With Us (Matthew 1:18-25)

December 23, 2018

With Us

Scripture:

Matthew 1:18-25

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”

24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, 25 and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.

Sermon Notes:

1. The Christmas story from ____________ ____________________

2. The Theological Implications

a. Jesus could not be _______ _______ ___

b. Jesus came to be _________ _____

c. Jesus came to ________ _____

2018 Christmas Program

December 16, 2018

Unto Us (Isaiah 9:6-7)

December 09, 2018

Unto Us

Scripture:

Isaiah 9:6-7

6 For unto us a Child is born,

Unto us a Son is given;

And the government will be upon His shoulder.

And His name will be called

Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of His government and peace

There will be no end,

Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,

To order it and establish it with judgment and justice

From that time forward, even forever.

The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Sermon Notes:

1. His ______________________

2. His ______________________

Christ’s Example in Exaltation (Philippians 2:5-11)

November 18, 2018

Christ’s Example in Exaltation

Scripture:

Philippians 2:5-11

5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Sermon Notes:

1. Jesus was exalted by _______

2. Jesus’ ___________ was exalted

3. Jesus will be __________________ exalted

Christ’s Example in Humiliation (Philippians 2:5-11)

November 11, 2018

Christ’s Example in Humiliation

Scripture:

Philippians 2:5-11

Sermon Notes:

1. Christ’s ___________________ as God

2. Christ’s __________________ as a man

3. Christ’s __________________ as a criminal or slave

A Call to Unity and Humility (Philippians 2:1-4)

November 04, 2018

A Call to Unity and Humility

Scripture:

Philippians 2:1-4

2 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Sermon Notes:

1. Respond to your ________________ in Christ

2. Realize our ________________ in Christ

3. Reveal your ________________ in Christ

Christians Facing Opposition (Philippians 1:27-30)

October 28, 2018

Christians Facing Opposition

Scripture:

Philippians 1:27-30

27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God. 29 For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, 30 having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear is in me.

Sermon Notes:

1. Face opposition with ________________

2. Face opposition with ________________

3. Face opposition with ________________

4. Face opposition with ________________

5. Face opposition with ________________ in mind

Live Out Your Citizenship (Philippians 1:27-30)

October 21, 2018

Live Out Your Citizenship

Scripture:

Philippians 1:27-30

Sermon Notes:

1. Citizenship means _________________

2. Citizenship means _________________

3. Citizenship means _________________

4. Citizenship means _________________

5. Citizenship means _________________

It Is Life or Death (Philippians 1:19-26)

October 14, 2018

It Is Life or Death

Scripture:

Philippians 1:19-26

9 For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. 24 Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith, 26 that your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.

Sermon Notes:

1. God is going to ________ _________ of me.

2. God’s ________ is my desire.

3. God has _________ __________ for me to do.

Advancing Through Adversity (Philippians 1:12-18)

October 07, 2018

Advancing Through Adversity

Scripture:

Philippians 1:12-18

12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; 14 and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

15 Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from goodwill: 16 The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains; 17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.

Sermon Notes:

1. His chains enabled new _________________

2. His confinement encouraged new _________________

3. Their competition enlarged the _____________________