Burtonsville Baptist Church Sermons

Sermon Notes - Psalm 45 - The King (and His Bride) in All His Beauty Main Point: The majestic, beautiful King makes his bride beautiful and will reign with her, in majesty, forever. -The Psalmist's Overflowing Heart (1) -The King's Majestic Beauty (2-9) -The Bride's Majestic Beauty (10-15)   -The bride is exclusive to the King   -The bride is to worship the King   -The bride is made beautiful by t...

Sermon Notes - Psalm 36 - Darkness and Light Main Point: The light of the Lord is greater than the darkness of the wicked and is best seen in Jesus, the light of the world. -The Darkness of the Wicked (1-4)   -The wicked do not fear God   -The wicked harm themselves   -The wicked harm others -The Light of the Lord (5-9)   -5 Attributes of God:    -Steadfast love    -Faithfulness    -Righteousness...

Sermon Notes - John 13:1-30 - Jesus: The Servant King  Main Point: As Jesus has served us, so we are to serve one another. -Jesus the King is the Humble Servant (1-17) -Jesus the Servant is the Sovereign King (18-30)   -Sin can linger   -Sin can hide   -Sin can grow   -Sin will kill

Sermon Notes - John 12:37-50 - Jesus: His Final (Public) Words Main Point: Unbelief leads to judgment - but salvation is available through Christ. -John’s Perspective on Unbelief (37-43)   -They Did Not Believe: Isaiah 53 (37-38)   -They Could Not Believe: Isaiah 6 (39-40)   -Many Believed* (41-43) -Jesus’ Plea Against Unbelief (44-50)   -The Opportunity for Belief (44-47)   -The Occasion for Judg...

Sermon Notes - John 12:12-36 - Jesus: The Humble, Glorious King Main Point: As the humble and glorious King, Jesus saves his people and defeats his enemies through his sacrifice on the cross. -Jesus, the Humble King (12-19) -Jesus, the Glorious King (20-36)   -The King of all (20-23)   -The King who came to die (24-26)   -The King who is glorified in his suffering (27-30)   -The King in victory (3...

Sermon Notes - John 11:45-57 - Jesus: The Substitutionary Sacrifice Main Point: Jesus’ substitutionary, sacrificial death on the cross accomplishes the salvation of his people. -The Perspective of the People (45-46) -The Perspective of the Sanhedrin (47-50) -The Perspective of the Lord (51-53)   -Jesus’ death was planned   -Jesus’ death was substitutionary   -Jesus’ death was effective - The Prepa...

Sermon Notes - What Is My Role in Missions? Main Point: As the church, we are all called to make disciples of all nations. -Pray -Give    -Our Money   -People   -Ourselves -Go   -Across the Street   -Across the World

Sermon Notes - What Is Missions? Main Point: Missions is the church's task of making disciples and planting churches by proclaiming the gospel to the nations for the glory of God. -Missions and the Gospel -Missions and the Nations -Missions and the Church -Missions and the Glory of God

Sermon Notes - What Does the Mission of the Church Look Like? Main Point: The mission of the church is to make disciples, which leads to church members being disciples who prioritize making disciples. -The Authority of Christ -The Mission of the Church: Corporate and Individual -The Mission of the Church: Broad and Narrow -The Reality of Hell

Sermon Notes - Matthew 28:18-20 - The Mission of the Church Main Point: Make Disciples everywhere by exalting Christ in everything 1. Going 2. Make Disciples 3. Baptizing 4. Teaching 5. I am with you

Sermon Notes - John 11:1-44 - Jesus: The Resurrection and the Life Main Point: God is glorified as Jesus brings life and resurrection because he is the resurrection and the life. -The Surprising Love of Jesus (1-16) -The Hope-Giving Identity of Jesus (17-27) -The Compassionate Sorrow of Jesus (28-38) -The Resurrecting Power of Jesus (38-44)

Sermon Notes - John 10:22-42 - Jesus: One With the Father Main Point: All of Christ's sheep are secure in him because he and the Father are one. -Building to the Truth: Jesus and the Father are One (22-30) -Responding to the Truth: Jesus and the Father are One (31-42)   -Jesus' Curious Quote   -Jesus' Crucial Claim   -Jesus' Compassionate Invitation

Sermon Notes - John 10:1-21 - Jesus: The Good Shepherd Main Point: As the Good Shepherd, Jesus perfectly protects and provides for his sheep. -The Figure of Speech (1-6)   -The Shepherd    -Knows His Sheep    -Calls His Sheep    -Leads His Sheep   -The Sheep    -Need Their Shepherd    -Hear Their Shepherd    -Follow Their Shepherd -The Door (7-10)   -Jesus Protects Us from Every Danger   -Jesus Pr...

