how we think about Church, and culture, and ethnicity? How should this event shape how we think about evangelism?

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Jeremiah 31:31-34 Sermon Outline: The Law comes 50 Days after the Passover Lamb is slain The Holy Spirit brings a New Creation Fire which does not consume Family Discussion Questions: What came first, the 10 Commandments or the Rescue from Egypt? Can anyone be saved by keeping the 10 commandments? Does trusting in Jesus mean that we do not keep Gods Commandments anymore? How is the work of the Holy Spirit like wind? Can you have the Holy Spirit without Jesus or Jesus without the Holy Spirit? It looked like fire was on the heads of the Apostles - yet they did not burn. What part of the Bible does this remind you of? Does God care about holiness less than He did in the Old Testament? Describe the relationship between Gods Law and His Gospel. What is the main difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant? Who does Acts 2 show are the heirs of the promises of Jeremiah 31? How does this passage teach us that nothing about God has changed from the Old to the New Testament? Describe the different times which a person might need to be reminded that they are a New Creation. The Apostles role was to witness Christs once for all work and also the Holy Spirits once for all work. How would this event impact them? How would John 3 correct a person who assumed that what happened in Acts 2 would be the ordinary experience of the church after that time?

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Psalm 69:22-28 Sermon Outline: The Apostles bear witness to how the Old Testament is fulfilled Why Judas office needed to be filled Qualifications of the Apostles and the finished work of Christ Family Discussion Questions: What happened to Judas Iscariot? Was Judas betrayal a surprise to God? Was was Mathias chosen to replace Judas? What was special about the 12 Apostles? Why is the way an elder is chosen different than how an Apostle was chosen? How can forgetting about the qualifications of an Apostle leave us to ignore the finished work of Christ? What does this passage teach us about the connection between Gods sovereignty and real human responsibility, choice and sin? How would you respond to a person claiming to be an Apostle? Why did there need to be 12 Apostles at Pentecost? How does the repeated naming of the Apostles show the kindness and clarity of God to His people? In other words, consider how much harder the churchs job would be if God did not name and identify the Apostles?

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Ezekiel 36:24-27 Sermon Outline: Finished by Christ and yet just begun Christ chose the Apostles and taught them through the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit sent from the Father and Son to baptize the church The Holy Spirit takes the testimony of the Apostles to the ends of the earth The New Testament fulfills the Old Testament Family Discussion Questions: How many days did Jesus remain on earth after He rose from the dead? Where were the disciples to meet Jesus to receive the Holy Spirit? Where are we supposed to share the Gospel? How does this passage testify of the Trinity? Why is important to note that the Apostles were chosen by Christ and the Holy Spirit in the first century? What does it mean to be baptized by Christ with the Holy Spirit? Who has received this gift? What were the Apostles to bear witness about? How does this passage serve as an outline for the whole Book of Acts? What refers us back to the Old Testament in this passage? How can thinking about Christs death forgiving people in the Old Testament help us understand the significance of the Holy Spirits work in the book of Acts? What happens if we forget about the uniqueness of the Apostles and their role?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Luke 24:36-53 Sermon Title:He is Ascended, He is Ascended Indeed!Sermon Outline: The Lord Ascended as a King All Nations are to respond with rejoicing We are to Rejoice because God is a King to be feared Our King cherishes the church because we are members of His body Family Discussion Questions: Where were Jesus body and soul when he died before He was raised from the dead? After He rose, where was He for 40 days? What did He do during that time? On the 40th day, what happened? Where is Jesus human body right now and what is He doing? Why is it good news that Jesus is in heaven right now? What is the danger of forgetting that Jesus is a King right now? What is the comfort of knowing that Jesus is a King right now? What does this Psalm teach us about who the children of Abraham are? How does this passage teach and lean on the doctrine of Union with Christ? How does Ephesians 4 tell us that Psalm 68 (and Psalm 47) actually teach the necessity of the incarnation of Christ? How are we supposed to respond to the truth that Christ ascended to the throne in front of eyewitnesses? What are the evidences that we can point to that Christ is a subduing and conquering King? There is an already and not yet nature to the reign of Christ. In what ways will it be better when Christ returns bodily to this earth?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Acts 15:1-21 Sermon Outline: Where can we flee from the judgement of our sins? Not all will be lost The eternal wedding feast of the House of David Family Discussion Questions: Can anyone hide from God? When people meet God after they die, will all of them go to heaven? How can we know that God is powerful, even without looking at the bible? Will a person go to heaven if because are from a certain family or because their skin is a certain colour? What family was Jesus born into? Is the promise of blessing only for people from Israel? What will the new heaven and earth be like? God will sort people in the end. What does this passage tell us about how he will do this? How can the judgement promised here help us to persevere in faith? How can the wonderful blessings promised help us to persevere in faith?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Luke 23:44-49 Sermon Outline: Locusts and Fire: God Relents from Destruction The Plumb Line: The People will be divided Summer Fruit: The Judge who will not forget sin Family Discussion Questions: What visions did Amos see? What happened when Amos saw the locusts and fire and then he prayed? What is a plumb line used for? Some people will be saved and others will not. How many people are guilty? How does a person become forgiven? How will a forgiven person live? When God forgives a Christian, does He just ignore their sin? What does this passage teach us about how prayer fits with Gods unchangeable will? What does this difference between Amaziah and Amos teach us about what repentance looks like? What are reasons used in our day to silence preachers and those who would share Gods Word? What in this text points to the cross of Christ? How does that explain how the Lord will not forget our sins and yet that our sins will be forgotten? How should the coming famine of Gods Word call us to urgency? What should the different illustrations of judgement shape our emotions?

