Old Testament Complimentary Passage:Deuteronomy 7:6-11Sermon Outline:In love, God chose you to be holyPut on Gods heart toward sinnersPut on Gods forgiveness of sinnersLove completes the outfitFamily Discussion Questions:Does God pick people who are better than others?Does God love Christians because we are better than others?What does it mean to b…

Sermon Outline:Put to death what is earthlyPut off the clothing of your old lifePut on Christ as your new identityFamily Discussion Questions:Why are Christians supposed to act differently?What are some actions which Christians should not do?What is the most important thing about a person?In what ways is the wrath of God a motivation for us to put …

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Psalm 31Sermon Outline:In Christ you died to man-made religionIn Christ you were raised, so seek the things aboveWhen Christ appears, then you will appear with him in gloryFamily Discussion Questions:Where is Jesus now and what is he doing?How does Jesus death help us?How does Jesus resurrection help us?How does …

Complementary Old Testement Passage: Ezekiel 13:1-7Sermon Outline:1. God wont condemn you for loving Christ more than His shadow2. Do not let inflated religious practices disqualify you3. Remain connected to the Head and the body for healthy growthFamily Discussion Questions:1. What were some of the special food and celebration rules in the Old Tes…

Sermon Outline:1. When you were at your worst, you received all of Christ2. The Laws ability to condemn a Christian is cancelled by Christ3. Satan and his hosts were already disarmed by Christ at the crossFamily Discussion Questions:1. How does the Bible describe someone who is not yet a Christian?2. How close does the Bible tell us that a Christia…

Sermon Outline:Thankfully continue in ChristDo not be taken captiveAnti-captivity armourFamily Discussion Questions:What can you say thank you to God for?What is special about Jesus that gives us reason to say thank you to him for saving us?Why should we not stop trusting in Jesus?Does God ever change?What does baptism mean?What did Jesus death do …

Sermon Outline:1.Gods completed Word unites the church in love2.Pursue full Assurance in Christ3.All of Gods treasures are hidden in Christ4.Grounded, not gullibleFamily Discussion Questions:1.How can we make sure we are not tricked by lies about God?2.When was the bible completed?3.How dis Jesus do so that we can besurewe are saved?4.How do we kno…

Sermon Outline:Christ made sure that the Word of God would be complete when the church was establishedThe Word of God is made complete with Christ in us, the hope of gloryPresenting the church mature in Christ by proclaiming ChristFamily Discussion Questions:How did Jesus suffer for the church?How did the Apostles suffer to get the Gospel to the ch…

Complementary Old Testament Reading:Psalm 84Sermon outline:1.Apart from Christ all humans are in a state of war with God2.Christ has reconciled the church in his body by his death3.Reconciliation to God is only for those who faith remains in the one unchanging GospelFamily Discussion Questions:1. Are people born as Gods children or his enemies?2. H…

Sermon Outline:1. Jesus is the only head of the church, his body2. Jesus is the firstborn from the dead3. In Christ is the fulness of God4. Christ reconciles all things to himself by the blood of his crossFamily Discussion Questions:1. Who is the head of the church?2. Why is it good that God says the church is the body of Jesus?3. Is Jesus only par…

Sermon Outline:1. Jesus is the image of the invisible God2. Jesus is the rightful heir of all creation3. All things were made by Jesus4. All things were made for Jesus5. Jesus holds all things togetherFamily Discussion Questions:1.What does it mean that God is invisible?2. In the Bible firstborn doesnt just mean oldest - what else does it mean?3. W…

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Pastor Joel from Grace Point ChurchComplementary Scripture passage from the Old Testiment: Joshua 1:1-9

Sermon Outline:Confident in our Adoption 1-2Faith hope and love 3-5aThe one and only true Gospel 5b-6A faithful pastor 7-8Family Discussion Questions:Who wrote the book of Colossians?What is a saint?What does faith in Jesus mean?How does loving Christians show that you trust in Jesus?How does the hope in heaven help us to love Christians?How many t…

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Isaiah 55Sermon Title:Kingdom TreasureSermon Outline:1.What is the kingdom of heaven?2. Why use parables?3. The parable of the hidden treasure (v 44)4. The parable of the pearl of great value (vv 45-46)Family Discussion Questions:1. What do you picture when you hear the phrase, "kingdom of heaven"?2. Based on the…

Complimentary New Testament Reading:Acts 1:6-11Sermon Outline:Christ ascended to heaven with his human body and human soulJesus reigns now for Gods glory and the good of the churchJesus serves as your priest in heaven nowFrom Heaven Christ will come to judge the nationsChrist will not relentFamily Discussion Questions:Where did the disciples see Je…

Complimentary Old Testament Passage:Isaiah 49:1-7Sermon Outline:1. The Gospel was testified by the Prophets and Apostles2. The Gospel is the repentance and forgiveness of sins in Jesus Name3. The Spirit of God will make sure the Gospel is successfully delivered to all nationsFamily Discussion Questions:1. What did Jesus do to prove that he was real…

