FBC Clarion Sermons

Luke 20:1-18 / The Conclusion of Following Jesus “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.  For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. – Luke 9:23-24 The cross requires a conclusion Who will be the authority ? We have the freedom to conclude Things to consider when reaching your conclus...

Luke 10:1-20 – The Blessed Responsibility of Following Jesus The Responsibility is Go and prepare the way of the Lord Step One = Pray Who would you pray for?   Lost Step Two = Go Where do you go?  In the streets, in the market, by the river, wherever people are – we need to be light in this dark world. Bad News = we will be Lambs among the wolves Luke 10:13 Good News = Encouragements to follow in...

Luke 9:23-24 - If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.  For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. Free and Costly -- Is it worth it???? The Value of what we receive from God so far exceedingly surpasses anything we do or could ever do to " pay " for it that it is truly a gift . Isaiah...

The command is to Remember JESUS Jesus transfers the mandate to remember Passover to a command to remember ME.  Exodus 12:14 - Feast of the Passover - Jesus is the Passover. Remember His Birth Luke 2:11 - Christ the Lord Matthew 1:21 - Save From Sin Hebrews 2:17 - High Priest - Salvation Remember His Life Acts 2:22 - Proof of who He WAS - IS Hebrews 4:15 - Sinless life - Perfect Lamb without blemi...

Holy Means = Set Apart / Moral Righteousness 1 Peter 1:17; Ephesians 4:1-2; Philippians 1:27-28; Colossians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:12 Holy is a family trait. Psalm 22:3; Psalm 99:3; 1 Samuel 2:2; Isaiah 6:3 Holy is pursuing a Relationship Holy is a desperate Need Joshua 24:19; Hebrews 12:14; Romans 6:22 Holy has Substitutes 1 = Happiness.  The truest happiness is found in realizing your purpose i...

The Command is to love and pray  or to 1  Do The Best         2  Ask The Best Our Enemies are produced by 1. Our own fallen nature 2. Our Faith and following of Jesus 4 Compensations for loving our enemies 1  We get to mimic God 2  We get to Display God's Love 3  We get to Remember God's Love 4  We get to Test/Grow our trust-factor                     The Great Challenge                          ...

The command is NOT... a manddate to remain opionless and silent about the attitudes and behaviors of others. Jesus talked about making good judgments in Matthew 7.  We need to be wise and listen to the scripture and not foolish where we won't follow Jesus. Two False ideas God expects us not to Judge. If we use lax standards we will receive lax standards. The Command is to be EXTREMELY care-full wh...

Matthew 5:16 -  In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. The command is to do Good Deeds 2 Notes on Christian Good Deeds They are prepared - Ephesians 2:10 They are Anticipated - James 2:17 The command is Be obvious Public Deeds verses Private Disciplines Private 1. Giving - Matthew 6:4 2. Praying - Matthew 6:6...

The Command is ..... Love others    Luke 10:25-28 Who are we to love?  Be a neighbor to everybody Luke 10:29 Love Everyone/Anyone Anyone who comes across our path that you can help. What makes loving others so challenging? 1.  We do - we are selfish - no parent teaches their child how to be selfish - it comes naturally to them. Philippians 2:3-6 - Humble self - look out for others Romans 12:10 - S...

Love Whole Hearted / Matthew 22:34-38   4 Areas (Chambers) to Love Whole Hearted Whole Hearted love calls for obedience Chamber of Control John14:15   I John 5:3  Whole Hearted love calls for Priority Chamber of Order/ Arrangement Luke 14:26    Deuteronomy 6:4 & 5 Whole Hearted Love calls for Selflessness Chamber of Motivation Philippians 2:3-6 Whole Hearted Love calls for Self – Dying Chamber of...

John 14:1 & 27 I Hear Him = Be Calm  The Command = Be Calm The How = Belief in God 5 primary Beliefs that enable a Jesus follower to be calm in a world of chaos. 1. Belief in Heaven - verses 2 - 4 Colossians 3:2   Hebrews 11 2. Belief in Supreme Diety of Jesus - verses 10, 11 Romans 8:31 3. Belief in Complete Provision from God - verses 11 - 13 Luke 11:13    James 4:32  Timothy 3:16-17 4. Belief i...