Sermon Outline: The Remnant are those who worship to seek God rather than avoid Him Those who embrace injustice should fear the power of God Passover is only for those who turn away from sin towards God Worship to avoid God will not save you from the Day of the Lord The Remnants Rest is in God alone Family Discussion Questions: What bad things did Amos tell Israel they had done? Why did they think that God would not punish them even though they were guilty? Should everyone be happy for Jesus to return? Should everyone be sad for Jesus to return? What did the Israelites say when people mentioned Gods name? Different portions of scripture focus on different sins. What sin is the focus of this passage, and how might we be guilty of the same kinds of sin? Bethel, Gilgal and Beersheba were places of religious comfort for the people. Why? Should they have been? People often take comfort that when others wrong them, they can run to the Lord for protection. Is this always true? How do you explain the fact that God commanded the sacrifices which He now in this passage says are annoying to Him? How might we, in the New Testament, learn from this attitude of worship? How does this passage instruct us about how (and how not) to approach material comforts? What might you tell someone who claims to be seeking Christ, but will not seek holiness? How is the message of the remnant both a warning and an invitation? How does this passage prepare us to understand and share the Gospel?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Hebrews 12:1-17 Sermon Outline: Gods Word and Covenant are Deliberate The Nations will witness Gods Hand Living for self leads to bondage Why should I respond to God? Family Discussion Questions: Does God care about the actions of Christians? Why did God give us the Bible? Why does God correct Christians? What are ways that people live for themselves and not for God? What was the difference between how God punished Israel and how he punished Sodom and Egypt? The people of Israel were hearing the Bible and acting as if God wasnt serious. How is this done today among people who consider themselves Bible people? What was the role of the pagan nations in the Lords discipline of His people? How does this passage speak of the remnant, and what does that mean? While we should not guess as to God#39;s specific purpose of each event in our lives, how does the complete purpose of God help us to respond to both good and bad events in our lives? What was the purpose of these threats, and how does this point us to the Gospel?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Revelation 3:14-22 Sermon Outline: The Roar of Justice What is revealed by nature What is revealed by Gods Word The Roar for the sake of those who have Gods Word Family Discussion Questions: What animal is God compared to in this book? Why? What does it mean that God is patient? What kinds of sins was God angry at in this book? People inside the church felt safe from Gods punishments. Why were they wrong? Why could God not forgive our sins without sending Jesus? Will people who think they are good enough to go to heaven actually go to heaven? Why is it important to remember that Gods revelation in nature is enough to condemn people? Why is it important to remember that God has also given commands in the Bible that are not found in nature? What is the picture of the naked escaping meant to teach us? How does this passage tell us that the only means of escape is the cross? How would you help someone to treasure the patience of God without taking it for granted? How would you use the pictures of the Lion and the cup to share the Gospel?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Psalm 16 Sermon Outline:1. The Resurrection reveals the cross2. The Christ would suffer and then enter his glory3. Made known in the Word and Communion Family Discussion Questions: How many days did Jesus stay dead? Did Jesus body rise, or only his soul? Did the disciples expect Jesus to rise? How did Jesus teach the two peoplewalking down the road? When did the two people finally realize that Jesus had risen from the dead? Why is it important to talk not only about Jesus suffering, but also his glory? What are some of the glories which Jesus purchased because of his death? How does this text teach us about how to study the whole bible? What importance is the church given here in the understanding of the Gospel? How does the church show both the suffering and glory of Christ? Do we need permission to share the Gospel? How does Lord's supper speak of both Christ's suffering and glory? How does Baptism speak of both Christ's suffering and glory? How should we think of fellowship with other believers?