Sermon Outline:The Gospel of Christ is an historical eventThe Events of the Gospel were predicted long before they happenedHow Christ makes himself knownFamily Discussion Questions:What things did Jesus do that made the 2 men walking down the road think he was the Messiah?What were the disciples hoping Jesus would do?Why were these disciples sad?Wh…

Sermon Outline:Personally called by the voice of the Good ShepherdCalled from cruel rule to the kind kingCalled to Christ our brother and God our FatherFamily Discussion Questions:Who was the first person to see Jesus after he rose from the dead?Was Mary Magdalene a pretty good person before Jesus saved her?Why is it good that Jesus is our King?Why…

Sermon Outline:The Resurrection is ShockingThe Resurrection of the Body is Good news for sinnersThe First Day of the Week is the day of our RestFamily Discussion Questions:Which people were the first to see the empty grave of Jesus?Why were they going to the grave?Who did they see when they went into the grave?Why were they afraid?What did the ange…

Sermon Outline:1. The death of Christians is confirmed2. The sanctification of Christian graves is confirmed3. Christian courage is confirmedFamily Discussion Questions:1. Who made sure that Jesus was dead before taking him off the cross?2. What was the name of the man who asked if he could bury Jesus?3. What kind of a grave was Jesus body placed i…

Sermon Outline:1. Jesus experienced being forsaken by God2. Jesus death saves His people from being forsaken by God3. The witnesses declare that this man is the Son of GodFamily Discussion Questions1. When Jesus was hanging on the cross, what did God do to the sky?2. What did Jesus cry out between noon and 3pm?3. What did the people around him say …

Sermon Outline:1. Jesus bore our shame2. The shaming of Jesus was universal3. Jesus is the King of GloryFamily Discussion Questions:1. Where did the Roman soldiers mock Jesus?2. How did the Roman soldiers mock Jesus?3. Where was Jesus crucified?4. What did the soldiers do while Jesus was hanging on the cross?5. Who was Jesus crucified with?6. What …

Complimentary Passage:Isaiah 6Darrell Young

Sermon Outline:1.Christ was Condemned by the Pagan World2.Christ is the King of the whole world3.The righteous for the unrighteousFamily Discussion Questions:4.Who did the priests hand Jesus over to?5.What did Pilate ask Jesus and how did Jesus respond?6.What did Pilate offer the Jewish people in an exchange?7.Did Pilate think Jesus was guilty or i…

Complimentary Old Testament Scripture Passage: Psalm 51Sermon Outline:1.Denial of Christ is a most grievous sin2.Count the cost of faithfulness because temptation and sin grow3.Rejoice and tremble at the Spirits painful work to bring repentanceFamily Discussion Questions:4.Who was the first person to recognize Peter around the fire?5.Why did Peter …

Complimentary OT Passage: Leviticus 22:17-25Sermon Outline:1.Christ was condemned by false witnesses2.Christ did not speak in His own defence3.Christ is the Judge of those standing in judgement against Him4.Christ was accused of blasphemy, received blasphemy, and died for blasphemersFamily Discussion Questions:Which people questioned Jesus after he…

Sermon Outline:Human power and cunning were not necessary to arrest JesusHuman power and cunning are not necessary to make Jesus KingThe Kingdom of God does not depend on the strength of its citizensFamily Discussions:What kind of crowd came to arrest Jesus?How was Judas going to show the crowd which one was Jesus?Did the crowd actually need the sw…

Sermon Outline:The Lord was a weak humanThe Lord submitted to the will of God though it caused Him great distressWatch and pray so you do not forget your weakness and the Lords strength- Family Discussion questions -*For use within the church family to discuss and apply, AND for parents to debrief with their children to underscore understanding*Aft…

Sermon Bible Text:Mark 14:26-31Complementary Old Testament Reading:Zechariah 13:7-9Sermon Title:The Stricken Good Shepherd and His easily scattered sheepSermon Outline:Only the Shepherd would take the crossThe Sheep would also be stricken because of the cross of ChristChrist restores his fallen sheepFamily Discussion Questions:What did Jesus do wit…

Sermon outline:Jesus offers to you His BodyJesus offers to you His BloodJesus offers Communion to churchesJesus offers to you a feastFamily Discussion Questions:What meal were Jesus and the disciples sitting down for when Jesus gave the Lords Supper for the first time?How is eating and drinking like faith?What promise about Jesus body does the brea…

Sermon Outline:1. Gods sovereign plan includes real human choices2. He includes those who long for his plan to be accomplished3. He includes those who do not love Him4. As our Messiah, it was necessary that Jesus was betrayed by a close friendFamily Discussion Questions:1. What celebration were the disciples supposed to prepare for?2. When was the …

Sermon Outline:1. Because Jesus rose from the dead, those who trust in His Word have forgiveness of sins2. The Apostles did not merely believe, they were eyewitnesses of his resurrection3. Trusting in the eye-witnessed saving actions of Jesus gives you life.Family Discussion Questions:1. What was the first thing that Jesus said to the disciples whe…

