Sermon20140608

The First Coming of Christ Announced
John 1:19-34

19 This is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent to him priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”

20 And he confessed and did not deny, but confessed, “ I am not the Christ.”

21 They asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” And he *said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.”

22 Then they said to him, “Who are you, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?”

23 He said, “I am A voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘ Make straight the way of the Lord, ’ as Isaiah the prophet said.”

24 Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.

25 They asked him, and said to him, “Why then are you baptizing, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”

26 John answered them saying, “ I baptize in water, but among you stands One whom you do not know.

27 It is He who comes after me, the thong of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.”

28 These things took place in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

29 The next day he *saw Jesus coming to him and *said, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

30 This is He on behalf of whom I said, ‘ After me comes a Man who has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me. ’

31 I did not recognize Him, but so that He might be manifested to Israel, I came baptizing in water.”

32 John testified saying, “ I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and He remained upon Him.

33 I did not recognize Him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘He upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining upon Him, this is the One who baptizes in the Holy Spirit. ’

34 I myself have seen, and have testified that this is the Son of God
(John 1:19-34 NASB)
Introduction:

Theme: Two stages of John’s testimony about Jesus so you will believe that He is the Son of God and live according to that belief

I. John’s General Testimony of the Christ (Day 1) vv. 19-28

A. His negative testimony clarifies who he was vv. 19-22
1. The Christ vs. 20
2. Elijah vs. 21a
3. The Prophet vs. 21b

B. His positive testimony clarifies who he was not vs. 23
1. What his testimony reveals about himself
2. Why his testimony matters to us today

C. His explanation of his ministry clarifies what his role was vv. 24-27
1. The Question vv. 24-25
2. The Answer vv. 26-27

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Sermon20140601

Introduction:

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 He was in the beginning with God.

3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.

4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.

5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

6 There came a man sent from God, whose name was John.

7 He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him.

8 He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.

9 There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.

10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.

11 He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him.

12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,

13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.

15 John * testified about Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘ He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me. ’”

16 For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.

17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.

18 No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him
(John 1:1-18 NASB)

Theme: Three truths you must affirm about Jesus Christ so you may know God and enjoy a right relationship with Him.

I. You must affirm His Deity vv. 1-4a
Four lines of evidence. One bold assertion:

A. His Preexistence vv. 1-2
B. His Personal Communion with God vs. 1-2
C. His Pronouncement as God vs. 1
D. His Preeminence as Creator vs. 3
E. His Property of life vs. 4a

II. You must affirm His Luminosity vv. 4b-13
Three characteristics of the True Light:

A. The Brightness of the Light gives us hope vs. 5
B. The Witness to the Light provides us an example vv. 6-8
C. The Personality of the Light brings us salvation vv. 9-13

1. His presence in the world brings man spiritual light
2. His presence in the world was unknown to it
3. His presence in the midst of his people was unwelcome
4. His provision for God’s children is received through faith

III. You must affirm His Humanity vv. 14-18

A. His humanity was visible for us to see vv. 14-15

1. A humanity dwelling among men vs. 14

The Definition of Chalcedon, AD 451

We, then, following the holy Fathers, all with one consent, teach men to confess one and the same Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, the same perfect in Godhead and also perfect in manhood; truly God and truly man, of a reasonable [rational] soul and body; consubstantial [co-essential] with the Father according to the Godhead, and consubstantial with us according to the Manhood; in all things like unto us, without sin; begotten before all ages of the Father according to the Godhead, and in these latter days, for us and for our salvation, born of the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, according to the Manhood; one and the same Christ, Son, Lord, Only begotten, to be acknowledged in two natures, inconfusedly, unchangeably, indivisibly, inseparably; the distinction of natures being by no means taken away by the unity, but rather the property of each nature being preserved, and concurring in one Person and one Subsistence, not parted or divided into two persons, but one and the same Son, and only begotten, God the Word, the Lord Jesus Christ; as the prophets from the beginning [have declared] concerning him, and the Lord Jesus Christ himself has taught us, and the Creed of the holy Fathers has handed down to us.