Sermon Outline: For those who will suffer after the crucifixion. For those who crucified Him. For the guilty men sentenced to death. The aftermath. Family Discussion Questions: Who helped Jesus carry the cross? How did Jesus pray for the people who put him on the cross? Was Jesus crucified alone? What happened to one of the men who wre crucified beside Jesus? What did Jesus say to that man? What happened to the sun while Jesus was on the cross? What Happened to the temple when Jesus died? What happened to Jesus' body after he died? How many days did Jesus stay in the grave? Terrible things happened to Jesus on Friday. So why do we call it Good? Why did Jesus lay down his life? Who can be saved from their punishment from God?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Zechariah 9:9 Sermon Outline: Christ is presented as the Lord of Life Gathering Sons from the Whole World Loosing Life to Gain Life Summoned by the Risen King Family Discussion Questions: Why were so many people coming to Jerusalem? How did Jesus travel into Jerusalem? What was Jesus telling the people by doing this? Why was Jesus both happy and sad when Greek people came to see Him? Explain how the parable of the grain of wheat teaches us why Jesus needed to die? How is becoming a Christian like dying? What does this passage teach us is the way to grow the church? What does it mean that Christ has overthrown Satans reign on the earth? What does it mean to walk in the light of the cross and rule of Christ? What warning is here for those who hear the Gospel and dont pay attention to it? What is the result of trusting in the Gospel?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Philippians 1:12-26 Sermon Outline: 1.We are not free to be angry at Gods compassion2. God is sovereign3. To live is Christ, to die is gain4. Gods right to pity the doomed Family Discussion Questions: What did Jonah do after he preached to Nineveh? Did Jonah want Nineveh to repent? Was Jonah happy when God saved Nineveh? What did God do for Jonah, even when he was sinning against God? What did Jonah care about more, the plant or the people of Nineveh? How does God feel about people repenting of sin? What does this teach us about how we should think of our own emotions? How should the priorities of God share our own priorities? How is Jonah different than Christ? How is Jonah different than Paul, and how Christians should be? What does this teach us about forgiving those who sin against us? What does this teach us about living with suffering compared dying and being with the Lord?

