Burtonsville Baptist Church Sermons

1. Esau's Disobedient Marriages (26:34-35)   2. Isaac and the "Son of Blessing" (27:1-4)    3. Rebekah Sends Jacob Forward (27:5-17)      4.Jacob Receives the Blessing (27:18-29)      4. Esau Receives the "Blessing" (27:30-40)    3. Rebekah Sends Jacob Away (27:41-45)   2. Isaac and the Son of Blessing (27:46-28:5) 1. Esau's Obedient Marriage (28:6-9)

Main Point: Because God is always faithful to his promises, we are to prioritize the spiritual things of life. 1. Leaving Ishmael (v. 12-18) 2. Following Isaac (v. 19-26) 3. Meeting Jacob & Esau (v. 27-34)   -Avoid Spiritual Short-Sightedness   -Avoid Spiritual Utilitarianism   -Pursue the Better Brother: Jesus

Sermon Notes - 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 - Identity Main Point: The identity we all desire is found in Christ alone. -Paul's Identity - An Ambassador for Christ -Our Culture's Identity - Expressive Individualism -The Transgender Moment   -What It Is   -Why It Falls Short   -How We Should Respond to It    -Sincerely    -Clearly    -Comprehensively -Our New Identity - Gospel Hope

Sermon Notes - Jeremiah 1:5 - Sanctity of Life Main Point: God is sovereign over every aspect of our lives and gives our lives worth. 1. God Knows -You are not an accident -You are valuable -You are wanted 2. God Forms -The unborn -The elderly -The foreigner 3. God Consecrates 4. God Appoints

Sermon Notes - Matthew 13:1-23 - Deconstruction Main Point: The good news of Jesus Christ is the only hope for every person. 1. Acknowledge the Reality of Deconstruction 2. Understand the Reasons for Deconstruction   -Abuse   -Hurt   -Politics   -Isolation 3. Hope in the Face of Deconstruction   -Hope for the Church   -Hope for the Deconstructing   -Hope for Everyone

Sermon Notes - Acts 17:16-34 - Evangelism Main Point: Only the gospel can enter, challenge, and fulfill every person's story. 1. Studying the Message 2. Applying the Methods   A. Intentionality    -Enter    -Challenge    -Fulfill   B. Community   C. Hospitality

sermon notes Title 1 Peter 3:13–22 “Honor Christ the Lord as Holy ” Main Point Since Jesus Christ is the exalted king of creation, we should honor him with our lives and hope in him in all circumstances Sermon Points Honor Christ by being zealous for good works Honor Christ by enduring suffering Honor Christ by being like him Honor Christ by putting your faith in him

Sermon Notes - Luke 2:1-14 - The Revelation of God's Glory Main Point: Jesus' humble birth reveals God's great glory 1. The Sovereign Plan (1-5) 2. The Humble Birth (6-7) 3. The Glorious Announcement (8-14)

Sermon Notes - Luke 1:26-38 - Responding to the Gospel Main Point: Let us respond to the gospel with sobriety, sincerity, and surrender. Part I - The Message: God's Gracious Favor (26-28) Part I - The Response: Sobriety (29) Part II - The Message: God's Glorious Announcement (30-33) Part II - The Response: Sincerity (34) Part III - The Message: God's Sovereign Plan (35-37) Part III - The Response:...

Hope is our assurance that God will finish all He has started. Hope is our confidence that He will do all He has promised. All the promises of God are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He is our hope, today and forever!

Sermon Notes - Church Structure: The Congregation Main Point: Because the congregation has heaven's authority on earth, we must hold one another accountable in the church. 1. Authority: The Keys of the Kingdom 2. Accountability: Meaningful Membership 3. Application: Formative and Corrective Discipline   

Sermon Notes - Church Structure: Elders Main Point: God gives us elders as shepherds for his church. 1. What Elders Do   -Shepherding as Authority   -Shepherding as Teaching   -Shepherding as Sheepdogs 2. Who Elders Are   -Men   -Qualified Men   -A Plurality of Qualified Men 3. Why Elders Matter   -We are Called to Submit to Elders   -Elders are for Our Good   -Elders Point to the Good Shepherd

Sermon Notes - Church Structure: Deacons Main Point: God gives us deacons as lead servants in his church. 1. What Deacons Do 2. Who Deacons Are 3. Why Deacons Matter

Sermon Notes - Genesis 23 - Hope In the Face of Death Main Point: God's promises remain true, even after death. 1. Sarah's Death (1-2) 2. Abraham's Negotiation (3-18) 3. Sarah's Burial (19-20)

Text: I Peter 3:1-12 " Instructions In Holy Living" Main Point: How we live with one another will bear witness to the power of the Gospel to change lives. Sermon Points 1. Instructions for Wives 2. Instructions for Husbands 3. Instructions for Everyone

Sermon Notes - Genesis 22 - The Lord Provides Main Point: Because God has fully provided for us, we are to fully live for him. 1. The Test of Faith (1-2) 2. The Response of Obedience (3-10) 3. The Substitute of the Lamb (11-14) 4. The Confirmation of God's Promises (15-19) 5. The Preparation of Isaac's Future (20-24)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 21:22-34 - Peace and Blessings Main Point: God's blessings enable us to be agents of peace in the world, as we live by faith. 1. Peace and Blessings (22-24)   A. Abimelech's request is based on God's blessings.   B. Abimelech's request is needed because of Abraham's checkered past.   C. Abimelech's request is marked by lovingkindness. 2. Peace and Truth (25-30) 3. Peace and...

Sermon Notes - Genesis 21:1-21 - Two Kinds of Laughter Main Point: When God fulfills his promise, we are to respond to it in faith. 1. Isaac's Arrival (1-7) 2. Ishmael's Departure (8-21)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 20 - God is (Still) Faithful to His Promise Main Point: Even when we are faithless, God remains faithful. 1. Intervention (1-7) 2. Confrontation (8-13) 3. Restoration (14-18)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 19 - Divine Judgment Main Point: God's judgment is real - and only an imputed righteousness can save us from it. 1. The Reason for and Announcement of Divine Judgment (v. 1-14) 2. The Execution of and Rescue from Divine Judgment (v. 15-26) 3. The Faithfulness of God in the Midst of Divine Judgment (v. 27-29) 4. The Continued Need for Rescue from Divine Judgment (v. 30-38)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 18:16-33 - Praying to the Just and Merciful God Main Point: God is perfectly just and perfectly merciful, so we can come to him with anything. 1. God Informs Abraham (16-21) 2. Abraham Intercedes Before God (22-33)

Sermon Notes - Genesis 17 - The Sign of the Covenant Main Point: The God who is faithful to his word calls us to obedience. 1. Covenant Assurance (v. 1-8) 2. Covenant Sign (v. 9-14) 3. Covenant Fulfillment (v. 15-22) 4. Covenant Obedience (v. 23-27)

Title: I Can't Get No Satisfaction 1. Seek refuge in God alone 2. Do not seek satisfaction in things that are fleeting & won't Satisfy 3. Fight sin by seeking Satisfaction.

Title:  Psalm 2: Who will be the King in your life?  Main Point The Lord’s Anointed will rule the nations as the sovereign King, blessed are those who submit to his rule, and cursed are those who oppose it. Sermon Points The Rebellion (v1-3) The Reality (v4-6) The Reign (v7-9) The Response (v10-12)