2. A humanity of glory vs. 14
3. A humanity testified by John the Baptist vs. 15

B. His humanity was necessary to explain the Father to us vv. 16-18

1. The fullness of grace and truth came through Jesus Christ vv. 16-17
2. The only begotten God is uniquely qualified for this vs. 18

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Sermon20140525

Introduction:

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 He was in the beginning with God.

3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.

4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.

5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

6 There came a man sent from God, whose name was John.

7 He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him.

8 He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.

9 There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.

10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.

11 He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him.

12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,

13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.

15 John * testified about Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘ He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me. ’”

16 For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.

17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.

18 No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him
(John 1:1-18 NASB)

Theme: Three truths you must affirm about Jesus Christ so you may know God and enjoy a right relationship with Him.

I. You must affirm His Deity vv. 1-4a
Four lines of evidence. One bold assertion:

A. His Preexistence vv. 1-2
B. His Personal Communion with God vs. 1-2
C. His Pronouncement as God vs. 1
D. His Preeminence as Creator vs. 3
E. His Property of life vs. 4a

II. You must affirm His Luminosity vv. 4b-13
Three characteristics of the True Light:

A. The Brightness of the Light gives us hope vs. 5
B. The Witness to the Light provides us an example vv. 6-8
C. The Personality of the Light brings us salvation vv. 9-13

1. His presence in the world brings man spiritual light
2. His presence in the world was unknown to it
3. His presence in the midst of his people was unwelcome
4. His provision for God’s children is received through faith

III. You must affirm His Humanity vv. 14-18

A. His humanity was visible for us to see vv. 14-15

1. A humanity dwelling among men vs. 14
2. A humanity of glory vs. 14
3. A humanity testified by John the Baptist vs. 15

B. His humanity was necessary to explain the Father to us vv. 16-18

1. The fullness of grace and truth came through Jesus Christ vv. 16-17
2. The only begotten God is uniquely qualified for this vs. 18

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Sermon20140518

Introduction:

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 He was in the beginning with God.

3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.

4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.

5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

6 There came a man sent from God, whose name was John.

7 He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him.

8 He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.

9 There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.

10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.

11 He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him.

12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,

13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.

15 John * testified about Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘ He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me. ’”

16 For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.

17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.

18 No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him
(John 1:1-18 NASB)

Theme: Three truths you must affirm about Jesus Christ so you may know God and enjoy a right relationship with Him.

I. You must affirm His Deity vv. 1-4a
Four lines of evidence. One bold assertion:

A. His Preexistence vv. 1-2
B. His Personal Communion with God vs. 1-2
C. His Pronouncement as God vs. 1
D. His Preeminence as Creator vs. 3
E. His Property of life vs. 4a

II. You must affirm His Luminosity vv. 4b-13
Three characteristics of the True Light:

A. The Brightness of the Light gives us hope vs. 5
B. The Witness to the Light provides us an example vv. 6-8
C. The Personality of the Light brings us salvation vv. 9-13

5. His presence in the world brings man spiritual light
6. His presence in the world was unknown to it
7. His presence in the midst of his people was unwelcome
8. His provision for God’s children is received through faith

III. You must affirm His Humanity vv. 14-18

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Sermon 20140511

Introduction:

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 He was in the beginning with God.

3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.

4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.

5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

6 There came a man sent from God, whose name was John.

7 He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him.

8 He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.

9 There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.

10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.

11 He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him.

12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,

13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.

15 John * testified about Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘ He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me. ’”

16 For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.

17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.

18 No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him
(John 1:1-18 NASB)

Theme: Three truths you must affirm about Jesus Christ so you may know God and enjoy a right relationship with Him.

I. You must affirm His Deity vv. 1-4a
Four lines of evidence. One bold assertion:

A. His Preexistence vv. 1-2
B. His Personal Communion with God vs. 1-2
C. His Pronouncement as God vs. 1
D. His Preeminence as Creator vs. 3
E. His Property of life vs. 4a

II. You must affirm His Luminosity vv. 4b-13
Three characteristics of the True Light:

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Introduction:

Theme: Six foundational questions regarding the gospel of John so you can have greater confidence that what we read in this gospel is trustworthy.