Complementary New Testament Passage:John 3:16-3 Sermon Outline: 1. The Helpful Message of Condemnation2. What is True Repentance?3. Legislation which Pleased the Lord4. God Relenting explains the Gospel Family Discussion Questions: Which city did Jonah preach in? What was Jonahs message? How did the people respond? What did God do when the people repented? Did God have to stop the punishment when the people stopped their bad actions? Why is the preaching of condemnation essential to the preaching of the Gospel? Why do Christians and churches shy away from doing this? We sometimes think of the two pathways (to hell or heaven) begin with people in a neutral place or even heading to heaven. Why is this wrong? The Gospel does not make innocent people condemned. Why is that important that we realize that? Why do we sometimes think that God must save people who repent or are sorry? What do the examples in the Bible of God relenting teach us about the Gospel? Did God have to save us? What then does this teach us about the love of God in Christ? How does this passage instruct the government? How does this passage teach us about what repentance is? How does preaching about Gods judgement help us to both fear and love Jesus more?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Matthew 12:38-42 Sermon Outline: 1. Call out to the one who disciplines you2. The greatest sorrow is to be cast from Gods presence3. The Lord is the Lord of life and resurrection from the dead4. Worship of the Lord contrasted with idolatry Family Discussion Questions: Why was Jonah thrown into the sea? How did God save Jonahs life? What did Jonah do when he realized his sin? What was Jonah most upset about as he was close to dying? What happened to Jonah is impossible without God doing a miracle. How does this teach us about Jesus? How is Jonahs experience similar to Jesus How is Jonahs experience different than Jesus How does the prayer of Jonah teach us about what saving faith in Jesus looks like? For those who are saved, who and what are we saved from? Describe some of the differences between worship of idols and worship of the Lord God? How is your own soul inclined to pay regard to vain idols, and how can this be resisted? Why is Gods love for the church called steadfast? What does this passage teach us about our ultimate final salvation in the New Heavens and Earth?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Mark 4:35-41 Sermon Outline: 1. Send to Preach to Enemies2. Found by the Judgement of God3. The Sea of God's wrath satisfied by one man Family Discussion Questions: Where did God tell Jonah to go? Why did Jonah not want to do that? What did Jonah try to do instead? What happened to the storm when Jonah was thrown into the sea? How is Jonah different from Jesus? How is Jonah similar to Jesus? What evidence in the Bible is there that the account of Jonah is historical? How does Jonahs sleep serve as a warning to us? How does Christs sleep serve as a comfort to us? What can we learn from this account of pagans correcting a member of the covenant? What do the raging sea and the description of Ninevehs wickedness teach us about Gods wrath? How is the story of Jonah a dark background which highlights the glory of Christs willingness to come to earth to rescue us? Why will God not merely forget about sins but requires the cross for our salvation? How does this story parallel the first half of the Philippians 2 Gospel (Philippians 2:5-11)?

Sermon Outline: 1. The Lord had pity for the cursed2. God will pour His Spirit on all flesh3. The Whole Earth will Face God Family Discussion Questions: What bad thing had just happened to Gods people before Joel gave them this message? Why did God show them mercy? What does this part of the Bible tell us that the new earth will be like? After Jesus came, did you have to join a special country to belong to God? What special thing did God do after Jesus rose to show that people from any nation could be one of Gods people? What work does the Holy Spirit do in the hearts of those who trust in Jesus? What will God do to the people who ignore him or harmed his people? This passage confirms that even though all people can be saved, that salvation comes from Zion - what does that mean? What is signified by the sweet wine, the milk, and the water flowing from Zion? What does verse 21 tell us about vengeance? What is the difference between a gift God promises to bring and the sign of that gift? What do these verses tell us about those who might try to avoid dealing with God? What do these verses tell those who have faith in Christ, but feel that God is not near them?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Revelation 9:1-12 Sermon Title:Locusts, Loud Trumpets, Lament, and the Lords Day Sermon Outline: The Destruction of the Curse of Sin Lament toward God The Day of the Lord is Near How to Return to the Lord Family Discussion Questions: What terrible thing happened to the land of Israel that Joel tells us about? What parts of life were affected by the locusts? Why did God call Israel his land? Sin affects everything, but what is the worst affect of sin? Why should we be sad about sin? How does the locust plague teach us about the second coming of Jesus? What does it mean to return to God with all your heart? What is the reason we can be hopeful about returning to the Lord? For whos sake will the Lord save his people? What does that mean? How does this impact how we think of disasters (both natural and man-made)? What people are inclined not to think about the return of the Lord? What does this teach us about the Gospel?

