FBC Clarion Sermons

Mortality – The Day of Death / Hebrews 9:11-28 Verses 11-12 = Explains the picture God painted Verses 13-14 = Jesus is better than the sacrificial system Verses 15 = Good News – Jesus’ death gives us redemption Verses 16-24 = Death is necessary – blood sacrifice Verses 25-26 = Jesus’ death was the “perfect” death Verses 27-28 = Reality of our death – Christ bore our sins – will Appear a 2nd time –...

Mortality - The Grace of Death Goals for the series 1. Anticipation of heaven -set our minds on things above.  Colossians 3:12 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 2. Realize part of my duty to talk about death. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 - Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed abou...

Hebrews 11:8-19  John 14: 1-2 #1 Immediate Response - Faith responds immediately Genesis 12:1 #2 A Faith that Requires Patience #3 A Faith that learns the Power and promises of God #4 Abraham developed this kind of faith over time - Our faith needs to grow over time    

"The Cart" - Our Love For Others "The Horse" = God's Love Love Comes from God       God is Love God's love is revealed       God's Love is the cause We Love because He first Loved us - v 19 The Meaning of Love Good Deeds - Hebrews 10:24-25;  James 2:16 Obedience to God Exodus 20 Righteous stands Matthew 18:15-17    Galatians 6:1-2  1 Thessalonians 5:14 Our Love for Others 1. is sourced - God is ou...

II Corinthians 13:5 Soul Exam Grasping the Verse Paul’s concern = unconverted people in the church Paul’s Advice = Examine yourself first Paul’s method = see if you are of the faith? Do I see Jesus “in me”? Paul’s reason = He is coming to visit 3 ways to examine (test) yourself for faith Conviction AND Repentance John 16:7-8  Acts 2:37-38 Understanding AND Obedience Romans 6:16-18  I John 5:3 Fait...

Goals 1. Retake Ground 2. Recognize - God's instructions - He has a rightful place 3. Refocus - our energies concern for humanity - Body & soul Constitution of Humanity 1. Body - Material  2. Soul - intellect, emotions, etc.  We are stewards of both.  Genesis 2:7 - Then the  Lord  God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man be...

Come Follow Me Matthew 4:19, 11:28, 21:38, 22:4, 25:34 The prerequisite of a Jesus Follower is repentance It is change of mind , that leads to a change of heart , that leads to a change in action . This change involves both a turning from sin and a turning to God . The invitation to be a Jesus Follower Come and Follow Come Part - Come unto Me - Jesus will meet people where they are, but he won't l...

I hear Him  Seek First is a prescription for anxiety Why is there a "but", because there is a comparison. What is the Comparison? The difference between 2 sets of people 1. Gentiles - sinners  2. God's Children - Jesus Followers What is the Difference?... Priorities 1. They strive for their desires first (basic needs) 2. Followers strive for God's desire first Why is there a difference?... Faith 1...

Matthew 5:38-42 3 Humiliating Retaliations to the abuse of others When others Insult  = Endure Verses 38-39 - You have heard that it was said, ‘A N EYE FOR AN EYE ,  AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH .’ “But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 1 Peter 3:9  Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, pay them back wi...

We hear Jesus confront the pharisee's pride (our pride) which is revealed by who and how they (we) relate to others Defining the lowly Those who have nothing to return Those who make us uncomfortable Those we view as "those people" Defining associate By Word ~ Associate = Carried away with, walk with them through life By Action ~ receives = Welcoming, excited, longing  Parable of the lost sheet, c...

I HEAR HIM – Seek to Serve / Matthew 20:20-28   Jesus followers’ service aid in the war against pride/self   Jesus followers’ service aid in the war against pride/self Philippians 2:3 Great Faith and Pride can coexist Two Types of Humility required for service Humility to be aware of the other – Look to others Humility to allow the other Jesus followers’ service is the method of advancement To ser...

Deny Yourself A Progression of Authentic Discipleship 1. Conclusion of who Jesus is (v. 27-30) 5 L's 1.  Luniatic                      2.  Liar 3.  Legend                       4.  Lesser 5.  Lord 2.  Comprehension of what Jesus accomplished (v. 31-33) 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 3.  Calculate the cost of being Jesus' follower (v. 34-38) 3 Conditions to Discipleship 1.  Deny Self 2.  Take Up the Cross 3...