I. Who was John?

A. John the man
1. Other’s by the name “John” in the NT
a. John the baptist (1:6, 15, 19; Luke 1; all synoptics)
b. John connected to Simon Peter (1:42; 21:15-17; also translated Jonah)
c. John, of high-priestly descent (Acts 4:6)
d. John who was also called Mark (Acts 12:12)
2. His vocation was a fisherman in partner with his brother James and Peter (Matthew 4:21-22; Mark 1:19; Luke 5:10)
3. Never named in the gospel, though all three synoptics identify and name him as the brother of James and son of Zebedee (Matthew 4:21; Mark 1:19, 29; Luke 5:10)

B. John the disciple/apostle
1. One of four earliest disciples called by Jesus (Matthew 4:18-22//Mark 1:16-20)
2. Included among the twelve apostles (Matthew 10:2; Mark 3:13-17; Luke 6:13-14)
3. Included among the circle of disciples closest to Jesus (Matthew 17:1; Mark 5:37)
4. Self described as the “disciple whom Jesus [He] loved” (John 13;23; 19:26; 20:2; 21)

C. John the author/evangelist
1. Overwhelming support of early church writers
2. Identifies himself in the epistle as the author, though not by name
3. Determined by process of elimination
4. The volumes he penned
a. His gospel
b. His epistles
c. His apocalypse
5. The intimate knowledge he had with Jewish people, customs, the geography and places of Israel, words, works and interactions of Jesus – evident in the writing of the gospels

II. When did John write the gospel account bearing his name? 85-90 A.D.

“John the disciple of the Lord, who leaned back on his breast, published the Gospel while he was resident at Ephesus in Asia.”
Irenaeus of Lyons (AD 130-202), Against Heresies, 3.1.1

“The Gospels containing the genealogies [i.e. Matthew and Luke], he says, were written first. The Gospel according to MARK had this occasion. As Peter had preached the Word publicly at Rome, and declared the Gospel by the Spirit, many who were present requested that Mark, who had followed him for a long time and remembered his sayings, should write them out. And having composed the Gospel he gave it to those who had requested it. When Peter learned of this, he neither directly forbade nor encouraged it. But, last of all, JOHN, perceiving that the external facts had been made plain in the Gospel, being urged by his friends, and inspired by the Spirit, composed a spiritual Gospel.”
Clement of Alexandria (AD 150-215) as cited by Eusebius (260-340), Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History 6.14.5-7

III. Where did John write this gospel from?

Ephesus, based on the witness of the early church fathers

IV. Why did John write this gospel? John 20:30-31

30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book;

31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name

(John 20:30-31 NASB)

V. How should we understand John’s relationship to the synoptic writers?

A. John writes after the three synoptic writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke
B. John was a close associate of Peter
C. John contains 93 % of material not found in the other three gospels
D. John devotes nearly half his gospel to the night before the crucifixion and following.

VI. What are the major themes of the gospel?

A. The major themes are directly related to his purpose.

1. The theme of Who Jesus Christ is.
2. The theme of belief in Christ for eternal life.

B. John employs seven signs, which are attesting miracles.

1. Changing the water into wine – 2:11 “beginning of His signs” cf. 3:2 Nicodemus’ acknowledgment
2. Healing the nobleman’s son – 4:53-54 “a second sign”
3. Healing the lame man – 5:5-9; cf. vs. 36; 6:2
4. Feeding the 5000 – 6:9-11, 14 “the people saw the sign which He had performed”
5. Walking on the water – 6:19-21
6. Healing the man born blind – 9:1-8, 16 some respond, “How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?”
7. Raising Lazarus from the dead – 11:43-47; 12:18 “He had performed this sign”

C. John records eight “I am” statements

1. I am the bread of life – John 6:35 the sign of feeding the 5000 leads into this great discourse
2. I am the light of the world – John 8:12; 9:5
3. I am the Great I AM – John 8:58
4. I am the door/sheep gate – John 10:7, 9
5. I am the good shepherd – John 10:11
6. I am the resurrection and the life – John 11:25
7. I am the way, the truth and the life – John 14:6
8. I am the true vine – John 15:1