Complementary OldTestament Passage:Isaiah 58:1-11 Sermon outline: A love for the brethren is a gift that God gives his children Love is an action, not simply a feeling Evidence of children of the devil: behaving like Cain who hates righteous deeds Evidence of children of God, want to be like the good brother, Christ Family Discussion questions: What bad thing did Cain do? Why did he do this? Who are the children of God? What do people who hate Jesus think of Christians? How did Jesus show his love for us? How should we treat other Christians? What are the ways which the Bible teaches us to show love for the church family? Why is this sometimes hard? What hope is there for Christians who find this difficult? Why would it follow that Christians will begin to love the church the way God loves the church? Why should we love the church even if it doesnt earn us salvation? How are you meant to be a gift from God to his other children?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Revelation 11:15-19Sermon Outline: Despising Gods people will bring Edom low How Edom despised Gods people The day of the Lord is near on all the nations Family Discussion Questions: Which man did the people of Edom come from? Who was Esaus brother? When Israel was being attacked, what did Edom do? What did Edom boast in? What does the Day of the Lord mean? What are some examples of the Day of the Lord in Bible history? When was the Day of the Lord for Christians? What does this book of the Bible tell us about how God will judge the Nations? What are things that nations take pride and confidence in, and what does God do with those things? Did Jerusalem deserve its punishment? What promise is here for the church? How should this book shape our evangelism?

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Isaiah 43:1-15 Sermon Outline: Faith Flowers into Fellowship Christ compels us to obey As you have received, so share Family Discussion Questions Who was Philemon and how did he know Paul? Who was Onesimus and how did he know Paul? What changes in a person when they trust in Jesus? Which authorities has God placed in our lives? What is the best reason to obey Gods commands? What was Paul asking Philemon to do? What are things which we ought to do even if no person requires us to do them? Does simply obeying the laws of the government mean that we have pleased God? How should this book shape how we respond to counsel and correction from our fellow Christians? How can we speak of the need to be transformed without thinking that we are saved by transformation?

Sermon Outline: There are many true churches, yet only one true church The Old and New Testaments are the rule and unity between the churches Grace is multi-factor authenticated. Family Discussion Questions: Why is it important to remember that the church is Jesus only wife? Are people who trust in Jesus but go to a different church still Christians? Why is it important to join a church that obeys and trusts in Jesus? Explain why it is important to see that the Bible teaches about there being only one true church and yet many true churches? What happens when we miss one of those truths? Explain why we believe that there will be no more books added to the Bible How does limiting our belief about God to what the Bible says - encourage true Christian unity? What is meant by the phrase, many parts of the Bible were written for you even if they were not written to you? How do we avoid the danger of saying, that was just cultural when we read a portion of the New Testament? Explain the comfort of a church only promising grace to people in a way that obeys the Bible?

Complimentary Old Testament Passage:Psalm 122Sermon Outline: The nature of Christian affection Affection for Faithful Pastors Affection for faithful brothers and sisters Family Discussion Questions: How are Christians supposed to help other Christians follow Jesus? What is the difference between a pastor and someone who God used to write the Bible? Why is it good that other Christians know about your life, and that you know about their lives? Where is Paul writing this letter from? Which names are surprising to hear in Pauls list? Why? What are the activities of a faithful pastor? What are common substitutes for What are activities Paul notes of a faithful brother or sister in Christ? Which of these do we struggle to value, and why? Why did Paul refuse to take Mark with him in his travels? How can we know that Paul was correct? Why is fallibility an important thing to keep in mind when it comes to Christian fellowship?

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Proverbs 16Sermon Outline: Use time wisely with those outside the family of God Your words must always have the intention of blessing others Be ready to respond to every person Family Discussion Questions: Who does the Bible say are in Gods family? Are people who are in Gods family better than other people? Why should we be kind to all people, not just Christians? We do not have forever to become Christians. When will that end? What is the reason why everyone should trust in Jesus? What are things which God would agree would be stumbling blocks for sharing about Christ? Why should our lives be lived with a sense of urgency? Compare being gracious according to God, versus in the eyes of others. How could being ungracious lead us to being unable to give an answer to people? While the Gospel never changes, each person is unique and will require thoughtfulness in our responses. Give examples, and explain why. How does chapter 3 explain what it means to walk with wisdom? How could a rejection of Chapter 3 lead to unnecessary stumbling blocks for unbelievers?