Matthew 4:17 Why is Repentance First The forerunner preache it = Matthew 3:2 First thing Jesus preached = Matthew 4:17 The First Disciples preached it = Mark 6:7, 12 The First sermon preached it = Acts 2:38 why Repentance is so Important 1. The Great Encouragement to Repent  Luke 15:7, 10 Heaven notices and applauds  Revelation 3:19-20 Repentance is a desired response to the Love of God - AND - it...

FBC Sunday 12-31-2017 Matthew 28:16-20 / Beginning with the End Beginning with the end of the Gospel Make a choice Jesus: resurrected or that's ridiculous. Beginning with the Last Command - 19  Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,   20  teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember...

Jason Hunter Matthew 2:1-12 Who were the Magi (some Biblical facts) 1. They show up later than we typically think. 2. We are unsure of the number of Magi 3. They were magicians, wizards, & astrologers 3 Important points from the Magi's story 1. - There is another prophetic Fufillment Matthew 2:15 2. It again displays God's for reaching love. 3. A true lesson as we consider their predicament Who ar...

Jason Hunter Luke 2:8-20 Angels are Messengers Angels are Warriors Matthew 26:53     Ephesians 6:12 The Warrior's Message       Jesus is          1. Saviour          2. Christ          3. Lord                *Title of Diety                *Title of Allegiance                *Title of Authority And the brings Peace John 14:27          Romans 5:1            1 Timothy 2:5 If you could would you want...

Jason Hunter Luke 2:18-20 Who the Shepherds were - Dispised, lowly servants Why the Shepherds  1. God Loves everyone 2. Jesus born - Lamb of God What the Shepherds heard 1. Savior is born 2. Christ 3. Lord     Title of Deity     Title of Allegiance     Title of Authority What the Shepherds did 1. Heard - Listened - comprehended- applying right away 2. Saw - experienced the message of an abundant l...

Jason Hunter Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15, 19-23, Luke 1:26-38 Mary - Abandoned Mary was abandoned to God's will, not her own.  She said "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord. Let it be to me according to your word." What does abandoned to God mean? Joseph = Obedient Joseph had an immediate response to the word of the Lord. What is the price of obedience? Not always comfortable Testing of Faith Diffic...

Psalm 96 - Praise Him for His Greatness Thinking about God is hard work. We will have to think hard! v. 4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. v. 8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; bring an offering and come into His courts. v. 9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness, tremble before Him, all the earth! God is Infinite   Infinite in...

Jason Hunter Psalm 66 Glory to God Through suffering - causes us to turn to God again & again.  Suffering & Praising God - collide 1. God is in control 2. God keeps His promises 3. Constantly Praise God 4. Trials are for our Spiritual good. 5. Come and hear what the Lord has done. - Passionate thanks in good times and in bad times. God's priase in Old Testament 1. Crossing of the red sea. 2. Josep...

Jason Hunter 1. Be Aware   Mis-Leading Messages - Check what people tell us about God with                                           the Bible   Mis-Leading Messiahs 2. Be Courageous - Faith in Jesus is where lasting courage comes from. Our Faith in Jesus overcomes = 1 John 5:4 3. Be Expecting - New world to come - John 16:33  1 Peter 4:12-14    God knows that bad things are happening 4. Be Discer...

Jason Hunter Joys of Suffering / James 1:1-4   Book of James has 59 Instructions written to Jewish Christians that were dispersed and persecuted.   Christian Joy is Insane Example – Paul & Silas – in jail – singing hymns and praising God – They had joy in the midst of suffering! Philippians 1:27-30 Do you want the Joy of Jesus??? Hebrews 12:2 - looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our fa...

Jason Hunter Living in a Messed Up World 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Rabbit Trail 1 = The Bible never said … God won’t give you more than you can handle – that is a myth. Genesis 50:19-20 But Joseph said to them “Do not be afraid, for I am in God’s place?  As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” God is so amazing He makes Good come from suffering Equipped to comfort others by G...

Jason Hunter Theodicy 1 = Isaiah 55:8-9 The problem of Evil = God is aware of evil God is able to destroy evil God is loving   SO Why is there still evil? Kid Note: Why does God allow bad things to happen? Biblical considerations for forming a Theodicy 1 - God chose for choice Matthew 16:24-25 - Act of faith to follow Jesus 2 - Far Reaching effects of the fall Hewbarews 11:13, 16 = We live for the...

Scott Underhill Ephesians 4:11-32  11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, 14 so that we may no longer...