D. John traces a messianic emphasis in the life of Christ.

E. The first major theme John begins to trace as the gospel begins is the nature of the Word.

1. He was in the beginning
2. He was with God
3. He was God
4. He was the Creator
5. He was the source of life

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2 Timothy 4:1-4 (NASB)
1 I solemnly charge you in the presence of
God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead,
and by His appearing and His kingdom:
2 preach the word; be ready
in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great
patience and instruction.
3 For the time will come when they will
not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled,
they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their
own desires,
4 and will turn away their ears from the truth and
will turn aside to myths.

Intro:

Paul’s Charge– Paul seeks to point out the seriousness of Timothy’s Divine commission
• This solemn charge carries the idea of giving a forceful order or directive
• God is our judge and He judges by a criteria revealed in scripture, not what people think
• When it comes to teaching and preaching we must understand that Gods judgment is more severe.(James 3:1)

Paul’s Command– Paul’s command to preach the word is the first of nine imperatives or commands that we find in this passage of scripture.
• In the New Testament to preach is from the Greek word KERUSSO which means to herald, to proclaim aloud publicly Gods’ word.
• To preach the Word is to proclaim the full council of God- Timothy 3:16
• In the last part of Paul’s command He reminds Timothy that he is to be faithful in season and out of season
• Timothy is not to compromise during difficult times

Paul’s Concern– Paul is concerned because he knows there is difficulty ahead for Timothy.

• A time is coming when people will not want to hear the word of God.

• Many will reject sound doctrine because they love their sin.

• People are willing to exchange the truth of Gods Word for a lie.

• Sound preaching confronts and rebukes sin however; people who love their sinful lifestyle will not tolerate it.

Application:

Now you may be thinking if this is instruction to the preacher, what does it have to do with me?

• Whatever is true for the preacher; you must hold the preacher to that. It is a point of accountability
• The responsibility of “preaching the word and handling it with precision and accuracy” as the pastors responsibility it is not limited to only him.
• As a congregation, what are you doing to make sure you handle the word of God accurately and with precision?
• Are you like the Bereans, in Acts 17 where they examined the scriptures daily to see if what Paul was telling them was true?

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17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful
(Matthew 28:17 NASB)

Introduction:

Positive Responses to the Resurrection of Christ

1. Belief – John 20:8

2. Repentance – Luke 24:46-48

3. Obedience – John 21:6

4. Devotion – Matthew 28:19

5. Excitement – Luke 24:32-35

6. Amazement – Luke 24:41

Negative Responses to the Resurrection of Christ

1. Deny and Excuse – Matthew 28:11-15

2. Unbelief – John 20:25

3. Annoyance – Acts 4:2

4. Mockery – Acts 17:31-32

5. Apathy – Acts 25:19

6. Anger – Acts 26:8-11

Three Times Christ Clearly Receives Worship in the Gospels

1. Jesus receives worship at his birth – Matthew 2:2,11

2. Jesus receives worship when He does a miracle – Matthew 14:33; John 9:38

3. Jesus receives worship after He is resurrected.

Theme:

Three reasons why worshiping Christ is the right response to His resurrection so you may render to Him the adoration He deserves.

I. The resurrection confirms He is the Christ, Israel’s Messiah. – Luke 214:46

II. The resurrection confirms He is the Son of God – Romans 1:4; John 20:31

III. The resurrection confirms He is God – John 20:28

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Introduction:

Theme: Six foundational questions regarding the gospel of John so you can have greater confidence that what we read in this gospel is trustworthy.