Family Discussion Questions: Who should we pray to? What are things that we can thank God for when we pray? Who can you pray for that they would trust in Jesus? Who can you pray for that God would help them tell people about Jesus? What does it mean to be steadfast in prayer? Why does prayer require perseverance? How is thankful prayer a watchful thing? What are some misunderstandings of the phrase, open a door for the Gospel? What is a faithful understanding of why we pray that God would open a door for the Gospel? Given that the Gospel of Christ is revealed in the Old Testament and that many people believed in it before he came, why is it called a mystery? Verse 4 tells us the true task of evangelism for the believer - which is to make the Gospel clear. Why would we need prayer in order to do this? Paul notes that he is in prison for the Gospel. Given this, is Pauls prayer request surprising? What does it teach us about a life which pleases the Lord? After speaking about the ordinary life which God considers true worship, how does this emphasis on prayer serve as a reminder that the Christian life is also very supernatural?

Complementary Old Testament Scripture Passage:Exodus 6:1-13Sermon Outline: Seek Freedom Obey your earthly lords Work for your Lord in heaven Earthly lords must be just and fair Obey your Lord in heaven Out only comfort in life and in death is to belong to the Lord Jesus Christ Family Discussion Questions: What was the punishment for stealing a person to make him a slave in the Bible? What kind of employees are we supposed to be if we love Jesus? Why should we be good workers if we love Jesus? What kind of bosses should we be if we love Jesus? Why should we be good bosses if we love Jesus? Every Christian has been purchased by Christs blood. Why is this good? How did the teaching of scripture eventually bring about the end of the slave-trade? Given the argument from the greater to the lesser, how should this passage impact how we approach authority and submission in the workplace? What does the bible say about the following? Stealing a man to make him a slave? Owning a man who had been kidnapped? Returning a runaway slave? The rights of slaves? What are ways that people disobey the spirit of this passage while feeling justified because they technically are not slaveowners? What are ways which we can foolishly become enslaved and limit our ability to help others? How does history serve as a warning to us about cultures ability to blind us to disobedience to clear teaching in the Bible?

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Proverbs 17 Sermon Outline:1. Gods intentional Gospel design for generations2. Children obey your parents for this pleases the Lord3. Fathers do not provoke your children4. Focus on when they will be oldFamily Discussion Questions:1. Not everyone is Gods child - who is?2. What did Jesus do so that we can be Gods children?3. Why is the relationship between Christians and God like children to a father?4. How does our view of parents and children shape our view of God?5. What are the limits of non-adult children for obedience to their parents?6. How is the parent-child relationship designed by God good for us as training?7. What is the role of parents?8. What would provoking mean?9. What are parents who do not require obedience of children missing?10. How should Gods own parenting of us shape how we parent our children?11. How does the parent child relationship change when children are independent and or married?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Acts 2:22-41Sermon Outline: A King who will not neglect his Duty A King exposed to Gods judgment A King with the enduring Love of the Lord Family Discussion Questions: What should David have been doing instead of taking his neighbours wife? What was special about Bathshebas husband? How did David try to cover up his sin? How did David have Uriah killed? What story did Nathan tell David? When David finally repented, what did he say? What special name did God give to Solomon? How is Jesus different than David? What does this story tell us about the people whom God saves? What negative elements from Davids actions provide a warning to us? What positive elements from Davids actions provide a good example? What is the main difference between a leaders of Gods people before Christ and after Christ? (Direct vs. Indirect ordination) How did this story shape how true saints in Israel anticipated the birth of the Messiah?