Sermon Notes - Psalm 23 - Our Lord, Our Good Shepherd Is Enough Main Point: Our Good Shepherd is good all the time and all the time our Good Shepherd is good. 1. David tells us about our Good Shepherd (2-3) 2. David tells us of our Good Shepherd (4-5) 3. David tells us we can trust in our Good Shepherd (6)

Sermon Notes - John 9 - Jesus: Gives Sight to the Blind Main Point: As he gave physical sight to the man born blind, Jesus will give spiritual sight to anyone who admits their need for it. -Physical Sight (1-7) -Decreasing/Increasing Sight (8-34)   -The People (8-12)   -The Pharisees: Round 1 (13-17)   -The Parents (18-23)   -The Pharisees: Round 2 (24-34) -Spiritual Sight (35-41)

Sermon Notes - John 8:31-59 - Jesus: I AM Main Point: Because Jesus is God, we are to abide in his word and so be free. -The Disciples' True Freedom (31-36) -The People's True Father (37-47) -Jesus' True Identity (48-59)

Sermon Notes - John 7:53-8:30 - Jesus: The Light of the World Main Point: Jesus is the light of the world, and so is the only way to life for the world. -Be aware of the brackets (7:53-8:11) -Jesus is the light of the world (8:12-20)   -The Context   -The Claim   -The Calling -Jesus is the way to life for the world (8:21-30)

Sermon Notes - John 7:25-52 - Jesus: Come to Him Main Point: Everyone is invited to come to Jesus, drink, and live. -Confusion: (25-36)   -Jesus' Origin (25-31)   -Jesus' Destination (32-36) -Clarity: Jesus' Mission (37-39) -Confusion: (40-52)   -The People (40-44)   -The Leaders (45-52)

Sermon Notes - John 7:1-24 - Jesus: Judge Him with Right Judgment Main Point: Jesus calls us to judge him with right judgment and so conform to him, rather than try to make him conform to us. -The Brothers' Wrong Judgment (1-13) -The Jewish Leaders' Wrong Judgment (14-24)

Sermon Notes - Acts 2:42-47 “Ordinary Church” Main Point: As the church is faithful to the ordinary means of grace which God provides, He responds in extraordinary ways in the lives of His people. -The Church's Extraordinary Origins -The Church's Ordinary, Everyday Obedience -- Apostles' teaching -- Fellowship -- Breaking of bread -- Prayers -God's Extraordinary Outcomes

Sermon Notes - Galatians 6:2 - Bear One Another’s Burdens Main Point: Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. -Bear One Another’s Burdens   -The Need for Burden-Bearing    -You are burdened    -You are a burden   -The Practice of Burden-Bearing    -Let others bear your burdens    -Bear the burdens of others -Fulfill the Law of Christ   -Love in Action (Jesus’ Model)   -Love i...

Sermon Notes - Romans 12:9-13 - Gospel Living Main Point: The gospel completely changes how we live. -What is the gospel? 1. Let love be genuine 2. Abhor what is evil 3. Hold fast to what is good 4. Love one another with brotherly affection 5. Outdo one another in showing honor 6. Do not be slothful in zeal 7. Be fervent in spirit 8. Serve the Lord 9. Rejoice in hope 10. Be patient in tribulation...

Sermon Notes - Philippians 1:12-14 - Suffering Advances the Gospel Main Point: Our suffering can advance the gospel as a witness to the world and a catalyst to the church. -Suffering advances the gospel (12)   -As a witness to the world (13)   -As a catalyst to the church (14) -God's Sovereignty -Paul's Suffering -Our Suffering

Sermon Notes - Philemon - A Call for Forgiveness Main Point: Just as Jesus forgave our sins so we should forgive others. -Greeting (1-2) -Establishing Rapport (3-7) -Persuading Acceptance (8-16) -Forgiving Actions (17-22)

Sermon Notes - Zephaniah 3:8-20 - Sing We the Song of Emmanuel Main Point: God's plan to judge and save the world leads to our sanctification and his satisfaction. -God's Plan of Judgment and Salvation (8-10)   -We are to wait for the Lord for: (8a)   -He will judge the nations (8b)   -He will save the nations (9-10) -Salvation Means Our Sanctification (11-13) -Interlude of Praise (14-15) -Salvati...