Come to ME Jesus said "Come to Me" Why? Jesus has all authority Jesus knows the Father - He has a deep, abiding relationship Jesus reveals the Father  All who are weary and heavy - laden Weary - burdens and stress we put on ourselves Heavy Laden - Pressures from others What is on your back? Burden of Life (Living - Why am I here, what's my purpose?) Burden of Sin - Pilgrim's progress Burden of Rel...

Hearing God’s Voice Gentle Whisper What are you doing here?  God is asking the question, not because He does not know. He wants us to process the question In I Kings 19:9-15 God did not speak in the wind, or the earthquake or the fire, but He spoke with a gentle whisper.  Listen to God - Jesus said – Listen to voice of God Important future – Hearing, understanding & obeying the voice of God when H...

June 3, 2018 Choosing to Rejoice, Always God has joy– Adam/Eve had joy in the Garden and Satan came and steals their joy. It is a command to “Be Joyful” Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. James 1:2 - Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many...

John 3:1-21  Numbers 21:4-9 Pattern of Salvation from SnakeBite 1. The Bite 2. The Faith-Act 3. The Results Rebirth = The Answer to the Unspoken Question Jesus Confirms Earthly things Jesus Confirms Heavenly things Rebirth = Why it is necessary It changes our default destination Rebirth = How??? 1 Bite Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God Romans 6:23 - For the wages...

Matthew 7:13-14 IHH = Enter the Narrow Gate = Prayer / Matthew 7:13-14  Why would anyone least of all most people follow the wide way?               Attractions………………………………………………………………Hurdles   Our Evil ……………………………………………………………..Diligence Matthew 7;11                                                      Proverbs 8:17   Exclusiveness……………………………………………………..Denial Proverbs 14:12                       ...

When you Fast The discipline of fasting should be held in the same regard as the disciplines of giving and prayer. Why the Vacuum 1.  Past Custom on Jesus Day 2. Shhh! It's supposed to be a secret 3. It hurts (my flesh) Why Fast  - Simple 3 rule 1. Did Jesus Fast?  Yes for 40 days and nights      Matthew 4:1-2 2. Did Jesus teach fasting? Yes        Luke 5:35 3. Did Jesus' followers fast? Yes     ...

Matthew 6:1-4 God's Provision is given presently so we have something to return in the future The Big Question What does God want returned from His provisions? The set up Matthew 24:3 - As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age? Matthew 24:36 - Bu...

Matthew 6:1-4 God's provision is given presently so we have something to return in the future. It is not only to sustain us, but also to enable us. Where does our material resources come from? 1. Earnings 2. His gifts God appears to care little about the amount of success What should our goal be? 1. Our successes 2. His reward What caused the downfall? Fear Why is there fear? 1. There is risk 2. I...

Sermon Notes Jesus' followers should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1 Talking, listening and spending time with God is the most important thing you can do each day. If I struggle to find time to spend with God, I don't have a scheduling difficulty, I have a relationship problem. Define Prayer: Spending time focusing on God.  This may involve talking, listening, or just sitting quietly in His...

Matthew 6:7 Pray – Matthew 6:7 Jesus points out two pitfalls of prayer Pride Cohersion The Answer is humility                         Of Focus                         In Public Practical Application 8 Pitfalls in the practice of prayer to avoid Thoughtless Prayers Pray Thought out, heart felt prayers Earthly focused prayers Pray priority on spiritual focused prayers Unspoken Prayers Pray vulnerabl...

Matthew 18:21-35 Two Dimensions to a Jesus Follower's Forgiving 1. Unlimited 2. Un bounded Revoked Forgiveness or an Oxymoron? There should be no such thing as an unforgiving servant When to Practice forgiving 1. Asked for 2. Un-asked for Practical considerations Forgiveness is NOT 1. A feeling 2. Excusing 3. Forgetting Forgiveness is 1. Obedience 2. Freeing 3. Challenging