Burtonsville Baptist Church Sermons

Sermon Notes - Psalm 98 - Sing! Main Point: The whole world is to sing praise to the Lord! -Sing to the Lord for he has saved us (1-3) -Sing to the Lord for he is the King (4-6) -Sing to the Lord for he judges in righteousness (7-9) -Other Reasons to Sing to the Lord:   -God created us to sing   -God commands us to sing   -God compels us to sing   -God's community needs us to sing

Sermon Notes - Micah 5:1-5a - O Little Town of Bethlehem Main Point: God's deliverance comes from an unexpected source in the midst of unexpected circumstances -The Desperate Need for Deliverance (1) -The Unexpected Promise of Deliverance (2) -The Difficult Wait for Deliverance (3a) -The Glorious Deliverer (3b-5a)   -He Unites (3b)   -He Shepherds (4a)   -He Secures (4b)   -He is Peace (5a)

Sermon Notes - Isaiah 55 - O Come All Ye Faithful Main Point: God invites everyone to come to him and receive his salvation. -Everyone is Invited (1-3a) -God's Promise is Certain (3b-5) -Repentance is Required (6-9) -God's Word is Unfailing (10-11) -Salvation is Everlasting (12-13)

Sermon Notes - John 6:59-71 - Jesus: His True vs. False Disciples Main Point: Who Jesus is and what he has done divides true disciples from false disciples. -False disciples reject Jesus because of what he says (59-66)   -They followed the crowds, not Jesus   -They wanted what Jesus could do more than Jesus himself   -They were unwilling to give up control of their lives to Jesus   -They did not r...

Sermon Notes - John 6:22-58 - Jesus: The Bread of Life Main Point: Jesus is the bread of life - when we believe in him and come to him, we will live in him. -Believe (22-35) -Come (36-48)   -The Father gives his people to the Son   -His people come to the Son because the Father draws them   -The Son keeps his people and will raise them on the last day -Live (49-58)

Sermon Notes - John 5:16-47 - Jesus: The Lord of the Sabbath Main Point: Jesus is God, so let us believe in him and have eternal life. -The Claim (16-18) -The Explanation (19-30)   -Jesus is the Son of God   -Jesus gives life   -Jesus judges   -Jesus is the Son of Man -The Witnesses (31-47).   -John the Baptist   -The Father    -The Works    -The Word   -Indictment

Sermon Notes - John 5:1-15 - Jesus: The Lord of the Sick Main Point: Because of who he is, Jesus can heal us - and his healing, especially of our souls from sin, is always by grace alone. -The Setting: We can trust the Bible (1-3) -The Sign: Jesus can heal the sick (5-9a) -The Sabbath: True rest can be found in Christ alone (9b-15

Sermon Notes - John 4:43-54 - Jesus: The Life-Giving Word Main Point: Jesus gives new life to those who truly believe in him. -An Unexpected “Welcome” (43-45) -An Unexpected Answer (46-48) -An Unexpected Response (49-50) -An Unexpected Result (51-54)   -Healing in Christ is because of God, not us   -Healing in Christ is a matter of when, not if   -Healing in Christ is for God's glory through our b...

Sermon Notes - John 4:27-42 - Jesus: The Savior of the World Main Point: Jesus calls us to join him in his work: bringing eternal life to the world. -Act I: The Woman's Testimony (27-30) -Interlude: The Disciples' Call (31-38) -Act II: The Savior's Word (39-42)

Sermon Notes - John 4:1-26 - Jesus: The Source of Living Water Main Point: In Christ alone, all people can receive the living water that leads to eternal life. -Jesus meets her where she is (1-9) -Jesus offers her what she needs (10-15) -Jesus confronts her on her sin (16-18) -Jesus centers her worship on him (19-26)   -Where to worship (19-22)   -How to worship (23-24)   -Who to worship (25-26)

1. Feel the Weight of the Watchman's Responsibility (vv. 1-6) 2. Heed the Words of the Watchman (vv. 33:7-9) 3. Fulfill the Calling God Has Given You: a. Be the Profit b. Be the Watchman c. Turn from your sinfulness and turn to Christ

Sermon Notes - John 3:22-36 - Jesus: He Must Increase Main Point: Because of who Jesus is, he must increase - because of who we are, we must decrease. -Jesus Must Increase (22-30)   -The Setting (22-24)   -The Debate (25-26)   -The Response of John (27-30)    -The Perspective of John (27)    -The Witness of John (28)    -The Joy of John (29)    -The Conclusion of John (30)  -Why Jesus Must Increas...