Complimentary New Testament Passage:Matthew 1:1-17Sermon Outline: A woman shamed by shameless men A man shamed by a shameless woman The Grace of Eves promised Son redeems and transforms Family Discussion Questions: Did the family that Jesus came from include only good people? Is it ok to sin because someone else sinned first? Have you ever felt ashamed of something that you have done? Is Jesus embarrassed to call Christians his family? Some people say that sin shouldnt be embarrassing. Why are they wrong? What did Jesus do to take away our shame? What was Judah like before this terrible story with Tamar? What was Judah like after this story with Tamar? Why does Matthew include these four women in Jesus genealogy? What is the purpose of the genealogies in Scripture? How does the grace of Christ in response to our sin lead us to repentance? How does this part of the genealogy of Jesus teach us about the reason for the first coming of Christ (advent)?

Complementary New Testament Passage:Hebrews 13:29-31Sermon Title:That Saved a Wretch Like meSermon Outline: The Son of David was Born to Inherit the Nations Manmade Religion is Prostitution Flee the Doomed Kingdom of the World and Hide in the Lamb Family Discussion Questions: Who was Rahab? Who was Rahabs son? What was different about Rahab compared to the other people of Jericho? What did she do that showed she trusted in the Lord? How is Jesus like Joshua, but much much better? What does the inclusion of Rahab teach us about who is welcomed into the church? What does it mean that Christ will inherit the nations? How does the conquest of Canaan teach us about evangelizing? How does the salvation of Rahab on the day the walls of Jericho fell point backward to the 10th plague? How do they both point forward to the cross of Christ? How is manmade religion like prostitution? How do the following passages come together to shape how we are to view the fact that Rahab was a prostitute? Hebrews 2:11 and Hebrews 12:14?

Sermon Outline: A woman shamed by shameless men A man shamed by a shameless woman The Grace of Eves promised Son redeems and transforms Family Discussion Questions: Did the family that Jesus came from include only good people? Is it ok to sin because someone else sinned first? Have you ever felt ashamed of something that you have done? Is Jesus embarrassed to call Christians his family? Some people say that sin shouldnt be embarrassing. Why are they wrong? What did Jesus do to take away our shame? What was Judah like before this terrible story with Tamar? What was Judah like after this story with Tamar? Why does Matthew include these four women in Jesus genealogy? What is the purpose of the genealogies in Scripture? How does the grace of Christ in response to our sin lead us to repentance? How does this part of the genealogy of Jesus teach us about the reason for the first coming of Christ (advent)?

Sermon Outline: Do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus with thanks to God Wives, submit to your husbands as is fitting in the Lord Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them Family Discussion Questions: In a marriage, whose role is meant to represent Christ? In a marriage, whose role is meant to represent the Church? How are Jesus and the church together like a marriage? How long will Jesus marriage to the church last? How many wives does Jesus have? The Bible says that the husband is the head of the wife - not that he should be, but that he is. What impact does that have? What are the benefits of God assigning roles instead of us creating them or choosing them? What does it look like for Christ to lead the church in love, and how does that shape how a husband should lead in love? What does it look like for the church to follow Christ in love, and how does that shape how a wife should follow her husband? What are to be the limits of a wifes submission to her husband? How does the worlds belief that the biblical role of a wife is shameful mirror the worlds belief that the Gospel itself is shameful? Why is a husband refusing to lead shameful? Why is a husband refusing to lead in love shameful? What are some counterfeit versions of husbands leading in love? Our world is currently in full-blown rebellion against the order and design of God in creation, insisting that everyone must be free to choose their identity and role in order to be of equal value. How is the thankful embrace of gender and marriage roles a witness in a dark world?

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Psalm 138Sermon Outline: Let the peace of Christ rule in you Let the word of Christ dwell in you Do all things in name of The Lord Jesus Family Discussion Questions: Why do Christians have peace with God? What is the body of Christ? Who should share the Bible? What are different ways to share the bible? What should we sing about in Church? What does it mean to have the peace of Christ rule in your heart? How does the fact that we are called to be one body shape our lives? Why is singing in church so important? What does it mean to do all things in Christs name? Thankfulness is repeated over and over in this small text. What would you say to a Christian who says they are not and cannot be thankful?