I. Who was John?

A. John the man
1. Other’s by the name “John” in the NT
a. John the baptist (1:6, 15, 19; Luke 1; all synoptics)
b. John connected to Simon Peter (1:42; 21:15-17; also translated Jonah)
c. John, of high-priestly descent (Acts 4:6)
d. John who was also called Mark (Acts 12:12)
2. His vocation was a fisherman in partner with his brother James and Peter (Matthew 4:21-22; Mark 1:19; Luke 5:10)
3. Never named in the gospel, though all three synoptics identify and name him as the brother of James and son of Zebedee (Matthew 4:21; Mark 1:19, 29; Luke 5:10)

B. John the disciple/apostle
1. One of four earliest disciples called by Jesus (Matthew 4:18-22//Mark 1:16-20)
2. Included among the twelve apostles (Matthew 10:2; Mark 3:13-17; Luke 6:13-14)
3. Included among the circle of disciples closest to Jesus (Matthew 17:1; Mark 5:37)
4. Self described as the “disciple whom Jesus [He] loved” (John 13;23; 19:26; 20:2; 21)

C. John the author/evangelist
1. Overwhelming support of early church writers
2. Identifies himself in the epistle as the author, though not by name
3. Determined by process of elimination
4. The volumes he penned
a. His gospel
b. His epistles
c. His apocalypse
5. The intimate knowledge he had with Jewish people, customs, the geography and places of Israel, words, works and interactions of Jesus – evident in the writing of the gospels

II. When did John write the gospel account bearing his name?

“John the disciple of the Lord, who leaned back on his breast, published the Gospel while he was resident at Ephesus in Asia.”
Irenaeus of Lyons (AD 130-202), Against Heresies, 3.1.1

“The Gospels containing the genealogies [i.e. Matthew and Luke], he says, were written first. The Gospel according to MARK had this occasion. As Peter had preached the Word publicly at Rome, and declared the Gospel by the Spirit, many who were present requested that Mark, who had followed him for a long time and remembered his sayings, should write them out. And having composed the Gospel he gave it to those who had requested it. When Peter learned of this, he neither directly forbade nor encouraged it. But, last of all, JOHN, perceiving that the external facts had been made plain in the Gospel, being urged by his friends, and inspired by the Spirit, composed a spiritual Gospel.”
Clement of Alexandria (AD 150-215) as cited by Eusebius (260-340), Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History 6.14.5-7

III. Where did John write this gospel from?

Ephesus, based on the witness of the early church fathers

IV. Why did John write this gospel? John 20:30-31

30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book;

31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name

(John 20:30-31 NASB)

V. How should we understand John’s relationship to the synoptic writers?

VI. What are the major themes of the gospel?

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Introduction:

Theme: Six foundational questions regarding the gospel of John so you can have greater confidence that what we read in this gospel is trustworthy.

I. Who was John?

A. John the man
1. Other’s by the name “John” in the NT
a. John the baptist (1:6, 15, 19; Luke 1; all synoptics)
b. John connected to Simon Peter (1:42; 21:15-17; also translated Jonah)
c. John, of high-priestly descent (Acts 4:6)
d. John who was also called Mark (Acts 12:12)
2. His vocation was a fisherman in partner with his brother James and Peter (Matthew 4:21-22; Mark 1:19; Luke 5:10)
3. Never named in the gospel, though all three synoptics identify and name him as the brother of James and son of Zebedee (Matthew 4:21; Mark 1:19, 29; Luke 5:10)

B. John the disciple/apostle
1. One of four earliest disciples called by Jesus (Matthew 4:18-22//Mark 1:16-20)
2. Included among the twelve apostles (Matthew 10:2; Mark 3:13-17; Luke 6:13-14)
3. Included among the circle of disciples closest to Jesus (Matthew 17:1; Mark 5:37)
4. Self described as the “disciple whom Jesus [He] loved” (John 13;23; 19:26; 20:2; 21)

C. John the author/evangelist
1. Overwhelming support of early church writers
2. Identifies himself in the epistle as the author, though not by name
3. Determined by process of elimination
4. The volumes he penned
a. His gospel
b. His epistles
c. His apocalypse

II. When did John write the gospel account bearing his name?

III. Where did John write this gospel from? Ephesus, based on the witness of the early church fathers

IV. Why did John write this gospel? John 20:30-31

V. How should we understand John’s relationship to the synoptic writers?

VI. What are the major themes of the gospel?

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