Sermon Notes - John 2:12-25 - Jesus: The True Temple Main Point: As the true temple, Jesus is where we meet God and have our sins forgiven. -Jesus Cleanses the Temple (12-17) -Jesus Is the Temple (18-22) -Jesus Knows All People (23-25)

Sermon Notes - John 2:1-11 - Jesus: Provides the True Wine Main Point: Anticipating the ultimate wedding, Jesus turns water into wine to manifest his glory and draw us into belief in him. -No Wine: Jesus and His Mother (1-5) -New Wine: Jesus and His Servants (6-10) -True New Wine: Jesus and His Followers (11)

Sermon Notes - John 1:19-34 - Jesus: The Lamb of God Main Point: John the Baptist bears witness to Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. -The Identity of John the Baptist (19-28)   -Not the Christ   -Not Elijah   -Not the Prophet   -The Voice.   -The Humble Baptizer -The Identity of Jesus (29-34)   -The Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sin of the World   -The One on Whom the Sp...

Sermon Notes - John 1:1-18 - Jesus: The Word Main Point: As the Word, Jesus has come to reveal God and give life to His children. -The Word is God (1-2) -The Word is Creator (3-5) -The Word is Revealed (6-15) -The Word Reveals God (16-18)

Psalm 127 - God is Sovereign Over ALL things! 1) Because God is sovereign, He can be trusted in the day by day. (1-2) 2) Because God is sovereign, He can be trusted with our family. (3-5)

Sermon Notes - Psalm 84 - Our Happy Place Main Point: Long to be where God is, because that is the only place of true satisfaction and blessing.  - What is your happy place and why? - The Superscript - Blessed are those who Dwell in God's Presence (v1-4) - Blessed are those whose Strength is in God (v5-8) - Blessed are those who trust in God (v9-12)

Sermon Notes - Psalm 69 - Magnify the Lord! Main Point: We can magnify God no matter what, because Jesus saves us no matter what. 1. Prayers of Rescue (1-21)   -Deep Waters (1-4, 13-18)   -Zealous Reproach (5-12, 19-21) 2. Prayers of Imprecation (22-28)   -Judgment   -Justice 3. Prayers of Praise (29-36)   -Commitment to Praise (29-33)   -Call to Praise (34-36)

Sermon Notes - Malachi 3:13-4:6 - Message 6: On Fearing God Main Point: In the end, God will judge the wicked and bless the righteous - there are no other options. 1. The Futility of Serving God? (3:13-15)   -"What We Do Doesn't Matter"   -"What Evildoers Do Doesn't Matter" 2. The Faithfulness of the God-Fearers (3:16-18) 3. The Future Judgment/Blessing of God (4:1-3)   -The Judgment of the Wicked...

Sermon Notes - Malachi 3:6-12 - Message Five: On Giving Main Point: Faithfulness to God means faithfulness in giving to God. 1. A Call to Repent (6-7a)   -Who God Is (6)   -What God's People Need (7a) 2. A Call to Give (7b-12)   -The Problem: Greedy Robbing of God (7b-9)   -The Solution: Generous Giving to God (10-11)   -The Result: Global Recognition of God's Glory (12)

Sermon Notes - Malachi 2:17-3:5 - Message Four: On Justice Main Point: God's justice is displayed in his Messenger. 1. Justice in Question (2:17) 2. Justice in Action (3:1-5)   -The Lord's Messenger(s) (1)   -The People's Purification (2-4)   -The Wicked's Judgment (5)

Sermon Notes - Malachi 2:10-16 - Message Three: On Faithlessness Main Point: We are to guard against faithlessness, especially in marriage, for the sake of our relationships with others and the Lord. 1. Charges of Faithlessness:   -In the Community   -In Worship 2. Examples of Faithlessness:    -Faithless Marriages   -Faithless Divorces