Sermon Outline:1. Forsaken by God and Man, Jesus created an Eternal Family2. Having no rescue from shame, Jesus covered our shame3. Sacrifice as a lamb, Jesus will bring tears to all nations.Derek deVries

Sermon Outline:1. Devotion to Christ is Beautiful and costly2. Devotion to Christ is disgusting to those who are not born again3. God makes sure that His Son would be sacrificed as Passover LambFamily Discussion Questions:What time of year was it in Israel for the event of this passage?Why did the chief priests not want Jesus to be killed at this t…

Sermon Outline:1. Christ's Bride will certainly be gathered from all corners of creation2. Every generation of the church, from the first to last, will see Christ's Words fulfilled3. The Church must be ready to meet the LordFamily Discussion Questions:1. What is the difference between how Jesus came the first time to how he will come the second tim…

Sermon Outline:I. Beware of self-serving religion.II. Jesus commends humility and self-sacrifice.III. How God Delights to Build Up His Household.Family Discussion Questions:The scribes wore long robes, prayed long prayers in the market, and sought out seats of honour. How might we be on the lookout for similar behaviour in our contemporary context?…

Sermon Outline:God Himself said that the Messiah would be the Son of DavidGod Himself said that the Messiah would be the Son of GodAll enemies will be placed under Christs feetFamily Discussion Questions:What question did Jesus ask the people?What did the bible teachers say about the Messiah that was wrong?What did the bible teachers say about the …

Sermon Outline:A sincere question for the Lord JesusThe greatest commandment is to love the One God with all you haveThe second greatest commandment is to love your neighbour as yourselfThe law of God is great and perfect, but cannot bring a man into the kingdom of GodFamily Discussion Questions:What did the scribe ask Jesus?What were Jesus two ans…

Sermon Outline:I. Dont be Troubled by Those who do not understand the Scriptures nor the Power of GodII. God is the God of the LivingIII. Resurrection Life is an eternal life of love.Family Discussion Questions:What does it mean that the Sadducees do not understand the Scriptures or the power of God?How does Jesus help us to answer skeptics who rej…

Sermon Outline:I. Putting Jesus to the TestII. Rendering to Caesar the things that are CaesarsIII. Rendering to God the Things that are Gods.Family Discussion Questions:Why did the Pharisees and Herodians pay Jesus a compliment before asking their question? How does this help us to consider the compliments paid to us?The last time Jesus was asked a…

Sermon Outline:Tribute belongs to the owner and builder of the vineyardChurch leaders are to be undershepherdsThe patience of the Lord in the face of rebellionThe killing of the Son demonstrates the problemThe wrath of the king restores the vineyardFamily discussion Questions:What was the vineyard in the Parable?Who is the owner?Who are the tenants…

Sermon Outline:Jesus has authority to judge the church and the worldJohn the Baptists ministry declared that all must be washed by JesusChrist does not honour insincere questionsChrist redeems the insincereFamily Discussion Questions:1. What did Jesus do which the leaders questioned if he had authority to do?2. Why did Jesus' actions make these lea…

Sermon Outline:1. Have Faith in God2. Pray with Expectant Faith3. Pray with a Heart that loves forgiveness.Family Discussion Questions:1. What was Peters response to the withering of the fig tree. What did that say about Peters faith?2. What context helps us understand why Jesus talked about moving a mountain into the sea?3. Jesus tells us to pray …

Sermon Outline:The house of God is a place for the prayers of all ethnic groupsThe house of God is to bear true fruit in all seasonsGod will judge the whole world, beginning with His own householdHide yourself in Christ Jesus, the living and eternal temple of GodFamily Discussion questionsWhat did Jesus say to the fig tree when he saw no fruit on i…

Sermon Outline:Gods Sovereign use of all things to bring about His kingdomA white war horse or a peaceful humble donkey?The humble delight of being under the reign of ChristThe Lords wrath is not like oursFamily Discussion Questions:What event brought Jesus to Jerusalem?How did Jesus choose to arrive in Jerusalem?What was Jesus announcing by his ch…

Sermon Outline:1 - The strength God gives us is wonderful but not enough to save2 - We could not produce our own Redeemer even with Gods help3 - We cannot redeem the world even with Gods helpFamily Discussion Questions:1. A normal birth requires a father and mother. How was Jesus birth supernatural?2. How did the unique birth of Jesus display that …

Family discussion questions:1. Joseph and Mary took Jesus to the temple after he was born. Which two people does Luke mention that they met there?2. The people Luke mentions were part of a special group of people waiting properly for the coming Messiah. What were they waiting for the Messiah to do?3. Why did Gods people need to be comforted?4. How …

Sermon Outline:The time of Christs Appearing is fixed in the eternal plan of God.Not knowing the day of Christs Appearing does not change its certainty.Wait For Christs Appearing with Patient Perseverance with Hope.Family Discussion Questions:What is the meaning of the phrase in the fullness of time?Explain how some of the key events of the Old Tes…